I bought a Buell xb12x!

**Badcat** · 9th January 2008, 17:53

hey all.
madass and i have traded the ducati ST4 on a buell XB12x
the ducati was a great bike (especially after haldane's gave it the 10,000k service), but it hurt my arms and wrists, and madass didn't like the pillion seat and the grabrail.
we went back to kerry at KTL, and traded up to the buell.
(he has a sweet yellow ST4 with panniers and all servicing done BTW)
http://www.ktlbikes.co.nz/motorcycles.php?bikeId=388
the buell is incredible.
the engine is SO STRONG down low, the thing just bounds up hills.
it's really only for us tall buggers though, i think if you were less than 6 foot you'd have trouble touching the ground with both feet.
the "triple tail" backrest works very well and the seat is very comfy.
we have ridden some of the same roads on both bikes now, and the buell requires a lot less effort to ride quickly.
the fully adjustable suspension is great too - and after some advice from Big Dave, i have started on the road of getting it properly set up.
will keep you updated with a proper review - here's some quick and dirty pics of her.

ken

**nallac** · 9th January 2008, 20:01

you lucky bast#d

I sooooooo want one ,
I have tested ridden a 06 and 07 one, awesum bikes
as Big Dave says a big/tall mans bike..
i"m 5'10 and could only touch with one foot at a time but still want/need one

Lucky Lucky you .Black looks best to.

**Ocean1** · 9th January 2008, 20:13

Very nice, looks like a bunch of fun.

Never did ride one, is it based on the same frame/swingarm as mine or the longer SS?

That front disk is different too...

**Cache Wraith** · 9th January 2008, 20:39

That is one sweet machine. Might be an option for me when I trade up. I'm 6'4" and want a bike that doesn't make me look oversized on it. You are one lucky *&^%$.

**Renegade** · 10th January 2008, 22:07

jealous!!!!!

**xwhatsit** · 10th January 2008, 22:56

Big Dave wasn't lying to me.

Why isn't it orange?

**Big Dave** · 10th January 2008, 23:25

Big Dave tells it like it is.
Often in 3rd person.

**Badcat** · 27th January 2008, 08:21

well....
this is easily the best bike i've owned.
it's PERFECT for me, and Madass loves it too!
the ergos are excellent for my 6'2 90 kilo frame. it's a very upright seating position, so relaxing and great around town, you can see everything.
the pillion seat is brilliant, and the "triple tail" fold down backrest has won madass's heart.
she said she'd never ride a bike without one now.
she doesn't even really hold on anymore - i look back to see her sitting with her hands on her knees, very relaxed.
the suspension is perfect too - i've reset it all back to standard, and stiffening it in increments as we ride it. i think i'll end up with it firmer than my 80 kilos but less than set up for our combined 160 kilos.

the motor - oh the motor!
this took a week or so to get used to - all the power being straight off idle and all, but i'm totally sold. it's like driving a big V8 in a small sports car.
i find i just dial up 100kph and keep it there (mostly) - go fast by not slowing down.
also - with less acceleration and braking, Madass gets a smoother ride too.
i'll get it tuned soon - poss on the dyno. i was going to replace the exhaust but actually like it quiet as it turns out.

all in all, it's a great bike, i find i look for excuses to ride it.
the only thing that was less than perfect is the headlight, it's pretty pathetic.
i may look at some auxiliary lights if we keep doing a lot of country roads in the dark.

if you are tall and find a lot of bikes awkward (or get sore arms and wrists) - i'd really recommend test riding a buell xb12x Ulysses.
i'm rapt that i did.
woohoo!

**Big Dave** · 30th January 2008, 09:06

**Big Dave** · 30th January 2008, 09:26

Originally Posted by nallac

i"m 5'10 and could only touch with one foot at a time but still want/need one
.

Check out the XB12XT on buell.com

**Krayy** · 18th February 2008, 15:45

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Check out the XB12XT on buell.com

I'm looking, I'm liking, and I'm phoning AMPS to find out when they hit the ground.

Grrrrrr...

**awd** · 18th February 2008, 19:39

More of you crossing over to the dark side, ha ha!

Gotta agree, mine is the best bike I've ever ridden; comfy, smooth and more fun than I can describe.

**TOTO** · 12th January 2009, 23:56

Looks like a fun bike.

Can you tell me please at what intevals in Kms is the servicing of the XB12X and the XB12XT ? and how much does a service usually cost ? Do they have normal and "Big" service and how often ?

cherio