Going American.

NikkitaNinja · June 24th, 2012, 06:34 PM

Well one night I was just checking out craigslist to see what kind of good deals I could find and stumbled upon my friends ad for his bike he's selling. I was pretty suprised but at the same time, not. Never really saw him out riding much and is always at work (his reason for selling).

The bike is a 2003 Buell XB9R with a slew of nice mods already installed.

Here it is!

Never thought I would get a Buell but lately the looks have really been growing on my and a few of my other friends have Buell's too. Just need to get things sorted out with the bank and insurance and it shall be mine!

sharky nrk · June 24th, 2012, 06:47 PM

more pics when you get it

I have an odd attraction the the XB series Buells. Probably would never buy one, but wouldn't mind taking one for a spin or something.

alex.s · June 24th, 2012, 06:59 PM

gah.

/jealous.

i want one so bad

Snake · June 24th, 2012, 08:06 PM

Nice bike. I'm still upset that Harley Davidson decided not to produce Buell bikes anymore.

psych0hans · June 25th, 2012, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

Nice bike. I'm still upset that Harley Davidson decided not to produce Buell bikes anymore.

I concur...

CZroe · June 25th, 2012, 06:49 AM

Love that bike. The only thing I'd change is the mirrors.

NikkitaNinja · June 28th, 2012, 05:52 PM

Yea I'll be getting some bar-end mirrors for it once i get it and a new exhaust to really make it roar. I should have it by the end of next week or so. I'm giving him half so he can sign the title over and then i just pay him the rest whenever so it works out nicely. Can't wait to move on up to a bigger bike. I told myself I wasn't going to get another bike for quite some time but now I just latched on and couldn't let go! Such a beautiful bike. And yea it's really too bad they stopped making them as well.

NikkitaNinja · July 1st, 2012, 06:52 PM

Picking this baby up tomorrow afternoon...god I can't wait to hop on and ride home!

MustangGuy · July 1st, 2012, 11:42 PM

Hey Nikkita -

Congrats! I got an 03 XB9R (Firebolt) a couple of months ago and I love it! It is so much fun. That looks like a really nice one. It looks like the frame is polished (?) I am certainly no expert on them, but I've done a few minor things on mine and learned a few things along the way. If you have any questions, shoot me a PM.

Renner · July 1st, 2012, 11:49 PM

I used to ride a Buell X1W White Lighting that my dad had a while back...he sold it before I realized I was going to seriously start riding. Man I wish he would of kept that bike!

NikkitaNinja · July 2nd, 2012, 12:24 PM

Change of plans, I'm actually just paying him outright for the bike and he's driving it over in a matter of minutes! Just need to go to the DMV to apply for plates and what not then im good to go!

Stingray1000 · July 2nd, 2012, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NikkitaNinja

Well one night I was just checking out craigslist to see what kind of good deals I could find and stumbled upon my friends ad for his bike he's selling. I was pretty suprised but at the same time, not. Never really saw him out riding much and is always at work (his reason for selling).

The bike is a 2003 Buell XB9R with a slew of nice mods already installed.

Here it is!

Never thought I would get a Buell but lately the looks have really been growing on my and a few of my other friends have Buell's too. Just need to get things sorted out with the bank and insurance and it shall be mine!

I'm sorry but I'm not into the way this bike looks at all..... It looks like it's from a movie, Can anyone guess which one?

Or Maybe.....

NikkitaNinja · July 2nd, 2012, 03:07 PM

hahah WALL-EEEEEEEEE lol...Yea i can see where you get that from but regardless, I love the looks and it is one sexy machine imo.

In any case: PICS! (mind the oil spots, from my 250's oil being overfilled)

CZroe · July 2nd, 2012, 03:48 PM

Batteries Not Included and Short Circuit.

I like the bulbs.

Kevin2109 · July 2nd, 2012, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

gah.

