I rode a Buell today

**Dooly** · 5th June 2009, 14:04

........I bloody loved it.

04 XB12R.
Hopped on it and felt at home straight away, fitted like a glove.
I'm only 5''7 and my R foot was flat footed on the ground.
Only had a short ride, but it felt comfy and had a real world power spread that I reckon I could live with.

I must admit it surprised me, dunno why, just never thought something like that was me, despite me actually liking the look of them.

Dunno whether I could have a Harley in the shed tho.........the other bikes might get pissed off.........

**MSTRS:Me** · 5th June 2009, 14:10

Aren't V-twins where it's at....

**one fast tl1ooo** · 5th June 2009, 14:14

v twins all the way, you just can't beat that sound

**robertydog** · 5th June 2009, 14:38

crossplane is way to go

**Dooly** · 5th June 2009, 14:49

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Aren't V-twins where it's at....

Seems to be the in thing here in the Bay eh........

**sinfull** · 5th June 2009, 14:50

pfffft.....

**avgas** · 5th June 2009, 15:34

Originally Posted by Dooly

Dunno whether I could have a Harley in the shed tho.........the other bikes might get pissed off.........

problem solved.....get the rotax one

**YellowDog** · 5th June 2009, 15:38

I am 6' 1" and sat on one at AMPS. I found it too small and cramped and declined a test ride. The wheel base looks too short and it felt as though it would topple over.

Good to hear positive feedback for a Buell.

**Scouse** · 5th June 2009, 15:41

Originally Posted by Dooly

........I bloody loved it.

04 XB12R.
Hopped on it and felt at home straight away, fitted like a glove.
I'm only 5''7 and my R foot was flat footed on the ground.
Only had a short ride, but it felt comfy and had a real world power spread that I reckon I could live with.

I must admit it surprised me, dunno why, just never thought something like that was me, despite me actually liking the look of them.

Dunno whether I could have a Harley in the shed tho.........the other bikes might get pissed off.........

I rode DMTD's old KTM Super Duke R last week now that is a V Twin.

**Dooly** · 5th June 2009, 15:48

Originally Posted by sinfull

pfffft.....

Don't worry Bill, no Triumphs will be sold.

**Dooly** · 5th June 2009, 15:49

Originally Posted by avgas

problem solved.....get the rotax one

As much as they have the go.........I hate the look.

**flame** · 5th June 2009, 15:56

Go the TWINS!

.....try a monster too!

**ducatilover** · 5th June 2009, 15:58

Originally Posted by Dooly

As much as they have the go.........I hate the look.

Bit of an anti climax after the sexy xb12r

I wouldn't mind an xb myself but I think there are other ways to spend my money and get hard. Good to hear I can fit on one though, seems 5ft 9 is too short for most sporting machines now