Why is choosing a new bike so haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrd!!!!!!!!

[mister]

Yeh they always seem to go what they think is exotic. Although Angelina jolie rides a street triple in Salt. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-xw2yQSeMU

Lol love the over dubs but man that bike sounds sexier than Angelina looks.

Angeline actually owns and rides a Striple. Word is, she specifically requested it (that model) for the movie.

Michael

[redhawkdancing]

You getting another Buell? Nice

I love my xb9, but I need a little more. The bottom end is fantastic, but it tops out at only 92hp. Even my old triumph 600 had 97hp. It's great for riding around town and on twisty roads, but when I hit a straight and really get on the throttle it leaves a little to be desired. I've got a friend with an xb12, I've gotta get a test ride on his first to make sure it's everything I hope for, otherwise I may just go for a gsxr750 instead. I never got to test ride the xb9 before I bought it since it was 5 hours away, but if I had I probably would've held out for a 12. Don't want to make that mistake again.

Once I find one I'm just gonna sell the xb9 and use that money on a DRZ400sm(or a tarded wr450, if I can find one with a title).

Here is one for ya! No number, but I never seen a scam add for a Buell  http://baltimore.craigslist.org/mcy/2333609128.html   Looks very similar to the CB1000r. I'm looking forward to those hitting the used market in a few years

[tt_four]

Here is one for ya! No number, but I never seen a scam add for a Buell  http://baltimore.craigslist.org/mcy/2333609128.html  

Good find, I've actually talked to that guy already because he's on Buellxb.com and listed the bike there as well. If he still has it when I go to visit my sister in DC in a few weeks I'll probably go check it out. I could buy it, leave it at my sisters house, then catch a ride from Pittsburgh to DC with her at the end of May and ride it home. I'll see how it goes though.

[yamahonkawazuki]

there are ways to up the hp on a sportster powerplant. easy and fairly inexpensive. can bump your xb9 to an xb12 by replacing teh cylinders and pistons. reusing the con rods, and heads

[tt_four]

I thought about converting my motor to a 9. The 12 has a longer stroke so I think I'd have to replace the entire crankshaft, and on top of that I'd need to replace the ECM, throttle bodies, header, tachometer, and maybe one or two other things I'm not thinking of. Then I thought about just finding an xb12 motor to put in my frame, although again I'd need to find all the other parts to go with it. That option would be nice because I could stick my xb9 motor on a shelf and hang on to it for the future. I think it'll end up being easier just to replace the whole deal.

[yamahonkawazuki]

I thought about converting my motor to a 9. The 12 has a longer stroke so I think I'd have to replace the entire crankshaft, and on top of that I'd need to replace the ECM, throttle bodies, header, tachometer, and maybe one or two other things I'm not thinking of. Then I thought about just finding an xb12 motor to put in my frame, although again I'd need to find all the other parts to go with it. That option would be nice because I could stick my xb9 motor on a shelf and hang on to it for the future. I think it'll end up being easier just to replace the whole deal.

you have an xb9 dont you? if so the engine and transmission are one piece. aka sportster type

[tt_four]

if so the engine and transmission are one piece. aka sportster type

I'm confused by this statement, aren't all engines and transmissions together in one piece?

[BaltimoreGS]

if so the engine and transmission are one piece. aka sportster type

I'm confused by this statement, aren't all engines and transmissions together in one piece?

Lots of Harley's have seperate engine and transmissions with a big drive belt connecting the engine crankshaft to the transmission.  It is exposed for looks on a lot of custom bikes.

-Jessie

[tt_four]

Ooh, well my xb9 has that. It's still under an engine cover, and driven with a chain instead of a belt, but it's there...

[Twisted]

I'm sorry if I offend any Harley enthusiasts out there but that would have to be the most redneck bike I have seen.

[yamahonkawazuki]

Ooh, well my xb9 has that. It's still under an engine cover, and driven with a chain instead of a belt, but it's there...

that xb9 engine can be built up to xb12 size. by changing cylinders and pistons only. everyhting else is re-used. and covered by hd warranty

[tt_four]

that xb9 engine can be built up to xb12 size. by changing cylinders and pistons only. everyhting else is re-used. and covered by hd warranty
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That might be true for sportsters, but not XBs. XB9s and XB12s use the same cylinders/bore. The entire change in displacement comes from the longer stroke of the 12. They do have different pistons, guys with xb12s like to use xb9 pistons because it ups their compression. The only other difference between the motors is the primary gears/chain. The 12 is geared slightly taller to make  up for the lower RPM limit(because of the longer stroke). Guys with XB12s also like to put xb9 primary gears on their bike for the extra torque, though it'll lower your top speed/cruising rpm, and these bikes are already geared low for the street as it is.

After that.... They use different ECMs, injectors, throttle bodies, 12s have a wider diameter header, so you'll spend a bit on all of that stuff too. The stock exhausts are different because the 12 has a valve in it, if you're gonna run an aftermarket exhaust, which I assume you would if you're going through this much trouble to upgrade for power, then you don't have to worry about the exhaust difference because they'll be the same.