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Riffter
Guest
Hi all -
I've recently been taken by the XBS Buells, and although I've read alot about them I've not heard anything first hand from owners.
I know the engines are from sporty's but how similarly behaved are they?
Are they nice and smooth throughout the rev range? If tuned do they get same carb fart probs as Sportys? Do they take ages to warm up in the colder weather, and do they behave OK in the English climate? And finally reliability - heard some dodgy rumours on this, are they true?
If I did take the plunge I'd get a test ride first just to make sure, but I can't afford brand new - would be looking at getting an '04 XB9S or an earlier model XB12S - can't make up my mind on the trade off between age and power.
Cheers folks, and if no-one owns a Buell, does anyone know of any good forums/sites with relevant info??
Cheers
Riffter
I've recently been taken by the XBS Buells, and although I've read alot about them I've not heard anything first hand from owners.
I know the engines are from sporty's but how similarly behaved are they?
Are they nice and smooth throughout the rev range? If tuned do they get same carb fart probs as Sportys? Do they take ages to warm up in the colder weather, and do they behave OK in the English climate? And finally reliability - heard some dodgy rumours on this, are they true?
If I did take the plunge I'd get a test ride first just to make sure, but I can't afford brand new - would be looking at getting an '04 XB9S or an earlier model XB12S - can't make up my mind on the trade off between age and power.
Cheers folks, and if no-one owns a Buell, does anyone know of any good forums/sites with relevant info??
Cheers
Riffter