so i just rode my first buell and i love it

[nickvillan87]

so i just rode a firebolt the other day for the frist time, the 1200cc and i love it...i have never wanted anything else so bad...just one problem...it cost to much...i was wondering do you guys now were i can find these bikes cheap and what should i look for as far as wear and tear? also i was wondering those buell make a lowering kit, im like 5'3 and i could barley touch the ground. thanks

 

[dave_xb12r]

I always tell people, "Ride one, you'll love it. Wait never mind, ride it only if you have the money because if you don't have it and you ride one, you're just torturing yourself. You'll have to have it."

You can put xb12Scg suspension on a firebolt to lower it.

As far as getting them cheap, Craigslist and cash in hand. Low ball big time with that cash in their face.

Look for oil leaks and mileage. If you ask them what gas mileage they get on it, that will give you a good idea how hard they ride it. They should get around 45 for normal riding, 30 for riding it like hell, and 60 for babying it.

 

[Midnight82]

I got my '04 FireBolt off of Craigslist for $3900

 

[screamineagle]

same here for 4000. Dealer listed it on craigslist. 5700 miles. Perfect.

Edit: Pic placement

 

[ramjr55]

Yeah I got my license in MD all because I saw a Buell at an HD dealer. The Hero buell and Artic White XB12R Firebolt. Dropped too much for my 05 but I still love it!

 

[Stevenc150]

Just a thought - Winter is the cheaper time of year to get one. [up]

 

[ramjr55]

 

[JeepinBueller]

What everyone else said. Got my license in MD just b/c I wanted to ride one. Got mine in southern MD for $4000 cash with 11K miles on it. Perfect condition.

 

[Jtbeast]

got my 04 xb12r with jus under 10k miles, with full race kit for 3,400

 

[onelogue]

$3,400 xb12r 5,400 miles, full race kit, Salvage title, bought the bike December of '09

 

[hula Buell]

Yo man get a second job for the winter and in the spring get what you want and enjoy the heck out of it for years to come.

 

[ramjr55]

JeepinBueller if you still in MD hit me up I'm in PG county and getting some other Buell owners together to try and ride a few times a month together. So far we are like 4 deep right now. Hit me at [email protected]

 

[nickvillan87]

dang were are you guys? here the best deal i found so far was a xb900r with 10,000 miles and lots of damage for 5gs/..man weres md?

 

[tseldon]

nick, i found one on craigslist, cheap but the only problem is that its in chicago. heres the link.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/mcy/1410936503.html

 

[tseldon]

minus a few other problems, sorry i didnt read the whole thing before i posted [smirk]

 

[screamineagle]

ebay has nice 2008's going for 5 grand and less. Pay 400 for shipping and your done. Hell put it on a credit card if you dont have the cash.