hi, i am looking for information on buell ulysses. i am looking at buying one, so any help would be very helpfull?. one model is a 05 with 13 thou on the clock, the other is a 08 with 15 thou on the clock,
question 1. are the engines the same on both as the bottom right side engine casings are different. is the 08 rubber mounted?
q.2. what should i look for with belt condition, i had a sportster and the rear pully had two sides to it, only one on the uly. how does this effect the belt alignment and life.
ive had guzzis for a few years and i am used to paint flying off but the 08 was almost bald is this normal.
anyway my name is derek and i live near dalkeith in scotland been riding for 27 years and look forward to 27 more.
cheers, derek.

Hi Dex have a look in tech & Buell chat

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Feros Ferio

cheers i will have a browse and see what i can find

talk to norrie, he is just up the road,.....good luck send PM

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who is norrie and what is a pm!

No he's not; he's been at my gaff all weekend

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Welcome Dex. Norrie is another member who lives not far from you and a PM is a personal message see bottom left of your post for the button

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Its a blonde thing alright!!!!!!!!!!

echo...

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I bet the poor lad is knackered!

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Derek - welcome to UKBEG ...

My 30,000 mile 08 spec Ulysses report can be found: here

Thunderstorm V-Twin Engines – 2008 updates:

The rest of the Buell 1203cc and 984cc range use an updated version of the Thunderstorm engine.

The timing cover is eliminated, as the engine is now crank timed from a new crank position sensor, which eliminates the need for manual timing, reducing maintenance costs. The ECM actively monitors and adjusts timing based on the riding environment. The new sensor makes thirty reads per revolution, compared to the previous two reads per revolution, for more precise control of fuel mapping and timing to conditions.

Additional updates to all 2008 Thunderstorm engines include:

The size of the crankpins is increased to 1.5 inches from 1.25 inches.

A higher-output oil pump supports oiling to the new crankpin area. The new oil pump is driven off the crank – a design based on the Buell XBRR production racing motorcycle.

A new eight-row oil cooler offers enhanced cooling and all oil line ends are now equipped with jiffy-tite fittings.

A new ECM with increased computing capacity.

DDFI 3 actively controls and monitors the TPS (throttle position sensor) IAC (idle air control) and timing. DDFI 3 automatically zeros the TPS and adjusts fuel metering for a smoother idle, eliminating service intervals and reducing the cost of ownership.

A new progressive throttle cam and cables provide smoother throttle input from stops and requires less rotation to full throttle.

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