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 Post subject: New member
PostPosted: 05 Mar 2019 20:09 
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Current ride: Ulysses XB12X
Hi,
just got myself a 2005 ulysses xb12x - been interested in Buell for a while now - and hope my new machine loves up to expectations - based in west of Scotland

got the workshop manual with the bike so just learning my way around - first job engine oil and filter and also new front pads

cheers


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 Post subject: Re: New member
PostPosted: 05 Mar 2019 20:47 
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Joined: 05 May 2009 20:00
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Location: southampton
:yup: welcome to the club :sun:

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 Post subject: Re: New member
PostPosted: 05 Mar 2019 21:02 
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It's an 06 :)

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 Post subject: Re: New member
PostPosted: 05 Mar 2019 21:55 
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Welcome. We’re just along the road :yup:

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 Post subject: Re: New member
PostPosted: 05 Mar 2019 22:55 
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Joined: 20 Jul 2017 17:23
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Current ride: ULYSSES XB12X
Location: North of Scotland
Welcome to the forum





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 Post subject: Re: New member
PostPosted: 06 Mar 2019 07:07 
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Current ride: Buell ulysses
Location: Telford
welcome , and you got one of the best bikes , even better if it's orange lOl :4roz:
few mods to do for long term safety , Maz gearbox grease nipple , free spirits belt tensioner and oil pump drive gear :yup:

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 Post subject: Re: New member
PostPosted: 06 Mar 2019 08:54 
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Current ride: Buell 1125R
Hi leadenwinter,

Welcome to the forum.

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 Post subject: Re: New member
PostPosted: 06 Mar 2019 20:17 
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Current ride: Ulysses XB12X
barney wrote:
welcome , and you got one of the best bikes , even better if it's orange lOl :4roz:
few mods to do for long term safety , Maz gearbox grease nipple , free spirits belt tensioner and oil pump drive gear :yup:

thanks
yes saw info about Maz gearbox nipple - can presumably find free spirit belt tensioner - what about oil pump drive gear

and V5 says 2005 so must be one of first

cheers


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 Post subject: Re: New member
PostPosted: 07 Mar 2019 06:56 
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ref oil pump gear
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=20015&hilit=oil+pump+gear+failure

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 Post subject: Re: New member
PostPosted: 09 Mar 2019 19:15 
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Current ride: 1125r XB12X
Location: South
Welcome. Fun bikes!

I think you'll find the 05 is an '06 in Buell world..They did not do a 05. May have made them but they are an 06 XB12x.


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 Post subject: Re: New member
PostPosted: 02 Apr 2019 19:55 
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Current ride: Ulysses XB12X
Just changed oil and filter and replaced front pads - also note it has a Wilbers rear shock on it


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 Post subject: Re: New member
PostPosted: 02 Apr 2019 20:10 
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Current ride: 1125r XB12X
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Looks good!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FREE-SPIRITS ... ctupt=true

and...

Your engine will love a right-hand scoop in the summer.


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 Post subject: Re: New member
PostPosted: 02 Apr 2019 20:11 
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:yup:

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 Post subject: Re: New member
PostPosted: 03 Apr 2019 01:38 
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:yup:

Nice bike,


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 Post subject: Re: New member
PostPosted: 03 Apr 2019 06:01 
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leadenwinter :idea: Buell meeting up by you :idea:
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=23658

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