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My Ully was named PlaymoBuell! :-) +45.000 miles, never skipped a beat. Lowered -35mm Hyperpro progressive springs, K&N filter, drummer exhaust with proper ECM. And he was an '06 Barricade Orange one. Still miss him to this day!
I have an '07 with 15000 km. I love the suspension and the ride. The seat feels hard as a rock, yet I like it more for long rides than my BMWs or Motto Guzzi. The only problem is a bad ground I have yet to find that is causing an intermittent stumble in the engine.
Check the grounds on the subframe and the crimps on the battery terminals themselves. Also sand the actual subframe where it attaches to the frame for better ground.
I miss my Buell. 07 XB12 SS LL. Mine had a drummer, I found out the gent that did the drummers was local, met him, nice fella and had a Buell collection that made me drool. I've been debating on getting one like this for many years, but it all comes back to parts. Yes, yes I know most harley parts will fit, so I may still get another.
I recently met a guy put a hundred thirty thousand miles on his He has owned written and raced all kinds of high-end bikes and he said the Ulysses is still his favorite bike
My dad has 170k on his 06. Couple modes on steering range and front cables with vibration mount on steering . I got 23 k on mine. My 15th bike. My second favorite. After my pan head that I only ride 5 times a year
Good deal. Love whats going on on your Buell. I've got a 2006 (DEC production) runs great. thanks for sharing your mods. Cant say Ive had the same luck with no service issues, but it's still worth it. Can't beat the bang for the buck.I'll add an FJR1300 to my inventory some day. But Im good for now.
just bought an eleven thousand mile example of the xb12x. (in part due to your video). wohoo as for the ride and thanks for the information regarding the xb12s fender, it looks really sharp and I'm replacing mine with one just like it just as soon as I get done riding the fire roads. and as for carving canyons, wohoo again. Guess that short wheelbase, (15.5" shorter then my Road Glide), does make a difference
Glad you're still enjoying it. Think of getting a belt tensioner, though. They run too tight and stress the gearbox output shaft bearings, and if they go (and they do sometimes), it's engine out time. The belts last longer too. And the rear wheel bearings.
Buddy of mine also has an '06 XB12X w/ 17k on the clock. A lot of why he loves it is because it has a decent sized cockpit in contrast to the cramped feel of Japanese bikes for taller riders. I'll be giving it a test ride in the spring. Could you be persuaded to do a video on negotiating the purchase of a bike? :)
+gingahippy No, but I went to the bike from a KTM 950 Adventure, and I almost fell of that the first time I turned into my driveway, as you couldn't turn the bars as far as I could the bike I'd had before.
+Nick M Rock solid with over 40k miles on it. All I've done besides oil changes are, new battery at 30k, new Iridium plugs at 25k, forks rebuilt at 25k and I'm replacing the fork seals again now at 40k, and a battery. It's the most dependable of all my bikes. Go Buell!!
Impressed. No broken drive belts? Mine went at 12K miles. Apart from a rear wheel bearing, that's been it. Needs a battery now because it's been standing a while. It's only done just shy of 20K, though. The most underrated bikes on the planet. I love it.
I love the Buell Ulysses, and I'm in the market for another one! I'm wishing I had never gotten rid of mine. You are definitely right, this is one of the most underrated bikes ever! The 1200 cc Evo style Sportster engine is a proven reliable engine that has logged more miles than any rice burner other than a Goldwing! It's a real shame that Buell was shut down years ago. I thought Polaris would be the next company to come out with an American-made adventure bike but now that they put all their eggs in the heavy V-Twin Cruiser Market with Indian it doesn't look like we're going to ever get another American-made adventure bike!
What is your seat height? It sounded like you quoted higher than what shows in the specifications for the bike? I'm 6'4" and 35" inseam so I wonder if I'm too tall for one?
I love your real-world analysis. Very practical. No BS. I appreciate your taking the time to post this.
My Ully was named PlaymoBuell! :-)
+45.000 miles, never skipped a beat. Lowered -35mm Hyperpro progressive springs, K&N filter, drummer exhaust with proper ECM. And he was an '06 Barricade Orange one. Still miss him to this day!
I have an '07 with 15000 km. I love the suspension and the ride. The seat feels hard as a rock, yet I like it more for long rides than my BMWs or Motto Guzzi. The only problem is a bad ground I have yet to find that is causing an intermittent stumble in the engine.
Check the grounds on the subframe and the crimps on the battery terminals themselves. Also sand the actual subframe where it attaches to the frame for better ground.
I miss my Buell. 07 XB12 SS LL. Mine had a drummer, I found out the gent that did the drummers was local, met him, nice fella and had a Buell collection that made me drool. I've been debating on getting one like this for many years, but it all comes back to parts. Yes, yes I know most harley parts will fit, so I may still get another.
