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Ingemar
Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2005 - 04:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Compare the XB12X with one of the traditional XB's.

You will notice it says that the new wheels are reinforced, it doesn't mention that for the traditional models.

Anyone know more about that?
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Xbolt12
Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2005 - 02:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The look a little thicker in the bead area in the pictures on the X only, but that just may be a reflection.
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Steve_a
Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2005 - 03:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The Ulysses wheels have a different rim profile, and weigh about a pound each more than those of other XBs. This was done after bending stock rims in off-road, rocky desert testing. The new wheels weren't used on the rest of the line because they were thought overkill for street riding.
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Ingemar
Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2005 - 03:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Cool, thanks Steve.

Btw, what's the finish on those? Is it similar to the XB12 wheels?
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Xlcrguy
Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2005 - 03:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The 12X wheels get a "mag-tone" gold powder paint. Very durable. Hides dirt, muck, brake dust nicely...
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2hogs
Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2005 - 07:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ha!
Wheels and ZTL brakes were discussed alot over on advrider and had me wondering as I've never owned a Buell. I figured browsing the threads over here would answer some questions!!!
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