| Author | Message | ||
     Tinybear |
Hey their. I currently ride a 2007 V-Strom 650cc but have always been a fan of buells. I am finding although my strom works for everything i ask it just does not offer much in the way of character. I also want to go back to having a BARE bones bike with no fairing or even windshield. So i am looking to trade it in on a new bike. One of the bikes i am looking at is the Buell XB12Ss. I have taken a test ride on one and i loved everything about the bike EXCEPT the foot peg placement and was wondering if pegs from the Uly could be used instead to lower the pegs and bring em forward a bit for comfort. IF that works i am pretty much set on getting one as my next bike. | ||
| Jaimec |
Why not just get the XB12XT? | ||
| Barnyard |
I have a SS and i love it. Foot pegs and all. Jaimec makes a very good point. have you looked at them? there nice bikes I looked at them first but they are too tall for me. (I'm vertically challenged) | ||
| Jaimec |
The XT didn't seem much taller than my Ss. If he doesn't like the bags and windscreen he can always take them off. But if he ever wants to take a long trip, he has the option of using them. That isn't even an option with the Ss (unfortunately). Remember, I was referring to the XT, not the X. | ||
| Htekwo |
Curious. I just sold my DL1000 and bought a XB12Ss! I too test road the Buell and then got back on my V-Strom and felt strange. However, I wanted the Buell bad and after riding it for a couple of weeks, I forgot all about the Strom!.....lol. Unless you're married to the relaxed riding position of the V-Strom, you will get used to Buell very quickly. After all, it is much more comfortable than a true sport bike with clip on bars. When I get off my wifes XB12Scg, the Ss feels like a Cadillac....lol. | ||
| Froggy |
Also to note, the 2009 SS has the same suspension as the 2008 STT. The new suspension is a little taller. Take that into consideration, especially if you are looking at 2006-2008 SS or STT. | ||
| Nillaice |
and was wondering if pegs from the Uly could be used YES, the uly peg brackets can be swapped. i've seen it done here a few times, and it really cleans up the tail section, cuz the passenger arm can go away. it also lowers, and moves froward the pass pegs. u might have to do some modding with the brake lines, and i know the ulys have a different engine casing to accommodate a lowered shifter arm mount. i could go on, but i'd only be guessing. welcome to the addiction | ||
| Tinybear |
I originally was looking at a XB12XT but i just do not want to spend $3000 more for stuff I do not use. BUT i think i going take both out for test rides again as these two bikes and a Yamaha FZ6 are basically the bikes i am looking at to replace the strom. When i bought my strom i got it with the hard luggage and then added a bunch of other accessories thinking i was going to jump right into motorcycle touring. BUT turns out i don't get the time off from work to do much touring and what little time i can get soft bags work fine and a lack of wind shield encourages more stops (Witch is something i always regret when i go on a trip i never stop i am always pushing on for no apparent reason). | ||
| Brumbear |
before you look at an FZ6 look at the new kawasahi 650 its a highbred of the 650R HOT LOOKING little machine | ||
| Thulsadoom |
I may be willing to part with my 2008 Ss for a VERY fair price... DOOM |
