When I was I was looking for a new used bike last year I had a few options in mind, among them Thruxton, Boneville, Street Triple, R6, Monster, and yes even an XB9. Did all the research I could to narrow that list down to just one bike and it was this no BS video that sold me on making up my mind on an XB9. After a year of owning, customizing, upgrading and maintaining my own 09 XB9SX I’ve rewatched this video again and still agree with everything he says about the bike.
I had an XB9SX and a Ducati Monster 1100 EVO. I could ride the Buell with much more confidence and control but I loved them both. 100% reliable and a blast in the twisties.
Sick review, man. I've never owned a Buell; but they really look like awesome motorcycles. I love the "form follows function" aspect of Buell's designs.
Nice review. I can’t say these are the best bikes on the road but they’re different. People always asking me why they sound like Harley-Davidson (the ones that don’t have any bike knowledge), so I’ll inform them. I noticed these bikes when I was in Saudi Arabia while in the military and going through a used bike magazine. Back in 2000. I seen a motorcycle company called Buell, and plans on making an XB design bike. Back then we didn’t have the technology we have now. No internet. But my interest was high. Then when the internet boomed and I had service, I was looking up Buells for sale. Landed my first XB12R Firebolt in 2009. It’s an 06. I still have her and she’s my favorite out of all my Buells. You may see em on some of my videos on my breakdown and repairs. So, now I’m collecting these bikes. The older one that I have is a thunderbolt and is wonky and quirky but I have the first one from the assembly line from 1998. Then my 2002 cyclone, and a couple of blasts, and then my 2003 XB9R Firebolt and my 09’ 1125r. And a Harley-Davidson and my wife’s Honda rebel. But I do enjoy the Buells. They’re not the fastest bike on the planet, (not looking for that) but that 1125r isn’t a joke neither. 170 is my top speed so far. That my balls will let me handle! Yes I love speed but I’m still gifted with some brains, I think, lol. So i don’t push it too much, at 0300 on just a short 1 mile stretch just before a traffic light. Just enough to get the blood pumping and wake me up before I hit some traffic. I still need an x1 Lightning, s1 Lightning, basically same bike, slight differences in plastics, I also need an xb12s, xb9 CITYX, Ulysses, and maybe an rss12 westwind, ugly bike but I still want it. So, yeah, long story short, these are pretty cool bikes, different in almost every sense compared to most bikes.
thanks man, you are going to love it. I am going to do a much bigger review video in a few weeks now that I have turned my 12R into a custom.. I will speak more on the XB subject soon.
Hands down the best video on the Buell xb series. The reason I own one today and gave this bike consideration.. These bikes are very reliable with minimum maintenance no chain easy oil changes. Can run with any bike under 100mph handles like a surgeons knife thru traffic and list goes on. As Tom put it it's a gun in an elevator fight in traffic lol
ha ha close man, i said it was a bike built "For a gunfight in a telephone booth"... its the sawed-off, double barred shotgun of sportbikes, especially the 1203cc... its 100% close-combat on a tight twisty track! That what this little thing does.
Well done!! I've had my 07 xb9 since 09 and as I'm sure you can imagine I've read alot of reviews and seen just as many videos. I gotta tell ya, this is by far the best I've seen and I can't agree with you more!!(on every point) I definitely dig your riding gear as well. I ride with sport bikes often, and they like to give me shit because it a " Harley" a few of them are Ford and Mustang gear heads, they'll dig the sensors tidbit! Thanks for the time and efforts
Great review. Lots of good info. I had an 09 XB12SS. Sold it and got an 01 SV650. There are things I like about the SV and things I miss about the XB. I've been wanting another Buell, so I'm looking. Eric Buell is the MAN, and a genius.
Damn man.....ya at least gotta start the damn thing. I dig my way thru the snow in the winter just to get to the garage and start my firebolt. These bikes are 100 percent the best bang for the buck. Great great bikes! Viva la buell
Excellent review honest and accurate. First impressions are definitely love it or hate it but I find it people that actually spend a little bit of time with this bike and other Buells that are in the XP line and upper really at least if not loving it admiring it and appreciating it
+J Villa people that ride buell blasts are some of the most dedicated motorcyclist in the world and I mean that. They take a lot of shit from other arrogant ass bikers shrug it off and keep on riding. Every blast rider I know is hands on do it yourself types that keeps their bikes running way longer than mechanically possible!!! So nothing but love and respect for you guys peace brother Paulk master
+Paulk Master well you kind of summed it up, I picked up my 06 Blast and no major issues for 20k+ miles. And my 500 cc Blast will out handle many other bikes. I was on local twisty country road and could eat a 650_GSXR the rider caught me on straights but even just a Blast made that guy rethink his new wife's first bike! He asked for walk around and short ride. His grin was priceless. He asked about power and when I told him stock was 37 he just dead panned. He said he was impressed with it. I reminded him it's a Harley sportster with on less cyl. All tq. He said it sure made him grin, then proceeded to show me knee scuffs where he played it on pegs(everyone can do that with Blast). We shook hands and I saw him last year and him and wife and son had tricked out Blasts for their group ride. He came up and shook my hand, introduced me to his family. His wife hugged me and thanked me for letting him try it. She was on second bike as first got damaged(became parts bike for sons) Guy in dually backed over her first one, ripped trailing arms out of gear case. boy bought low miles engine,trailing arm off eBay and rebuilt bike! Other than minor tweaks no major issues.
