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818guy
| Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 07:24 pm: |
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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
| Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 07:27 pm: |
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The newer foot pegs and the newer supposedly "better" belt. That's it. |
Froggy
| Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 07:35 pm: |
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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
| Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 07:36 pm: |
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And the engine cases are black instead of bronze. |
Edgydrifter
| Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 07:37 pm: |
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Yeah, what Froggy said. |
818guy
| Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 07:55 pm: |
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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
| Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 08:11 pm: |
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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
| Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 08:16 pm: |
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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
| Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 08:17 pm: |
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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
| Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 08:30 pm: |
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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
| Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 08:53 pm: |
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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
| Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 08:53 pm: |
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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
| Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 08:57 pm: |
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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
| Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 09:53 pm: |
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Jphish - will the Tourtech footpad fit the new kickstand? |
Froggy
| Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 10:01 pm: |
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no |
Jphish
| Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 10:59 pm: |
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yes...NO. Alas Froggy's right. But another reason to consider the 08. A fast black one. |
Svh
| Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 11:19 pm: |
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I love my 08. Go for it you won't be disappointed I promise you. |
818guy
| Posted on Saturday, September 06, 2008 - 09:58 am: |
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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
| Posted on Saturday, September 06, 2008 - 10:15 am: |
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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
| Posted on Saturday, September 06, 2008 - 08:45 pm: |
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Thanks everyone for the info. I went ahead and purchased a 2008 XB12XT... http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142 838/392707.html?1220747449 |