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Sleddriver
Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 12:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Bought a 2009 XB12XT in good condition. The bike is stock. I enjoying riding it and intend to keep it.

What modifications would you recommend to better fit a Uly to a tall rider?
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Bosh
Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 12:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm surprised you bought an XT. Its intended buyers are the little folks.
The one you want is the XB12X.
I see extensive suspension mods in your future...
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Big_island_rider
Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 01:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Tall seat
2" bar risers
2" drop foot pegs
Grip puppies
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Hughlysses
Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 01:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You could swap suspensions and kickstands with me and then you'd have a reasonable reach to the ground, as would I.
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Timbobuell
Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2014 - 07:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

All of the things big island rider did, plus the following link shows a mod that gives me almost 2 feet from peg to seat.
I did redo the mod and melted a hole in the airbox for the fwd bracket on the seat. Thus jacked things up and is solid.
Also just installed full length bead rider. Only 15 bucks amazon.com. There is no sensation of heat anymore from the seat area. I did start with a x. Xt is lower to start with.

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142 838/715589.html
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Bosh
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2014 - 12:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'd take Hughlysses up on his offer if I were you! Awesome trade.
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Hughlysses
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2014 - 05:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I would seriously entertain trading if you're interested. I came very close to buying new XT suspension bits a few years ago. The X height is manageable for me in the flatlands, but it can be a handful in the mountains when I have to stop on a banked, climbing turn or when I'm riding 2-up.
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Nittanyxt
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2014 - 07:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

paging Tootal
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Tootal
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2014 - 10:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've done everything big island rider has done. Timbobuell has an interesting idea! Will look into that this Winter.

Nittanyxt, good to see you're around!
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Big_island_rider
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 02:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks guys but I have not done any of the first three mods to my Uly as I am only 6 foot. I do have big hands though.

I put forth the list from what I have seen and what I would do if I were as tall as Sleddriver
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Sleddriver
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 11:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Excellent advice! Thank you.

A couple follow up questions:
1) what is a good manufacture for 2" bar risers and 2" drop foot pegs?
2) do the Grip puppies help hand fatigue ?

Hughlysses - if you didn't live so far away, I'd take you up on you offer... and, we could have geeked swapping engineer stories while swapping suspensions.

Might just have to find a X model some day...

(Message edited by SledDriver on August 13, 2014)
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Tootal
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 08:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here's the pegs I have. Not cheap but they are very nice! You won't slip off of these!

http://www.preeng.com/xcart/Billet-Buell-Ulysses-P assenger-Footpegs-2-Drop.html

Rox Risers are what most people get. Precision Engineering also make some.
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Ramman4x4
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 11:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Just happened to notice the link Tootal posted is for 2" drop passenger footpegs. Here's the link for the operator footpegs

http://www.preeng.com/xcart/Billet-Ulysses-Footpeg s-2-Drop.html
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Tootal
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 11:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)



Good catch! Was in a hurry this morning and hit the wrong one!

Then again, maybe he has a long legged passenger!!
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Ramman4x4
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 12:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I was reading on the precision engineering website and apparently the stock Uly pegs are already 1" drop compared to other XB models. The 2in drop pegs at preeng are actually a 1in drop relative to stock pegs.

I'm about 6'-2" and thinking about buying the preeng 1" bar risers and 2" drop pegs to give me a little more leg room and a more upright seating position.

Any one that has done this mod, let me know if you think this will be too much for my height...
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Froggy
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 12:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)


quote:

I was reading on the precision engineering website and apparently the stock Uly pegs are already 1" drop compared to other XB models. The 2in drop pegs at preeng are actually a 1in drop relative to stock pegs.




That is correct, the drop is the distance from the peg mount, the stock Uly and Lightning pegs are 1" drop, stock 1125R and Firebolts have no drop. Like you said, 2" drop pegs would be 1" more than stock.

Regarding the risers and pegs, everyone's body is different, even someone with your height could have significantly different arm length or leg inseam, plus own personal preferences and biases skewing what is comfortable for them. It won't always translate into what is good for you.
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Big_island_rider
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 01:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The grip puppies have helped with hand fatigue. They are cushy without being squishy. Increased the grip radius from 4" to 5". Less hand flex and a more natural position.
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Ramman4x4
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 01:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Regarding the risers and pegs, everyone's body is different, even someone with your height could have significantly different arm length or leg inseam, plus own personal preferences and biases skewing what is comfortable for them. It won't always translate into what is good for you.

That's a very good point! I already know I want the extra leg space because I feel a little cramped with the current setup.

I like the look of the 1in bar riser at preeng and they are only $37. Even if I get them on and hate the way the combo feels all I did was give a little extra money to one of the Badweb sponsors.
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Tootal
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 03:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Agreed, height is not the only factor. I'm only 6'4" but I have a 37" inseam. From the waist up I'm pretty normal so I'm running the lowered pegs but stock bars. This works fine on the pavement but when I go off road and need to stand up, the higher bars would help a lot. I'm thinking this Winter I will be tweaking the Uly.
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