I have a friend and a son-in-law who ride ducati's and they've both ridden both of my Buells with the 1203 and the 984 engine and they're both gobsmacked by how great they are. I personally prefer the 984R motor for personal use but definitely appreciate the 1203 grunt in the longer Uly for passengers and luggage.
Ive had 2 xb9 lightnings n just got an 09 xb12s fun bikes to ride especially in the mountains. handling is awesome as well as brakes. pile of torque barely downshifting still has power. best bang for the buck in a streetfighter bike n up until these i had 900s or 1000 sport bikes. Doesnt have much past 110 but great in town as well n sound badass with good exhuast. 08 up has updated fuel injection, oiling n cooling 47mm forks. 05-07 43mm forks. 03-04 41mm i believe. Funnest bike to ride on curvey tight roads.
fvgc454ss ..yes indeed.. down low you cant can't beat em.. bunch of bottom end tourqe. .monsters stoplight to stoplight in thier performance classes. The 12 can dust off a 600 pretty easy in street conditions.
@@Gloomshadow100 just upgraded my buell collection. 2000 x1 with Vance n Hines pipe n buell race kit, and 2015 EBR 1190sx dead Adams (loud as shit)round can n race ecm. X1 is fun bike, 1190 is an absolute ANIMAL! Pipe spits out freedom all over town.
love the get up .i always said extra body armor doesn't hurt. ,i got a 2003 Harley Davidson buell, i fry the battery now i gotta drive my R6 yamaha. damn i love bikes ...
@@butlersracing7692 ..find a 9sx ,lighten it up a d throw dual sport tires on it... Btw its me in the video.. You can see my other bikes on this account
The front brake is an EB design called ZTL ( ZERO TORSIONAL LOAD) and the geometry I believe is 52-53 inches,the rake is 21 degrees and trail is 3.7" making handling "quirky" as reported by SPORT RIDER magazine!
I know I gave you a lot of flak in the past Zone, but pull the trigger on one of these.. you will be back with an entirely different philosophy about riding. the XB- "anything" -S has such a confidence inspiring chassis and feel to it that it transforms "average riders" into "excellent riders" in a few weeks.. but you don't want to fuck with the R on the street.. I have both and I would choose a S any day over an R. here read this.. www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/2003-naked-twins-15091.html read this one too www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/streetfighter-shootout-15078.html
Gloomy! just sell the Buell and buy a V-Rod then you can go from stop light to stop light like all the cool kids! lol great review brother, ride safe belated Xmas and happy new years to you and Jenny!
william humphery yep, that is me in this video with the 07.. go here on my personal account and look at the 12SR lightningbolt I made ... I just added a Franks Germany race tail to it..
william humphery the 1203 is a fucking street-beast.. just loads of torque right off the bottom of the tach.. not much out there that can hang with you in that first few hundred feet just off the dead stop.. BOOM! youre fucking rolling!
I think it was 3500-4000 and I was really trying to go no higher than 3, I'd offered him a trade for the rest and he was interested but it was a bit of a hassle because we were in different towns. I ended up getting a big vstar I had wanted from a friend for years. Not sure which would be better for my back, but the big twin is a bit of a bitch to move in and out of the shed. I think probably better for me though once riding.
yeah I love em. You just have to know what they are good at and not good at. The focus from day one was STREET, not track. You can throw a XB across traffic faster than just about anything. All that torque (especially with the 1203's) just slugs it off the bottom like a tractor.Turns on a dime. Feels like a 250 with a big twin stuffed into it. At 120 it feels hairy like a little clown bike. At 140 you hit the end of it.,no more but you don't want any more. Handling is superb and I mean SUPURB!!
yeah I got a Road 2 front that is still like new, I wonder if I can get away with just running Pilot Power 3 on the rear until that front goes out? The profile I think would work together. I ride a lot but its short intense hops around towns and back roads, I need more stick that most other guys, XBs have 52" wheelbases.. not very forgiving, and suspension settings have to be by the book for your weight or youre asking for trouble.
DersNoNem it was back when they were new to the market.. I think it was 125 Dollars, Maybe 130. They probably have come down now. Mine is black with red details in it.. one of the new ones is Black with neon green in it and it looks badass..
If you ride a lot I have the Diablos on my ST3 and they are soft all the way around great tires but you'll develop a flat spot on long hauls. Pilot Road 3's will be my next tire.
I feel the same way about my 883L. I'd take it over any motorcycle I've ever owned including 2 Buells, 3 GIXXERs & a SV650. I had a Firebolt and from the start it felt like someone dropped a Sportster motor into a 600 rice rocket.
nice review. I am thinking about buying a used XB . When I find the right one I'll buy it. if not my other thoughts are a Ducati monster or Triumph Triple
Justforkicks ..i am the guy in the video..ah NO this bike is not friendly to beginners, lots of tourqe and a very short wheelbase. .l lots of vibration and feedback, usually intimidating for a new rider. ... mean, very mean. Not fast but quick and strong from a standstill up to about 100mph. .. youre better off doing about a year on somthing like a small bore to mid bore twin like a cb500 or maybe fz07
Gloomshadow100 I just bought an 08 xb12r as my first bike and i can attest its very intimidating but manageable. I have not gotten alot of corner time in but i hear they handle like a dream and cant wait till im good enough to test that out.
