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Scarecrow
| Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 01:16 pm: |
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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: |
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Personally if I were in your marital situation I would have a garage full of toys. Sounds like a killer deal. |
Slinky
| Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 03:08 pm: |
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Looks like some pretty big chicken strips on that rear tire. |
Mm128
| Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 03:32 pm: |
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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. |
Iamarchangel
| Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 04:01 pm: |
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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. |
Midknyte
| Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 05:22 pm: |
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Good new is that previous owner never turned a corner on it. ...and left it stock |
Gentleman_jon
| Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 05:42 pm: |
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Two words: Buy it. |
Xb9er
| Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 05:43 pm: |
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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. |
Slinky
| Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 08:05 pm: |
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If you need a wife to discourage you, let me know I'll send mine over. |
Scarecrow
| Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 08:53 pm: |
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I think I'll make this decision on my own thanks. But thanks for offering up your wife |
Slinky
| Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 08:55 pm: |
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New motorcycles aren't the only thing she tells me "NO" to. |
Scarecrow
| Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 - 09:27 pm: |
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Sorry to hear that! |
Scarecrow
| Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 08:54 pm: |
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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. |