NEVER remove the muffler of a Buell XB9 and replace with anything other than a Buell race system. No matter how you match up your fuel/air, CMU and muffler you will lose a precious amount of torque in the low end...period. I have the XB9S, XB9R, XB12X, Buell 1125R and also #51 Buell XBRR (2006 race only bought new). Buell mufflers are special. Both the XB9S and XB12S do a top speed of 135mph stock and the quarter mile is a few tenths faster with the 1203cc engine. There were incredible pains taken to sort out the muffler design. It is a technical masterpiece and carries its weight well in the torque curve transition into the horsepower curve. The video's sound of the bike is wonderful but the removal of the original (untampered) muffler raises the rpm needed to produce the torque originally generated by the old muffler. The XB9S is my track tool rather than the XB12S or XB12R. The 'R's were meant for the track but I have found that the XB9S is much more friendly and cuts tight turns with ease. I am 6'3" our son is 6'7" (has an MT09) and we both prefer the diminutive XB9S, especially in NC/TN Diamondback and Dragon. It is my street AND track bike. Great review, thanks a bunch.

I rode your uncle's bike. I'm a Dyna Street Glide guy. That XB scared the poop out of me. Yeah, I rode it in the old guy lace up shoes, but damn, 3000 rpm that bike was ready to go! I loved my short cruise on your uncle's bike. Good review, kid.

Welp, my helmet and camera setup was stolen recently, there won't be any vlogs for a while. Need to wait until payday on the 21st to order another camera setup. I have an idea for a different style of video to upload on here, keep your eyes peeled!

Good chat, nice ride. Thanks for sharing, subbed for sure!!

Loved my XB9S...It was my first of several Buells.

I got the slower Xb12x. 6 foot an almost too short for it. I like riding the Ulysses distances. I agree easier to find neutral going 2nd down. Zip tie on ecm under the seat. Fixed my electrical issue. The fuel pump it's self is from a mustang. I like the engine heated seat. I ride a lot of dirt roads with it and 2 tracks up north.

Harley Davidson stopped servicing Buells, now i gotta try to find local mechanics when something starts messing up

My favorite of all time

Hi there just came across from your other channel. Always wondered about these Buells and I am over 6 feet aswell so that's a bonus to know lol. It does sound good under acceleration. The look a short bike but still considering one. Both great channels and as mentioned cant wait for the 1200 Sportster.

Hell yeah man 👍🏼👍🏼😎😎

Had one the same colour .with an adrenaline motors adjustable belt tensioner .and rear cylinder intake duct the fuel pump intake sock .I changed for a walpro one .the heat on the seat .I stuck some dynomat to its base .. neutral issues I had to. Made sure the linkage isn't slack.xb12s is a better option. I tried a ducati before buying mine .couldn't live with the sore wrists Great bikes

gran bella recensione,sto cercando buell anche io in italia,credo però che in montagna non sia ideale,quando la moto è al minimo il suono è stupendo... ciao!!!

Can't wait to see a motovlog with the Sportster 1200!

I own several Buell's and yes neutral is hard to find on all of them. I always keep it in gear at a red light so neutral is no big deal. My 97 S1 shifts super smooth, but my 00 X1 shifts like an old Mack truck.

This is so sick I was kinda wondering if you would start doing more things like this

Iam going to buy one as my second bike, I love Buell bikes, the XB9 or XB12

As a European that had to take a lot of lessons being hammered about gear, the lack of gear just occurs to me even more. Still love the video though love your other channel. Nice job!

Are you from the Phoenix area? That was weird to recognize the area in a random video I found! Good video though, hope there's more soon.

I absolutely LOVE how these bikes look and sound. I hate how the company ended up. I am looking at one on fb marketplace right now but the dude has no title for it and its kinda beat. so i am kinda hesitant plus with parts being scarce , i would hate to buy it and be left waiting for stuff. ( even though the bike runs and drives perfectly fine ) btw , i notice you are in phx area in this video. would have been a good video if you were able to take this bike to tortilla flats or a good canyon road during the video.

This is a hotrodded 883 right? I love the xb12 as a spare bike to have fun on. I currently ride a hammer 1275 sportster with upgraded suspension. I really like the frame gas tank and swing atm oil bag. I think it's next level engineering❤❤. But I think a hammer 90 inch is coming soon to my sportster😂.I can't help it I love allot of torque in the 500lb sportster frames. Not really interested in the 700lb dynas. Torque is what moves you

I appreciate the review. I really disagree with what you said about the transmission, though. I had an 06 Uly and the transmission was OK, not terrible, but it was hard to find neutral sometimes. My 05 XB9SX has a really fantastic transmission. It has always been super easy to find neutral and shifts like butter, even compared to my 2017 Honda. Very good points about the fuel pumps and the seat. The heat from the motor on the seat and legs is the biggest drawback for me in the southeast US. It seemed to be far worse on my Uly than the XB9, so I'm happy giving up some of the crazy torque of the 1200 for that relief.

Good video. Cool bike. Pretty sure the lack of power below 4K is the gutted exhaust. Those cams are pretty mild and make good torque

That seat to bar reach is definitely short. I'm 5'8 and I think my XB9s was the best a bike has ever fit me. It gave me that supermoto "sitting on the tank" feel. I also loved that depending on the riding I was doing that day, I could swap between the SCG, S, and SX seats and get a completely different feeling ride. If you're tall an SX seat would definitely help. Motor definitely left a little to be desired. I bought the bike from a few hours away with no test ride. Pulled out on the road and the first time I gave it a handful of throttle it redlined and I remember thinking "uh... where's the rest??". Still loved it though, and probably would've kept it longer if I had bought the XB12. Ended up buying an S1 years later, and it's definitely the Buell I should've bought from the start. I'll keep it forever, and no worries about finding random parts like I would with an XB.

06 XB12R owner here. I have comfortable bikes, slightly more reliable bikes but it tends to be the one I choose to ride. I'll likely be buried with it.

Wassup Jimmy, recently been watching your doctor stuff. Seen your m2 psiclone upgrade. Pretty cool. Curious what state you’re located in? I’m in GA, powder springs area. HMU if you’re close by. I currently have 20 buells. Might consider doing a turbo upgrade on two of my S1’s and my cyclone. Could use your assistance. Good videos!

I will say you should compare the xb9 to the sportster 883 and the xb12 to the 1200. I think when making that comparrison the buell out accelerates the harley at any rpm.

I was watching this thinking "I bet that's a lot like my M900ie", and sure enough.

There's a low version. I honestly want a long frame and swing arm with the low stuff for cruising

The poor shifting is most likely the part of the crank case cover that holds the clutch actuator in place. It starts to crack and the actuator pulls at an angle making shifting more difficult until it eventually separates and fails. Ask me how I know. Lol

Grab that ZTL brake with more than two fingers, and you'll be up on your front tire guaranteed! I've been there in a panic stop situation on my own XB9... Gears are definitely clunky... but damn I loved the smile it puts on my face and the face of people on the sidelines

I test rode a 9, but I ended up getting a good deal on a 12. I've had 2 XB12 bikes and I wouldn't go back to the 9. I compared the 9 to the 848 monster and wasn't impressed with either of them, honestly. The 848 was a bit too soft on the hit for a V-twin, though it did have the top end power.

Nice bike😍

You need to ride an 1125. It’s an XB on a shitload of steroids with a 6th gear and a WAY better trans