Buell Ulysses - 5 schwings [Archive]

Big Dave

14th October 2005, 21:51

WINJA

14th October 2005, 21:58

I SAW A NICE ONE TODAY , IT HAD CLEAR FAIRINGS , VERY NICE , WHY DIDNT THE JAPS THINK OF IT

SPORK

14th October 2005, 22:00

I SAW A NICE ONE TODAY , IT HAD CLEAR FAIRINGS , VERY NICE , WHY DIDNT THE JAPS THINK OF IT
Would that of been the Buell CityX? Was it blue? And did it have handlebar guards and light guards?

And BD, too much Wayne's World?

WINJA

14th October 2005, 22:04

Would that of been the Buell CityX? Was it blue? And did it have handlebar guards and light guards?

And BD, too much Wayne's World?
FUCKED IF I KNOW, BUELLS ARE LIKE ASIANS THEY ALL LOOK THE SAME TO ME ,CEPT THIS ONE HAD CLEAR FAIRINGS

SPORK

14th October 2005, 22:10

FUCKED IF I KNOW, BUELLS ARE LIKE ASIANS THEY ALL LOOK THE SAME TO ME ,CEPT THIS ONE HAD CLEAR FAIRINGS
Except for the one in your avatar :love:

I'm pretty sure the only Buell to have clear fairings is the CityX.

www.buell.com for all your Buelly needs.

oldrider

14th October 2005, 23:17

Had this baby out today.
Report to follow.

In brief
5 schwings (maximum score)

It's now top of my list of most desirable motorcycles. Seriously. Done my nuts. Co-pilot loves it too. we both find it comfortable and serious fun.
Fill you in later.
I find these things strangely alluring too Dave. They look good and that silly bit down deep in me (Not too deep) gets excited by the cubes but how long would that muffler stay that shape?

Nice to see you back WINJA did you have a wee break? Cheers John.

Big Dave

14th October 2005, 23:18

And BD, too much Wayne's World?

Impossible.

SPORK

14th October 2005, 23:21

Impossible.
Well then, Excellent! Party on Dave

Big Dave

15th October 2005, 01:01

put some pics of todays ride on my site:
http://www.davidcohen.co.nz

It's available to test ride at AMPS open day TODAY!

inlinefour

15th October 2005, 04:51

Won't own a bike thats not chain driven...

TonyB

15th October 2005, 06:07

I hate to be negative, buuuuuuut:

It's supposed to be dual purpose right?
That kewl front disc isn't going to like soft sand or mud
That belt drive isn't going to like shingle
That underslung muffler isn't going to like bouncing over stuff.
The frame doesn't take kindly to even a minor spill as Two Wheels found out when one fell off it's side stand. Didn't so much hurt it as scatch the buggery out of it.

As you were :calm:

scumdog

15th October 2005, 06:17

ratusratus

15th October 2005, 10:53

dave dave dave dave i i i i i i cant believe it :bash:

Rashika

15th October 2005, 10:56

pritch

15th October 2005, 15:02

yep, I'm liking it more, but not as much as the FB ...

I have seen a photo in a recent magazine of a new Buell with a translucent tank (orange?). That'd take the guesswork outa how much gas was left. Shame about the magnetic tankbag though.

BIKE magazine (Sept) has an article on the fifty best cornering bikes of all time. The surprise winner (to me anyway) was the Buell XB12R Firebolt.

Those of you not being lucky enough to own such a bike, spare me your outraged indignation, you at least have to read the article first to see how they arrived at this conclusion.

SlowHand

15th October 2005, 15:08

what was it like on muriwai - And two up I spose? Sexy looking bikes tho!

Big Dave

15th October 2005, 15:24

what was it like on muriwai - And two up I spose? Sexy looking bikes tho!

I had to have it at amps open day today so i didn't give it a burst on the sand.
Tomorrow however.....
details as they come to hand.

Big Dave

15th October 2005, 15:30

[QUOTE=TonyB]I hate to be negative, buuuuuuut:

>>It's supposed to be dual purpose right?

No to me - It's an 'all roads' bike. And i'm cool with it being 90% road 10% dirt - thats how I envisage riding it

>>That kewl front disc isn't going to like soft sand or mud

Why not - other discs are OK

>>That belt drive isn't going to like shingle

It's pretty well encased - I'll give it a nudge on some dirt tomorrow and we will see.

>>That underslung muffler isn't going to like bouncing over stuff.

It seems to have an outer guard. But I'm not looking for 'big air' I just want something I can punt along some dirt roads.

