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Author:  midlifecrisis [ 13 Nov 2009 23:20 ]
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after seing dakar's thread for 1125. I thought it would be an idea to do same on XB12s.
as like me must be a lot of new owners on here, who could benefit from knowing about problems before rather than after they happen, maybe take steps to prevent them ect ??
Author:  CJ [ 14 Nov 2009 07:57 ]
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You may find this of interest, see page 5 in the latest issue of American Thunder: Autumn 2009

It's my latest owners report on our 2 year old, 23,500 mile XB12X.
Author:  Buellin Ben [ 14 Nov 2009 15:46 ]
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13k miles and the single problem I've had is that every 120 miles or so it runs out of fuel- that's it. Lucky me.
Author:  AB [ 14 Nov 2009 20:23 ]
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My 54 plate as done about 12000 miles too. Bought it new, added a bundle of Trojan Horse bits and bobs at about a year old. No problems with the bike what so ever.

Dunno where the press get off with their usual summary - fuel in the frame, oil in the swinging arm (yawn, we know) reliability issues. Says who??!?
Author:  midlifecrisis [ 15 Nov 2009 00:10 ]
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good new so far. must be a lot more folks here who can add to this.
CJ I'd love to read that mate but my pc aint letting me :?
Maz, if your reading this, have you anything to add?? as I'v noticed you are not a lover of xB, I dont know if you think they are a shit bike/eng, or if you dont like the style ect. your input would be appreciated ;)
Author:  chispitas [ 15 Nov 2009 06:17 ]
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I did 18,000 miles on a 2005 xb12R and the only parts changed were the rotor washers & springs/bolts.

I have a 2008 xb12Scg now with 6000 miles and I have had to change the front wheel bearings.

On both bikes apart from regular services/tyre changes - they have been 100% reliable. (Apart from the taiwanese bearings on the Scg of course).... :sun:
Author:  CJ [ 15 Nov 2009 08:18 ]
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midlifecrisis wrote:
CJ I'd love to read that mate but my pc aint letting me :?


PM me your address and I'll post you a copy of the latest issue.
Author:  midlifecrisis [ 15 Nov 2009 11:12 ]
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CJ wrote:
midlifecrisis wrote:
peach I'd love to read that mate but my pc aint letting me :?


PM me your address and I'll post you a copy of the latest issue.

superb :4roz: thank you cant wait to read it :yup: Tam.
Author:  CJ [ 15 Nov 2009 20:04 ]
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You're welcome, we'll post it tomorrow and you should receive it on Tuesday.
Author:  midlifecrisis [ 23 Nov 2009 22:46 ]
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chispitas wrote:
I did 18,000 miles on a 2005 xb12R and the only parts changed were the rotor washers & springs/bolts.

I have a 2008 xb12Scg now with 6000 miles and I have had to change the front wheel bearings.

On both bikes apart from regular services/tyre changes - they have been 100% reliable. (Apart from the taiwanese bearings on the Scg of course).... :sun:

aye the bearings, tbh the sales person in shop was honest enough to say when {not if :lol: } the wheel bearing break up replace them with real bearings. im fine with that in fact I might even do them before I register the bike, kinda eliminate the problem before it gets here.
anybody got a horror story to tell about xb ownership??? please post here as I'd rather be forwarned of any problems.
I'v noticed a few folks dont think highly of the xb but cant find anything in search,???
Author:  sportster_mann [ 23 Nov 2009 23:05 ]
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Midlife, I suggest that you read and digest this how to, it may save you a shedload of money - not saying it is a problem - but I took the precaution on both of my XBs and you know what they say, prevention is better than cure !

If you want to know the cheapskate version ask the question - somebody will let you know !
Author:  midlifecrisis [ 23 Nov 2009 23:46 ]
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sportster_mann wrote:
Midlife, I suggest that you read and digest this how to, it may save you a shedload of money - not saying it is a problem - but I took the precaution on both of my XBs and you know what they say, prevention is better than cure !

If you want to know the cheapskate version ask the question - somebody will let you know !

taa mate. I'll go have a read, prevention is what I want to know as I intend to keep this bike for ever :yup:
read it.
great thats the kind of things I'm sure new owners would like to know about. now a question, is this still a problem on my 2010 xb or has HD fixed it for us.??
Author:  Devonbob [ 24 Nov 2009 12:28 ]
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56 XB12s

I had a clutch housing fail. The recess that the clutch actuator fits into broke. Pain in the ass as it was just out of warrantee. I thing it was poor adjustment at the 5000 mile service. This happened around 7000 miles.

Drive belt at about 8000. Fitted the freespirits tensioner no problems since. Now at 16000. I now do all my own servicing.
Author:  1stgarry [ 24 Nov 2009 13:02 ]
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I've had my XB12Ss for 3 days now and no problems :)

Which is better than when I bought my S1 in 2000, got it home and it p!ssed oil out of the derby cover within minutes of parking it up on my drive! :roll:

So I'm impressed with improvements in reliability :lol:
Author:  midlifecrisis [ 24 Nov 2009 23:03 ]
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Devonbob.
is the clutch housing a common fault?? or were you the unlucky one. also I would have hoped the belt would give longer service than 8000mls, hopefully now it will ;)

1stgarry.
good to hear you'r enjoying the leaps forward in reliability mate :lol: I'm waiting till spring to register mine, so just need to patiantly wait :roll:
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