[Jeff Higgins]

A 900 Super Sport, to be exact. I've had an itch for some time now, and have finally decided to scratch it. I won't give up the H-D's; I see this as a fitting compliment to them. I have considered (and ridden) several Buells, with the thought of "keeping it in the family", but I've decided I just don't want to do that. I see the 900 SS as everything the Buell wishes it was.

I've kind of narrowed it down to a late '90's vintage. I understand there are two flavors, the SP and the CR, with the SP being the more desireable, higher performance of the two. Being new to sportbikes, though, I'm not sure I would notice the difference for quite some time to come, if ever. I'm sure even the CR is vastly more capable than I.

I'm obviously not looking for some monster horsepower crotch rocket from hell. The moderate power and simplicity of the air cooled, two valve, basic bike appeals to me. I'm looking for something I can work on myself, maybe play around with and modify a bit without breaking the bank, and to ride locally after work.

So, I know some of you own or have owned these bikes. Any words of wisdom?