Thinking about getting an XB12s...

[DSA]

Wow some awesome info from some very kind folks! Thanks for taking the time to write out some seriously informative responses.

- I'm around 5-10, 150 lb, so my initial thought is that a regular S should fit me just fine. My barber owns an XB9S (he beats the crap out of it so it's perpetual broken), and that seemed to fit ok when I swung a leg over it.

- Airbozo: I actually live in Fremont, so that would be great! I'll definitely take you up on that whenever I get one.

- Cooter: Thanks for all the info and the very generous offer for a ride! I'll ride mine down there someday and get you that beer just for offering

- I did some more reading, and they agree with the general assessment on here that I'd be better off seeking a later model. The ones I saw on CL were all 05-06, so I might wait to find a slightly newer one. The one that SilverRider shared is perfect...but Spokane is quite a Schlep from here. Could look into shipping it, I suppose?

Thanks again guys, this was really really helpful. Will post on here again once I get my hands on one!

 

[njloco]

My 08 Ully came from a local guy that didn't fit it. My 07. SS came from Houston TX, I had it shipped, it had 617 original miles on it from the original owner, my favorite bike to ride.

I almost forgot, I'm 5'9" and weigh 160, inseam is 29", I have no problems with the Ully, or the SS, both have stock height seats.

 

[Silverrider]

Here is a fun one with 37K on it , you could pick up for $2500.

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/mcy/d/2009-buell-xb12/6602077499.html

 

[airbozo]

DSA: I work in Fremont (live in Boulder Creek). The guy is near Grimmer and South Fremont same complex as Fastlane.

njloco: My 09 had just over 500 miles on it. It had the fuel drained and was sitting on a tender in a climate controlled garage most of it's life. Shipped it from Missouri. Based on the prices I have seen, I could sell it for more than I paid for it, including shipping. It's not going anywhere until I can no longer squeeze myself on it.

 

[34nineteen]

Sometimes it’s easier and better to pay more locally than to have a “great deal” shipped.

 

[njloco]

And safer ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ !

 

[optomist]

DSA,

I am towing a flatdeck trailer behind my PU. Going right through Spokane and then to Truckee. Could handle the XB easily. Sometime soon. Thoughts?

 

[Cooter]

Thats an amazing and generous offer Opto. I love this place:angel:

 

[Silverrider]

Thats an amazing and generous offer Opto. I love this place:angel:

I love the bike !!!!

https://spokane.craigslist.org/mcy/d/2009-buell-xb12-lightning/6599064901.html
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[David Borthwick]

Get one. You'll love it !

 

[njloco]

That looks like a really nice bike at a good price, he'll more than likely take $4000 for it.