Joshua Shaw
Age: 19
Model Year: 2006 XB9R
Miles Done: 27,436
Mods: Polished frame, swing arm and upper triple tree, powdercoated fairing/dash cluster mount, pegs and boot guards, Memphis Shades yellow gradient screen, High Luster Silver Ceramic Coated headers, Lite-eyes 50W HID headlights, LED Wizard underglow lighting system, custom fabricated dual straight pipes that split around the rear tire.
Best Upgrade: "This is a hard one but I think I would have to choose my custom straight pipes because they sound absolutely incredible, and when I drive by a group of people their jaws drop when they see a sportbike with the deep growl of a Harley."
Favorite Aspect: "The fact it's just different and it's not too common to see others cruising around on them...other than my dad."
Michael Herrenbruck
Age: 38
Model Year: 2005 XB9R
Miles Done: 10,100
Mods: D&D slip-on, K&N air filter, ASB right side scoop and metal oil cap, Dark Horse axle sliders and mirror block offs, Buell frame pucks, LSL scalloped black pegs and bases, CRG levers, EcmSpy
Best Upgrade: "The CRG levers (less hand fatigue on track days) and the modified fuel maps (better engine response)."
Favorite Aspect: "I have something different than all the 'other' sportbikes."
Paul McNiel
Age: 37
Model Year: 2003 XB9R
Miles Done: 22,800
Mods: Carbon fiber headlight bezels, air scoop and oil-cooler scoop, Lindell brake pads, Brembo rear brake mount (hides caliper behind swingarm), scalloped rear brake, steel braided lines, color matched and integrated undertail, license plate relocated, shorty turn signals, smoked windscreen, frame pucks, Pegasus tank protector, '04 mirrors, chrome wheels, breather reroute, factory Race Kit (ECM, muffler and K&N filter), snorkel removed, XB12 air box
Best Upgrade: "The Race Kit, that goes without saying."
Favorite Aspect: "The engineering."
Paul Girardot
Age: 39
Model Year: 2007 XB9R
Miles Done: 16,086
Mods: K&N air filter, breather reroute, catch can, open air box, Micron exhaust, integrated LED taillight, 1125R rear LED signals, Garmin Zumo 550 GPS, Xoptiinside.com ECM tune, Zero Gravity windscreen, Dual 6,000k HID bulbs, translucent amber wheels
Best Upgrade: "I'd have to say the HIDs because I can actually see at night, next to that it would have to be the Micron exhaust."
Favorite Aspect: "Probably the trilogy of tech and the looks/questions I get when I pull up, and shut her down."
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