It is currently 29 Mar 2024 11:57

All times are UTC




Post new topic  Reply to topic  [ 20 posts ]  Go to page 1 2 Next
Author Message
 Post subject: I have a dream.....
PostPosted: 11 Jul 2018 17:13 
Offline

Joined: 09 Jul 2018 21:32
Posts: 6
Current ride: Mercedes 190 2.6 :)
Sold my last bike a few years ago and have regretted it ever since. Pretty sure that I have got past the need for a howling Japanese 4 cylinder.

The only bike that I ever really lusted after was the Britten V1000 (see below). It’s good to dream :(

https://mcn-images.bauersecure.com/Page ... x750/1.jpg

I reckon that a XB12R would fill the void. I’m 6’1 and not that competent at spanner twirling. What do you reckon.

The plan is to pick one up later in the year and get it properly serviced ready for next year.

Now to tell Mrs Blighty.


Top
 Post subject: Re: I have a dream.....
PostPosted: 11 Jul 2018 17:47 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: 07 May 2009 11:53
Posts: 620
Current ride: BMW F900 XR
Location: Leeds
Welcome and good luck with the search. Hope you're flexible, at that height have you considered a Buell with a longer frame, e.g. XB12SS, 1125R or EBR1190?

_________________
Buell owners should be committed (but not for life) ;-)


Top
 Post subject: Re: I have a dream.....
PostPosted: 11 Jul 2018 18:35 
Offline

Joined: 08 Jun 2010 16:34
Posts: 767
Current ride: m2 cyclone
Location: leicester
Ixy is selling a very tidy looking bolt


Top
 Post subject: Re: I have a dream.....
PostPosted: 11 Jul 2018 18:36 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: 06 May 2009 13:43
Posts: 5089
Current ride: The wife
Location: Cofa's tree
Could look at a real one ;)

_________________
I hate being strapped for cash....but it pays the bills


Top
 Post subject: Re: I have a dream.....
PostPosted: 11 Jul 2018 21:23 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: 07 Nov 2011 18:10
Posts: 4042
Current ride: Buell ulysses
Location: Telford
https://youtu.be/dPWYI6o5By8
:worthy:

_________________
Buell Ulysses XB12X 06/08


Top
 Post subject: Re: I have a dream.....
PostPosted: 11 Jul 2018 21:55 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: 07 Nov 2011 18:10
Posts: 4042
Current ride: Buell ulysses
Location: Telford
Blighty wrote:


I reckon that a XB12R would fill the void. I’m 6’1 and not that competent at spanner twirling. What do you reckon.

The plan is to pick one up later in the year and get it properly serviced ready for next year.

Now to tell Mrs Blighty.


There are two camps tubbers ( early tube framed models ) and fuellers (later fuel in alloy frame models) both have their good and bad points , have a look in the events and rides section for a local event, then you can go and see , sit upon and ask question of the owners :idea: . as for the spanner twirling , the resident master is maz :maz: , many many years of servicing and rebuilding Buell’s
As for telling Mrs Blighty of your plans :couch:

_________________
Buell Ulysses XB12X 06/08


Top
 Post subject: Re: I have a dream.....
PostPosted: 11 Jul 2018 22:06 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: 05 May 2009 20:00
Posts: 10850
Current ride: X1 2001
Location: southampton
:yt: :mrgreen:

_________________
Feros Ferio


Top
 Post subject: Re: I have a dream.....
PostPosted: 11 Jul 2018 22:22 
Offline

Joined: 09 Jul 2018 21:32
Posts: 6
Current ride: Mercedes 190 2.6 :)
Thanks for the replies. With half breed kids I appreciate that as a jock you’ve all been busy for the last hour or so. Last bike was a zx9c1 so no problem with tucking myself in. Live in Cheshire so I know that there is a specialist in Manchester who can help. Just need to get my head around the day to day ownership of a Buell.

PS gutted for you :(


Top
 Post subject: Re: I have a dream.....
PostPosted: 11 Jul 2018 22:55 
Offline
Site Admin
User avatar

Joined: 15 Apr 2009 17:17
Posts: 8629
Location: Manchester
You should pop into my shop for a brew and education before making a decision and parting with your hard earned :idea:

_________________
Mithered ta death.
92 MB
96 S2T
98 S1W
00 M2
01 X1
03 P3
10 CR


Top
 Post subject: Re: I have a dream.....
PostPosted: 12 Jul 2018 05:37 
Offline

Joined: 09 Jul 2018 21:32
Posts: 6
Current ride: Mercedes 190 2.6 :)
I live in Cheshire so might just do that. Thanks.


Top
 Post subject: Re: I have a dream.....
PostPosted: 12 Jul 2018 06:27 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: 07 Nov 2011 18:10
Posts: 4042
Current ride: Buell ulysses
Location: Telford
A couple hours of your time spent going to see Maz , could save you thousands of pounds and lots of heartache . and stop you ( educate you ) from buying the wrong bike or even the right bike but without all the recall safety mods done

_________________
Buell Ulysses XB12X 06/08


Top
 Post subject: Re: I have a dream.....
PostPosted: 12 Jul 2018 11:25 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: 05 May 2009 20:00
Posts: 10850
Current ride: X1 2001
Location: southampton
:yt:

_________________
Feros Ferio


Top
 Post subject: Re: I have a dream.....
PostPosted: 30 Dec 2018 18:40 
Offline

Joined: 09 Jul 2018 21:32
Posts: 6
Current ride: Mercedes 190 2.6 :)
Quick couple of questions - handlebar width of a Ulysses including hand guards? Matters due to acces down the side of my house. Also, assuming that one of these was completely as it was when it left the factory, how much would you put aside to make reliable? What Mod’s would be essential rather than ‘nice to have’?


Top
 Post subject: Re: I have a dream.....
PostPosted: 30 Dec 2018 20:19 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: 05 May 2009 20:00
Posts: 10850
Current ride: X1 2001
Location: southampton
1 Freespirits belt tensioner
2 Maz output bearing "nipple mod"

_________________
Feros Ferio


Top
 Post subject: Re: I have a dream.....
PostPosted: 31 Dec 2018 08:26 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: 20 Jul 2017 17:23
Posts: 336
Current ride: ULYSSES XB12X
Location: North of Scotland
:yt:

As the man said,


Churchill


Top
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic  Reply to topic  [ 20 posts ]  Go to page 1 2 Next

All times are UTC


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited