| Author | Message | ||
     Branebanger |
anyone have any idea how many Uly's have been produced? I've only seen one other - orange one heading north on PCH like a bat out of hell while I was headed south. | ||
| Rhinowerx |
Doesn't the VIN number give us the production number? Looking at mine, I am #352 Branebanger - where and when did you see the Orange Uly on PCH? - I spent a bunch of time screaming up and down PCH this weekend  Cheers -Jack | ||
| Dave |
Speaking of numbers, a salesman at a MS dealership told me they hadn't received a Uly and wasn't expecting maybe a total of two. He claimed Buell just isn't making many. "We Have Met The Enemy and He Is Us" -- Walt Kelly DAve | ||
| Mikej |
DAve, Go back to that dealer and tell him you know of a dealership that has received and delivered several already and see what they say. | ||
| Milar |
I'm number #538. >He claimed Buell just isn't making many. Compared to what? Compared to Fat Boys? Probably not. Compared to Street Rods? They may be making more Ulys. M | ||
| Hattori_hanzo |
He claimed Buell just isn't making many. Sounds more like he's not interested in selling too many! | ||
| Daves |
Friday I will have 6 out the door! | ||
| Coolice |
I'm waiting for mine  ,the dealer has a black but since I traded a pearl yellow Road Glide I want a orange Uly! | ||
| Branebanger |
rhino - I "think" it was sept 1st, not sure. It was the day before I showed up at vallejo for my 5k service. | ||
| Stevem123 |
As for the production number; I'm not sure. The last three numbers of my vin are 333 but the manual states this is a random number unlike the earlier Buells where this was the actual production number. It could still be the actual production number but someone from the factory or "in the know" will have to verify this is the case. BC Steve | ||
| Lowflyer |
I'm #650 | ||
| Al_lighton |
I'm #00461, Jul 05. Tom's (Reindog) is in the 490's, also Jul 05. Is that number random, or is it just not sequential within the same model series? I didn't read "random", I read "varies". That field is called the sequence number. I assume that Ulys are going down the line with at least XB12Ss models. Is the number sequential for all those on that line, sequential among all 2006 models, or not sequntial at all (doubtful). I think it's the 2nd choice, but that is just a guess on my part. Al 111 22 33 4 5 6 7 8 99999 Where: 111 = WMI Code 2 = model (DX= Uly, Ax= Firebolt, etc) 3 = engine type (12=984CC, 13=492CC, 14=1203CC) 4 = HP code C=30-35HP, J=86-103HP) 5 = VIN Check Digit 6 = Model year 6=2006 7= Assembly plant 8 = Calibration 9 = Sequential (Varies) | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
I thought the frames of the XB12x were the same as the XB longs? | ||
| Branebanger |
have no idea what series number mine is but heres a pic   | ||
| Rkc00 |
Mine is #00533, Jul 05 | ||
| Csg_inc |
Mine is #00426, Aug 05 The sixth number from the end is a 0,1 or 2 for bikes built before May 2005 indicating the calibration. Models built after May 2005 that digit represents the model (7=xb12x2006) | ||
| Ironbuttbill |
On the subject of how many have been produced, how do I find out if I got one of the first 100 sold so I can get one of those cool autographed windshields? I'm loving this bike...ironbuttbill (maybe ironbuttbuell next year) | ||
| Stevem123 |
I'd like to know the same thing myself! I took delivery August 7th and was the first one in the south SF Bay Area as far as I know. BC Steve | ||
| Johnnyrfast |
The Dealer in JHB, South Africa reckons he will take delivery of 26...??? of which one is mine !! | ||
| Csg_inc |
I test rode and purchased August 19. I believe the bike to be the first one uncrated in Arizona on August 18th. I provided the paperwork to the dealer since they had no clue on the signature windscreen deal. They processed the paperwork and in less than an hour I got confirmed as number 33/100. At this time I believe Daves has said they are all gone. | ||
| Jim_sb |
I test rode a black Uly yesterday. Afterwards I immediately rode home on my new Barricade Orange Uly. Sequential #926 whatever that means. Two issues: 1. I noticed the bike had a small stain (turns out it's a small abrasion) on the faux gas tank (airbox cover) right near the front of the seat. When I saw it before I bought the bike I thought it was just a little dirt. Oops. What's the best way to polish that out? 2. Picked up a nail on the way home. Tire was flat this morning. BRAND NEW BIKE! Dammit. The Dunlop paperwork that came with the bike says the tire can be patched (from inside, automotive style). I plugged it temporarily - and it's holding. Recommendations? Regards, Jim in Santa Barbara | ||