>> The frame doesn't take kindly to even a minor spill as Two Wheels found out when one fell off it's side stand. Didn't so much hurt it as scatch the buggery out of it.

Not very likely either. I's big and strong and not prone to dropping bikes.

>>As you were :calm:

Always - discussion is good.

Big Dave

15th October 2005, 15:33

dave dave dave dave i i i i i i cant believe it :bash:

Go and take one for a burn. Eddie will have one?
It would be an add to - not replace the Trumpets.
But I need a decent 2-up run before I say any more.

It works like a speed triple for tall guys.

skelstar

15th October 2005, 16:14

I have seen a photo in a recent magazine of a new Buell with a translucent tank (orange?). That'd take the guesswork outa how much gas was left. Shame about the magnetic tankbag though.
If im not wrong, the 'tank' is not a tank at all. The fuel is kept in the frame, its a dummy tank.

BIKE magazine (Sept) has an article on the fifty best cornering bikes of all time. The surprise winner (to me anyway) was the Buell XB12R Firebolt.Its not a bad article eh? I quite like that mag. Word to the wise: in WGTN the mag cost about $22 at a magazine shop. At whitcoulls at cost $15 (reading cinemas). Pays to shop around.

[edit] woo hoo - 500 posts.

SPORK

15th October 2005, 16:26

If im not wrong, the 'tank' is not a tank at all. The fuel is kept in the frame, its a dummy tank.

That's what I thought as well. And the oil's in the swingarm or something...

[edit] woo hoo - 500 posts.

W00t, half way to whoredom! :niceone:

skelstar

15th October 2005, 16:31

That's what I thought as well. And the oil's in the swingarm or something...
W00t, half way to whoredom! :niceone:

Yeah, not sure i would feel that happy if I crashed my bike and split my tank as well as my frame, if you know what I mean.

Still, I would say that the XB12's are my favourite looking streetfighter bikes...more so the XB9X.

SPORK

15th October 2005, 16:48

Yeah, not sure i would feel that happy if I crashed my bike and split my tank as well as my frame, if you know what I mean.

Still, I would say that the XB12's are my favourite looking streetfighter bikes...more so the XB9X.
I also prefer the look of the XB12R. Although, for naked bikes, the best looking one would have to be the MV Augusta Brutale!

TonyB

15th October 2005, 16:54

And the R1 handles all of the above O.K.? shee-it, mighty impressive!!
Shit no! But then, it makes absolutely no claim of being able to.

90% road 10% dirt Ahhhh, I seeeee. I got the impression it was aimed at the BMW GS type beastie, but it's more of a competitor for the Ducati MultiStrada? I that case ignore my comments.... buuuuuuut.... the bike it's based on is a nimble handling sprotsbike- whats this one like on a gravel road? Could be a bit tweeeetchy?

skelstar

15th October 2005, 16:54

I also prefer the look of the XB12R. Although, for naked bikes, the best looking one would have to be the MV Augusta Brutale!Fair enough. I reckon the Buell is more 'overtly' (sp) a streetfighter than the Augusta. Youre not going to see a plastic fake tank on an italian bike eh? And why not I say. Besides, and we are talking looks here, Im not a fan of the trellis/ladder looking frame of some of the european bikes.

Rashika

15th October 2005, 18:05

That's what I thought as well. And the oil's in the swingarm or something...

100% correct guys, so no you wont be able to see how much is in the tank, altho you will be able to see the wee fuel pump thingy (I think that is what is is) doing its thing and the airbox and thats about it :yeah:

damn I love it! Just got back from a wee blat ....with the Nero Corsa MG putting along beside me .....hehehe...guess who REALLY needs new LOUD pipes eh Dangerous?!

James Deuce

15th October 2005, 18:14

... Youre not going to see a plastic fake tank on an italian bike eh? And why not I say....

No, you'll see a fake carbon fibre one. Quite a few modern bike's "fuel" tanks are in fact nothing more than an airbox cover and a way to hide the pipe that goes to the real fuel tank. Only old school bikes have fuel tanks between the rider's knees.

The XB9S is a hoot. I've ridden one. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=2404&highlight=XB9s)

Much like a Hyosung GT250 only smaller, faster, and American.

I imagine the XB12X would prove somewhat more useful across a broader spectrum of riding conditions.

