I'll put it this way. I picked up a 2008 xb12ss long with 72000km three months ago; my first Buell, but not the first one I've ridden. Has issues. I put in work since I bought it. Still has issues. But I still don't want to sell it. Just a nice event driving one. Pick up a Buelltooth reader; and download ECMDroid for free if you have an android device. This will help you troubleshoot some if issues arise.