scheetz31 Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 ...i am very interested in getting a bike this summer. i have been looking at a xb9sx. dont know too much about them other than they are harleys. i love the look and feel when i sit on it. ...feel free to chime in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawboy1647545515 Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Based on history, it will spend more time in the shop than being rode. They are fun bikes but as a beginner I would avoid it because the time it will likely spend broke down will ruin the whole new ownership experience. I would recommend a late 70s or early 80s small Honda for a starter bike but if you have to have a sportbike, go with an SV from Suzuki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Those who like the Bike, LOVE THEM, but, those to do not, DON'T. Personally, I would like one... a XB12R or or a XB12STT. :thumbup: KillJoy PS - There are several Buell Forums that have good information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Avoid them like the plague... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scheetz31 Posted May 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Those who like the Bike, LOVE THEM, but, those to do not, DON'T. Personally, I would like one... a XB12R or or a XB12STT. :thumbup: KillJoy PS - There are several Buell Forums that have good information. yea..i did a little reading on the foums. that is why i prompted the question because i did read a lot of mixed reviews. one guy would say its the best bike he hased owned with little maintence...and another would say the opposite. i found one for 3000 and am still leaning towards it...however, due to me not having the money yet, i may have to pass it up...we will see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 There is a reason a $10k bike is selling for $3k... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc5.0 Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Run... away from them. ps.slow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scheetz31 Posted May 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 There is a reason a $10k bike is selling for $3k... true...true. Ill keep an eye out for something else. there is a 91 cbr for real cheap, that may be a better option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Fale and aids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 true...true. Ill keep an eye out for something else. there is a 91 cbr for real cheap, that may be a better option You can get a LOT of nice bikes for $3k. I'd look for a YZF600 or F2/3/4 CBR for that much if it's your first. There is a point where you can get a much better and nicer bike for not much more in that price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Avoid them like the plague... Ditto. Good starter bikes for under $3000: http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/671767586.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/671288531.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/670966299.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/670864187.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/670802703.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/670678819.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/669627526.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/669451061.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/667835963.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/667809435.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/667140958.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/666689736.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/664061963.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/666116306.html Craigslist is your friend for cheap bikes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scheetz31 Posted May 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 good looken out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Ditto. Good starter bikes for under $3000: http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/671767586.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/671288531.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/670966299.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/670864187.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/670802703.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/670678819.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/669627526.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/669451061.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/667835963.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/667809435.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/667140958.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/666689736.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/664061963.html http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/666116306.html Craigslist is your friend for cheap bikes. You know... with posts like THIS, your rep might go up! :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 This one is bad-ass! http://www.70-71.com/bike/IMG_2379.JPG :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 I wouldn't pay $500 for some of those bikes. I would keep looking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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