WINJA

15th October 2005, 18:15

100% correct guys, so no you wont be able to see how much is in the tank, altho you will be able to see the wee fuel pump thingy (I think that is what is is) doing its thing and the airbox and thats about it :yeah:

damn I love it! Just got back from a wee blat ....with the Nero Corsa MG putting along beside me .....hehehe...guess who REALLY needs new LOUD pipes eh Dangerous?!
IM TOO SCARED TO TAKE THE BUELL DEMO OUT CAUSE I MIGHT BUY ONE , THEN EVEN LESS PEOPLE WILL TALK TO ME

pritch

15th October 2005, 18:17

100% correct guys, so no you wont be able to see how much is in the tank,

Bugga!

I will do a Bart Simpson, I'll stay in after school and write out 100 times, "It's not a bloody tank it's an airbox cover".

Fuel in frame? Oil in swingarm? Does the rider still go in the usual place?

James Deuce

15th October 2005, 18:22

Bugga!

I will do a Bart Simpson, I'll stay in after school and write out 100 times, "It's not a bloody tank it's an airbox cover".

Fuel in frame? Oil in swingarm? Does the rider still go in the usual place?

There's a locating "pin" on the seat.

TonyB

15th October 2005, 18:38

There's a locating "pin" on the seat.
Yep, it's the worlds first internal combustion dual purpose vibrator and transportation device

thehollowmen

15th October 2005, 23:35

I demo'd one of these today.. can I write a review?

Rashika

16th October 2005, 08:29

IM TOO SCARED TO TAKE THE BUELL DEMO OUT CAUSE I MIGHT BUY ONE , THEN EVEN LESS PEOPLE WILL TALK TO ME
thats okay WINJA.... if you even have a bit of an urge to do so, then that makes you good in my books :niceone: I'll still talk to ya :spudwave: so go on DO IT ... DO IT :devil2:

Yep, it's the worlds first internal combustion dual purpose vibrator and transportation device

yep.... says the guy who HASN"T riden one eh TonyB!

TonyB

16th October 2005, 08:35

yep.... says the guy who HASN"T riden one eh TonyB!
Not MY fault you won't let me play with your toys...

Rashika

16th October 2005, 08:38

Not MY fault you won't let me play with your toys...
well I seen the state of yours... :whistle:

sAsLEX

16th October 2005, 09:55

I demo'd one of these today.. can I write a review?
yes would be good to hear your point of view seeing the bike you normally ride

WINJA

16th October 2005, 09:58

Not MY fault you won't let me play with your toys...
YOU GOT THE W MODEL IS THE GEARBOX AND CLUTCH OK?

TonyB

16th October 2005, 11:38

YOU GOT THE W MODEL IS THE GEARBOX AND CLUTCH OK?
Gear box is a tad notchy. But that could be the riders fault. I had to have the clutch replaced as soon as I got it (under warranty)- twas slipping at anything over 8k.

TonyB

16th October 2005, 11:40

well I seen the state of yours... :whistle:
Tell you what honey- if you let me play with yours, I'll let you play with mine. It might look old but it's big and grunty with plenty of thrust, and you can ride it hard for hours and hours and it never gets tired...

Rashika

16th October 2005, 17:02

Tell you what honey- if you let me play with yours, I'll let you play with mine. It might look old but it's big and grunty with plenty of thrust, and you can ride it hard for hours and hours and it never gets tired...
ok TonyB ...I can see that you are sooooo desperate to ride a Buell (*cough* sports/Harley), so next time we go out you can have a go :niceone:
man I'm just toooo nice sometimes

TonyB

16th October 2005, 18:41

ok TonyB ...I can see that you are sooooo desperate to ride a Buell (*cough* sports/Harley), so next time we go out you can have a go :niceone:
man I'm just toooo nice sometimes
BIKES? We were talking about bikes??? Oh, OK... yeh sure, I'd love to have a go.

Lou Girardin

17th October 2005, 14:04

And the R1 handles all of the above O.K.? shee-it, mighty impressive!!

And the Buell in the right hands will probably eat the R1 in the twisty's.

thehollowmen

17th October 2005, 14:17

And the Buell in the right hands will probably eat the R1 in the twisty's.

A GN250 in the right hands would probably eat me on an R1 in the twisties

but gawd damn those buells can corner. I'm trying to find the article which had a buell outcornering dukes and jappas... some english mag I saw it in too...

James Deuce

17th October 2005, 14:18

Bike magazine and Peformance Bikes have both used different methods to label the XB12R the best handling road bike on the planet.

skelstar

17th October 2005, 14:19

I'm trying to find the article which had a buell outcornering dukes and jappas... some english mag I saw it in too...
THe september issue of 'Bike' had an article on 50 top handling bikes. XB12R Firebolt was top.
[edit] - dammit too slow. And beaten by Jim!!!