/jealous.

i want one so bad

+1 ****ing love that bike

jcgss77 · July 2nd, 2012, 09:50 PM

How is that belt drive? Is it a lot quieter than a chain?

NikkitaNinja · July 3rd, 2012, 07:58 AM

Can't comment on the noise difference between the chain and belt drive. Usually my exhaust is louder than anything so I can't tell haha. Took it for a nice hour or so ride yesterday afternoon and on the freeway for a while, really smooth and one hell of a machine. The power behind this thing is immense. Couldn't be happier with my purchase!

NikkitaNinja · July 3rd, 2012, 08:00 AM

More pictures! (yes the frame was polished)

MustangGuy · July 3rd, 2012, 10:34 PM

Love the blue accents - levers and sliders! Yes, they have a different look.... I recently swapped out the headlight assembly for a new one.... The assembly looks A LOT light the face of the robot from Short Circuit. I swear I saw the eyes move a couple of times while I was working! Awesome bike!

NikkitaNinja · July 4th, 2012, 06:30 PM

Hah thanks. I plan on having the wheels a matching blue tone by the end of summer.

NikkitaNinja · July 10th, 2012, 11:42 PM

Update: After riding this thing religiously multiple times a day, it is an absolute night an day difference from my 250. I had to get used to the extra weight for a little while but after the first day, I started to get a hang on it. The couple extra cc's certainly put a new meaning to 'hauling ass' and you really need to hold on once you twist the throttle. It may not be super torquey like the bigger sport bikes, but it's enough to make me happy and hear that engine roar. I'm sure I will have just as many fun times on my new Buell as I did my Ninja. Here's a few simple beauty shots I did the other day on a small road near the lake.

June 24th, 2012, 06:34 PM	#1
NikkitaNinja ninjette.org guru Name: Tyler Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Nikkita - 2003 Buell XB9R Posts: 274	Going American. Well one night I was just checking out craigslist to see what kind of good deals I could find and stumbled upon my friends ad for his bike he's selling. I was pretty suprised but at the same time, not. Never really saw him out riding much and is always at work (his reason for selling). The bike is a 2003 Buell XB9R with a slew of nice mods already installed. Here it is! Never thought I would get a Buell but lately the looks have really been growing on my and a few of my other friends have Buell's too. Just need to get things sorted out with the bank and insurance and it shall be mine!

June 24th, 2012, 06:59 PM	#3
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	gah. /jealous. i want one so bad __________________________________________________

July 1st, 2012, 11:49 PM	#10
Renner Ignoring Jiggles Name: Joe Location: Des Plaines, IL Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R, '06 Ninja 250R (Sold) Posts: 299	I used to ride a Buell X1W White Lighting that my dad had a while back...he sold it before I realized I was going to seriously start riding. Man I wish he would of kept that bike! __________________________________________________ YouTube And Facebook http://www.youtube.com/RennerVlogs http://www.facebook.com/RennerVlogs

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June 24th, 2012, 06:47 PM	#2
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	more pics when you get it I have an odd attraction the the XB series Buells. Probably would never buy one, but wouldn't mind taking one for a spin or something.

June 24th, 2012, 08:06 PM	#4
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Nice bike. I'm still upset that Harley Davidson decided not to produce Buell bikes anymore.

June 25th, 2012, 06:49 AM	#6
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Love that bike. The only thing I'd change is the mirrors.

June 28th, 2012, 05:52 PM	#7
NikkitaNinja ninjette.org guru Name: Tyler Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Nikkita - 2003 Buell XB9R Posts: 274	Yea I'll be getting some bar-end mirrors for it once i get it and a new exhaust to really make it roar. I should have it by the end of next week or so. I'm giving him half so he can sign the title over and then i just pay him the rest whenever so it works out nicely. Can't wait to move on up to a bigger bike. I told myself I wasn't going to get another bike for quite some time but now I just latched on and couldn't let go! Such a beautiful bike. And yea it's really too bad they stopped making them as well.

