Buell 1125CR

Mr Lefty · 01-09-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

FUCK YOU. This is a thread about BUELLS motherfucker. Of course we mean the XB9R.

The only 9R worth riding.

blah I've always been told the 9's are not worth buy'n when the 12's aren't much more

thought it was one of you guys actually

marko138 · 01-09-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ebbs15

blah I've always been told the 9's are not worth buy'n when the 12's aren't much more

thought it was one of you guys actually

The 9's have their benefits. They rev quicker than the 12's, higher redline, etc. But I prefer the massive torque off idle of the 12.

FT BSTRD · 01-09-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ebbs15

blah I've always been told the 9's are not worth buy'n when the 12's aren't much more

thought it was one of you guys actually

Not true. They are VERY different motorcycles with characteristics that are unique to each.

Both have the same bore with different strokes. The short stroke of the 9 makes it spin up more like a 600. The torque curve is more like a 600. It's also smoother because of the shorter stroke.

I have ridden both and really like both. I had to get used to riding one after coming off the 12. XB12 riders ride the torque curve rather than the HP curve like an IL4. The torque on the 12 comes on at idle and stays pretty consistent through out the RPM range. If you try to ride a 9 like that, it'll be more like a 600.

One of the best mods for the 9 is to get larger bore cylinders with the shorter stroke. You get more peak HP and keep the nice characteristics of the 9.

marko138 · 01-09-2009, 08:58 AM

I've also ridden both, back to back. I loved the 12. Fell in love with that bad boy. 3 years later...I bought one.

Mr Lefty · 01-09-2009, 09:17 AM

ahh ok... well then who the fuck told me that...

FT BSTRD · 01-09-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ebbs15

ahh ok... well then who the fuck told me that...

OSP probably. Then again, he's a little unstable.

Mr Lefty · 01-09-2009, 09:39 AM

TrackRider54 · 03-04-2009, 03:27 PM

I've enjoyed this thread.

One of the things I've noticed on just about every forum I'm on (including Buell specific ones) is how polarizing Buell design and engineering is.

I've always been a big "function over form" guy. I don't care what it looks like. Give me a bike that's bright pink with deer antlers for handle bars and as long as it's somewhat comfortable, goes like hell, handles like it's on rails, and is reliable....then I'm a happy guy. I'm not into butt jewelry. I don't ride to show off. I ride for enjoyment. When I'm out riding, I can't see the bike anyway.

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Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	ahh ok... well then who the fuck told me that...

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TrackRider54 Track Whore Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Moto: 2006 Buell Ulysses, 2001 Suzuki GSX-R600, 2008 Kymco Agility 125 Posts: 24	I've enjoyed this thread. One of the things I've noticed on just about every forum I'm on (including Buell specific ones) is how polarizing Buell design and engineering is. I've always been a big "function over form" guy. I don't care what it looks like. Give me a bike that's bright pink with deer antlers for handle bars and as long as it's somewhat comfortable, goes like hell, handles like it's on rails, and is reliable....then I'm a happy guy. I'm not into butt jewelry. I don't ride to show off. I ride for enjoyment. When I'm out riding, I can't see the bike anyway.