I just came across and 05 with 34000 miles on it that the person is asking 3 Grand for. What kind of guy do you think that is if the bike is in Fairly good shape? I love your review and you have me fairly convinced to give it a real good look compared to another old Kawasaki I had in mind.
+Gloomshadow100 yep. 984 with 34,000 miles. hasn't been modified a bunch. just rear fender delete and bar end mirrors. pretty clean. he's pretty firm at 2800.
I love my Buell's. Can't beat the handling on them. Just gobs of torque. My brother has the 08 XB12S and I have a artic white 2010 1125R. i32.photobucket.com/albums/d23/Master_Of_Zarroc/20140809_144128_zpsx0r9jr6x.jpg
ive been doing some research and im starting to become a fan of buells. Im new to motorcycles and was wondering if you had any knowledge on the buell blast?
yeah.. its a solid starter bike and good commuter. Great Mileage. Its ugly though, but you can make a custom out of one. They look good as "flat trackers"
its not just Mustang parts its just that the stuff like fuel pumps and sensors used in the XB were also used in a bunch of cars.. just go on the Buell forums or google up the part numbers for what you need and you will probably be able to get it at autozone,
I like the way you are dressed for the street. I would put you up against Russell Crow, Gladiator, any day!!! Go slam some asphalt brother, I like your safety look.... Great review... I am now off to look at Buells. You street fighter guys, stick with the SV650, don't wreck all the Buells that are left, they don't make them anymore!!!
I am really interested in this bike. It seems like good value for the money. I am still not able to find one for the price you mention. I am wondering where you bought yours.
SpyderRios this is me in the video. I made this video a few years back right when the market was at rock bottom. In the past few years they have gone up in value. You are looking at about 4 thousand dollars for a decent specimen. 5 thousand for a real nice one. What country are you in ? USA?
Got myself an xb9sx with jardine gp1 muffler on it and it backfires like crazy just idling. It didn't do this at the dealer I purchased from (of course). Gonna try tps reset, extracting fuel, replace with fresh and maybe seafoam and possibly change plugs. Also ordered buelltooth device because my thoughts are that it was never tuned. Also I'm looking for a stock muffler to be modified by hawk. I'm totally new to buells. Any advice on this issue?
My SV 650 walked my friends M2 Cyclone every time, it ran bar ro bar with the xb12 no problem. Some of that was rider mod, but I always wanted that way down low torque.
this one is 2007, the ECM was flashed to the "race program" works great... you can run the Jardine on stock programming if you put the "quiet core" in the exhaust tip to get some more back pressure.
Gloomshadow100 Ah, cool! I own a 2009 Lightning xb9sx and I was having trouble finding a new ecm to tune the bike with. Hawk performance exhaust is modifying my existing muffler to run with the standard ecm so I'm all set!
Froschy Frog you don't need another ecm, you just buy the "buell xb ecmspy cable" and download the free program... then you get the race map off the internet and flash it to your existing ECM, takes 5 min.
Ross Jepsen they don't make that model anymore.. New Rocks are high. I got another pair of New Rocks that are boots, the cost like 350 bucks. not cheap .. closest thing you can get to what I have in the video are these global.rakuten.com/en/store/kamedaya/item/30-newrock-m110-s1/ they are 100% heavy cow hide with THICK rubber soles and metal bumpers and skid plates. You buy one pair and they last forever...
Havin an xb12 and this xb9 what is the power difference in ur opinion? Since i was 16 ive had 3 harleys from warmed over iron heads to a hopped up shovehead ive sold them all off and now Im seriously thinking about picking up a XB but im thinking i shud get a 12 because im 6'1" 220 and i want something that has some umph and ive heard theres a very noticable difference in power...? i also wondering if i should only consider a the SS model where its slightly longer version because the XBs do seem really stubby...never seen or sat on a KB so im curious if i would look like im riding a tiny bike.
The 12 has alot more low end torque, its about as fast as a averge 600 but stoplight to stoplight its quick, about as quick as a hayabusa for about 1/8th of a mile, its alot of uummph right off the bottom. This is me in the video
I have an R6, I am looking at an xb9s, and a xb12s for my next bike. I really like the street fighter style, and love the vtwin rumble and torque. Which bike should be better, the xb9, or xb12? I do mostly city driving with the occasional highway ride. Another thing is I'm 6 foot 4 230lbs, will it look like a pit bike? Thanks in advance for the advice.
yeah at 6'4" its going to be a like a pit bike.. you may want to look at the XB12SS, its a slightly longer frame and swing arm. I have ridden that one also and its real , REAL close to the normal "S" model like I am showing you here. The 12 is more long-legged and powerful feeling. The 9 is real close to the 12 on the 1/4 mile stock to stock but its mostly gearing doing that. You can get the 12 and put XB9 Primary gears into it and lower the gear ratio on the 12 and its a fucking BEAST. Get ready to burn through some rear tires though.
Daniel Rodriguez yeah that's my friends XB.. forget it.. hes got 40 grand into that bike. The SS or X swingarm is the only extended swingarm they make for it.. just get the SS or a S with a SS swingarm.. swingarms are cheap used but the SS swingarm uses a longer drive belt.
