hi lads, ladeses, i am after a xb12 lightning, been trawling the net and came across the forum,
so here i am, i dont know much about them but i gotta get me one, i currently own a ktm 950 sm and a 450 exc enduro, and love them both, but i still find myself looking at the xb12 and wanting, its just finding the right one for the right money, looking at one on 05 plate for 4,700 seems a bit steep, or is it? seen plenty of the xb9's and loads cheeper, are they as good or will i still be wanting the 12 afterwards. anyway look forward to talking to ya all in the future, cheeeeers.

Welcome Nikko...

See if you can get a ride on one first, you may find it lacking after the SM...

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08 Specialized Langster

would the 12 be lacking an all. i dont know anybody with one to try, not really bothered about speed
anymore anyway finished with the sports bikes some years ago. just want to ride summat that will make me grin, i shall probably get one to try, if idont like it, then at least i will know, but at the mo i cant help thinking that i am missing out on something great.

Hi there, I have a 525 exc that I use in SM trim and full enduro as well,if you like the feeling of never ending tourque A Buell will right up your street. 100 % go for the 1200. Whatever you choose an earlier tuber or a later fueler you will never go back. It can be frustrating at times,but help here is always on hand. Can fettle your new steed for longevity and peace of mind. Welcome to the forum.

1200 it is then.

i got am2 and a bolt both 1200 and give me a sh...t eating grin

thank's lad's.

Scratch that itch nikko

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Partial to a bit of both

Oh yes! Welcome to the Club.

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I started out with nothing and still got most of it left.

Hi Nikko,

Where abouts in West Wales are you? I am near Carmarthen with an XB12S you can come and have a look at, no free rides though!

There is a definite itch and boy does it need scratching, I have not enjoyed a bike so much. You are welcome to come over and smell it

Regards, Mark.

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XB12S 2007 Lightning, carbon edition. (For the wife)
XB12X 2007 Ulysses, big and black......yeah baby!
Both nippled up.

is her for sale mark?, i live near New Quay, not so far away, if so can you pm me some details. taaa.

Nikko,

No sorry not forsale, like you I spent several months hunting high and low to find my bike..........they are like rocking horse shit.

And I suspect this ones a keeper, they really are fun and just handle amazingly, still not bored of just looking at her.

If you are passing give me a shout and pop in for a looksie, if I can help I will.

Mark.

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XB12S 2007 Lightning, carbon edition. (For the wife)
XB12X 2007 Ulysses, big and black......yeah baby!
Both nippled up.

mark i might just do that, would be nice to see your machine, and you can fill me in with all thing's buell. r you about the weekend might pop down, no matter if your not, if you let me know ur no i can ring u 1st, like i said dont feel obliged, i can pop down whenever. cheers nick.

Welcome. I've got the XB12Scg and I am NEVER getting rid of it! You won't regret it

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Go big!! Or go Home!!

which is the best, or have i opened a can of worms here which i might regret, wanna have fun but might want to take the missus or the young uns out ocasionally, would the long be the best bet there or would it compromise, elswhere.?