| Branebanger |
gratz on the bike jim_sb i've gotten 2 flats on my Uly in about 30 days. I have a plug in the front now - been riding around on it for a few days and will watch it closely over the next week - then go in for a new front tire on saturday. my dealer convinced me to buy the wheel/tire coverage - man am I glad he did. (Message edited by branebanger on September 25, 2005) | ||
| Matty |
Jim! Congrats and bummer! | ||
| Jim_sb |
Hi Chris, Think I can get 5k on a plug? Hmm.... Jim in SB | ||
| Frankf |
5K on a plug?? Maybe, maybe not. How much is your life worth?? Instructions that come with my pluger say to keep the speed below 50 mph using plugs. I guess if you just want to ride no faster than 50 mph it might be ok....yea, right. | ||
| Jim_sb |
Hello Frank, There are many myths, old wive's tales, urban legends, etc. Some are sage advice, others are not. For example, "they say" never to mix and match tires on a motorcycle. I do it all the time and have been doing it for years. I've yet to notice even the hint of a problem. Of course I'm not doing track days or race speeds either. But as a result I've saved a lot of money on tires. My options are: 1. Throw away a brand new tire. Ouch. 2. Plug the brand new tire (already done) and ride it (and keep an eye on it). 3. Pull the tire and have it patched from inside (tire shop job). The Dunlop paperwork that came with the bike authorizes the interior tire patch. Of course I need to find a shop in my neighborhood that will agree to perform the work. Meanwhile, others have ridden many miles successfully with plugs. I'm looking for information on those scenarios. My puncture was just off center in a large tread block. The puncture was made by a thin, narrow blade type piece of metal. The plug has been on for 24+ hours, has not leaked any air, and in a 30+ mile test ride handled beautifully. Were the plug to somehow self destruct or be dislodged I would expect the tire to lose pressure over the span of at least 20 minutes. IOW not a sudden decompression as one would get with a blow out. And uh, I've already had it over 50mph... And all is peachy.  I don't quite see this as the life or death thread. If the tire loses significant pressure while riding the rider will notice. I'm open for data points. Who has ridden on and had problems? Or success? Regards, Jim in Santa Barbara | ||
| Thunderbox |
If you are using a good plug and the tire plys are not damaged (evidenced by any slight bulging) you will not have any problem in the life of the tire. I run the police garage here in our city and we repair 95% of all tires with a plug. We have been using them for the last 14 years. We drive 3.5 million kms per year and in 49 million kms we have not had a single failure of a plug. We also use plugs on our Harley Fleet. Not as many plugs but no failures either. I would not hesitate to use a plug on the tread portion of any motorcycle tire. Just make sure you do a proper job on the plug. By the way auto tire manufacturers don't recommend plugs or interior patches either. They would rather sell you a tire. So they plant a seed that will make you think it is unsafe and the consumer goes down and buys another tire. (Message edited by thunderbox on September 26, 2005) | ||
| Jim_sb |
Hi Dave, Thanks for the info. I used a Progressive Suspension kit - they supplied the glue, the reamer and the plug. I followed the instructions carefully - the hardest part was getting the plug all the way in through that large tread block. It all looks good to me. Time will tell. Regards, Jim in Santa Barbara | ||
| 2hogs |
Mine's #965 I kicked the tires just to make sure they're up. Can't really comment on the plug issue, except that I've plugged a rear tire on the Sprint ST I had a couple years ago. Course, it had 2/3 of it's tread life gone so it was only on the bike ~2.5k miles before it was replaced. | ||
| Jim_sb |
Hi guys, Another data point - my good friend Cafe Bill says he got over 5k on a plugged tire on his old Yammie Seca II. No worries. Regards, Jim in Santa Barbara | ||
| Sarodude |
Theory: Someone, someplace, picked up a nail in a car / truck / bike tire and didn't notice. Drove around for a bunch of miles with lower & lower tire pressures until he either felt it or visually noticed it from outside. At this point, the tire was already damaged due to extended low pressure / high heat operation. A plug was installed, then the tire failed. Wives tales get started in this sort of fashion. Many folks only observe part of all the inputs and this is what we get. -Saro |
