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Username: | Longdog_cymru |
Full Name: | Mike Hamilton |
E-mail Address: | (Hidden) |
Last Logged In: | October 14, 2016 |
Registered: | June 11, 2007 |
Total Posts: | 458 |
Status: | RR1200 |
Home Page URL: | |
Birthday (Year) & Occupation: | '53. Technical Support Engineer |
City: | Swansea |
State/Province: | Wales |
Country: | United Kingdom |
Personal Quote: | "if dreams are like movies, then memories are films about ghosts" |
Bike Model (Ex - M2, XB12Rr, S1W, P3): | Buell Ulysses |
Model Year (Please enter full 4-digit year): | 2006 |
Color: | Barricade Orange |
V.I.N. (To aid in problem resolution. Will not be displayed or shared otherwise.) : | (Hidden) |
Servicing Dealership: | Oxford Harley Davidson |
Performance Mods!: | Polly Heaters Watch this space............! |
Problems/Miles (Please be specific): | Paint fell off the can inside of 200 miles, (warranty item and camcoated) Front motor mount failed at 600 miles, (warranty item). Rivets came out of the belly pan, (repaired by myself). Front disc rotor had inclusions and warped at 8,000 miles, (warranty item). Exhaust can rusted again, replaced at 8,000 miles, (warranty item). Rear wheels bearings failed at 9,800 miles, (warranty item). |
Other Mods/Misc/Customization.: | '06 low seat, removed the forkleg reflectors, Aprilia Tuono mirrors, 5" x 7" number plate, hard wired for Optimate, Zumo 550, Inforad and Gerbing jacket. Airflow kit, Polly Heaters with '08 RHS switchgear. Fehling rear rack, Stebel Nautilus |
Favorite Rides (Roads and Routes): | Some great roads in South Wales where I live, but I have some favourite roads in France which I ride as often as holidays allow! |
Why I do/don't ride a Buell: | I ride a Buell because it makes me smile! No, I ride a Buell because it makes me laugh out loud!!!!! |
How can Buell improve their motorcycles?: | Increase fuel capacity to 20 - 22 litres would be good, but I'm not complaining! Oh, and tighten up on Quality Control while your at it! |
Life History/Philosophy: | Just enjoy it, you only get one chance! |
Top speed on 2 wheels (mph): | 130+ |
Preferred engine oil (brand/grade): | Amsoil 20/50 Synthetic |
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