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| Author: | thom_1991 [ 26 Dec 2018 14:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Buying a Firebolt XB9R |
Hi all, My first post here. I'm toying with the idea of buying a Firebolt. Ideally I'd like a 12r but the xb9 below, which is near me caught my eye. Anything I should be looking out for. Were there any recalls? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Buell-Firebolt-XB9R-Twin-Remus-Exhausts-Crash-Protectors-Tinted-Screen/163352803841 Seems a bit expensive, possibly? Although there aren't many around. Also I'd imagine that at 16 years and 11k miles it'd be due a proper service by someone who knows these bikes. I last rode in 2014. Did a handful of trackdays and loved it. I realise that performance wise it won't hold a candle to my gsxr 750 but that's probably a good thing given how easy silly speed is on that thing. Cheers |
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| Author: | t965m [ 26 Dec 2018 16:00 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a Firebolt XB9R |
Welcome  There will be someone along soon who will give your more info I’m sure. Maz in Manchester is the man for a full 10k service. He’s acknowledged as the Yoda of Buell’s and works exclusively on them. I’d factor in £1000 for it plus there’s a few other ‘need’ to do things too depending on what has already been done. There may even be someone on here who knows the history of it. Good luck 
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| Author: | ursus americanus [ 26 Dec 2018 19:17 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a Firebolt XB9R |
Looks like prices have risen since I last looked seriously at the going rate for XB9Rs. I am planning to put mine up for sale any time now which is almost a dead ringer for the spec of that one and will save you £1000  It's not as pretty as that one because a previous owner has given it a naff carbon fibre wrap, the wheels need a good polish, it has a small dent in the down pipe and some general corrosion.On the plus side it was MOT'd last week, has had a full 10k service to Buell spec (but not to Maz spec ) and I'm based just outside Milton Keynes.I'm not technical but I have been around Buells and UKBEG for a long time  Steve |
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| Author: | thom_1991 [ 26 Dec 2018 21:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buying a Firebolt XB9R |
Sounds interesting Steve. Drop me a pm when it's for sale. |
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