Hello all..
I've just bought a XB12X with luggage and sat nav on a 59 plate with 2k miles on her..
It was pretty much an impulse buy, so is there anything I need to get the dealer to check before I take delivery?
Thanks,
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| Author: | DBMG [ 09 Jan 2010 21:59 ] |
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Hello all.. I've just bought a XB12X with luggage and sat nav on a 59 plate with 2k miles on her.. It was pretty much an impulse buy, so is there anything I need to get the dealer to check before I take delivery? Thanks, |
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| Author: | Motorrad [ 09 Jan 2010 22:00 ] |
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Check your coat at the door, and welcome. |
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| Author: | greyhound [ 10 Jan 2010 09:09 ] |
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Welcome i would check you have plenty of money in you wallet you will need it 
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| Author: | deepsix [ 10 Jan 2010 09:23 ] |
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Check your partner still loves you and the ice on the roads. And welcome you'll get a sensible answer eventually by the owners who love their Ulys. |
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| Author: | Nutah [ 10 Jan 2010 15:46 ] |
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welcome  , depends on who the dealer is ?some i wouldn't trust to put air in the tires  
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| Author: | DBMG [ 10 Jan 2010 19:29 ] |
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Nutah wrote: welcome , depends on who the dealer is ?some i wouldn't trust to put air in the tires I'm buying my Buell from the dealership in Newcastle. Seem a nice lot.. 
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| Author: | ericry [ 11 Jan 2010 16:11 ] |
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Welcome, I've recently got a 2008 model XB12XT with about 600km on it. Nothing much to check I dont think....try and blag a oil and filter change if you can.. May look at doing some mods yourself in the future - fs tensioner (spring tensioner easier on the belt and bearings) - breather mod (stop putting air/gas from crankcase into air filter/inlet) - oiler for gearbox input shaft Other than that I'd ride the bike for a bit then change the oil and filter just to be sure - changing oil is simpler and good for the bike ! Eric |
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| Author: | DBMG [ 12 Jan 2010 20:24 ] |
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ericry wrote: Welcome, I've recently got a 2008 model XB12XT with about 600km on it. Nothing much to check I dont think....try and blag a oil and filter change if you can.. May look at doing some mods yourself in the future - fs tensioner (spring tensioner easier on the belt and bearings) - breather mod (stop putting air/gas from crankcase into air filter/inlet) - oiler for gearbox input shaft Other than that I'd ride the bike for a bit then change the oil and filter just to be sure - changing oil is simpler and good for the bike ! Eric Thanks for the tips Eric..  I'm planning to take the bike over to Germany in May with a small group of freinds and my main concern is getting punctures.. How easy is it to get the rear wheel off? |
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| Author: | kevmean [ 12 Jan 2010 21:26 ] |
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Why take the wheel out ...if you get a puncture use one of the many excellent repair kits that use plugs to repair in situ
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| Author: | DBMG [ 12 Jan 2010 21:50 ] |
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kevmean wrote: Why take the wheel out ...if you get a puncture use one of the many excellent repair kits that use plugs to repair in situ Have used them in the past and found them to be a temp repair at best.. Still very useful at getting you somewhere to effect a 'proper' repair or tyre replacement. My concern is that I've heard that you can damage the belt if the wheel is not removed correctly. 
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| Author: | Maz [ 12 Jan 2010 22:14 ] |
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viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1329 On a 12X you'll also have to remove the footpeg bracket to get the tensioner out. |
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| Author: | DBMG [ 12 Jan 2010 22:25 ] |
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Maz wrote: http://ukbeg.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1329 On a 12X you'll also have to remove the footpeg bracket to get the tensioner out. !!! To get the what????  Mmmm.. Maybe a chain conversion is the way to go.. 
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| Author: | meadman [ 12 Jan 2010 22:47 ] |
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kevmean wrote: Why take the wheel out ...if you get a puncture use one of the many excellent repair kits that use plugs to repair in situ I add Ultraseal to my tyres. It has proved its worth & got me home on a couple of occassions Regards |
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| Author: | ericry [ 13 Jan 2010 12:38 ] |
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I'd do a repair with the wheel on and fix it when I got home. Agree its only a temp repair but many people have repaired tyres this way then rode them for the rest of the tyre's life (5k on different bikes) - the only "proper" repair is a mushroom plug but you need to take off the tyre to do it !! Other than that you need a paddock stand, tools, torque wrench etc to do the job right. One thing the XT has that is nice now is heated grips....worth it if you ride year round. Eric. |
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