@Jenny Ashford I have been following your channel for some time now..I have a dirt bike, which is the Honda 125 and want to go for something bigger and smoother and more stylish, but im kind of confuse with other makes out there. I need your advise please... I am 5''8, @ 175 lbs...I need to know which sport bike would b best for me before i get something i might struggle with....Thanks in advance.....
how sporty are you looking? the honda crf line is good but stay below 600cc to start. it doesn't need to be a great expensive bike because you WILL drop it and sell it in a year or so. then go get yourself a nice big buell haha
Lambi _cm ..the xb is stone cold reliable once you know what to stay on top of.. No machine is perfect and no machine is maintenance free. even upraded x1 m2 and the rest can be very reliable with the right updates.
+Gloomshadow100 its an s model new tires and exhaust everything else is stock and zero scratches same belt that was on it when he bought it so might have to keep an eye on it....forks aren't leaking lights work. I've been reading up on these bikes and only thing holding me back is knowing there isn't a dedicated dealer for these bikes. ive watched your vids and it seems like to own this bike you're gonna have to really get to know your bike not just riding wise but mechanically. which I'm ok with changing tires an oil but real mechanic work id like to leave it to a Professional.....if i had your knowledge on this bike I'd buy.
When you have to ride at 2pm and control a riot at 6pm...
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When I was I was looking for a new used bike last year I had a few options in mind, among them Thruxton, Boneville, Street Triple, R6, Monster, and yes even an XB9. Did all the research I could to narrow that list down to just one bike and it was this no BS video that sold me on making up my mind on an XB9.
After a year of owning, customizing, upgrading and maintaining my own 09 XB9SX I’ve rewatched this video again and still agree with everything he says about the bike.
thanks man.. I made this video a long time ago now I still have both XB and I still love em
Ever ridden an Evo 883/1200? Even more primitive.
@@Gloomshadow100 you should make an update on your XB9. Would be cool
Sold my Sportster for an XB12R. Best decision of my life.
if I close my eyes I swear it's bush Jr giving me a review on the xb
thanks for ruining the review for me hahahaha
Baahaha couldn't agree more. Was waiting to see where the gun rack goes....
I had an XB9SX and a Ducati Monster 1100 EVO. I could ride the Buell with much more confidence and control but I loved them both. 100% reliable and a blast in the twisties.
God bless all Buells , these XBs are great ! Had my 03 xb9s for 6 years , its the best , easy to work on. Great video ! Safe travels 🙏🔥🙏
Sick review, man. I've never owned a Buell; but they really look like awesome motorcycles. I love the "form follows function" aspect of Buell's designs.
thanks man
Nice review. I can’t say these are the best bikes on the road but they’re different. People always asking me why they sound like Harley-Davidson (the ones that don’t have any bike knowledge), so I’ll inform them. I noticed these bikes when I was in Saudi Arabia while in the military and going through a used bike magazine. Back in 2000. I seen a motorcycle company called Buell, and plans on making an XB design bike. Back then we didn’t have the technology we have now. No internet. But my interest was high. Then when the internet boomed and I had service, I was looking up Buells for sale. Landed my first XB12R Firebolt in 2009. It’s an 06. I still have her and she’s my favorite out of all my Buells. You may see em on some of my videos on my breakdown and repairs. So, now I’m collecting these bikes. The older one that I have is a thunderbolt and is wonky and quirky but I have the first one from the assembly line from 1998. Then my 2002 cyclone, and a couple of blasts, and then my 2003 XB9R Firebolt and my 09’ 1125r. And a Harley-Davidson and my wife’s Honda rebel. But I do enjoy the Buells. They’re not the fastest bike on the planet, (not looking for that) but that 1125r isn’t a joke neither. 170 is my top speed so far. That my balls will let me handle! Yes I love speed but I’m still gifted with some brains, I think, lol. So i don’t push it too much, at 0300 on just a short 1 mile stretch just before a traffic light. Just enough to get the blood pumping and wake me up before I hit some traffic. I still need an x1 Lightning, s1 Lightning, basically same bike, slight differences in plastics, I also need an xb12s, xb9 CITYX, Ulysses, and maybe an rss12 westwind, ugly bike but I still want it. So, yeah, long story short, these are pretty cool bikes, different in almost every sense compared to most bikes.
Tommy Escobia ..yeah i agree.. i am the guy in the video.. you can see my other bikes here.. im working on a tweaked out RD350 right now..
Gloomshadow100
Cool. Imma check em out. Thanks for the reply.
I just bought my first bike and it is an 08 xb12r and im absolutely in love with her. Needs some cosmetic work but is a solid bike.
Nice review and sweet bike! I hear good things about Buell bikes.
He just got back from his extra role in the new road warrior movie
Awesome review! !! Answered all my questions and addressed every possible concern. Thanks much!
Really informative. I wish there was more of these online. Most Buell coverage is just craigslist sales.
Thanks for all the lowdown on your machine. Pick up my 09 XB12Ss Long tomorrow so excited, you have made me feel more confident about my purchase.
thanks man, you are going to love it. I am going to do a much bigger review video in a few weeks now that I have turned my 12R into a custom.. I will speak more on the XB subject soon.
Hands down the best video on the Buell xb series. The reason I own one today and gave this bike consideration.. These bikes are very reliable with minimum maintenance no chain easy oil changes. Can run with any bike under 100mph handles like a surgeons knife thru traffic and list goes on. As Tom put it it's a gun in an elevator fight in traffic lol
ha ha close man, i said it was a bike built "For a gunfight in a telephone booth"... its the sawed-off, double barred shotgun of sportbikes, especially the 1203cc... its 100% close-combat on a tight twisty track! That what this little thing does.
