| Author | Message | ||
     Growl |
It's sort of a Buell signature that the Buell engines based on Sportsters have lightened flywheels - which is good for that rush of acceleration... Yet the ULY runs a bit erratic at low RPMs, even though it actually is quite torquey. Us dirt riders could dig a solution to this, some lower their primary gearing, but myself would prefer not to give up the overdrive like fifth gear. Adding weight to the flywheel is a classic approach to making dirt bikes more tractable at low RPMs... Would a stock Sportster flywheel work? (Message edited by growl on August 08, 2008) | ||
| Buelldualsport |
Interesting concept YRMV Buells to Alaska ALCAN 5000 2010 (Message edited by buelldualsport on August 08, 2008) | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
I think the cases have evolved away from the original XL1200 since 1999. With narrower flywheels, I think the oil scrapers and whatever baffling has been altered to match. | ||
| Barker |
IIRC the 06 uly was given a heavier flywheel than any other XB and an alter fuell map to aid in low speed riding. | ||
| Barker |
"A heavy flywheel means it doesn't rev up super-quick, but that extra mass pays off when applying throttle in low-traction situations." | ||
| Strokizator |
I've always been under the impression that the flywheels were heavy as an explanation as to why engine braking is not as good as I'd like. I guess it's all a matter of perspective. | ||
| Froggy |
First time ive heard that the Uly has a different flywheel. It didn't feel any different than my SS or any other XB i have ridden. |
