| Author | Message | ||
     Marc |
I have a 40K mile 2006 Buell Ulysses and this past winter myself and a Buell friend swapped out the 2006 motor for a new 2008 motor. This was quite a project! I have for sale the old 2006 XB12 Motor and the 2006 specific parts. For sale are the following: - XB12X Motor @ $750. Clutch cable included - 2006 XB12X Wiring Harness @ $100 (New about $300, this will fix 06 and 07 Uly only) - Oil Cooler and V mount = $125 fits 03 to 07 XB12 only - 2003-2007 XB12 EBR Race ECM @ $75. They don't make these anymore. -06 XB12 Airbox @ 25 or free if you want it and buy somnething else. -03-07 Right Side Air scoop @ $25 Here are a few photos:  YOu will see my Uly with upgraded 08 motor on this photo:     Let me know if you have any questions. I can sell these all together or in pieces. You need to pay shipping please. These items are in Plainfield, IL and we can meet to exchange them if you are close. Happy Buell Riding Marc | ||
| Marc |
Here is a video of the motor running before we pulled it out and replaced it with a new 2008 motor. I’ve also included photos of the stripped down bike, followed by completed upgrade to 2008 motor. If you have any questions please give me a call at my mobile. http://s105.photobucket.com/user/marcalanhickman/l ibrary/2006%20Buell%20XB12X%20Motor#/user/marcalan hickman/library/2006%20Buell%20XB12X%20Motor?sort= 9&page=1&_suid=1402159080119003465986674826671 Regards, Marc | ||
| Jrobey7 |
Pretty cool, I like to see people doing these motor swaps! I did this with a 2005 bolt, everything under the plastics is 2009 parts Going to be doing another 2009 motor in my 06 uly once I find a wire harness that's not messed up. My bike is sitting on 30k now. Good job getting a video, should have no problem selling the motor at that price. Easily money to be made by parting it out. | ||
| Marc |
For my motor swap, the wiring harness replacement was most of the work. Unfortunately the 2008/2009 motor had a few changes to the fuel pump connector on the harness so I decided to swap out the wiring harness as well. We had to take apart most of the back half of the bike as you can see by this photo to get the wiring harness replaced. The fan even had to be pulled out. Invested five weekends into the project and since the Chicago Winter of 2013/2014 was so crappy we had plenty of indoor garage time to get it done. There is no way I could have gotten the wiring harness and motor swap done w/out my friend Tim who brought great knowledge and many needed tools to the project. Here is the bike completely stripped of motor and wiring harness:  If I were to attempt an engine upgrade again from 2003-2007 to 2008-2009 again, I'd recommend skipping the wire harness upgrade and simply splice into the existing 2006 wiring harness fuel pump connector wires like others had done to avoid the labor intensive wiring harness swap out. On the positive side, I pretty much have a brand new Ulysses at this point that will last another worry free 8 years. I do lots of long trips and needed a super reliable bike again. I've had two worry free long trips with the new motor + harness + shocks rebuilt and the refurbished Uly has performed flawlessly. - Marc | ||
| Ishai |
Interested in the EBR Race ECM if it is for stock engine and stock exhaust-I have a sock 2006 Uly...could you post more details about this ECM? Thanks Ishai | ||
| Marc |
Ishai, Thanks for your interest. The EBR RACE ECM has been on the bike for about 15,000 miles and it is the setup for the stock Buell Exhaust. I had it protected against seat rubbing and it is in good shape. New, I think it was approx $250 or so. This ECM will only work on a 2003-2007 XB12 motor. EBR no longer makes the EBR RACE ECM for the 03-07 XB12 motor and is only selling RACE ECMs for 08-09 and 10 XB12 motors. You would need to complete a TPS reset on the ECM after you install it on your bike (about $70 @ your HD/Buell Dealer) if you have one who still maintains Buells. I would like to sell the EBR RACE ECM with the motor as this makes the most sense for the perspective motor buyer, so let's give it a week before I sell it separately to you. Regards, Marc | ||
| Ishai |
Thanks for the info.How did it work for you? Please let me know- TPS reset is not a problem for me. I am interested. Did it make a noticeable difference for you? Can you elaborate? Ishai | ||
| Big_island_rider |
PM sent about right side scoop. | ||
| Marc |
Ishai, With the EBR RACE ECM, I noticed an improvement in mid range smoothness and mid range power delivery. The top end did not feel any stronger, but I did not do any Dyno runs to check this. For the mid range improvement alone, I have always upgraded from stock Buell ECM to the EBR Race ECM on my two XB12 Buells (with stock exhaust). I felt an improvement both times. Is the EBR RACE ECM a massive improvement...no. But it is a noticable improvement. Check some posts and you will get validation from others on the ERB RACE ECM. I have also seen small MPG improvements with the EBR RACE ECM which is proof that the EBR RACE ECM gets more performance out of each gallon. I would also recommend you get a 2007-2010 airbox which has more air entry holes, or simply drill out more holes on your existing 2003-2006 airbox to allow in more air. Many folks I know have used a 1 inch drill bit on the sides of the 2003-2006 airbox to cut more plastic holes and improve air flow to the intake. You will hear and feel a difference with the 2007-2010 airbox in comparison to the 2003-2006 airbox. The sound from the airbox after my first ride with the airbox upgrade was also magical! You can find posts on 2007 airbox upgrade in badweb as well. Regards, Marc | ||
| Ishai |
Thanks for the info ,Marc. Please let me know if you decide to sell the ECM- I am interested. Ishai | ||
| Big_island_rider |
Marc, Did you get my PM? I know the system is "quirky"  Bob | ||
| Ishai |
Hi Marc- I am still interested in the EBR ECM if you decide to sell, please let me know Ishai | ||
| Ratbuell |
Marc - I'll take the motor and ecm if they're available....and if I can find a decent way to get them to Maryland. Anyone making that trip before spring? Ishai - its OK  ECM is yours if it all works out. I already have one | ||
| Jrobey7 |
This guy and his $800 blowed up Ulysses. Hahah now a fairly cheap motor and race ECM... Uship.com had been good to me man, check em out. I have a few shippers I work with for Buells all over USA now if you guys need I'll ask around. | ||
| Ishai |
Thanks Joe- hopefully all will work out to everybody's happiness....Please let me know if this happens. Ishai | ||
| Ratbuell |
This guy and his $800 blowed up Ulysses. Hahah now a fairly cheap motor and race ECM... Don't like it? Buy 'em before I do. Pretty simple. And this motor isn't for me. It's for a friend with a "blowed up" XB. | ||
| Rayycc1 |
is the motor still for sale? | ||
| Marc |
This 2006 XB12X motor and oil lines/connectors are still for sale. The Race ECM has been sold. Please PIM me if you are interested in buying this 2006 XB12X Motor. Happy Buell riding and maintaining, Marc |
