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     Ripstop |
I've had the bug to get a bike I could take off-road on fire/maintanance roads and the like. I checked out the Beemers and was surprised at how expensive they were. I didn't even know about the Uly model until a couple weeks ago. Thought it would be perfect since I really only want to ride dirt roads and not technical trails. I great deal popped-up on a 2008 Uly in San Diego with less than 2,000 miles on it. I went and picked it up two days ago.  Can't wait for a long trip! | ||
| Spikey |
Welcome to the forum! You're gonna love the uly! Lots of good info here, enjoy!! | ||
| Slaughter |
Stay in touch - there are a bunch of us who are pretty local to you. We've gotta start a bit of a network for parts, maintenance and modifications. When the weather gets nice, you gotta take a weekend ride up here in the Sierras. ACH is a good one but the Caliente/Bodfish route up to Kernville/Isabella is not to be missed. | ||
| Brumbear |
Welcome and best of luck | ||
| Littlebuggles |
Congratulations and welcome! Check your hardware if you like to blast down rutted logging roads. Sometimes turn signals and such will shake loose, regardless of the model! Be sure to browse the Big, Bad, & Dirty section for useful Uly specific info. | ||
| Ripstop |
Thanks all! Yeah Slaughter, I think networking is a great idea and I'm absolutely going to plan a Sierra trip. It's been a long time since I've been to Johnsondale Bridge and remember there being lots of riding possibilities there! | ||
| Datsaxman |
Another SoCal local here...welcome indeed! Johnsondale/Kennedy Meadows, Caliente-Bodfish, Tehachapi Loop, Mariposa, and more were ridden on a rally in October. Very good Ulysses country. Snow permitting, I will be roaming through there next month on the way to Bakersfield for a day's work. saxman | ||
| Desert_uly |
Welcome Chris! I'm sure you'll find lots of valuable information on this site, I stop in daily for fear of missing something important. I am also a Southern Calif 08 Uly owner and have never regretted the choice I made when I decided to buy Buell. Slaughter and Datsaxman are correct about the Caliente Bodfish area, seems ideal for the Ulysses. I think we picked the hottest day of the year in early September to ride that area, but still had a great time. | ||
| Ripstop |
This bike is great! Only thing is that it is almost too quiet. Seems like a lot of owners have had their stock cans modified by drummer. Their web-site says the removal and re-install is a DIY job and the turn around time on their end is only a couple days. Has any So Cals used them? Also, the bike came without the tool kit. I will put one together based on the list in the owners manual. Is that list pretty complete or should I use something different? Happy new year to all!  | ||
| Fast1075 |
The only thing that came in the tool kit that is unique is the 7/8" hex tool that fits inside the axles to unscrew them, and the spanner to adjust the spring preload on the rear shock. You will need a 7/8" hex to remove the axles. Other than that, there was a little two in one screwdriver, a fuse puller, and an offset torx tool to remove the small fasteners on the sprocket cover and front fender. But it all came in a cool little tool bag. | ||
| Syncope |
Recently bought 2008 XB12Ss. Riding off and on my whole life. Never had owned a "sportbike". Test drove this thing and had to have it! Changed fluids, rode around some and took off 400 miles to show my dad the bike. 800 miles round trip winter time in Texas with nothing other than the stock windscreen. I was cold, wet from rain and happy. So far, so good! | ||
| Reepicheep |
Cool! Literally, and figuratively.  Heated grips (cartridge heaters) are nice and subtle and stay out of your way, but make a big difference. | ||
| Syncope |
The heated grips are on my list, a windscreen for winter rides as well. I also need to learn about resetting ECM as fuel economy was rather low, 34 mpg. I have been browsing posts on this topic as well. Most questions I have are already covered at some point in this forum. Thanks for info. | ||
| Littlebuggles |
Sam, I've been considering a Palmer bracket and windscreen since I got my bike... but the Laminar lip screen I bought used here have done such a good job I have a hard time justifying getting another screen. ANY extra wind protection helps, but I'd recommend an add on screen instead of the extended stock type screen if you are looking to ride in less than perfect weather. I really like my heated grips, I need to get the palmer hand guard extensions for a little more cold weather riding comfort though. |
