Just joined as always liked Buells but never brave enough to part from Jap bikes up to now...
Been reading a few threads and need some guidance for the cheapest / least troublesome; I love the idea of the xb's but have been reading of a few probs so maybe the tubers are a better bet for me?
Mechanically I'm up to spark plug / oil changes, chain adjustment etc and am used to Jap dependability - Suzuki Bandit 1200 is current bike.
Any advice welcome thanks.

Hello birdy...

and welcome to the club, you'll find that there are 2 main factions on the forum those who hate XB's and those (like me) who love them.....as for problems have had my XB9 for over 2 years and never had any problem....over 8k on the clock and running swweeeet.......so i say 'Run with your heart not your Head'.....

I know folk who wouldn't touch a Bandit, so it's pretty much personal choice, Think of it as a learning curve. The How to and Tech sections are great here, so break out the spanners
Oh, and welcome.

Gone with my heart on other bikes and regretted it, hence seeking advice here.
Last thing I want is a bike that spends it's time offf the road rather than on - is there any general sentiment on which are more reliable / simpler / cheaper to buy and run

XB = Bic razor of the bike world.

Get yourself a 2001 X1.

.......remember I said this

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03 P3
10 CR

....see birdy two factions......i'm sure you have worked out that Maz does'nt love XB's.....

Maz - what's the advatage of that model then - scuse my ignorance

Read your original question again.......a 2001 X1 fits all your requirements and IMHO is the best Buell ever built to date, period

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Maz;
How would I check that it's actually a 2001 XI not a 99/ 2002 etc? The year of registration isn't a proper indication on it's own?

There's loadsa pointers if you know what you're looking at......easiest way is to post pix/links on here of anything you're considring

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03 P3
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I don't know what I'm looking at as I'm new to all this Buell stuff - only admired from afar to date, what pointers should I look for then?

Sod it.....just get an XB, they're all the same ie. pizza bikes......same base different topping

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Mithered ta death.
92 MB
96 S2T
98 S1W
00 M2
01 X1
03 P3
10 CR

Mine, however, has room for extra sauce

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2006 XB12Ss..... 1998 S1W..... 1996 S2T
We do not need the help of our friends so much as confidence that they will help us when we need it. –Epicurus

.......and god knows, they need it

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Mithered ta death.
92 MB
96 S2T
98 S1W
00 M2
01 X1
03 P3
10 CR

Actually, having a hard time getting anything over $4,500 (USD) for it - had it (2006 Ss) listed now for a coupla weeks. Where are those German buyers when you need them!?

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2006 XB12Ss..... 1998 S1W..... 1996 S2T
We do not need the help of our friends so much as confidence that they will help us when we need it. –Epicurus