| Author | Message | ||
     818guy |
I've been looking at the XT since the beginning of the year. Seeing that 2009 will not come in black that leaves me to consider a 2008. So what significant changes/differences are there between the 2008 and 2009? (I attempted to search and didn't come up with another thread on this - sorry if there is, my bad). Thanks for any info. | ||
| Chrisxt |
The newer foot pegs and the newer supposedly "better" belt. That's it. | ||
| Froggy |
Also a newer kickstand with a bigger foot, and blacked out engine cases. A few other minor tweaks. If you heart is set on black, you can get an 09 and just put the black plastics on. $200 for the airbox, $40? for the flyscreen, then sell your old ones.  | ||
| Edgydrifter |
And the engine cases are black instead of bronze. | ||
| Edgydrifter |
Yeah, what Froggy said. | ||
| 818guy |
hmmm.... I forgot about the blacked out engine cases. The bigger foot on the kickstand, is that such a big deal? The one advantage with getting a 2008 now is they are willing to "work the deal" compared to a 2009. Thanks for the replies. (Message edited by 818guy on September 05, 2008) | ||
| Froggy |
I call it the tiger woods putter  Don't think that just because its a 2008 that the dealer automatically will be more willing to work a deal. Do they have any 09's on the floor yet? | ||
| 818guy |
Well, I've had two different dealerships (Los Angeles area) tell me that they are willing to work a deal since it's a 2008. Now, I don't know exactly what that means but I'll take that to mean they won't be asking MSRP and whatever prep they attempt to charge. Thanks for the picture. | ||
| Ironhead1977 |
I have an 08 XT and do not find myself wanting anything different or changed. If you can get a discount for an 08, take advantage of it. | ||
| Chrisxt |
I have an 08 XT and the kickstand that I have is the same. Just so you have something to go on.. I just got it for $12200 OTD.. that is everything including plate, tax, etc.. | ||
| Mark_weiss |
The dealer in Mayer, AZ, Grand Canyon HD, has a 2008 X tagged at 11,700 OTD. They are throwing in a cover. Mark in Arizona | ||
| 818guy |
Thanks Chrisxt. That's kinda the price I was thinking. I do have this challenge though: I need to trade in my Yamaha FJR. It's hit or miss with dealerships if they'll take a non-HD/Buell as a trade in. (Message edited by 818guy on September 05, 2008) | ||
| Jphish |
If you want a bigger foot print just get a touratech add on for $28 - it actually does better than the 09 on soft ground. | ||
| Iann8ik |
Jphish - will the Tourtech footpad fit the new kickstand? | ||
| Froggy |
no | ||
| Jphish |
yes...NO. Alas Froggy's right. But another reason to consider the 08. A fast black one. | ||
| Svh |
I love my 08. Go for it you won't be disappointed I promise you. | ||
| 818guy |
I have test ridden an 08 and overall really liked the bike. Two minuses for me: engine heat and the mirrors. And yes, "fast" black is what I want. | ||
| Svh |
There are ways on here if you do some searching to combat that heat. I am starting some of them myself. Also American Sportbike, who is a sponsor on here, has Aprillia Tuono mirrors that work wonders from what I have heard. $30 or something close to that. I too went with an 08 mostly for the "deal" and I could get it in the super fast black. | ||
| 818guy |
Thanks everyone for the info. I went ahead and purchased a 2008 XB12XT... http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142 838/392707.html?1220747449 |
