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BikerJC · 05-13-2006, 07:39 AM

Good point on the suspension setup, I weigh 130lbs so no OEM setup is ever correct for me, which is likely why the Buell felt like it was going to lowside with the first steering input.

schizuki · 05-14-2006, 10:17 AM

Y'know, I'd like to believe what you say, seeing as how you're a racer, and have the commensurate knowledge and experience to render an informed opinion.

But kpaul says sporting twins suck, especially Buells, so there.

Slaughter · 05-14-2006, 01:50 PM

Yup

but I sez buying a spec sheet will do NOTHING toward making anybody a better rider or racer. My recommendation is don't buy a sport twin.

The important thing is to RIDE - doesn't matter what you ride. I know saying that it doesn't matter what you ride is HERESY - but it's true. Sooner or later, we all have to STFU and just RIDE!

Slaughter · 05-14-2006, 01:52 PM

Gotta admit I don't post or read here enough, gotta scope out kpaul some more.

nolaandy · 05-19-2006, 02:48 PM

I've been riding for almost 45 years. I've owned numerous bikes through the years. The most fun I've had on a bike is on my SV naked. It's hard to pin it down, but the bike is just a great combination of performance and ease.

You will probably upgrade the suspension, but even then the bike is a bargain. I know people who have gone past 100K miles on theirs, I know several who are past 75K miles. Reliable and durable.

05-13-2006, 07:39 AM	#141
BikerJC Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 81	Re: Buell XB9S vs. SV650 Good point on the suspension setup, I weigh 130lbs so no OEM setup is ever correct for me, which is likely why the Buell felt like it was going to lowside with the first steering input. __________________ 1997 Ducati 916 Biposto with SP bits

05-14-2006, 10:17 AM	#142
schizuki Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 4,413	Re: Buell XB9S vs. SV650 Y'know, I'd like to believe what you say, seeing as how you're a racer, and have the commensurate knowledge and experience to render an informed opinion. But kpaul says sporting twins suck, especially Buells, so there. __________________ “[The video] should be sent for example to ABC, CBS, NBC, and CNN and maybe PBS and VOA. As for Fox News, let her die in her anger... I used to think that MSNBC channel may be good and neutral a bit, but is has lately fired two of the most famous journalists – Keith Olbermann and Octavia Nasser.” - Al-Qaeda spokesman Adam Gadahn. Or any American lefty.

05-14-2006, 01:50 PM	#143
Slaughter Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 4	Re: Buell XB9S vs. SV650 Yup but I sez buying a spec sheet will do NOTHING toward making anybody a better rider or racer. My recommendation is don't buy a sport twin. The important thing is to RIDE - doesn't matter what you ride. I know saying that it doesn't matter what you ride is HERESY - but it's true. Sooner or later, we all have to STFU and just RIDE! __________________ Lavin-Yurassov Racing

05-14-2006, 01:52 PM	#144
Slaughter Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 4	Re: Buell XB9S vs. SV650 Gotta admit I don't post or read here enough, gotta scope out kpaul some more. __________________ Lavin-Yurassov Racing

05-19-2006, 02:48 PM	#145
nolaandy Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 39	Re: Buell XB9S vs. SV650 I've been riding for almost 45 years. I've owned numerous bikes through the years. The most fun I've had on a bike is on my SV naked. It's hard to pin it down, but the bike is just a great combination of performance and ease. You will probably upgrade the suspension, but even then the bike is a bargain. I know people who have gone past 100K miles on theirs, I know several who are past 75K miles. Reliable and durable.

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