| Author | Message | ||
     Buckeye86 |
Hey, Been reading these boards for quite some time now and I'm about to take the plunge and get a Buell. I've narrowed it down to 2 bikes, both CityX's, and I was wondering what the thoughts were on which would be a better buy. Option 1 - 2005 CityX, 3300 miles, $4000. For sale privately by a guy who works at a HD/Buell dealer. Says the bike runs great, has paperwork for all the maintenance & stuff, and is willing to have it checked out by a different dealer. Option 2 - 2007 CityX, 4715 miles, $5995. For sale by a HD dealer, just had it checked out, no problems. Both bikes seem/look good, haven't gotten the chance to test ride either yet (hopefully get that done this weekend/early next week). I'll be financing either way (bank in the case of the 05, thru the dealer for the 07). Dealer says that we could work in a jacket and helmet for the 07 probably, and they'd take care of the title stuff as well, which seems like a big perk, since I live in OH and will be buying the bike in FL. Right now I'm leaning more towards the 05 based largely on the $$ difference, both in the purchas and because insurance is about $240 cheaper per year for the 05. Is there anything that would be a deal breaker for either of these bikes? Was there any major change from the 05 to 07 model years? Which would be the smarter buy? Note that I plan on using the bike as a commuter & day rider on back roads w. my cousin and a friend. (Message edited by buckeye86 on July 29, 2009) | ||
| Wardamneagle |
Go with the '05. Less miles and leaves you money for some goodies. | ||
| Metalstorm |
05 has the sexier swingarm  Edit: The only difference between the 05 and 07 besides the swingarm is the 05 gets its air from a passage through the frame. The 07 gets its air from the top of the airbox above gas filler. The 07 holds a whopping .12 gallons of gas more than the 05. (05- 3.7gal vs 07- 3.82gal) Other changes are minimal. Upgraded oil pump gear on the 07 but I can't think of any XBs old or new that have had that part fail. It was more of a problem on the Tubers from what I can recall. That's all I can think of. The 05 seems like a great deal. (Message edited by Metalstorm on July 30, 2009) | ||
| Buckeye86 |
OK cool; I didn't remember seeing anything different between the 05's and the 07's, but I wanted to make certain. Keep the opinions coming! | ||
| Bikertrash05 |
2005 was last year for straight tranny gears. $4k for the '05 gets my vote, that is a great deal. | ||
| Corporatemonkey |
I say get the 07. The new swing arm, and transmission are worth it. I bet you can get a deal from the dealer... | ||
| Shadyplace20 |
'05. The price alone with minimal mileage would make me choose that one. As someone said before, minimal changes and more money left for gear and goodies. | ||
| Johnnymceldoo |
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