| Author | Message | ||
     Badcat |
hey all. it seems to me the that the manufacture date has little to do with the model year of the bike. how do i tell what model year a Uly is? i'm looking at a new one - manuf. date is Feb '07 - dealer say's it's an 08. confused in new zealand. | ||
| Froggy |
06 to 07 could be tough, but 08 is signifigantly different. The dead give away is the bottom end of the engine. Side view of a 2008: http://www.bikewalls.com/wallpaper/Buell_Ulysses_X B12X/31841031/1024x768.html Side view of a 2007: http://www.bikewalls.com/wallpaper/Buell_Ulysses_X B12X/31364131/1024x768.html Notice how the 07 has a round timing cover, while its a large oval on the 08. | ||
| Bobbuell1961 |
just look at the 10th digit in the vin | ||
| Badcat |
thanks - it's an 07 then i saw somewhere on the forum that either the '97 or '08 had better progressive fork springs - is there a list of the major changes from 06-07-08? ken in nz | ||
| Froggy |
lol i should get this stickyed this, i must of posted this like 20 times: "2006 was the first year 2007 has a lower seat, different inner air box, different front fork springs, different oil pump drive gear, Pirelli Scorpion Sync tires and a few other little things 2008 brings in a new motor, new fuel injection system, bigger oil cooler, different front forks to decrease turning radius, heated grips, heat deflectors under the seat, new accessory system under the flyscreen, new colors, and a few other small changes." | ||
| Badcat |
thanks froggy - that's perfect, i really appreciate it. ken \ | ||
| Spacecapsule1 |
do any of those changes carry over to the 08 TT? (yes yes I know this is the uly forum) besides the engine? What about the turning radius? | ||
| Xbimmer |
different oil pump drive gear (2007) new accessory system under the flyscreen (2008) Huh?  (Message edited by xbimmer on April 10, 2008) | ||
| 08uly |
The changes for 2008 2008 Buell Ulysses XB12X highlights New DDFI 3 Electronic Fuel Injection ECM New eight-row oil cooler with Jiffy-tite fittings New 74-degree steering sweep New offset triple clamps New fully adjustable 47 mm Showa inverted fork New heated hand grips New Instrument Panel Graphics New Thrust Blue body work Commemorative Buell 25th Anniversary badge For 2008, the following changes have been made to both the Thunderstorm 1203 and the Thunderstorm 984: New Timing System • The timer cover is eliminated, as the engine is now crank timed from a new crank position sensor, which eliminates the need for manual timing, reducing maintenance costs. The ECM actively monitors and adjusts timing based on driving environment. The new sensor makes 30 reads per revolution, compared to the previous two reads per revolution, for more precise control of fuel mapping and timing to conditions. More Robust Crankpins • The size of the crankpins is increased to 1.50 inches from 1.25 inches. Oiling System Upgraded • A higher-output oil pump supports oiling to the new crankpin area. The new pump is driven off of the crank, a design based on the Buell XBRR production racing motorcycle. New DDFI 3 ECM (Engine Control Module) • A new ECM with increased computing capacity. | ||
| Hughlysses |
different oil pump drive gear (2007) It's actually a slightly different oil pump with increased scavenging capacity. The 06 Ulys included the new bronze oil pump drive gear added to all other XB's that year. 07's added slightly improved oil pump. 08's added completely new oil pump arrangement eliminating the gear altogether. | ||
| Chas1969 |
easiest way to tell: Right side engine- Round projection below pipes (w/ timing cover)- 06' or 07' Flat - 08' Chas |
