I went and did it

Amber Lamps · 10-28-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

My bad, how could I forget that

Tom

Yea now that's where v-twins rule imho!!! Triples and v4s are close.

jalaan1 · 10-31-2009, 09:20 PM

ok Tommy,
i checked out New Roc HD this morning, and they had a couple XB12Rs on the floor.

-first off they're stuck on asking just under 7k for them.
-the ergos felt good for my size. seat is def. higher than my bike, but i could still flat foot it.
-the bike looks even better in person, to me anyway
-very nice & knowledgable salesmen (for once none of the typical HD dealer BS i've experienced from other HD dealers)
he offered me a test ride but i declined being that i didn't have any of my gear with me and i don't feel comfortable riding a different bike especially since it just rained by the time i got there.
he did pull the bike out for me to start it and let me rev, feel and listen to the engine.

i must say i've heard and read about all the vibration of the bike nonsense....
but DAMN, this thing was shaking all to hell.
i'm gonna go back next weekend, depending on the weather, for a test ride.
after that we'll see if i actually pull the trigger.

FT BSTRD · 10-31-2009, 10:07 PM

They shake like a jackhammer at idle.

The engine smoothes out at 2500-3000RPMs+.

Above 3,000, the heavy flywheel makes it one of the smoothest engines. They are actually smoother with 5000+ miles on the clock than new and remain smoothe.

I just don't sit around at idle any more than I have to.

Mr Lefty · 10-31-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FT BSTRD

They shake like a jackhammer at idle.

The engine smoothes out at 2500-3000RPMs+.

Above 3,000, the heavy flywheel makes it one of the smoothest engines. They are actually smoother with 5000+ miles on the clock than new and remain smoothe.

I just don't sit around at idle any more than I have to.

you still got the uly? thought you sold it!?

FT BSTRD · 11-01-2009, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

you still got the uly? thought you sold it!?

Nope. Did sell it. I now get to ride Buells 30 minutes at a time.

On test rides.

While supplies last.

jalaan1 · 11-01-2009, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FT BSTRD

They shake like a jackhammer at idle.

The engine smoothes out at 2500-3000RPMs+.

Above 3,000, the heavy flywheel makes it one of the smoothest engines. They are actually smoother with 5000+ miles on the clock than new and remain smoothe.

I just don't sit around at idle any more than I have to.

pretty much, exactly what the sales guy said.

Dave · 11-01-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Yea now that's where v-twins rule imho!!! Triples and v4s are close.

i looooove the howl of a proper triple. its a damned shame we never got a serious big daytona (though i hear that may be in the works) or a foggy petronas

also have to add that i consider the norton 588 to be the best sounding bike out there. amazing

Gas Man · 11-01-2009, 11:44 PM

Well I know that my dealer sold them all out well over a week ago.

Adeptus_Minor · 11-02-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

i looooove the howl of a proper triple. its a damned shame we never got a serious big daytona (though i hear that may be in the works) or a foggy petronas

Plus mother effin' one.
Even as a long time fan of twins, I have to agree that triples are sexy as hell.

FT BSTRD · 11-04-2009, 09:08 PM

We got in another batch of Buells. Check the Classified section to see what we've got.

10-31-2009, 09:20 PM	#2
jalaan1 orangina Zed Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LI, NY Moto: '12 Z1000 Posts: 700	ok Tommy, i checked out New Roc HD this morning, and they had a couple XB12Rs on the floor. -first off they're stuck on asking just under 7k for them. -the ergos felt good for my size. seat is def. higher than my bike, but i could still flat foot it. -the bike looks even better in person, to me anyway -very nice & knowledgable salesmen (for once none of the typical HD dealer BS i've experienced from other HD dealers) he offered me a test ride but i declined being that i didn't have any of my gear with me and i don't feel comfortable riding a different bike especially since it just rained by the time i got there. he did pull the bike out for me to start it and let me rev, feel and listen to the engine. i must say i've heard and read about all the vibration of the bike nonsense.... but DAMN, this thing was shaking all to hell. i'm gonna go back next weekend, depending on the weather, for a test ride. after that we'll see if i actually pull the trigger. __________________

10-31-2009, 10:07 PM	#3
FT BSTRD Tractor Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Franklin, TN Moto: Buell XB12X Ulysses Posts: 1,007	They shake like a jackhammer at idle. The engine smoothes out at 2500-3000RPMs+. Above 3,000, the heavy flywheel makes it one of the smoothest engines. They are actually smoother with 5000+ miles on the clock than new and remain smoothe. I just don't sit around at idle any more than I have to. __________________ "I do get tired of reading,'my buddy is a racer and says the Buell will never work' I always want to say 'Who the FCK is your buddy and is he faster than Shawn Higbee?" --Erik Buell*

11-01-2009, 11:44 PM	#8
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Well I know that my dealer sold them all out well over a week ago. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

11-04-2009, 09:08 PM	#10
FT BSTRD Tractor Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Franklin, TN Moto: Buell XB12X Ulysses Posts: 1,007	We got in another batch of Buells. Check the Classified section to see what we've got. __________________ "I do get tired of reading,'my buddy is a racer and says the Buell will never work' I always want to say 'Who the FCK is your buddy and is he faster than Shawn Higbee?" --Erik Buell*