Originally Posted by Millrod

Yep, build by Fuji.....quality seems to be on par with the venerable 500. The 550 engine is no where as smooth as the 850 but what do you expect from a big single? Engine durability seems to be good considering the many reports of high mileage users having no problems at all, on this forum and others.

One side effect of the lighter single is that the chassis front/back weight balance is significantly different than the 850....the front end feels lighter and tends to plunge through the suspension and roll much less under aggressive usage.

This isn't desirable or important to everyone but the 550 doesn't have "power up into a wheelie" capability like the 850 but leaning back and popping the throttle will lighten the front end enough to get over obstacles or let you pull it into a wheelie if you are so inclined.

Albeit not quite as fun as the 850, all things considered the 550 is a capable, comfortable, easy bike to ride with amazing chassis ergonomics, ride and handling, and a motor that won't to kill novice or careless riders.

Originally Posted by Ghost Rider 11

The Bighorns are installed on the stock rims, and they fit just fine.

Here is a couple of pictures



Also remember that Bighorns run bigger than stock tires, so a 26'' Bighorn measures almost 27''.

Originally Posted by biz4two

Now that is a TRICK XP 550! Nice ride...

OBTW: Are those fender extentions? Brand? How/where to purchase?

Thanks!

biz

Originally Posted by Kerbbirds

do those fenders go in thee factory holes? I like them if they do