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Old 10-09-2008, 04:42 PM   #1
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Well,lessee. At 6 ft 160 lbs I would be the giant of the MotoGP circuit...apparently at a Buell get together I would be known as "slim"...
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Old 10-09-2008, 04:49 PM   #2
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Well,lessee. At 6 ft 160 lbs I would be the giant of the MotoGP circuit...apparently at a Buell get together I would be known as "slim"...
Watch your mouth!

I don't ride a buell!
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Old 10-09-2008, 05:37 PM   #3
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Well,lessee. At 6 ft 160 lbs I would be the giant of the MotoGP circuit...apparently at a Buell get together I would be known as "slim"...
There are several other "tiny" riders that ride Buells. None can ride my Uly because they can't touch the ground.

At 6' 235lbs 49" Chest 37" waist, I look like a monkey humping a foot ball on most sport bikes. I looked down right hilarious on the Firebolt. It looked like a red wheeled suppository.

The problem is that nearly ALL sportbikes are built with the same rider model in mind. It makes it really difficult to find a "true" sportbike that fits.

I actually rode a bike over the weekend that was TOO big. Anyone ridden the KTM 950 Super Enduro R?

Holy Crap! It was like riding a bus.
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Old 10-09-2008, 05:43 PM   #4
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I suppose it is lucky most bikes come stock with springs for my weight...It is also lucky I am not a big lug cause I know at least 3 guys who wouldnt still be breathing and I most likley would be in one of the capitol punishment threads...

And I do hope to own a Firebolt XB12R before the end of th eyear...
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Old 10-09-2008, 05:48 PM   #5
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I suppose it is lucky most bikes come stock with springs for my weight...It is also lucky I am not a big lug cause I know at least 3 guys who wouldnt still be breathing and I most likley would be in one of the capitol punishment threads...

And I do hope to own a Firebolt XB12R before the end of th eyear...
oh really? new development?
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Old 10-09-2008, 05:51 PM   #6
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I want one before they are no more. My bike is paid off in January. I have no way possible to afford a BMWK1300S...Ok call it an impulse buy.
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Old 10-09-2008, 06:11 PM   #7
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I want one before they are no more. My bike is paid off in January. I have no way possible to afford a BMWK1300S...Ok call it an impulse buy.
yeah they're nice bikes... I strongly considered one but then realized I looped a 600 no need to burry myself under a 1200cc VTwin
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And I do hope to own a Firebolt XB12R before the end of th eyear...
It's one of the best times to buy one. With the new 1125R's out, the Firebolts are REALLY reasonably priced.

You can pick up a new one in the mid 8 range.

Try both the 9R as well as the 12R. If you are coming from a 600, the power band on the 9 will be much more familiar. The 12 has some REALLY nice grunt though. If they were more comfortable, I would have bought one.
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Old 10-11-2008, 03:14 PM   #9
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There are several other "tiny" riders that ride Buells. None can ride my Uly because they can't touch the ground.

At 6' 235lbs 49" Chest 37" waist, I look like a monkey humping a foot ball on most sport bikes. I looked down right hilarious on the Firebolt. It looked like a red wheeled suppository.

The problem is that nearly ALL sportbikes are built with the same rider model in mind. It makes it really difficult to find a "true" sportbike that fits.
at 5'9" and 180 i must be a small buell rider?

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And I do hope to own a Firebolt XB12R before the end of th eyear...
I know of a yellow 07 XB12R that can be had for a mere $6500. Last I checked had under 100 miles on it.
Dude bought it, rode it home, rode it back, and traded it in on a sportster. Pussy.
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Old 10-11-2008, 03:56 PM   #10
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i make the rc look small...

and yeah, but work was alright and god knows i have been mia in riding you guys would be miles ahead of me
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