Chris Appel
Age: 40
Year: 2002
Miles Done: 78,500
Mods: Two Brothers mufflers, HID low beam, HeliBars, Pro Oiler, Power Commander, Buell X9 pegs, Throttlemeister, GIVI wing rack and hard bags, Hyperlight three way indicators, Wilber rear shock and Progressive front springs
Best Upgrade: "Throttlemeister, which enabled me to enjoy the XX during the 6,000 mile trip crossing the US to attend NEXXT (North East XX meet) and see other XX riders. I also like the HID low beam, its great light performance enables a higher degree of safety when the sun goes down."
Favorite Aspect: "The bike is smooth as silk, does everything well whether it's doing a track day or back-to-back 900 mile days! It's bulletproof, as I've only swapped a CCT and adjusted one exhaust valve at 73K. Other than that it has been as reliable as can be."
Allan "Buzz" Smith
Age: 54
Year: 2000
Miles Done: 17,500
Mods: Upgraded front and rear suspension, Baglux seat, HID dip and main beam lights, XX LED taillight, Double Bubble screen, custom paint job
Best Upgrade: "HID lights, because standard lights are wank and these babies light up the world."
Favorite Aspect: "It's so effortless, it'll pull from 30 to warp factor 9 in 6th gear, two up and fully loaded. It's ballistic, the Honda motor is bulletproof and will run at high speeds all day long without ever missing a beat."
Billy Pflanz
Age: 21
Year: 1997
Miles Done: 21,200
Mods: Chrome windscreen, Corbin Gunfighter and Lady seats, Blue Flame exhausts, miscellaneous carbon fiber, Pimpbike.com undertail with custom license plate mount, polished frame, Clear Alternatives signal lenses, custom paint and graphics
Best Upgrade: "Hands down it's the Blue Flame duals. They give the XX a deep tone that demands attention."
Favorite Aspect: "The Bike is the best of both worlds. It has more than enough speed, but the comfort to go hundreds of miles without a sore muscle."