Well done!! I've had my 07 xb9 since 09 and as I'm sure you can imagine I've read alot of reviews and seen just as many videos. I gotta tell ya, this is by far the best I've seen and I can't agree with you more!!(on every point) I definitely dig your riding gear as well. I ride with sport bikes often, and they like to give me shit because it a " Harley" a few of them are Ford and Mustang gear heads, they'll dig the sensors tidbit! Thanks for the time and efforts
I got a newer more complete review coming soon.. you can see more of my vids on this account here that I'm using now.. I got even more gear now. ha ha
Great review. Lots of good info. I had an 09 XB12SS. Sold it and got an 01 SV650. There are things I like about the SV and things I miss about the XB. I've been wanting another Buell, so I'm looking. Eric Buell is the MAN, and a genius.
+mpslevan yeah the new SV is supposed to have a real nice motor in it... you should get the XB12S, its the best one out of this line .
Damn man.....ya at least gotta start the damn thing. I dig my way thru the snow in the winter just to get to the garage and start my firebolt. These bikes are 100 percent the best bang for the buck. Great great bikes! Viva la buell
Damn brother, you know your shit; keep up the god videos.
I never had a problem with my XB9Sx. Loved it.
Excellent review honest and accurate. First impressions are definitely love it or hate it but I find it people that actually spend a little bit of time with this bike and other Buells that are in the XP line and upper really at least if not loving it admiring it and appreciating it
My bike turns so many heads every where I go..... And I'm talking about Harley dealers and events... LOL
+J Villa people that ride buell blasts are some of the most dedicated motorcyclist in the world and I mean that. They take a lot of shit from other arrogant ass bikers shrug it off and keep on riding. Every blast rider I know is hands on do it yourself types that keeps their bikes running way longer than mechanically possible!!! So nothing but love and respect for you guys peace brother Paulk master
+Paulk Master well you kind of summed it up, I picked up my 06 Blast and no major issues for 20k+ miles. And my 500 cc Blast will out handle many other bikes. I was on local twisty country road and could eat a 650_GSXR the rider caught me on straights but even just a Blast made that guy rethink his new wife's first bike! He asked for walk around and short ride. His grin was priceless. He asked about power and when I told him stock was 37 he just dead panned. He said he was impressed with it. I reminded him it's a Harley sportster with on less cyl. All tq. He said it sure made him grin, then proceeded to show me knee scuffs where he played it on pegs(everyone can do that with Blast). We shook hands and I saw him last year and him and wife and son had tricked out Blasts for their group ride. He came up and shook my hand, introduced me to his family. His wife hugged me and thanked me for letting him try it. She was on second bike as first got damaged(became parts bike for sons) Guy in dually backed over her first one, ripped trailing arms out of gear case. boy bought low miles engine,trailing arm off eBay and rebuilt bike! Other than minor tweaks no major issues.
I have a friend and a son-in-law who ride ducati's and they've both ridden both of my Buells with the 1203 and the 984 engine and they're both gobsmacked by how great they are.
I personally prefer the 984R motor for personal use but definitely appreciate the 1203 grunt in the longer Uly for passengers and luggage.
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Ive had 2 xb9 lightnings n just got an 09 xb12s fun bikes to ride especially in the mountains. handling is awesome as well as brakes. pile of torque barely downshifting still has power. best bang for the buck in a streetfighter bike n up until these i had 900s or 1000 sport bikes. Doesnt have much past 110 but great in town as well n sound badass with good exhuast. 08 up has updated fuel injection, oiling n cooling 47mm forks. 05-07 43mm forks. 03-04 41mm i believe. Funnest bike to ride on curvey tight roads.
fvgc454ss ..yes indeed.. down low you cant can't beat em.. bunch of bottom end tourqe. .monsters stoplight to stoplight in thier performance classes. The 12 can dust off a 600 pretty easy in street conditions.
@@Gloomshadow100 just upgraded my buell collection. 2000 x1 with Vance n Hines pipe n buell race kit, and 2015 EBR 1190sx dead Adams (loud as shit)round can n race ecm. X1 is fun bike, 1190 is an absolute ANIMAL! Pipe spits out freedom all over town.
179hp to the wheel on the 1190
love the get up .i always said extra body armor doesn't hurt. ,i got a 2003 Harley Davidson buell, i fry the battery now i gotta drive my R6 yamaha. damn i love bikes ...
Manuel Abreu check your stator and voltage regulator
A die hard biker
Será que tem como fazer uma adaptação e colocar um radiador para resfriar o óleo do motor ?
The XB already has a oil cooler
Congrats on 200 subs
Brilliant review. You'd make a top sales executive... I might buy another Buell after watching this vid.
..still fun bikes after all.these years..timeless
@@Gloomshadow100 absolutely buddy. Still haven't been able to find something to replace my 06 Uly... Gotta speak for something 👊🙏
@@butlersracing7692 ..find a 9sx ,lighten it up a d throw dual sport tires on it... Btw its me in the video.. You can see my other bikes on this account
The front brake is an EB design called ZTL ( ZERO TORSIONAL LOAD) and the geometry I believe is 52-53 inches,the rake is 21 degrees and trail is 3.7" making handling "quirky" as reported by SPORT RIDER magazine!
