Lets see your Xb12R!

So i'm looking into getting an xb12r when i get back from basic towards the end of the summer, anyone have any suggestions on what years are good models, or any other suggestions in general when looking? BTW heres my bike a 2009 GS500F, it's no monster but it does the trick for a good learner sport bike (ill post pictures when i get home, stupid school computers suck)

'03 models had recalls for the wheel bearings failing pre-maturely

Pre '06 = 3.7 gallon fuel tank
'06 - Later = 3.82 gallon fuel tank - (SS Model = 4.4 gallon fuel tank)
(This was due to earlier years having an air "hole" through the frame, as pictured below. Of course the latter models don't.)



Pre '05 = 41mm forks
'05 - Later = 43mm forks


Pre '05 = DDFI fuel injection
'05 to '07 = DDFI2 fuel injection
'08 - '10 = DDFI3 fuel injection


Pre '04 = Original belt system
'04-Later = Upgraded belt system
(Earlier years had some reports of pre-mature breaking belts)


Pre '05 = Original Kickstand components
'05 - Later = Upgraded Kickstand components
(Earlier years had reports of failures resulting in dropped bikes.)


Pre '08 = Original ECM's & Oil Pump Gear
'08 - Later = Newer "Learning" ECM's & upgraded Oil Pump Gear.
(Some '07s will be included in the "Post '08" category. The newer ECMs also had a larger Closed loop ("learning) range and will generally only compensate for either an upgraded intake OR exhaust mod. Some have trouble with both mods and may need a custom mapping.)


2010 - Current =
- Fuel pump & fuel pressure sensor similar to the 1125's.
- Front & Rear New style LED turn signal.
- 30mm rear wheel bearings
- 3 bearings and dust seals. (One bearing on brake side and two bearings on sprocket side.)
- New tools are required to remove and install the new bearings.
- Axle & Wheel hub changes due to the new bearings
- Front Cylinder O2 sensor has been added.
- Wire harness changes. (Addition of fuel pressure sensor wire and front O2 sensor wire.)
- For XB12R models, the rear sub-harness is now part of the main harness.
- Fuel pump break-out location change
- JST Connectors on tail light & license plate light.(XB12R ONLY)
- Updated oil check procedure
- New Fan logic driven by speed and temperature
- Battery tender connector built into harness

'09 xb12r
And mine came with the 3 pin tender pig tail

See my build thread "Diary of a madman". In it are pics of my 05 XB12R. My riding buddies called it "Casper". Good bike, handled well, no complaints except for the lack of top end. I'm primarily an I4 guy. If I'd had the money, I would've like to do a stage III engine build and a chain conversion.

Here's my 04 XB12R

heres my 03 xb9r converted into a 08 xb12r

Before a few changes. '09 12R

Mine is a 9 not a 12 but a Bolt none the less, well S tail and Ss swing arm so it is a Bolt as for the chopped fairing and what the title says

2009 XB12R

I still see a belt drive

heres the picture, nothing compared to your bikes!

Suzuki GS500F right?

yes

Best picture I have right now:

heres my 03 xb9r converted into a 08 xb12r

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Where's the chain drive set up ? [confused]

I said the same thing and he cant lie on this one this is a new picture judging by the 02 sensor hole in his pipe