[NBR]Got some new wheels :)

docutech · Post by **docutech** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 12:23 am

Today I received a call from the shipping company advising me that my new bike will be arriving on March 24th

It is a 2007 Buell Lightning XB12S. It is brand new with 5 miles on the odometer. Here are a few pics.

I cant wait to get my hands on that thing

Racenut · Post by **Racenut** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 12:57 am

Is that a 125 or a 150?

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:21 am

ooo... shiny

UnionZac · Post by **UnionZac** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 2:01 am

gorgeous.

k1dude · Post by **k1dude** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 2:03 am

How much if you don't mind me asking? If it's a brand new '07, did you get an awesome deal?

If it's none of my business just tell me so. No hard feelings. I'm just curious.

docutech · Post by **docutech** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 2:12 am

You have a PM

docutech · Post by **docutech** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 2:14 am

Racenut wrote:Is that a 125 or a 150?

LOL! Naw, it is a 1203

Post by **jrsjr** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 2:31 am

Vroom! Vroom!

I love it. I bet you got a great deal, too. Be sure to tune in the AMA Sport Bike class races where the Buell 1125Rs are racing against the Japanese 600cc bikes.

olhogrider · Post by **olhogrider** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 4:03 am

I like the "translucid" airbox cover. I rode an XB12s for a day. One unexpected moment came when I got on the gas in a turn and the front wheel came off the ground! Suddenly I was headed for the weeds. Backing off the gas settled it back down. Exciting bike. Love the color.

r0sa · Post by **r0sa** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 4:28 am

so glossy and SHINY! that baby's sexy

docutech · Post by **docutech** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:52 pm

3 days and counting...

Tocsik · Post by **Tocsik** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:44 am

That's a beauty! I'm surprised to it's belt-drive. Must be smooooooooth

docutech · Post by **docutech** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 3:17 pm

Smooth as silk...

However, dont let the smooth-ness fool you, imagine a devil in a silk suit. Sort of like that.

GFridrich3 · Post by **GFridrich3** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:57 pm

Thats one buell-ti-ful bike. Sorry, couldnt resist.

Post by **ericalm** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:19 pm

It's like the motorcycle version of Pulsar!

nissanman · Post by **nissanman** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:23 pm

Nice ride. I thought about a Buell before I got the Rattler. I just don't need all that bike to go to work and get my errands done. I'm soooo freakin jealous

Racenut · Post by **Racenut** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 3:11 am

I keep coming back here to get an update or just look at it haha.

I think I want one

gearhead · Post by **gearhead** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:04 am

a guy in my class has a buell and said that it was his worst bike ever. i guess they didn't get along

r0sa · Post by **r0sa** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:44 am

gearhead wrote:a guy in my class has a buell and said that it was his worst bike ever. i guess they didn't get along

don't burst his bubble!

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:17 am

ericalm wrote:It's like the motorcycle version of Pulsar!

gearhead · Post by **gearhead** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:38 am

r0sa wrote:
gearhead wrote:a guy in my class has a buell and said that it was his worst bike ever. i guess they didn't get along
don't burst his bubble!

well that was just his situation... =P these two might get along =)

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:00 am

I think that is one gorgeous bike.

docutech · Post by **docutech** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:53 pm

Thanks for the kind comments everyone!

The Buell arrived today! After a quick once over to make sure things were okee-dokee, I signed the delivery papers and the driver was on his way. As I rolled the bike in the garage, I noticed that the mirrors were a bit loose. Then, as I am turning the bike around i notice that the handlebars are loose!

After tightening things up I was ready to crank her up

Wouldn't you know, it would not start!

It would sputter and spit, miss, choke, cough and everything else under the sun but would not stay running no matter what.

Frustrated, I picked up the phone and called my dealer, who mind you in Jacksonville, FL. I explained to him what was happening and he patched me through to their service department. I explained to the tech exactly what was going on, he chuckled and said: "Ride it like you stole it!" lol, made me think of MikeTapps...lol

Okay, so I get out there and try to ride it around the neighborhood. I am sure the neighbors were pleased with all the coughing and backfiring that was going on. The bike literally sounded like it was running on one cylinder! I figured I would get out on some main roads and open her up. Sure enough, same thing. Sounded horrible and jerked me around something awefull.

As I approached a pretty long and steep hill, I prayed that this thing wouldn't die on me on the way up. So I accelerated smoothly and all of a sudden the bike CAME TO LIFE! It scared the snot out of me! It pulled like a freight train up the hill and whatever it was causing it to act up obviously fixed itself. The bike ran like a thoroughbred! Just to ease my mind I stopped at a local HD/Buell dealer and spoke with a couple Buell techs. They narrowed it down to a fouled plug as the culprit. The more the bike warmed up the more the plug cleaned itself to correct the problem. It runs and idles like a champ!

OMG guys, this thing is incredibly powerful and handles like a dream.

Pictures soon!

r0sa · Post by **r0sa** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:20 pm

im glad you love your Buell!!!!

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:51 pm

Happy riding!

docutech · Post by **docutech** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:58 pm

Finally some pictures!

I am off to Phoenix in the morning. I sure will miss riding this thing.

Doc

gearhead · Post by **gearhead** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:49 am

it looks like u 2 are getting along well!

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 4:15 am

EEERRRGGGHH!!! Your making me want a motorcycle!!!

r0sa · Post by **r0sa** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:08 am

KRUSTYburger wrote:EEERRRGGGHH!!! Your making me want a motorcycle!!!

that's why you should get a bf who has a motorcycle collection so you can ride his instead and save yoself some money

u gotta think girl!

gearhead · Post by **gearhead** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:18 am

r0sa wrote:
KRUSTYburger wrote:EEERRRGGGHH!!! Your making me want a motorcycle!!!

that's why you should get a bf who has a motorcycle collection so you can ride his instead and save yoself some money

u gotta think girl!

thats right!

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:13 am

gearhead wrote:
r0sa wrote:that's why you should get a bf who has a motorcycle collection so you can ride his instead and save yoself some money

u gotta think girl!
thats right!

Easier said than done.