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XB9R North Wales owner
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Author:  wil71 [ 01 Aug 2011 19:16 ]
Post subject:  XB9R North Wales owner
Hello all,
Been the prowd owner of my Firebolt 9 for the past four years, I can honestly say it has been the best bike I have owned. Being in North Wales (Llanrug) I have used it daily to and from work and it has never let me down.
The bolt is an aquired taste and is not everyones cup o tea,
It is fitted with the race ecu k&N filter and had the buell race exhaust, which has now been changed to a Jardine.
I am within two minds now as to sell it or keep it, Problem I have is that I use it Daily and with the brittish weather it is going to rot away, The bike deserves better than that.
You may see it for sale on under the selling tab.
Wil.
Author:  Ash [ 01 Aug 2011 19:35 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB9R North Wales owner
Rot away ... ? No it wont! not if you look after it ;)

Welcome to the group :yup:
Author:  restone [ 01 Aug 2011 20:03 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB9R North Wales owner
Welcome there are a couple of members near you, one in Rhiwlas and I'm in Bethesda so give us a pm and we could meet up for a ride :yup:
Author:  wil71 [ 01 Aug 2011 20:05 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB9R North Wales owner
Needs some work now though, After finishing work it was sat outside in all weather for four years, Engine paint starting to flake etc, Recommend a good paint for DIY as I cannot afford a garage to do the work.
Author:  wil71 [ 01 Aug 2011 20:07 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB9R North Wales owner
Hello Restone, Sounds good, Not many of us about, Seen one cyclone owner on Anglesey and know of one in Caernarfon, or works at Caernarfon.
Author:  restone [ 01 Aug 2011 20:15 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB9R North Wales owner
Mines a S1 white lightning often heard in the mountains but rarely seen.....its so fast, blink and you'll miss it :hehe:
Author:  wil71 [ 01 Aug 2011 20:20 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB9R North Wales owner
Nice, I was considering swapping my bolt for a Cyclone that is for sale at dragon motorcycles, Dont know which is the better bike though The Cyclone is a fair few years older. One think about my firebolt is it great around the Llanberis twisties, Twice a day I do that trip.
Author:  restone [ 01 Aug 2011 20:32 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB9R North Wales owner
Tubers are the future mate, ;) but you would be severely chastised on here if you left a cyclone out in the welsh winter :ill: Seriously though tubers are much easier to work on ad are arguably more reliable but do require a bit spending on them to get them sorted. Don't know owt about the one in dragon but will have to have a look.
There's no such thing as a buell that won't do the llanberis twisties well 8-)
Author:  Adam [ 01 Aug 2011 20:36 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB9R North Wales owner
wil71 wrote:
Nice, I was considering swapping my bolt for a Cyclone that is for sale at dragon motorcycles, Dont know which is the better bike though The Cyclone is a fair few years older. One think about my firebolt is it great around the Llanberis twisties, Twice a day I do that trip.



Much as I like my Cyclone, I'd be tempted to go for a X1. Their steering geometry is 'snappier' and require a bit less bullying in the twisties.
I very often lurk around 'Beris on a bike too 8-) lOl
Author:  wil71 [ 01 Aug 2011 21:11 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB9R North Wales owner
Thing of the past that mate leaving my bikes out to the elements, Recently bought a new house with a garage Heaven. Now the Buell and My 1980 Z650 have a nice cosy home. :D
Author:  wil71 [ 01 Aug 2011 22:24 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB9R North Wales owner
Bike at dragon I think is a 1998 black M2 cyclone, He took it in this year as part ex, I think the asking price is around the £2800 or £2900.
Looks clean though.
Author:  Adam [ 01 Aug 2011 23:02 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB9R North Wales owner
Make sure it's got a recall shock fitted. If it hasn't, and the shock has a long neck towards the rear mount, then you could use that to negotiate the price ;)
I also think, the M2 forks are better kit than the USD ones of that period - just my opinion like :)
Author:  Martinwill [ 02 Aug 2011 08:28 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB9R North Wales owner
welcome wil71, i'm in rhiwlas, but from llanrug, my old dear still lives there. i've got a black x1, best bike i've ever had. Get a tuber, you wont be disapointed. A mate of mine on the island is selling a 96 S1 in mint condition, will take 3400 min for it (Its on fleabay ).
Good luck and give me a shout if you want a second opinion on the m2 07811571105
martin.
Author:  russrobo [ 03 Aug 2011 14:25 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB9R North Wales owner
Hi Wil and welcome

You dont happen to still own the race can do you, I'm looking for one for my 9R?
Author:  Adam [ 03 Aug 2011 16:52 ]
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Wil, just noticed where you live. Don't suppose you know someone called Sue from just outside your village? Dunno what her surname is now, but she owns the Joe Brown climbing shops in your area.
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