Multi Bike Test

Was the buell you tested an 05 or an 06 ?

The 06's have a redesigned belt which apparently should go well over 20-30k, they do need checking tho, most of the broken ones have been due to stones getting caught in the belt, but there hasn't been as many issues as people make out

The 06's also have a different clutch and gearbox thats supposed to be a fair improvement. Still an ongoing issue with the wiring loom I think tho

The reliability issues have made me think a bit harder but like with any bike, there are some with lots of hassles and plenty who've never had a problem with them

There's a decent uk forum on here http://www.ukbeg.com/

I'm looking between the cityx / 12r along with the speed triple / z1000 and sv1000n for my next bike

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I think i herd from Rictus that it was cheaper to buy them in the US and get them sent over, plus they sell better ones you cant get in the UK. I not totaly sure though, PM him and ask.

Originally Posted by Ceri JC

'kin hell! I thought they were meant to last 20000 miles!
I also thought if it broke that early, you'd have a lot more luck getting a replacement one under warranty on the grounds that it must be a manufacturing flaw (there's less wriggle room for them than for chains as belts are supposed to be maintenance free). You wouldn't expect a company to not replace the brake discs if they wore out in under 1000 miles solely on the grounds that they were "consumables".

Why the hell are the belts so expensive? Can you get 3rd party parts for it?

"meant to" and "actually do" are two distinctly different things.

and no, the only belts "authorised" for use are the dunlop ones buell supply, anything else invalidates the rest of the warranty, and the belts are specifically excluded under the T&C's of the warranty, under the bracket of consumables. The dealers tend to be leniant if it shreds in less time, as its usually due to them not setting the bike up correctly and placing too much stress on the belt, but if they want to be arses, I believe a new belt costs £800. This information is all from that user group, hold up, I'll see if I can find it

HA!!! got it!!!

http://www.bike-pix.com/forum/viewfo...046728fed90e31

have a good read

edit: Orginal SV thread

Just checked with my mate, new drive belt for an XB12 is £170

*** EDIT - Piece of **** to fit as well aperantly ***

Quite alot of old sv650 owners on that forum too

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Have a look here for belt prices.
http://www.ironmachine.com/index.php...715ac40ff74d71

Originally Posted by tricky

Just checked with my mate, new drive belt for an XB12 is £170

Well if thats the case, considering you dont have to swap the sprockets or shove on a scotoiller to keep the damn thing going, that brings it right into normal chain outlay territory, , this could be back on the options list....

It was a few years ago that I tested a Buell and it was not a new one so perhaps it had been thrashed to within an inch of it's life. It was snatchy beyond belief and first gear was pathetic, 2nd gear was wheelie time all the way......I would have hated to ride that thing in the wet. It turned tremendously but the brakes felt very vague. Perhaps I will go down to the Harley shop to get a test ride and see the improvements for myself.

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Originally Posted by sv_dan

. Perhaps I will go down to the Harley shop to get a test ride and see the improvements for myself.

Do it.

The brakes were very good, plenty of power and feel.

I must admit I had my doubts before I rode it tho.....single disc......

the back one was crap tho.

Two up it was easy to wheelie all the way through to 4th gear,and because the rear brake was crap, controlling them was easy

Think the main prob with your g/f 17 y/o daughter on the pillion is that the screams of terror/excitement finally filter through the exhaust note

Not that I've not got much to do today or anything, but......

A drive belt for an Buell XB12 Lightning, from Robin Hood Harley Davidson is


£157.17