2008 xb12ss low miles great shape

[jrizz]

I have a 2008 xb12ss I am thinking of selling it has about 6000 miles on it. Great shape, never been down, custom lowered seat with gel (brand new), It has been covered and in my car port always. Any thoughts on pricing? I was thinking 6k.

 

[Cooter]

Pricing would depend on many factors you didn't mention and a lot of clear, close-up pictures. You know your bike. We don't.
All stock, besides the "custom lowered seat"?
Need anything? A service?
Oil change? Primary oil change? Brake fluid flush? Brake pads? Fork service? Fork seals? Belt? Fuel pump? Wheel bearings? Tires? (What kind? Date codes?), Recent Battery?
A cover is nice, but its still outdoors. Sun damage? Water damage? Rodent damage? Does it freeze in winter where you live?
WHERE is it?
What color is it?

Or is it all stock and never been maintained? 6000 miles is not a bragging point, it's dangerous. Is it a 13 year old bike thats ridden less than 460 miles a year:upset::down: so it sits a LOT and rots. It needs every bit of resurrection service before it's safe to ride, unless you've done that? We don't know, you didn't say.

Answering ALL those questions will help us give "thoughts on pricing". $6K is a premium price, it should be a well-maintained, premium bike.

 

[BuellyBagger]

Yeah, the "where is it?" Is a big deal. Sitting in a carport in AZ is one thing, but a bike that's sat in a carport in Nebraska.... I wouldn't even look twice at it.

 

[jrizz]

Bay area California So very little elemental issues. Probably will need an oil change, all stock (except the seat), Brakes are good, belt is good, could use new tires (they are good but have sat for more then a year), I get it serviced every other year, it is always on a trickle charger, Could use a good polishing on the wheels (some pitting, very little).

 

[cvc]

How about those pictures?

 

[jrizz]

 

[Buell4all!]

More pictures please.
I am close to the Bay area, is it possible to see the bike?

 

[Lancevance]

I'd buy it if it was closer to LA. Good luck with selling!

 

[Buell4all!]

MIdday Wednesday for an inspection. Driving from Davis, CA.

 

[Buell4all!]

MIdday Wednesday for an inspection. Driving from Davis, CA.

Let me know when I can see the Cherry Bomb at your convenience.

 

[Buell4all!]

2008 Cherry Bomb

Please let me know, at your convenience when I can see the Buell. Serious buyer.

 

[jrizz]

Stock tail section is indeed intact.

 

[jrizz]

Hi, I am in Marin county. The bike is registered as non-op right now so I don't have to pay insurance. I am guessing I will need to register it if you want to drive it away.

 

[Cooter]

How long since it was ridden any distance?

You can insure an unregistered vehicle (so can the buyer), but it officially it needs a temp moving permit (easy to get fast) or registration, to ride on the street legally. Do it in a parking lot/private property and none of that matters.

IMO, just go for it and keep the paperwork on you. Don't be a hooligan and in the rare event of a stop, explain your situation, worst case is a fix-it ticket. Meh, they know me by name there.

Note: When dealing with non-op in CA, be aware of what month you re-activate the registration. If its less than 6 months from the previous year due they charge you for that whole past year, AND the next year. :mad-new:. Thats an extra $150 for the tires you'll need...

 

[Lancevance]

Why is every single buell on non-op? All 3 I've seen are not registered. Do folks not ride them anymore?

 

[Cooter]

Having the presence of mind to go non-op in a revenue sucking state like CA is a pretty big deal. I have passed on many a vehicle when the fee's are more than it's value:down:

 

[jrizz]

Please let me know, at your convenience when I can see the Buell. Serious buyer.

Let's set up a date and time

 

[Buell4all!]

Sunday midday? Marin?

 

[Cooter]

Click the persons name, hit "private message". Both of you.

 

[jrizz]

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