| Author | Message | ||
     Redne_dab |
How would a Buell be as a second bike? I've put just over 8,000 miles on my KLR in eighteen months and I'm starting to get that NEW BIKE itch. I know the Ulysses is a lot more bike and I'll be over my head but would this be a criminally hasty jump? Thanks, B | ||
| Windaddiction |
every bike has a throttle, size wize you'll probally feel better on the uly, plus the power is soooo smooth, you'll really just have to test drive one  | ||
| Brat |
The fact you recognise you're Limitations means you'll do ok! It's a great bike two up, a fantastic bike solo! | ||
| Lowflyer |
I was concerned about the same thing before I bought my Uly. I got on mine after a 10-year non-riding slump. I even took a MSF course to knock some rust off. I discovered that the Uly is surprisingly easy to ride. Although, I have fallen over three times now. All three mishaps were relatively minor dumps with no injury or major damage. That is the other nice thing about the Uly. It is relatively hard to break and cheap/easy to fix when you do break it. The frame and body parts are very well protected so that when you do fall, replacing a peg mount and/or clutch lever brings the bike back to new condition. I am glad I bought it instead of the Night Trains and Street Rods I was lusting after. In total, I have spent almost $300 in replacement parts. The only scratch on my bike is on the plastic hand guard. That's not bad for 3 good riding lessons. I think with all of your experience, you will fair much better than I have. I say go for it. You won't regret it. | ||
| Lovehamr |
Redne dab, I used to ride a Yamaha XT600, very similar to your KLR in layout. The first time I rode my Uly it felt just like my XT did but with allot more power. I personally think that if you like your KLR then the step up to the 12X will be a gratifying one to say the least. Steve | ||
| Tel |
I was recently asked to describe the Ulysses and used the following. "Imagine a big comfortable trail bike, with a big V twin engine that absolutely carves corners and inspires confidence." You'll be fine!  | ||
| Jlnance |
I've put just over 8,000 miles on my KLR in eighteen months and I'm starting to get that NEW BIKE itch. I know the Ulysses is a lot more bike and I'll be over my head but would this be a criminally hasty jump? I've just bought one after 17 months and about 11k miles on other bikes. I don't feel overwhelmed, in fact it's easier to ride than the M2 which it replaced. Moving from the Blast to the M2 was a much bigger deal for me. The only thing to watch out for is the height. It's a tall bike, and that makes it difficult to manhandle. I have heard a lot of stories about people dropping Ulys from standstills. If you get it leaned over a little bit and you aren't moving, you won't be able to hold it up. | ||
| Stevem123 |
I have found myself doing the half-off the bike one-legged hop on a few occasions when starting off on a slope but I haven't dropped it yet! I have 3,800 miles on it now and breaking in a new rear tire now. So far my only complaint is the soft dunlop D616 just doesn't last long enough if you ride as much as I do on twisty mountain roads. Here in the Santa Cruz mountains we have some of the best twisties in the country but the asphalt they use here is hell on tires. My rear was worn down all the way to the edges fairly uniformly so I guess I've been using it well.  You'll love the bike! | ||
| Eor |
If you've put that much mileage on the KLR, you are ready. The most intimidating thing about the Ulysses for most people is the seat height, but it shouldn't be a factor for you, given the KLR's seat height. You'll enjoy the additional power, but it isn't unreasonable and can be easily controlled. | ||
| Redne_dab |
Thank you for the reassuring information. Next step: convincing the War Dept. B |
