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XB9S To modify or not
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Author:  seanmasters [ 29 Dec 2009 17:32 ]
Post subject:  XB9S To modify or not
right now ive got my lovely unmolested XB9S the big question is to leave as standard or to modify? :?
bar mirrors? carbon fibre? tail tidy? exhaust? etc etc
your thoughts and advice would be most appreciated.....
Author:  THE FLYING DUCHMAN [ 29 Dec 2009 17:39 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB9S To modify or not
How old is it and how many miles on it.
Author:  gunter [ 29 Dec 2009 17:44 ]
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If it's a "real" 9S I would keep it unmodified. Save the money for engine repairs, you might need it sooner than you guess.
Author:  THE FLYING DUCHMAN [ 29 Dec 2009 17:55 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB9S To modify or not
gunter wrote:
If it's a "real" 9S I would keep it unmodified. Save the money for engine repairs, you might need it sooner than you guess.


An FST, a check of the gearbox output shaft, check engine mounts and good brake pads are well worth doing IMO.

What is a "real" 9S, Gunter.
Author:  gunter [ 29 Dec 2009 18:19 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB9S To modify or not
IMO only 2003 and 2004 models had been available as 9S, before the cityX was launched.
Author:  THE FLYING DUCHMAN [ 29 Dec 2009 19:08 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB9S To modify or not
:yup:
Author:  Motorrad [ 29 Dec 2009 21:23 ]
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If it's of that vintage, then phosphor bronze oil pump gear might be worth a look. I'm with Gunter - save up for the work you will need to do to keep yourself on the road. Spare the bling.
Author:  seanmasters [ 29 Dec 2009 21:43 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB9S To modify or not
sorry should read xb9sx city x 2005 4030miles 1k & 5k service done
thanks for your input
Author:  woz [ 29 Dec 2009 21:45 ]
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far too many standard bikes around so make it your own :yup:
keep the standard parts they can always go back on but always bear in mind it may need some serious money spent on it if the dreaded happens :ill:
Author:  THE FLYING DUCHMAN [ 29 Dec 2009 21:57 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB9S To modify or not
seanmasters wrote:
sorry should read xb9sx city x 2005 4030miles 1k & 5k service done
thanks for your input


At an average 1k a year it might be due a frame, wheel and engine chrome job. Also some "liquid engineering" is a good mod. I tend to go for the KFC bucket job myself. Looks good and dumps faster than a Saturn V rocket. Sweet.
Author:  seanmasters [ 29 Dec 2009 22:09 ]
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not sure abiut any of these comments!! :?
Author:  chris_xb12 [ 30 Dec 2009 13:57 ]
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to be fair you will say you will leave it standard because you like the way it looks...then the novelty will wear off and you will have to start adding personal touches. This has happened both the buell and the 350z.
The trick is to know when to stop...i still havnt found that point yet.
Author:  greyhound [ 31 Dec 2009 12:53 ]
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Modifyit make it your own save the standard bits you can always put them back on if you dont chuck em on ebay ive just got rid of most of my standard parts
Author:  rev potts [ 31 Dec 2009 14:40 ]
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with that many miles on it for the age sell it and catch the bus....waste of a good bike...sorry only saying my thoughts....use it more love potts
Author:  Nutah [ 31 Dec 2009 17:05 ]
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your bike , your money SO ...go do what YOU want :D :D :dance: :dance:
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