But is isnt true... Not quriky at all.
Love this bike.
I know I gave you a lot of flak in the past Zone, but pull the trigger on one of these.. you will be back with an entirely different philosophy about riding. the XB- "anything" -S has such a confidence inspiring chassis and feel to it that it transforms "average riders" into "excellent riders" in a few weeks.. but you don't want to fuck with the R on the street.. I have both and I would choose a S any day over an R. here read this..
www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/2003-naked-twins-15091.html
read this one too
www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/streetfighter-shootout-15078.html
BAh get out of here with your generic chinese looking KTM ZT.. JK..
I just scored a XB12R almost bought one just like this but decided I wanted the 12r but I was torn I love this livery mine is the orange & black
Yeah i got one too..fun bikes
Great review. I have the same bike and I love it!
Gloomy!
just sell the Buell and buy a V-Rod
then you can go from stop light to stop light like all the cool kids!
lol
great review brother,
ride safe
belated Xmas and happy new years to you and Jenny!
funny thing is just bought one and i was considering a monster but honestly the buell sits and rides like a dream and its head turner for sure
+william humphery Buells are all balls.. you get the Lightning or the Firebolt?
+Gloomshadow100 I have a 2005 buell xb9sx lighting I love it
william humphery yep, that is me in this video with the 07.. go here on my personal account and look at the 12SR lightningbolt I made ... I just added a Franks Germany race tail to it..
+Gloomshadow100 alright I have to check it out
william humphery the 1203 is a fucking street-beast.. just loads of torque right off the bottom of the tach.. not much out there that can hang with you in that first few hundred feet just off the dead stop.. BOOM! youre fucking rolling!
Great review. I dint know many of these facts
I might be buying one of these tomorrow. Thanks for this vid.
did you get it?
nope. couldn't quite come to the price I wanted. Ended up getting a Yamaha.
ghostryder94 what did he want?
I think it was 3500-4000 and I was really trying to go no higher than 3, I'd offered him a trade for the rest and he was interested but it was a bit of a hassle because we were in different towns. I ended up getting a big vstar I had wanted from a friend for years. Not sure which would be better for my back, but the big twin is a bit of a bitch to move in and out of the shed. I think probably better for me though once riding.
ghostryder94 3500-4000 is about right nowadays.. was it nice looking?
A worthy review!
Hi Tom. What is he brand name of the boots you are wearing in the video? Where did you get them? Thank you Tom. Great video.
New Rock boots with Knox knee gaurds
legendary review. 10/10 Sir
thank you.. was a long time ago now ahah lost control of this channel too we forgot the password and we can't recover it
Great review. Thanks!
Those two "thumbs down" are SV650 riders..
ok those 5 "thumbs down are SV650 owners..ha ha
crotchrocket00 its up to 20, my friend.. 20!
I love this bike!
yeah I love em. You just have to know what they are good at and not good at. The focus from day one was STREET, not track. You can throw a XB across traffic faster than just about anything. All that torque (especially with the 1203's) just slugs it off the bottom like a tractor.Turns on a dime. Feels like a 250 with a big twin stuffed into it. At 120 it feels hairy like a little clown bike. At 140 you hit the end of it.,no more but you don't want any more. Handling is superb and I mean SUPURB!!
Great review!
yeah I got a Road 2 front that is still like new, I wonder if I can get away with just running Pilot Power 3 on the rear until that front goes out? The profile I think would work together. I ride a lot but its short intense hops around towns and back roads, I need more stick that most other guys, XBs have 52" wheelbases.. not very forgiving, and suspension settings have to be by the book for your weight or youre asking for trouble.
Should I park this in my living room or ride it? I have the chance to buy a 100% stock one.
Both
holy shit dude! you're dressed like a ninja assassin.
rawkout that's just Stryker Field Armor made by Icon.. common motorcycle under-armor.
Gloomshadow100 how much did you get it? Planning to get that vest.
DersNoNem it was back when they were new to the market.. I think it was 125 Dollars, Maybe 130. They probably have come down now. Mine is black with red details in it.. one of the new ones is Black with neon green in it and it looks badass..
Wow man nice ride! Love buell!
best bike ever
Sweet ride, I wish they would make a bike with a hub centered steering.
If you ride a lot I have the Diablos on my ST3 and they are soft all the way around great tires but you'll develop a flat spot on long hauls. Pilot Road 3's will be my next tire.
See a 2009 XB9 with 16k miles for $3500. Seem fair in todays market? anything to look at before buying?
I feel the same way about my 883L. I'd take it over any motorcycle I've ever owned including 2 Buells, 3 GIXXERs & a SV650. I had a Firebolt and from the start it felt like someone dropped a Sportster motor into a 600 rice rocket.
Great review, awesome bike. Thanks Jenny
Great info! Thanks
Great review. I'm sold.
What a crazy machine, and i like crazy.
yeah.. but they make sense too once you get to know them..
nice review. I am thinking about buying a used XB .
