Not quite sure....?

_Will_ · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Jan 2006 Karma :

Ever had a bike you didn't quite......gel with?

I'm not sure what it is, the bike itself has nothing wrong with it, very comfy, handles brilliantly, looks ace, has lots to offer.
(although could do with a bit more grunt)

I don't know why, but i'm lusting after something else already, i normally like a change but at least not for a while.

I've wanted a buell xb9/xb12 for a few years now, every time i look at one i just think hmmmmmm.

It just doesn't have that effect when i open the garage which says, go on - no where to go just ride anywhere for a bit.

On the other hand though.....
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/31/Buell_XB9SX_b.jpg

Drooling

secks.
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Devils Advocate · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Apr 2009 Karma :

With "fun" bikes......it`s always the look that i`m first attracted to.Much the same as you,if it doesn`t flick my switch when i open the garage door i wont keep it very long.
If the buell gives you "the calling"....buy one Wink

(just make sure you test ride it first)

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T0MMY · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Jun 2008 Karma :

I get that with my CBR600 to be honest, it does everything well but somehow it's never really captured my imagination. I've been toying with selling it ever since buying it but then I hammer down a country road and start liking it again as it's the best handling bike I've owned Rolling Eyes

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Suntan Sid · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 May 2009 Karma :

Sorry, but that Buell is just downright ugly!
But then again beauty is i the eye of the beholder, apparently!

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Vee, make up your mind buddy!

Don't buy an XB9, you'll regret it. Stick with a 12 or nothing.

Just to add to your pain, here's a pic of two lightnings (from the southeast tag thread)

https://www.bikechatforums.com/files/tag1.jpg
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_Will_ · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Jan 2006 Karma :

Marjay you git Laughing

Out of curiosity, whats wrong with the 9?
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_Will_ · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Jan 2006 Karma :

Hmmm something i will remember then.

Does seem they are a little out of my price range, there used to be a few about fairly cheap but now theres noot mooch about under 3k's Sad

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_Will_ · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Jan 2006 Karma :

So sexy, tis a shame...
https://motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/2005_bike_pics/12S.jpg
Anyone wanna hornet streetfighter, £3k *poke*
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rac3r · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

I think what you are feeling is called the Honda effect Wink

OK I've only had 3 bikes but in all honesty the Honda was the best one but it just didn't have that special thing that makes you think 'yeah Cool

' every time you see it

(no offence to Honda owners they are great bikes Laughing

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Jenks · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 May 2006 Karma :

ive been tempted to get shot of the busa for a buell! you just cannot use the busa's power on the road! its mad lol.
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Fawbish · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Karma :

What the bejesus happened to the street triple?

Oh, exactly the same btw. I dont love my Speed Four by a long shot. Sure, I like it...but I dont have emotion for it like I do my zx6.
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