July 1st, 2012, 06:52 PM	#8
NikkitaNinja ninjette.org guru Name: Tyler Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Nikkita - 2003 Buell XB9R Posts: 274	Picking this baby up tomorrow afternoon...god I can't wait to hop on and ride home!

July 1st, 2012, 11:42 PM	#9
MustangGuy ninjette.org member Name: Roy Location: Cathedral City, CA Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 650 Posts: 164	Hey Nikkita - Congrats! I got an 03 XB9R (Firebolt) a couple of months ago and I love it! It is so much fun. That looks like a really nice one. It looks like the frame is polished (?) I am certainly no expert on them, but I've done a few minor things on mine and learned a few things along the way. If you have any questions, shoot me a PM.

July 2nd, 2012, 12:24 PM	#11
NikkitaNinja ninjette.org guru Name: Tyler Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Nikkita - 2003 Buell XB9R Posts: 274	Change of plans, I'm actually just paying him outright for the bike and he's driving it over in a matter of minutes! Just need to go to the DMV to apply for plates and what not then im good to go!

July 2nd, 2012, 03:07 PM	#13
NikkitaNinja ninjette.org guru Name: Tyler Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Nikkita - 2003 Buell XB9R Posts: 274	hahah WALL-EEEEEEEEE lol...Yea i can see where you get that from but regardless, I love the looks and it is one sexy machine imo. In any case: PICS! (mind the oil spots, from my 250's oil being overfilled)

July 2nd, 2012, 03:48 PM	#14
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Batteries Not Included and Short Circuit. I like the bulbs.

July 2nd, 2012, 09:50 PM	#16
jcgss77 Its not a 250,its a Ninja Name: Shaun Location: Little Rock, AR Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): '11 CBR250R, '22 CFMOTO 300NK Posts: 278	How is that belt drive? Is it a lot quieter than a chain?

July 3rd, 2012, 07:58 AM	#17
NikkitaNinja ninjette.org guru Name: Tyler Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Nikkita - 2003 Buell XB9R Posts: 274	Can't comment on the noise difference between the chain and belt drive. Usually my exhaust is louder than anything so I can't tell haha. Took it for a nice hour or so ride yesterday afternoon and on the freeway for a while, really smooth and one hell of a machine. The power behind this thing is immense. Couldn't be happier with my purchase!

July 3rd, 2012, 08:00 AM	#18
NikkitaNinja ninjette.org guru Name: Tyler Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Nikkita - 2003 Buell XB9R Posts: 274	More pictures! (yes the frame was polished)

July 3rd, 2012, 10:34 PM	#19
MustangGuy ninjette.org member Name: Roy Location: Cathedral City, CA Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 650 Posts: 164	Love the blue accents - levers and sliders! Yes, they have a different look.... I recently swapped out the headlight assembly for a new one.... The assembly looks A LOT light the face of the robot from Short Circuit. I swear I saw the eyes move a couple of times while I was working! Awesome bike!

July 4th, 2012, 06:30 PM	#20
NikkitaNinja ninjette.org guru Name: Tyler Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Nikkita - 2003 Buell XB9R Posts: 274	Hah thanks. I plan on having the wheels a matching blue tone by the end of summer.

July 10th, 2012, 11:42 PM	#21
NikkitaNinja ninjette.org guru Name: Tyler Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Nikkita - 2003 Buell XB9R Posts: 274	Update: After riding this thing religiously multiple times a day, it is an absolute night an day difference from my 250. I had to get used to the extra weight for a little while but after the first day, I started to get a hang on it. The couple extra cc's certainly put a new meaning to 'hauling ass' and you really need to hold on once you twist the throttle. It may not be super torquey like the bigger sport bikes, but it's enough to make me happy and hear that engine roar. I'm sure I will have just as many fun times on my new Buell as I did my Ninja. Here's a few simple beauty shots I did the other day on a small road near the lake.