When I find the right one I'll buy it. if not my other thoughts are a Ducati monster or Triumph Triple
+Crazy Beard out of the two others you mentioned, the XB still beats them in parts prices as long as you live in the USA
Really nice bike, and thanks for the good info. Now I have to get on the forums and look for a 12s
+illsuspect yeah 12S is the way to go for the street.
all depends on what your looking for... I love my 9
J Villa i got the 9 too.. id take my 12 over the 9 overall
those boots are GIGANTIC
..nope.its Shoes with shin guards
Hey man..thx for the review. Ive never owned a bike before, but I want this and have for about 5 years. Is this bike to much to learn on?
Justforkicks ..i am the guy in the video..ah NO this bike is not friendly to beginners, lots of tourqe and a very short wheelbase. .l lots of vibration and feedback, usually intimidating for a new rider. ... mean, very mean. Not fast but quick and strong from a standstill up to about 100mph. .. youre better off doing about a year on somthing like a small bore to mid bore twin like a cb500 or maybe fz07
Gloomshadow100 I just bought an 08 xb12r as my first bike and i can attest its very intimidating but manageable. I have not gotten alot of corner time in but i hear they handle like a dream and cant wait till im good enough to test that out.
brocksdaddy081910 .. be careful
I just came across and 05 with 34000 miles on it that the person is asking 3 Grand for. What kind of guy do you think that is if the bike is in Fairly good shape? I love your review and you have me fairly convinced to give it a real good look compared to another old Kawasaki I had in mind.
3 grand is a good price, its a 984?
+Gloomshadow100 yep. 984 with 34,000 miles. hasn't been modified a bunch. just rear fender delete and bar end mirrors. pretty clean. he's pretty firm at 2800.
Blair Wise its a S model?
Blair Wise its a 9S or a 9r ???
+Gloomshadow100 SX... city cross
I love my Buell's. Can't beat the handling on them. Just gobs of torque. My brother has the 08 XB12S and I have a artic white 2010 1125R.
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ive been doing some research and im starting to become a fan of buells. Im new to motorcycles and was wondering if you had any knowledge on the buell blast?
yeah.. its a solid starter bike and good commuter. Great Mileage. Its ugly though, but you can make a custom out of one. They look good as "flat trackers"
Mustang sensors? Do you have more information on this, because anything to bring down the price of replacement parts is welcomed.
its not just Mustang parts its just that the stuff like fuel pumps and sensors used in the XB were also used in a bunch of cars.. just go on the Buell forums or google up the part numbers for what you need and you will probably be able to get it at autozone,
I like the way you are dressed for the street. I would put you up against Russell Crow, Gladiator, any day!!! Go slam some asphalt brother, I like your safety look.... Great review... I am now off to look at Buells. You street fighter guys, stick with the SV650, don't wreck all the Buells that are left, they don't make them anymore!!!
Yep , starting to become pamperd collectors items..
You represent , Solid review !
thanks man. Im doing another one if a few weeks.. both my 9 and my 12.. stay tuned
I am really interested in this bike. It seems like good value for the money. I am still not able to find one for the price you mention. I am wondering where you bought yours.
SpyderRios this is me in the video. I made this video a few years back right when the market was at rock bottom. In the past few years they have gone up in value. You are looking at about 4 thousand dollars for a decent specimen. 5 thousand for a real nice one. What country are you in ? USA?
Dude... you breathe Buell ... Awesome review :)
thanks man.. love em. I want the 1190rx in a naked version.. the cost though.
thinking about getting one! i heard they handle great! fun little bike! great price!
get 1! I own 3 funnest bike i ever had..
Cant beat them for a all-around street bike..
Good review. Absolutely love the bike.
everybody who has them on XBs absolutely LOVES them though... those and the Power 2's and 3's... I think Im going with the Power 3's though.
Awsome video!👍🏻🇺🇸
I love my Buells!! Most FUN bike I've ever had. Plus it sucks to blend in with everyone else.
this is me in that video... what XB do you have?
Got myself an xb9sx with jardine gp1 muffler on it and it backfires like crazy just idling. It didn't do this at the dealer I purchased from (of course). Gonna try tps reset, extracting fuel, replace with fresh and maybe seafoam and possibly change plugs. Also ordered buelltooth device because my thoughts are that it was never tuned. Also I'm looking for a stock muffler to be modified by hawk. I'm totally new to buells. Any advice on this issue?
My SV 650 walked my friends M2 Cyclone every time, it ran bar ro bar with the xb12 no problem. Some of that was rider mod, but I always wanted that way down low torque.
Yeah..but a tweaked xb12 will stomp a tweaked sv650..
great honest review
Awesome review
+avq5 thanks
Thank you Sr!
What year is this bike? Did you tune the ECM to that Jardine exhaust ?
this one is 2007, the ECM was flashed to the "race program" works great... you can run the Jardine on stock programming if you put the "quiet core" in the exhaust tip to get some more back pressure.
Gloomshadow100 Ah, cool! I own a 2009 Lightning xb9sx and I was having trouble finding a new ecm to tune the bike with. Hawk performance exhaust is modifying my existing muffler to run with the standard ecm so I'm all set!
Froschy Frog you don't need another ecm, you just buy the "buell xb ecmspy cable" and download the free program... then you get the race map off the internet and flash it to your existing ECM, takes 5 min.
Sound great too
Start dat boiiii
that dudes boots look really hardcore.
+Ross Jepsen thanks, they are actually New Rock armored shoes with Knox Knee/shin guards.