I recently met a guy put a hundred thirty thousand miles on his
He has owned written and raced all kinds of high-end bikes and he said the Ulysses is still his favorite bike
My dad has 170k on his 06. Couple modes on steering range and front cables with vibration mount on steering .
I got 23 k on mine. My 15th bike. My second favorite. After my pan head that I only ride 5 times a year
170 thousand miles on the motor??
i am going for mine in a few weeks. that is why i found your video. love your bike
Good deal. Love whats going on on your Buell. I've got a 2006 (DEC production) runs great. thanks for sharing your mods. Cant say Ive had the same luck with no service issues, but it's still worth it. Can't beat the bang for the buck.I'll add an FJR1300 to my inventory some day. But Im good for now.
I hit 145 ish on my 09 and the fuel shut off. Not a kid at 63. Tour solo and bought new.
I just bought this exact bike 2008. Only one day i love it 16k miles
just bought an eleven thousand mile example of the xb12x. (in part due to your video). wohoo as for the ride and thanks for the information regarding the xb12s fender, it looks really sharp and I'm replacing mine with one just like it just as soon as I get done riding the fire roads. and as for carving canyons, wohoo again. Guess that short wheelbase, (15.5" shorter then my Road Glide), does make a difference
I found a 2009 bull xb12s thunderstorm 3000 original miles I love it the hero blue looks nice
Glad you're still enjoying it. Think of getting a belt tensioner, though. They run too tight and stress the gearbox output shaft bearings, and if they go (and they do sometimes), it's engine out time. The belts last longer too. And the rear wheel bearings.
Nick M Do you suggest any particular tensioner? I`m just rolling over 40,000 miles on mine and did the rear bearings a few weeks ago.
I have the Free Spirits one. But I'm no real expert.
Hi. Did you ever get a vibration up through the seat if you went into a dip in the road that nearly bottomed out the rear suspension?
We're did you get your drive belt? Harley wants right at $300.00
Do u still have this? How's it holding up now? I'm looking at used ones.
Be quiet
@@Anonymous594 same to you ... Shhh
@@HD2O13XL12OOC I'm buying one Friday. You get one yet?
Hoorah!
Buddy of mine also has an '06 XB12X w/ 17k on the clock. A lot of why he loves it is because it has a decent sized cockpit in contrast to the cramped feel of Japanese bikes for taller riders. I'll be giving it a test ride in the spring.
Could you be persuaded to do a video on negotiating the purchase of a bike? :)
im looking at the same bike around same milage how much should i pau
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13000 on my 09 Ss. Wish I had the chance to do more.
Did you ever have any issues with the limited steering radius?
+gingahippy No, but I went to the bike from a KTM 950 Adventure, and I almost fell of that the first time I turned into my driveway, as you couldn't turn the bars as far as I could the bike I'd had before.
MacADVentures, have you still got the Uly?
+Nick M Sure do, I'm prepping it for a 6000 mile cross country trip. An awesome bike!
That's great to hear. Have you had many problems with reliability? I have an 06 one.
+Nick M Rock solid with over 40k miles on it. All I've done besides oil changes are, new battery at 30k, new Iridium plugs at 25k, forks rebuilt at 25k and I'm replacing the fork seals again now at 40k, and a battery. It's the most dependable of all my bikes. Go Buell!!
Impressed. No broken drive belts? Mine went at 12K miles. Apart from a rear wheel bearing, that's been it. Needs a battery now because it's been standing a while. It's only done just shy of 20K, though. The most underrated bikes on the planet. I love it.
I love the Buell Ulysses, and I'm in the market for another one! I'm wishing I had never gotten rid of mine. You are definitely right, this is one of the most underrated bikes ever! The 1200 cc Evo style Sportster engine is a proven reliable engine that has logged more miles than any rice burner other than a Goldwing! It's a real shame that Buell was shut down years ago. I thought Polaris would be the next company to come out with an American-made adventure bike but now that they put all their eggs in the heavy V-Twin Cruiser Market with Indian it doesn't look like we're going to ever get another American-made adventure bike!
Great review, thanks
chain?
What is your seat height? It sounded like you quoted higher than what shows in the specifications for the bike? I'm 6'4" and 35" inseam so I wonder if I'm too tall for one?
I'm 6'5" and Uly fits me like a glove, perfect size, I'm buying one soon :)
I am 5'8" and it is just perfect for my size.
I ride it comfy and with enough room to stretch myself and gear up any luggage.
Sounds like it’s out of oil 😳
looks like your in encanto park
Papago Park, it's close to me. Thanks for watching!
Junk
joseph b idiot
You know what makes a bike good... it's when the owner likes it so shut up
Your a Disgrace to Joe's