| Author | Message | ||
     Nvr2old |
If I just bought a new 08 Ulysses, and discovered the 3 screws that hold down the interactive exhaust actuator were backed out 1/4 inch, not tightened, should I assume the cable adjustment may be off a bit? I don't like finding loose screws on new motorcycles. But, then again, it was built by humans. Can't be too critical, I'm a human too. | ||
| Froggy |
You are riding a 100hp jackhammer. Something is gonna come loose  | ||
| Nvr2old |
haha, I like the sound of that. Too cold to ride it yet, so not a vibration issue. All I've been able to do is install the tank bag, charge the battery, inflate the tires and set the suspension for my fat a$$. Perhaps this weekend, supposed to be in lower 50's. | ||
| Thunderbox |
I can actually say, with all honesty, not a single fastener has ever come loose on my Uly since new. 2006 24000 miles. I may be lucky but I would bet there are many others who can say the same. | ||
| Dr_greg |
I can top that. 55,000+ miles and no loose fasteners. And I didn't Loctite a single one after removal. --Doc | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
I've lost one T27 screw on the chin spoiler, one T27 screw that holds the airbox cover on, and one rear axle pinch bolt. All were because I was a dumb ass and forgot to tighten them down sufficiently. NONE have been lost due to bike vibrations. | ||
| Nvr2old |
Ok, so I torqued them to specs, and will check the adjustment using the procedure in the service manual. I'm just really glad to finally have a Uly, in black, and can't wait for Spring to spring. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
DON'T torque the drain plugs to spec (unless you want a new swing arm and primary case). | ||
| Nvr2old |
Yes, I've been lurking here a while and have made note of that tip. Thanks. | ||
| Xbimmer |
Congrats on your new ride!  | ||
| Jlnance |
I can top that. 55,000+ miles and no loose fasteners. And I didn't Loctite a single one after removal. I thought that loctite stuff was "optional." Changed the oil, when for one ride, and 2 screws were missing from my chin fairing. :-o I'm sure if I'd torqued them sufficiently that wouldn't have happened, but I don't have your experience Doc. | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
I have 11,000 so far on my 2008 and one screw comes loose over and over: Right rear airbox cover. The seat keeps it from popping all the way out. I checked out the screw, the hole and the cover. there is nothing wrong. Next time, I will just booger it up a little with a hammer to make it more scratchy. | ||
| Crusty |
When I saw the title of this thread, I thought it was referring to Uly owners. | ||
| Froggy |
In my 2 years and 31k miles I have lost a handful of various screws and stuff, most of them being my fault for not properly torquing them. Crusty, I got got the WTF look today when I blew by some ricer punk in a Civic. I love it, but at 17 degrees F I had to turn the heated grips onto nuclear. | ||
| Dfishman |
I too have lost the right rear airbox cover screw on my '06.When I bought it,it had been started so many times at the dealer on the floor that the plugs were fouled.The tech's changed the plugs & I assumed did not tighten the screw enough.Other than that nothing has come loose.Except me in the gravel! | ||
| Nvr2old |
Congrats on your new ride! Thanks Xbimmer, I'm gonna ride it into retirement. | ||
| Nvr2old |
When I saw the title of this thread, I thought it was referring to Uly owners. Ah yes, the double entendre. It was unintentional but it works. | ||
| Coarch |
anyone have a link for buying replacements |