+Gloomshadow100 thanks for the info. I'll have to check those shoes out
Ross Jepsen they don't make that model anymore.. New Rocks are high. I got another pair of New Rocks that are boots, the cost like 350 bucks. not cheap .. closest thing you can get to what I have in the video are these
global.rakuten.com/en/store/kamedaya/item/30-newrock-m110-s1/ they are 100% heavy cow hide with THICK rubber soles and metal bumpers and skid plates. You buy one pair and they last forever...
Thanks for the info Gloomshadow100 The motorcycle gods shall shine upon you for your assistance to a fellow rider.
Ross Jepsen Witness!
what kind of buy do you think that is?
WTF!? no engine starup?
In my next video I will do a startup on my 12..
Havin an xb12 and this xb9 what is the power difference in ur opinion? Since i was 16 ive had 3 harleys from warmed over iron heads to a hopped up shovehead ive sold them all off and now Im seriously thinking about picking up a XB but im thinking i shud get a 12 because im 6'1" 220 and i want something that has some umph and ive heard theres a very noticable difference in power...? i also wondering if i should only consider a the SS model where its slightly longer version because the XBs do seem really stubby...never seen or sat on a KB so im curious if i would look like im riding a tiny bike.
The 12 has alot more low end torque, its about as fast as a averge 600 but stoplight to stoplight its quick, about as quick as a hayabusa for about 1/8th of a mile, its alot of uummph right off the bottom. This is me in the video
I have an R6, I am looking at an xb9s, and a xb12s for my next bike. I really like the street fighter style, and love the vtwin rumble and torque. Which bike should be better, the xb9, or xb12? I do mostly city driving with the occasional highway ride. Another thing is I'm 6 foot 4 230lbs, will it look like a pit bike? Thanks in advance for the advice.
yeah at 6'4" its going to be a like a pit bike.. you may want to look at the XB12SS, its a slightly longer frame and swing arm. I have ridden that one also and its real , REAL close to the normal "S" model like I am showing you here. The 12 is more long-legged and powerful feeling. The 9 is real close to the 12 on the 1/4 mile stock to stock but its mostly gearing doing that. You can get the 12 and put XB9 Primary gears into it and lower the gear ratio on the 12 and its a fucking BEAST. Get ready to burn through some rear tires though.
Thanks man! I saw a xb12 turbo in youtube, hauls ass! Definitely will take your advice. I wonder if they make extended swing arms ...
Daniel Rodriguez yeah that's my friends XB.. forget it.. hes got 40 grand into that bike. The SS or X swingarm is the only extended swingarm they make for it.. just get the SS or a S with a SS swingarm.. swingarms are cheap used but the SS swingarm uses a longer drive belt.
Thanks man, I'm new to the buell "scene" really dig the sound and styling. Keep the videos coming !
I don't see many buells here in Florida , I'll go out of state for one if I have to!
that's one sexy piece of machinery
@Jenny Ashford
I have been following your channel for some time now..I have a dirt bike, which is the Honda 125 and want to go for something bigger and smoother and more stylish, but im kind of confuse with other makes out there.
I need your advise please... I am 5''8, @ 175 lbs...I need to know which sport bike would b best for me before i get something i might struggle with....Thanks in advance.....
how sporty are you looking? the honda crf line is good but stay below 600cc to start. it doesn't need to be a great expensive bike because you WILL drop it and sell it in a year or so. then go get yourself a nice big buell haha
Thanks very much.... I will stick to that and built my skills from lower to higher...I highly appreciate your reply sir.....thanks once more
are these reliable or do they spend more time on repairing than on the streets??
Lambi _cm ..the xb is stone cold reliable once you know what to stay on top of.. No machine is perfect and no machine is maintenance free. even upraded x1 m2 and the rest can be very reliable with the right updates.
Good review. But er.... those boots were from yesterday's party? ;-)
Not boots..shoes with shin gaurds
Diablos are practically track tires lots of stick but not a whole lot of shelf life. and expensive.
Where did you get the frame pucks my man?
Harley Davidson
Looking to buy one is an 2005 xb9sx with 12k miles on it for 2,200 a good deal?
+Gustavo Dubon oh hell yeah...you got any photos of it?
WHAT is the MIN rider HEIGHT for this bike?
Maybe 5' 3"?
Essa moto é o meu sonho
Looking to buy one soo tom do you still have yours
Daniel u hm f Castro ... i still got two of them.. check them out on this channel here
What a funny little guy
this guy is trying to sell me a 2003 buell lightning xb9 asking $3,200 with 18k miles on it. is that a good deal or should i go for less?
+lexi Lara sounds good...what condition is it? its an s model or an r model?
+Gloomshadow100 its an s model new tires and exhaust everything else is stock and zero scratches same belt that was on it when he bought it so might have to keep an eye on it....forks aren't leaking lights work. I've been reading up on these bikes and only thing holding me back is knowing there isn't a dedicated dealer for these bikes. ive watched your vids and it seems like to own this bike you're gonna have to really get to know your bike not just riding wise but mechanically. which I'm ok with changing tires an oil but real mechanic work id like to leave it to a Professional.....if i had your knowledge on this bike I'd buy.
nice review, looks experienced... in future please find some quiet place ... ;)
I really need to do a breather reroute on my bike...
its real easy... better on your 02 sensor.
Hows the maintenance
very simple, retro stuff... reliable.. i still have this one and my 1203 R model is still running good...almost 10 years of solid service