| Author | Message | ||
     2_spuds |
Hi to all, I just found this site and am glad to read that I'am not the only happy new uly owner. I picked mine up on 9/28 and just finished the break in miles today.I love this bike! I'am used to spending money on an any new bike to bring it up to par but I can't find anything yet that I would change. It had the three bags on it when I bought it so I don't have to wait for them. I recently retired so I'am looking forward to putting on some miles when I'am not working on the house. This is my first buell [couldn't fit comfortably on the other models] so I am looking forward to learning something about them on this site. BTW.. mines black! | ||
| Brotherbuell |
Good luck Spuds. The more I ride this bike the more I like it. It just continues to exceed my expectations. | ||
| Oddsc |
As a new Uly owner, and now a BWB member, I wanted to add a few thoughts to the great information available on this forum. First off, as a Harley owner about to jump ship for an adventure/touring bike (probably would have been a V-Strom or 12GS) I was ecstatic when I learned Buell was going to build this bike. I could have the bike I wanted and not be disowned by my Harley riding retiree parents. I called the closest Buell dealer so many times that four salesmen all thought they had the first one sold. I bought the bike before I had even seen one in person, based on reviews and the forums here and at advrider.com. I talked the dealer into a good price, being the first one and all, and even got a nice Buell sweatshirt in the deal. The guys at the shop were drooling over the bike when I came to get it, the manager would only let the mechanic who prepped it sit on it. With many things in life I have learned that wanting can be more fun than having. Taking my first ride ever on a Uly that I had just forked over a good deal of money for I really hoped that having would be at least as much fun as wanting. As many of you already know, the Uly does not disappoint. This is what a motorcycle should be! Quick, comfortable, smooth, versatile, unique, all with the great soul of a Harley-based motor. I look over the windshield, and I know that one day from this seat I'll be looking at the Sea of Cortez or the mountains in Alaska. To me this is what motorcycling is about. I do love my new Uly, but here are a few things I'll have to learn to love. Going from a Hugger (with 1200 buell guts) to the Uly is a big, or tall change. It's not at all a problem, just takes some getting used to (I'm 6' with 32" inseam). I can't sit on the bike and push it around like the sporty. The Uly can be a real bear when you have to do this, especially in my sloped, gravel driveway. This is also the only place the limited steering lock has been a problem. I just have the feeling if I ever dump this bike, I'll be pushing it and not on it. Another thing I was surprised about was the way the seat seems to slope to the front. With all the rave seat reviews, it's just not something I expected. The low one looked more cupped, maybe that'll be better for me. I had a corbin seat on my sportster for four years and I have to say I never really "got" their hard as a rock is really more comfortable philosophy. So I know I won't want theirs. I also have to say something about the exhaust note. My sportster sounded really good, not ear splitting, mellow with a little bite. The Buell needs some work here, it's like a beautiful woman wearing baggy sweats, the potential is there, but... With the valve in there and good torque curve already, it makes me hesitant to mess with the exhaust just for the sake of sound. Hopefully there will be some good solutions coming into the market soon. Other than that, the only thing that's giving me problems is keeping the RPMs down for the break-in. I don't wholly buy the keep it under 50 thinking, but I do want to take it easy on her for a while. Anyway, probably nothing most of you didn't know already, but I'm just so excited about this thing, I had to talk with others of like interest. | ||
| Jim_sb |
Congrats! Tell us, what are the last 4 digits of your VIN #? (the sequential #). Just curious. I'm #926. Just wondering how many Uly's are out there. Buell seems to be doing very well with this bike. Which is GREAT! Many folks eyeball mine when they get the chance. Jim in Santa Barbara | ||
| Reepicheep |
Oddsc... slap an econo drummer (the one that keeps the valve) or an Odie Special Opps pipe (again, the one that keeps the valve) and you will be thrilled with the exhaust note. Have whoever builds it slap some treadplate along the bottom and weld it on (leaving a tab that overhangs the mount straps). It would be cool! | ||
| Oddsc |
I just looked at the VIN, my number is 1024, built in Sept. Rode in the dark for the first time last night. The lights would be great if I was looking for night crawlers. Going to have to adjust the beams. I'm going to have to do something about the rear brake too. Pushing on it as hard as I can it barely slows the bike down. Too dangerous to wait for the 1000 mile service I think. | ||
| Jim_sb |
Rear brake? Make sure it's bedded in properly before pushing it too hard. Honestly I use the rear brake infrequently. Most of the time I don't see the point. If I'm braking in earnest <ggg> application of the rear could easily result in a lock up with the back end stepping out. For more casual braking it's not really needed. It can be nice to settle the rear of the bike under certain conditions. But I do avoid it most of the time. I guess that makes me weird. But I'm fairly certain these XB's can do stoppies on demand, so if you *really* need to stop in a hurry I don't see the benefit of using the rear brake. What was it Keith Code said? "I understand how rear brakes work I just don't understand why I would need one".  I think you should get it fixed so it's there if you need it. Let us know what you find out. Jim in Santa Barbara | ||
| Spoof |
My rear brake was wooden for a couple hundred miles but is coming in nicely now. | ||
| Chadhargis |
The rear brake is nice when setting up for a turn since it will scrub off some speed without making the front end dive. It's also handy when making slow speed turns and when the road is wet or slippery. | ||
| Eor |
The rear brake does seem weaker on the Uly than my CityX ...don't understand why...its the same brake, no? I'm not certain it has enough power to lock the rear wheel, even if you stomp on it. I'll let someone else determine that...thank you.  I was ecstatic when I learned Buell was going to build this bike. I could have the bike I wanted and not be disowned by my Harley riding retiree parents. You've obviously never pulled up to a Harley gathering on a Buell.  | ||
| Jim_sb |
What wet roads? We don't have to worry 'bout that out here, Amigo! Regards, Jim in Santa Barbara | ||
| Oddsc |
Eor, I guess I did speak to soon about not being disowned by the Harley crowd. What if I put chrome head bolt covers on? |
