| Author | Message | ||
     Psychobueller |
My Dad is considering buying a brand new 2007 XB12Ss. The dealer is offering to sell it at $8000. My questions are: 1. Is this a good price? 2. Were any improvements made in 2008 or 2009 that would make a 2007 undesirable? Thanks fellow Buellers! | ||
| Jraice |
Is that an out the door price? I believe the differences from 2008-2009 were blacked out (I really like this), ZTL2 brakes (from 1125, 8 piston vs. 6 piston) and a new stronger belt. I dont know about 2007 vs. 2008 but I want to say thats when they made all the significant changes to fueling, crank, oil cooling etc... Still obviously a perfectly good bike, just make sure its in good condition (been sitting around for a while) and try and really work on the price if you think there is room to push lower and see what you can do. | ||
| Troopshipberlin |
I bought a new 2007 xb12scg at a discount in May 2008. From what I've read, 2007 was a good year. I love mine. http://www.flickr.com/photos/capfacsurf/2489883973 /in/set-72157605044128185/ | ||
| Barnyard |
I bought my 07SS in March of 08. my out the door price was 11000 with a 5 year warranty. I love it. I have had no major problems with it. I had the horn fuse blow and the battery is a real POS. that is my 2 c | ||
| Rogue_biker |
2007 is a good year. In 2008, Buell eliminated the need to do the Throttle Position Sensor. However, some 2008 XB's also had fuel injection mapping issues due to stricter emissions. I would take the 07 over the 08 any day. | ||
| Jeffroj |
Got my 07 12S OTD at $9k back in March 08. Brand new, I'd say 8k is good deal, but I would not pay what they are advertising, talk them down if you can. | ||
| Htekwo |
08' & 09' have different EFI setup. They switched to a crank sensor for timing and it is a better way to do it than before. Also, the learning style ECU seems to work very well vs having to reflash the ECU for basic mods. BTW, I bought my 09' Ss for $9995 OTD, so be persistent and willing to travel to get the best deal. (Message edited by htekwo on April 13, 2009) |
