I might have found my bike...

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2005 Buell Lightning XB12Scg
Specifications

From Walter Kern,
Your Guide to Motorcycles.
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In a Nutshell: Fly a little lower aboard the new Buell Lightning XB12Scg. Altered front and rear suspension and a reshaped seat lower the center of gravity and reduce seat height to 28.6 inches - 1.75 inches lower than the standard XB12S. Performance and handling are uncompromised. Offered in Racing Red, Midnight Black or new Thrust Blue with brilliant Translucent Amber wheels and Graphite Gray frame and swingarm.

Engine:
Type: 1203cc air/oil/fan-cooled four-stroke 45 degree V-Twin
Displacement: 1203cc(73.4ci)
Bore and Stroke: 88.9mm X 96.82mm (3.50 in. X 3.812 in.)
Fuel System: 49mm downdraft DDFI II fuel injection
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
MPG: 48 urban / 65 hwy

Drivetrain:
Transmission: 5-speed
Final Drive: belt

Brakes:
Front: ZTL type brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper, 375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear: 240 mm stainless steel, single piston, floating caliper, fixed rotor

Suspension:
Front: Showa inverted fork with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear: Showa coil-over monoshock with remote, underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload

Wheels and Tires:
Front: 6-spoke wheel, ZTL, cast aluminum; 3.5X17"; Translucent Amber with Dunlop D208FW 120/70 ZR-17 tire
Rear: 6-spoke wheel, cast aluminum; 5.5X17"; Translucent Amber with Dunlop D208M 180/55 ZR-17 tire

Dimensions:
Length: 75.7 in.
Seat Height: 28.6 in.
Rake and Trail: 21 degrees / 3.3 in.
Wheelbase: 52.0 in.
Weight: 395.0 lbs. dry
Fuel Capacity: 3.7 gals.

Miscellaneous:
Colors: Midnight Black, Racing Red, Thrust Blue
Price: $10,495
Warranty: 24 months (unlimited mileage)

I’ve looked at all kinda stuff and I just keep coming back to this bike. I’m thinking about heading over to gatto’s to check them out in person and talk to the guy.

Anyone have thoughts or opinions on the buell? I’d love to talk to someone who had more of a hands-on experience with them.

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ugg un comfortable…

buy my busa… i wann get a HD cruiser

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Holy front disc.

I haven’t heard much about Buells. You don’t see many around. I’ll ask around and see what people think.

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i had a buell, chop the shit out of it
awesome powerplant for the money. the buells scooted. hopefully i will get ot rebuild over the winter

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they really that uncomfortable? Compared to what?

That was another thing I liked, they are NOT a dime a dozen. I"m not into having something that everyone and there second cousin’s grandma has.

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That thing looks like a 400ex quad. Go look how buell finished at daytona. Those bikes dont handle and there not fast. So whats the point??

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I kida like the buell and the guy that started buell is from valencia

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Ive seen them around. Nice bike; but not my cup of tea. JUst go sit on it and think about how you like it. You have to sit on one and hold it to get the idea atleast. Not to many people test drive bikes for many reasons. Have you ridden before Gearhead?

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I’m not looking for something to kill myself on, so I liked the looks of the buell AND how people said they were slow. Seemed better for me.

One other thing is the seat height is 28.x", which for me having a 30 inseam should work out better for me. I’m only 5’10" with shoes on :stuck_out_tongue:

I figured its not for everybody, again why i’m more drawn to it. I haven’t actually ridden a crotch, but I have a clean 12 years or so on dirtbikes. So, I ASSume I’ll pick it up really quick.

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I personally think they are ugly, but it’s not my money. Go ride it and see if it feels good, if it does, buy it and be happy.

I like being different and not liking what everyone else likes, but Buell’s are a little too “different” for me. :smiley:

good luck

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I appriciate the input… it is “different” for sure :smiley:

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Come over and help me put my fzr back together and you can take it for a spin :slight_smile:

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its sweet looking, like a dirt bike-rice rocket mix :cool:

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that bike is nice, it looks cool in the same way as a pug, so funny lookin that i kinda like it

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Tav, I’m in!! We’ll have to work that out.

I have yet to get ahold of Gatto’s to check one out… or even to see if they have them in stock. I did find a video about a guy reviewing it:

http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A86.OR4lMoBEk1oAqBwBP88F;_ylu=X3oDMTA4OTFrc2RzBHNlYwNwbHly/SIG=128heh1ru/EXP=1149338533/**http%3A//www.tedlaturnus.com/video/buell_lightning.wmv

I dunno if that link works or not, so try it. Tell me what you think about what the big fat guy says.

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so its almost a year later, and i still want one… but hell if i can afford it! :frowning:

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I was trying to find a way to get an XB12r. Buell’s are freakin sweet.

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My cousin has a buell lightning or something, it threw a rod through the block with only like 4,000 miles on it. Also the time i rode the buell I thought it had too much torque for how short the wheelbase is. The front end wants to come up all the time, thats cool if you like doing wheelies I guess. But if you’re going to be blasting down backroads, and accidently blip the throttle too hard in a turn you may be in trouble. Otherwise I’d personally never buy anything made by Harley. Buy a cheap older 600 ninja or gsx-r.

Dont buy a bike that you think is slow, or something that you aren’t afraid of. The day I lost the fear of my Yamaha R6 and thought I was the boss of it, is the day i wrecked it.

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Excellent advice there Mr K.

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ya rock on kolar