Just bought a new Buell to keep my Speed Triple company

[Scouse]

Did not go out today with the intention of bying a new bike, but anyway I called into Amps this afternoon for a general brouse as I tend to do, then a brand new Buell XB12SS caught my eye so I went over to have a look. then I looked at the price tag it said $13,600 Mmmmm I thought these were like a $20,000 bike this time last year so after much should I or Should'nt I deliberation I took the plunge. So now my Speed Triple will have a companion in the shed.

[Crazy Steve]

Did not go out today with the intention of bying a new bike, but anyway I called into Amps this afternoon for a general brouse as I tend to do, then a brand new Buel XB12SS caught my eye so I went over to have a look. then I looked at the price tag it said $13,600 Mmmmm I thought these were like a $20,000 bike this time last year so after much should I or Should'nt I deliberation I took the plunge. So now my Speed Triple will have a companion in the shed.

Nice buying Steve I have always liked the look of those XB12SS Buells...

And I have seen them at around that price aswell, but I think you will find the origanal retail price was $22995..

Very good buying....Congrads

Crazy Steve.

[Genie]

Can you please show me a pic of this awesomeness you have purchased....well done :wings:

[Scouse]

Can you please show me a pic of this awesomeness you have purchased....well done :wings:Ill take one next to the Triple as soon as the weather fines up

[j_redley]

Wish I could afford to do that!

[Genie]

I've oftened wondered why one would wish to own more than one bike. You can only ride one at a time...is this a bit like the Sheiks and their harems?

[AllanB]

Bawahahahahahahahahaha

Love it - just a walk around the bike shop and ride out!

I'd vote for you :woohoo:

[sinned]

I've oftened wondered why one would wish to own more than one bike. You can only ride one at a time...is this a bit like the Sheiks and their harems?
Who wouldn't want to be a Sheik with a harem? :woohoo: Same for a bike - choose the ride to match the mood.

[AllanB]

choose the ride to match the mood.

That's what the Sheik does :woohoo:

[Genie]

Who wouldn't want to be a Sheik with a harem? :woohoo: Same for a bike - choose the ride to match the mood.

Just as I thought...well best I get to work.

[nallac]

You Bastard..................i mean you lucky Bastard.....


It must of been cheaper because of the missing L....... Buell....

[Usarka]

fuck im so jeaakasdjfksjadhfksdhfkshdfkjshdfkshdfk shdkfjhs dkfjh sjkdfh sjkdfh that i cant even type.

[Maha]

Ill take one next to the Triple as soon as the weather fines up

Wadda mean! its not inside?....:eek5:

[Corse1]

I've oftened wondered why one would wish to own more than one bike. You can only ride one at a time...is this a bit like the Sheiks and their harems?

How many pairs of shoes can one wear at a time???:wacko:

[jasonzc]

man... one day i wish i could just walk in a shop, drop 12Gs and come out with some bling.


sigh..

one day.:woohoo:

[awayatc]

I've oftened wondered why one would wish to own more than one bike. You can only ride one at a time...is this a bit like the Sheiks and their harems?

One woman....?

You'r kidding.......:yes:

Only reason I got 2 bikes is because I can't afford 3.......

Yet....:yes:

[Vampirella]

Nice buying Steve I have always liked the look of those XB12SS Buells...

And I have seen them at around that price aswell, but I think you will find the origanal retail price was $22995..

Very good buying....Congrads

Crazy Steve.he is certainly a lucky man I wish I could have 2 really cool bikes like that

[mrchips]

How many pairs of shoes can one wear at a time???:wacko:

Ah yes, but don't you have a pair of sensible shoes & a pair of trainers ?

Awesome, love the Buells.

[dogsnbikes]

How many pairs of shoes can one wear at a time???:wacko:

One and a half
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJleJbn9G6Y





Oh enjoy the new bike

[raftn]

Well done, I am glad I am not the jealous type.........*&%*^^).

[jack_hamma]

Should be interesting in seeing how you compare them..... :yes:

[Big Dave]

The Media approves.

[gijoe1313]

Nice one! But as the refrain goes ... this thread is useless without pics! :msn-wink:

Enjoy the new bike! And what fruit you planning to bling onto it? :blip:

[Scouse]

The Media approves.Thought you would

[Scouse]

Nice one! But as the refrain goes ... this thread is useless without pics! :msn-wink:

Enjoy the new bike! And what fruit you planning to bling onto it? :blip:At this stage maybee just a Power comander and after market zorst

[porky]

One woman....?

You'r kidding.......:yes:

Only reason I got 2 bikes is because I can't afford 3 "women"

Yet....:yes:

Fixed it for you.

[nallac]

At this stage maybee just a Power comander and after market zorst

PC's are not a good match for Buells...
Every thing i've read about em is they cause more trouble than good........

[kiwifruit]

At this stage maybee just suspension setup and some nice tyres

sweet! see you at a track day :soon: :D

[Scouse]

PC's are not a good match for Buells...
Every thing i've read about em is they cause more trouble than good........Ok what needs to be done to the fueling when you put on a different can Is a tuneboy a better option? also what is the best after market zorst to put? on unfortunatly the Buell race zorst's are no longer available

[Smifffy]

Congratulations! Many happy miles (kilometres)

[nallac]

The 09-10 models have twin O2 sensors don't they.
If so they have quite a bit of built in learning ability.Unlike my ole X1.
Not a 100% sure but could possibly get away with the self learnt tune(a workmate was told that by AMPS,he bought new 09 a few months ago).
Don't think ECM spy is working/updated for 09-10's.
You could also talk to John at TripleZ reguarding tuning,if needed.

As to exhausts?,What are you after?.Noise?.Power?looks?..the sound is a very personal choice.

