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Scarecrow
Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 01:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
There is a 2005 XB12R with 1938 miles on it near me and I am extremely tempted to snag it. Asking price is $5495 and it is at a bike dealership so I don't know how much they are willing to deal. My problem is I wanted to sell my 2001 X1 first but things are moving slow in this economy. I don't want to miss a good opportunity but I also didn't want to take any money out of savings for this (I have two bikes already including the X1) but, I have no wife to discourage me so it's all up to me. Hmmmmmm! What to do, what to do! What's the general concenses-good deal or only average? I haven't actually gone to look at it yet (I would REALLY be too tempted) but it looks ok in the pictures. Those with Firebolts might know what specifically to look for.







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Zatco81
Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 02:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Personally if I were in your marital situation I would have a garage full of toys. Sounds like a killer deal.
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Slinky
Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 03:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Looks like some pretty big chicken strips on that rear tire.
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Mm128
Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 03:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
See how much they will deal..... go in with a low ball cash offer and see where they go.

You CANT go wrong with another one in the stable.

Matt.
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Iamarchangel
Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 04:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Check out wear bars on tires, rear looks toasted. Good new is that previous owner never turned a corner on it.

Dealer might discount future tires.
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Midknyte
Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 05:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Good new is that previous owner never turned a corner on it.

...and left it stock
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Gentleman_jon
Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 05:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Two words:

Buy

it.
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Xb9er
Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 05:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
DEAL. Have the dealer put on new tires and buy it. 2nd best color combo and all stock with REALLY low miles. That is a good piece to snag.
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Slinky
Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 08:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
If you need a wife to discourage you, let me know I'll send mine over.
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Scarecrow
Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 08:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I think I'll make this decision on my own thanks. But thanks for offering up your wife
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Slinky
Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 08:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
New motorcycles aren't the only thing she tells me "NO" to.
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Scarecrow
Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 09:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Sorry to hear that!
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Scarecrow
Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 08:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Almost bought an 04 XB12R this weekend but didn't hear back from the owner till too late to do anything about it. In the mean time I found an 05 XB12R with 4 miles on it. I'm waiting to hear how much they want for it but it will probably be more than I want to spend. The hunt continues.
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