| Author | Message | ||
     Punkid8888 |
Hey I just found this site and wanted to get some input on the new Buell Lightings I currently own an 87 Yamaha Fazer 700 if you have not heard of it dont worry most people havn't is best described as a little Vmax but a 4 cyclinder Anyways I am trading up and I fell in love with the Buell Lighting, and I took a test ride and Loved it even more, so currently I am waiting till the end of aug, to hopefully pick up an 06 left over while the 07s show up and take the floor. My only problem is I cannot decide on the 984 or 1203, I have read everything and know the specs in and out about the bike, but I test drove a XB12SS, it was the longer one. and I was wondering if anyone could tell me if the power difference is that much more then the 984cc, and the wheel base makes much of a difference I really like the 984cc city its got a taller seat hieght and looks cool with the translucent panels. But the 10hp and 12ft more of the 1203 does sound appealing, but I have never had a need for the biggest badest bike. So if someone could give me some input on the two bike from a riding stand point not specs, I have read them all, at least I think. Ohh one more fun fact, my friend is buying the Ulysses and I wanted to know if we race at the drag strip will I beat him with the 984cc lighting, I am 175lbs and he is 225lbs just wondering Ok thanks | ||
| Tramp |
when i ride two bikes standing i try to keep one foot centered on each saddle.... but that's just me. been a long time since i pulled that gag | ||
| Hammer71 |
It's all about what you prefer. Me personally, I wouldn't trade my nine for anything | ||
| Madduck |
CityX is really for short trips and tearing around town. Altho a huge number of people ride them for hundreds of miles and are quite pleased. Capable of higher rpm and "spins" up faster more a sense of hp and performance. The 12 bikes are more about "torque" pulling up to speed and wheelying with throttle but shifting at lower rpm. Either is quite a hoot and addictive. Ride em both and see which you prefer. I have a 12X which I am re-gearing to get the best of both, hopefully. They seem remarkably similar but the rides are quite different. Big people will appreciate the 12X and 12Ss for comfort/ergonomics. Take care and I don't think you can go wrong with either one. | ||
| Tramp |
enough about hammer's.... ahem ..."hammer" | ||
| Doon |
tramp I think you owe me a new keyboard. I just spit my water out all over mine...  Hammer's hammer.. Precious. | ||
| Tripp |
patrick, after reading your profile it looks like you've already decided, go with it! my brother has a 9r and it feels as fast as mine whenever i've ridden it and i have a lot more mods than he. | ||
| Oldog |
Pat as a 1203 owner the "smaller" mill to me is a little smoother, the bigger engine pulls harder lower and shakes more too either way you cant go wrong. | ||
| Jandj_davis |
Oooh, the 87 Fazer is one of those Cult-following bikes. I used to ride with a guy who rode a V-Max, and his son rode a Fazer. You should definitely keep the Yamaha, unless it will help you pay for your XB. I am coming from an I-4 as well, and it is a lot easier to get used to the 9 than the 12 with the extra revs of the 9. It is also cheaper on the insurance side of things. | ||
| Diablobrian |
Welcome to Badweb! Try to ride both, you may have to travel a little to do so, but that will let you know which one "speaks to you" |
