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Joebuell
Posted on Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 09:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hi All ! I've been out of the buell game for 4-5years and want back in.

I found a 2007 super TT at my local dealer. It still has not found a home as it is unridden and new and steeply discounted at $8999.00

I actually like this model a lot, but noticed some changes in the engine covers from 07 to 09. Is this a big deal ? should I forego a TT and just buck up for a 09 lightning ?
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Badbueller
Posted on Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 09:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Well to be honest I would steer clear of the stealership. If you keep your eyes open you can find an 05 or 06 xb12 for $6000 or maybe even less.
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Froggy
Posted on Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 10:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Steeply discounted at $9k? The MSRP was $10k. Thats only about 10% off.
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Johnboy1
Posted on Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 11:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I bought my 08 xb12r in september and paid $8150.00 for it, You should try offering the dealer $7500 for it.
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Bads1
Posted on Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 11:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hey Joe, Is this the same Joe that had a X1??? White with Blue right??? If it is welcome back.
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Redbuelljunkie
Posted on Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 11:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

'08's have several engine upgrades. Some here will tell you they don't like the changes, but seeing how the improvements were garnered from Buell Racing, and my '08 XB12R is the best-running Buell I've owned so far- I highly recommend the '08 and newer Buells.
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Joebuell
Posted on Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 06:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Maybe I should re-check that tag. I could have been less, I was trying to keep 4 different bikes in my mind while I drove home. So what exactly makes an '07 subpar to an '08?
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Joebuell
Posted on Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 06:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

yes Dana, it be me. I got no excuse for 5 years of silence, but I do plan on going to the homecoming (by car...)
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Birdy
Posted on Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 06:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'd walk if I were you...I paid less than that OUT THE DOOR in 2007 for mine.
Offer him $7500.00 as was said.
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Saratoga
Posted on Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 08:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

That's high considering I bought an 09 for msrp out the door.
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Swordsman
Posted on Sunday, May 24, 2009 - 12:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Joe, in 2008 Buell switched to a new fuel injection system, and the cover difference you're seeing is part of the new setup. However, if you'll do some searches around here, there are a whole lotta' people that are irked with the changes. Most people seem to be reporting crummy fuel economy, though the new system allows a few more RPMs. There have been reports of engine stumbling and sputter too, but I think that's pretty consistent across all year models.

~SM
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Froggy
Posted on Sunday, May 24, 2009 - 12:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I spent a good thousand miles on a 09 Uly, I just loved the feel of it. Nice and smooth, way better than my 06 ever was. No stumbling, no sputtering, no other issues. Fuel economy was about the same as my 06, but the 06 is broken in vs the 09 had only 300 miles on it when I started off.
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Troopshipberlin
Posted on Sunday, May 24, 2009 - 03:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I bought a new, leftover '07 xb12scg last year at a $1500 discount. Runs great.
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Bads1
Posted on Sunday, May 24, 2009 - 08:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Joe,

The wife and I will be at the factory Friday.... you be sure to say hello or I will. Whoever see's one another first.
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