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Old 05-06-2008, 04:43 PM   #91
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Did a nice 90 mile rip up through the mountains of Central PA. I was sorta sloppy and pretty slow. Still getting used to this sucker.

Anyone ever read that Buells run wide if you're on the brakes while it's leaned over? Yeah, thats true. Stay off the brakes when cornering.
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Old 05-06-2008, 04:44 PM   #92
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Did a nice 90 mile rip up through the mountains of Central PA. I was sorta sloppy and pretty slow. Still getting used to this sucker.

Anyone ever read that Buells run wide if you're on the brakes while it's leaned over? Yeah, thats true. Stay off the brakes when cornering.
never been on the brakes after I drop it into a corner. then again, engine braking is phenominal on this thing too.
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Old 05-06-2008, 04:45 PM   #93
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Engine braking not so much on the XB...I was doing a little trailbraking. Bad idea.
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Old 05-06-2008, 05:17 PM   #94
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Wow, I know how I missed this thread, I honestly thought your wife had popped out a little one.

Congrats on the new bike! It's sharp. I like Buell's, but I prefer the Lightning. I'm a streetfighter kinda guy.

BTW, I noticed we have another SMC rider on here, 6doublefive! Whats Up!
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Old 05-06-2008, 07:12 PM   #95
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whats engine braking, never heard of it?
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Old 05-07-2008, 11:55 AM   #96
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Congrats marko. Ive always loved the look of the 12 but never the sound. They sound too much like a hardley ableson to me. Hope u enjoy it man
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Old 05-07-2008, 12:24 PM   #97
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Congrats marko. Ive always loved the look of the 12 but never the sound. They sound too much like a hardley ableson to me. Hope u enjoy it man
It sounds like a Harley on roids.
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Old 05-07-2008, 12:29 PM   #98
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Buell's really do sound incredible. Is it stock exhaust or aftermarket?

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Old 05-07-2008, 12:32 PM   #99
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Buell's really do sound incredible. Is it stock exhaust or aftermarket?
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