Please note: This bike is a part of the Northern California Superbike Collection. The anonymous owner is well-known and a long-term friend of both Iconic and Bike-urious. All proceeds will go towards a foundation he and his wife run to further research for sustainable agricultural and agroforestry systems worldwide.
Buell’s XB frame first arrived on the scene in 2002 with the launch of the Firebolt XB9R.
The series introduced many of the brand’s innovative technologies: an industry-first Zero Torsional Load (ZTL) perimeter floating front brake disc, a forged aluminum “fuel in frame” chassis (built by Verlicchi), as well as a swingarm that doubled as an oil reservoir.
In order to keep the bike’s mass even closer to the ground, Buell mounted the muffler beneath the engine.
Said engine was a 984cc V-Twin derived from the Harley-Davidson Sportster producing 78 horsepower and 62 foot-pounds of torque.
The Firebolt ushered in impressive changes in Buell’s lineup – as Motorcycle.com put it: “the new frame and suspension components make this the best handling Buell ever. It just may be time to trash a few of the misconceptions you have about Buells of yore. This new Firebolt is a serious bike that is a huge step forward from anything they’ve produced ever before.”
Manufactured in March of 2003, this example is VIN: 4MZAX12J733405752.
The odometer shows 6,642 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, clean the fuel injectors, flush the hydraulic fluid, install a new battery, change the engine oil/filter, and install a new drive belt. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: New
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A, Cable
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: New
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 40%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 80%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 45/14
Tire Date Code Rear: 12/06
Tire % Remaining Front: 70%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 80%
Tire Press. Front: 32 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 36 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.7V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.2V
Running Condition: Ok
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 2 Miles, unit operates as designed
RECOMMENDED REPAIRS:
-Tires
Modifications:
Sato Racing frame sliders.
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax Q3 tires with date codes of 1206 and 4514.
The sale includes three keys and an extra set of bodywork in yellow.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Buell is offered on a clean California title and is believed to be on Planned Non-Operation registration status.
Have any XB9R Firebolt stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
