Got an x1 and love it . If I were interested in nice xb 12 circa 5k, to add to stable, what is best to look out for.??I dont know a great deal about xbs , but being a short arse a scg model would be good, but they seem very rare. What is the dif between thunderstorm engine and earlier one. would appreciate views . I darnt ask MAZ for fear of excommunication or worse.

I would look at the xb9 in the for sale section if I where you, it only has 400 miles on it and the 9 is the most fun, IMO.

And that one is lovely.

Andy

I had an scg with some mods. Personally loved it and regret having to have sold it. New house forced my hand tho.

Go for it david. Having one of each i can definatly recommend an xbs and what Andy said, have a look at that 9 for sale here. They hit the apex of a corner easier than a tuber due to having a wheel base of a bmx. Oh and the rear plug is a ball ache to change but not impossible. I wouldn't get rid of either

My current fave is an 06 XB9SX with an XB12R muffler....cos I've got one!


......but I would also love to have an 07 XB12Scg or XB12S. Scg is a funny one as it's often overlooked for having an amazing rate of roll as to an S's amazing rate of turn....need to try?

interesting question: having only just added an X1 to my stable i'm coming at it from the opposite direction ( ooh er missus ).

t.b.h. if u can manage a normal height XB then i would suggest u try a Uly XT for something different: i dont think you will find an XB copy of what u already have will make u smile any more; its quite nice to have a choice of practicality / comfort available when u need it.

Stick with the tubers I have just got a M2 to go with my X1 and love it, just sold a S3T and wish I hadn't. XB's have no character they all look the same, stick with a real Buell

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X1 Whitelightning 2002
S3T 2000
Montessa Cota 349 1982
Kawasaki Hardtail 1983
Beta rev3 250

Absolute bollox

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Wear the fox hat

Eaaaa the dogs bollox for b roads n roundabouts.my X1 is brill but will never match my bolt in the twistes

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IF IT BLEEDS WE CAN KILL IT ,THIS STUFF WILL MAKE YOU A GODDAM SEXUAL TYRANASURUS ,YOUVE BEEN PUSHING TOO MANY PENCILS DILLON .GET TO THE CHOPPER

If you are a bit on the short size which you said you are, don't even think about this option, there is nothing similar about the size of a uly and the size of an sx whatsoever.
Buy a little un, it would be more fun.

Andy

early buells or late they both oose bags of character and sound and ride like no other . my firebolts amazin.

Love my Scg!!!

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Valencia Orange XB12Scg - serviced by Maz 2018
Black P3 Blast - serviced by Maz and fixed by Maz in 2019

scg go near a curb and hey pesto broken exhaust so now had to lift my bike a inch sad but true…

but still loving it all the same

i am with willy on this one

Green or Red???

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Valencia Orange XB12Scg - serviced by Maz 2018
Black P3 Blast - serviced by Maz and fixed by Maz in 2019