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Dirty_jersey
Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 03:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I'm new to the board, and Buells, and this is my first post. So I apologize if this question has already been answered.

I've been looking for the perfect Buell for the past few weeks. I'm interested in getting something that is left over, just to save on the purchase price. I have found the following: a few 06s for $9000, a few 05s for $8000, and an '04 for $7500. I'm sure these are pretty standard prices for left over XB12S.

My question is this, what are the differences between the model years? Is one any better than the other?

Thanks.
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Daves
Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 03:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
05s got the 43mm forks(most of us mortals will never notice a difference)
06 got better shifting and lighter clutch effort, new swingarm.
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Xbeau12s
Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 04:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Well - I have an 04XB12S with the pro race kit. She never let's me down and hauls ass too!
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Earwig
Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 04:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I have the 04-s ... and LOVE it, no complaints and has run perfectly since the first time I sat on it.
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Cajunrph
Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 05:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I have an 04 also. No problems what so ever.
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Irideabuell
Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 05:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
2004 for me too. Runs like a champ. I have the Buell Race Kit as well. Loads of fun.
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Rr_eater
Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 07:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
There seams to be a commonality here, hmmmmm

04 12S not a prob so far!!
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Bonjoxb12s
Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 07:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
add another 04 12S into the group!!! havent had a problem with her yet.....
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Espcustoms
Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 07:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Another '04 here. Love it! Although, $7500 sounds a little steep if the bike is stock. I just bought mine for $6k with 2800 miles on it.
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Nasty73z
Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 08:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I got my 2004 XB12s as a leftover in June of 2005. I paid $6995 OTD, but I was someone friends with the salesman, otherwise it was $7695. I would hand them a check for $7000 and I'd bet they'll take it.
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Jcbikes
Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 08:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
2004 xb12s - No problems - fantastic bike - really not much of a difference with the 06 transmission in my opinion. 04 and 05 swingarm much better quality than the welded together 06. I would agree with nasty on an offer of $7000 or close to it.
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Metalstorm
Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 08:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I'd forget all about the year of make & just get the one you like the best.
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Dirty_jersey
Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 09:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
It's an all stock "new" '04. I'm leaning towards that one because it's my color of choice, Red. It kind of reminds me of my old Ducati 900SS.

There seems to be a theme with the '04s and the race kit. I'll have to look into that too. Thanks for the help.
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Tunes
Posted on Saturday, August 26, 2006 - 01:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Yet another '04 12S and I have the Buell Race Kit as well. I luv it!
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04xb12s
Posted on Saturday, August 26, 2006 - 07:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I also have a '04 12S, bought in May from Daves w/ 12,600mi, its about to turn 17,000 miles, no problems for me. It also has a race kit. I love mine too!
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Xbeau12s
Posted on Saturday, August 26, 2006 - 01:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
You know - It sounds like the 04 XB12S is the best one! I know I already posted but I am so happy with my bike's performance, reliability, looks. I have to post again! GEt the Red 04!
Sexy Red
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510toy
Posted on Saturday, August 26, 2006 - 01:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
i have an `06 and have had no problems and love everything about it, but i will love it more without the stock exhaust note.
brian
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Jerseybuell
Posted on Saturday, August 26, 2006 - 06:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Chalk up another race-kitted '04 12S. No problems. Man, I love this motorcycle.
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Chevroletss1965
Posted on Monday, August 28, 2006 - 05:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
'04 XB12S bought with 1800 miles $5900, not a problem yet. I love the bike.
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