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was92v · 01-23-2009, 08:59 AM

Let me say up front that I have almost no seat time on a Harley powered anything.
I rode a Buell XB12R on a demo ride. We went about 20 miles on a very nice, very curvy road (Hwy 232 in TN for those that know) but were held back to about 65mph. I decided that with some set up time I could enjoy riding one, but stock they feel a bit odd, not bad, just odd. I also know that with a race kit they haul pretty good, having ridden with Fatbastard a few times. But my mind kept comparing it to a Ducati 900SS, since I know them very well and the Duc kept getting the nod for power, sound and handling.
As for the vibes at idle, I found it highly entertaining. The rubber mounted front turn signals were beating up and down so far that they looked like the wings of a bird flapping. I was LMAO at them and wondering when it would lift off. It was very smooth (for a Harley) once we were under way. Light years beyond the last Harley anything I rode, which was a 73 Sportster in 1977.
I also rode a Pan Head chopper once with a suicide clutch, hand shifter and springer forks that were about a mile long . It was better than the sportster too.

neebelung · 01-23-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by was92v

The rubber mounted front turn signals were beating up and down so far that they looked like the wings of a bird flapping. I was LMAO at them and wondering when it would lift off.

You noticed that too, eh?

ceo012384 · 01-23-2009, 10:38 AM

Get the new R1. Tits.

Trip · 01-23-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ceo012384

Get the new R1. Tits.

It's fugly to me. I totally wanted to kick it over at Indy, however God did it for me.

ceo012384 · 01-23-2009, 10:46 AM

From what I've heard/seen... if you ride it, you won't give a flying fuck what it looks like.

But I can see why some people don't like the looks.

Trip · 01-23-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ceo012384

From what I've heard/seen... if you ride it, you won't give a flying fuck what it looks like.

But I can see why some people don't like the looks.

Yeah possibly, but I won't buy a liter bike as long as I live here. Just not needed.

Cutty72 · 01-23-2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ceo012384

From what I've heard/seen... if you ride it, you won't give a flying fuck what it looks like.

But I can see why some people don't like the looks.

I recall saying something similar to this in respect to the 1125's...

azoomm · 01-23-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ceo012384

Get the new R1. Tits.

It's the first Yamaha that I've liked. I mean, wicked WICKED power - almost scary. The R6 has the same feel without being scary - and more light/flickable. I say go with that... if you're looking for an I4

01-23-2009, 10:38 AM	#3
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01-23-2009, 10:46 AM	#5
ceo012384 Pompous Prick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MA Moto: 06 R6 (race), 04 CRF Tard (race) Posts: 3,040	From what I've heard/seen... if you ride it, you won't give a flying fuck what it looks like. But I can see why some people don't like the looks. __________________ LRRS/CCS #123 Boston Moto Dunlop Woodcraft 35 Motorsports Sidi Pit Bull K&N Filters

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01-23-2009, 08:59 AM	#1
was92v Nowhere Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	Let me say up front that I have almost no seat time on a Harley powered anything. I rode a Buell XB12R on a demo ride. We went about 20 miles on a very nice, very curvy road (Hwy 232 in TN for those that know) but were held back to about 65mph. I decided that with some set up time I could enjoy riding one, but stock they feel a bit odd, not bad, just odd. I also know that with a race kit they haul pretty good, having ridden with Fatbastard a few times. But my mind kept comparing it to a Ducati 900SS, since I know them very well and the Duc kept getting the nod for power, sound and handling. As for the vibes at idle, I found it highly entertaining. The rubber mounted front turn signals were beating up and down so far that they looked like the wings of a bird flapping. I was LMAO at them and wondering when it would lift off. It was very smooth (for a Harley) once we were under way. Light years beyond the last Harley anything I rode, which was a 73 Sportster in 1977. I also rode a Pan Head chopper once with a suicide clutch, hand shifter and springer forks that were about a mile long . It was better than the sportster too.