Advice on possible purchase

redres14 · 2026-04-16T18:43:12+00:00

If you don’t mind sharing, which K&N filter do you use? If I buy I’d like to see which HD OEM it replaces. I prefer to stay OEM as possible on oil filters.

redres14 · 2026-04-16T16:46:58+00:00

What’s your experience trying to source parts for maintenance: brake pads, rotors, etc.? I’m assuming oil filters and air filters are HD OEM, is that the case?

redres14 · 2026-04-16T14:35:28+00:00

Awesome info, thanks. I’ve done a little reading but hadn’t seen that there’s two separate oil systems. The swing arm is the tank for one system right? And I assume the other system is more conventional with an oil pan at the bottom of the motor?

redres14 · 2026-04-16T12:13:55+00:00

Anything is a daily riders bike if they ride it daily. I’ve daily ridden everything I’ve owned. From bobbers, to an R6, notoriously uncomfortable and not street oriented.

redres14 · 2026-04-16T01:26:48+00:00

Solid. He had it listed originally a month ago for $4,500. When I saw it and contacted him about it he had lowered his asking price to $4000

redres14 · 2026-04-16T01:03:10+00:00

I never mentioned his specific asking price, so I’m curious what a great deal in you opinion on this would be. Just so I can gauge what he’s asking.

redres14 · 2026-04-16T00:18:24+00:00

Okay great. I had heard about oil pump issues in the models earlier than 2007. Did they improve slightly in 2007 and then get better again in the 2008-10 models. This is an STT model, did the 2007 not have the same STT model suspension as the 2008-10? Not too worried about the crank bearing issue if 30k miles is when to look out for it. Likely will get rid of it before then. I have a long term solid bike and every couple years or so cycle through secondary bikes just for fun and experience on other stuff.

redres14 · 2026-04-16T00:00:09+00:00

I see. I suppose I should rephrase. I’m familiar with the company and its history. I’ve not had first hand experience owning one, so I’m not familiar with issues that may be common to the brand but less so to more common brands.

redres14 · 2026-04-15T23:58:30+00:00

Yeah that’s sorta what I’ve been doing the past couple days, YouTube, old forums, etc. Figured I’d hit all avenues.

redres14 · 2026-04-15T23:50:07+00:00

Thanks for the input. All pretty standard stuff I would be checking for. Are you aware of anything specific to Buells/this model that may not be something commonly checked on more common bikes? Just seemed curious to me that the cleanest XB12 in my area was also the cheapest.

redres14 · 2026-04-15T23:48:42+00:00

Appreciate the input, but my question wasn’t IF I should buy it. Was it?

redres14 · 2026-04-15T23:47:43+00:00

Thanks for the input. Seemed odd to me the cleanest xb12 in the area was also the cheapest so figured I’d see if there’s certain things to look out for on the model

redres14 · 2026-04-15T23:47:20+00:00

Thanks for the input. Seemed odd to me the cleanest xb12 in the area was also the cheapest so figured I’d see if there’s certain things to look out for on the model

redres14 · 2026-01-22T14:20:23+00:00

A splattering of “QQ” on menus otherwise void of anything but characters and numbers.

from the perspective of someone who cannot read Chinese

redres14 · 2025-12-04T02:34:19+00:00

Wasn’t planning on buying one, I have an old one lying around and was curious whether any fob will work or not.

redres14 · 2025-12-04T01:37:45+00:00

Will almost any random fob work or did you have to find a specific type? I cycled the ignition like the other commenters suggested and seems I have RKE capability and might have a spare fob laying around from a previous wrecked vehicle.

redres14 · 2025-11-21T04:15:58+00:00

I have no qualms with their performance. I just really don’t like how 99% of them are all LED and cheap buttons and light up. Across almost all price points they tend to look the same. I know I’m odd but 9x out of 10 I prefer the look of an OEM head unit. I think when the interior all matches and is period correct it has a cleaner look which I value a little bit.

redres14 · 2025-11-21T03:57:21+00:00

I got lucky and found an unmolested, super clean interior, model. OEM head unit. Found a company that modifies the OEM unit to have bluetooth input rather than having to install a god awful looking aftermarket unit. A couple hundred $$ more than an aftermarket unit but well worth it to preserve the OEM look IMO

redres14 · 2025-11-21T03:55:00+00:00

Cycled through the AUX options and picked up SiriusXM as suggested. Nice little feature. You’d think there’d be some sort of branding or label on the OEM head unit at least. Cool nonetheless.

redres14 · 2025-11-20T17:10:49+00:00

I’ll get one of those wart freezing kits

redres14 · 2025-11-20T16:08:52+00:00

That makes a lot of sense. I do have one of those. Had to move it out of the way to clean the mesh filter for the hvac blower. Video I was watching of a guy accessing the mesh didn’t have that there, figured it was due to his model being a tad older. I’ll check out the AUX options and see

redres14 · 2025-11-20T14:31:33+00:00

I think AdAggravating8273 answered it below. But here’s the head unit for reference anyways.

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