Theres nearly as many threads out there for exhausts as there are oil..
Check out Utube for Buell sound clips..

Lots of good reading found here.
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/discus.cgi?pg=topics

[davebullet]

I've oftened wondered why one would wish to own more than one bike. You can only ride one at a time...is this a bit like the Sheiks and their harems?

To own two is to know why. Depends on your mood. I respect the S3, but if I feel like thrashing the nuts off something (like this arvo), I take the SV.

PS: Congratulations on the bike. That's a nice machine and a shitload too at a bargain price.

[Scouse]

As to exhausts?,What are you after?.Noise?.Power?looks?..the sound is a very personal choice.

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/discus.cgi?pg=topicsErr noise and power not so worried about looks

[Scouse]

As to exhausts?,What are you after?.Noise?.Power?looks?..the sound is a very personal choice.

Theres nearly as many threads out there for exhausts as there are oil..
Check out Utube for Buell sound clips..

Lots of good reading found here.
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/discus.cgi?pg=topicsCheers for that linky so it seems that out of the multitude of aftermarket cans available only the XB900 benefits in a big way.as for the XB12 only the Buell Race or the Micron offer power and Torque improvments.

[Tunahunter]

Did not go out today with the intention of bying a new bike, but anyway I called into Amps this afternoon for a general brouse as I tend to do, then a brand new Buell XB12SS caught my eye so I went over to have a look. then I looked at the price tag it said $13,600 Mmmmm I thought these were like a $20,000 bike this time last year so after much should I or Should'nt I deliberation I took the plunge. So now my Speed Triple will have a companion in the shed.

I noticed that WMC had some Buells for sale - one very sexy red one (probably the XB12SS) and a Ulysses which caught my attention - about $14k with luggage included - I wonder about the future support for these bikes, WMC said there ought to be no problems

[Scouse]

OK So I have been waiting for a week for the weather to give out a hint of sun inorder to ride the bike home that happened today so photos to follow soon.

[Scouse]

Sorry Genie have been riding the Buell all weekend, so I will give Buell and Triumph a bit of a tub up tomorow and take some Photos. Got to say though I love my Buell its not the most powerfull bike on the street but its just so much fun to ride I will have to get a new zorst or get the stock can opened up cos it deffinatly needs to make more noise.

[Scouse]

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[terbang]

Stunning, I have had the privilege of taking both for a wee spin. Both faarken awesome bikes. Thanks Steve...

As for how many. Bikes are like women, they are all different. I've still got three in my garage after writing one off last month.

[Maha]

Fuck! Annes gonna love you even more now Steve, thats her fav' Buell colour...:love:

[hospitalfood]

I have an 07XB12R that I bought new from amps ( paid heaps more than 13K ). did a K&N filter at 500 km and the factory race pipe and computer at 1500 km. I got the race pipe second hand back then as the new ones had gone.
If I had stayed living in the city I probably would have switched back to stock, made it lumpy round town, uncouth and agro.
they are not a horsepower bike but they are fast in there own way.
there are a few folks around who can modify the stock pipe, not a bad option.
the after market computers are a bit better to tune but cost more for the initial setup.
PM me if you want I can tell you all I learnt about it in 07.

[Big Dave]

I'll never forget the last thing Erik said about me, I can hear it like it's only yesterday; 'Get me away from this madman!!!!'

[Scouse]

I'll never forget the last thing Erik said about me, I can hear it like it's only yesterday; 'Get me away from this madman!!!!'Fookin name dropper LOL

[Smifffy]

As for how many. Bikes are like women, they are all different. I've still got three in my garage after writing one off last month.

Bikes, or women?

:innocent:

[firefighter]

Bikes, or women?

:innocent:

Well off topic, but do you think you could add 'boycott Mobil' to your sig? Or is it only cool to follow the latest boycotting fads? Exxon Valdez '89 disaster;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exxon_Valdez_oil_spill

BP are'nt the only naughty ones.....this is not a personal attack I just think what Mobil did to that community was worse and it seems the world has forgotten, and I find it hypocritical when people use Mobil yet preach boycott BP.

Again sorry guys I know this is wildly off-topic here!

[Smifffy]

Well off topic, but do you think you could add 'boycott Mobil' to your sig? Or is it only cool to follow the latest boycotting fads? Exxon Valdez '89 disaster;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exxon_Valdez_oil_spill

BP are'nt the only naughty ones.....this is not a personal attack I just think what Mobil did to that community was worse and it seems the world has forgotten, and I find it hypocritical when people use Mobil yet preach boycott BP.

Again sorry I know this is wildly off-topic here!

Sure, no problem. The thing is that the BP spill directly affected family members of mine, whereas the Mobil spill didn't. The sig is for things I want to say.

I'm here now, and I have to say there now doesn't appear to be much of a problem aftermath wise. I'll check out a few more things and if all is to my satisfaction I may just alter my sig.

BP are working overtime on their PR here....

[short-circuit]

Well off topic, but do you think you could add 'boycott Mobil' to your sig? Or is it only cool to follow the latest boycotting fads? Exxon Valdez '89 disaster;http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exxon_Valdez_oil_spill

BP are'nt the only naughty ones.....this is not a personal attack I just think what Mobil did to that community was worse and it seems the world has forgotten, and I find it hypocritical when people use Mobil yet preach boycott BP.

Again sorry guys I know this is wildly off-topic here!

I'll drag it further off topic and mention the fact that Shell kills Nigerians:

http://www.thirdworldtraveler.com/Boycotts/Flames_Shell.html

http://priceofoil.org/2010/11/10/shells-nigerian-pr-strategy-exposed/

- no doubt that fact alone will make Shell the servo of choice among the KB majority :facepalm: