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    both a Lightning and Ulysses?

    Wally and Lunatic....thanks, I now feel better. :D Addiction is definitely the right word! I never thought I'd love this bike/engine as much as I do! BTW, I read about the "slow speed hesitation" on a review. I don't really experience that on my Lightning, so I'm confused. Don't the XB12s...
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    both a Lightning and Ulysses?

    Hello everyone, I have a 2005 XB12s. Am I crazy for also wanting a Uly? I realize they use the same engine, transmission, etc. And I also realize the main difference is the Uly sits higher and has a longer frame and swingarm. But I'm thinking it would be nice to have the Uly (with the add'l...
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    DMV Buellers meet up and rides

    In case anyone is interested, there's a bike rally in Johnstown PA this weekend. I was going to go, but unfortunately can't make it. But here's the cool part. Check out their website: http://www.visitjohnstownpa.com/ Wait for the pics on the right side to scroll. Just after the dude...
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    DMV Buellers meet up and rides

    I saw a couple Buells at the Classic Motorcycle Day event in Clarksburg, MD yesterday. One was a blue/gold rim Firebolt, and the other was the black Lightning with full Micron pipe (nice guy with ponytail who just bought it "a few weeks ago"). Anyone here on the forum?
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    How much does your fan run?

    Ahh, that makes more sense. But why not simply get the RSS? I just placed my order. My fan kicks on a lot - even at highway speeds during which one would think the engine is getting tons of air flow.
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    How much does your fan run?

    I'm no engineer, but I'm inclined to think this isn't the best idea. If you're thinking of manually increasing the temperature at which the fan comes on (for the sole purpose of not having the fan ran as often), you're basically forcing the engine to run hotter. That can only be detrimental to...
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    DMV Buellers meet up and rides

    I was out riding this past Monday (April 16th) and saw a few different Buells - mainly Bolts - near Sheperd University in Sheperdstown WV. Anyone here on this forum? Just wondering.
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    Lighting Clear Touring Windscreen

    Cool, thanks Sparky. That's exactly the kind of real-world feedback I'm looking for regarding aftermarket windscreens.
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    help a dumb newbie

    And a tip for changing oil: cover the muffler with aluminum foil before you begin to drain the oil. Otherwise, oil will flow all over the pipe creating a nice mess.
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    good deal? xb12ss

    I don't know much about lowering bikes (or if this one can be lowered), but I will say that's a great price!
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    Lighting Clear Touring Windscreen

    More importantly (aside from clear vs. tint vs. color), how do these windscreens perform? Do they have make a noticeable difference? Or do they create more turbulence/buffeting? Thanks.
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    Never buying a bike or car off flea bay again...

    Just another vote for reselling it. Three possibilities: you can make money on it, you break even, or you may lose a little money on it. Either way, not the end of the world. Reading your post is kinda funny (well, not really) because I had bid on a Ducati S4R (on eBay) prior to finding my...
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    Help with buell questions

    Hello and welcome. Like you, I've been riding for a long time but I'm a newbie to Buells. I bought a 2005 XB12s last December and am in love with the bike. I'm sure you're going to get the same responses from everyone here. The XB12s series is fairly upright. You're not reaching for the...
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    Worst Day Ever What should i do

    Dude, really? "Worst day ever"? Bikes are replaceable. Brothers aren't. Thanks for your service, but as someone who's probably seen more people get blown up or shot, I would have thought you'd go easy on the drama. I thought you were going to say that your brother took out your bike and...
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    Buell Fire

    Crescent1101, Maybe it's just me, but I'm a little disappointed. Actually, I'm more than disappointed. I'm upset that no one else has said anything yet. I think it was highly irresponsible of you to just stand there and let the guy with the fire extinguisher put out the flames. What you...
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    What would you do?

    Unless you simply don't like the Buell, I wouldn't do it. Gixxers are a dime a dozen. Sure they're nice bikes; very well made and good performers. However, if you wanted one, I'd suggest you simply save up some extra cash and get one as a 2nd bike. It's not like the world is going to run out...
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    Red Wheel Stripes

    Both those ideas (red or blue) actually may work I guess that's why I was never much of an artist - I'm not very creative and can't envision anything unless someone posts a picture. lol Thanks for the ideas, guys.
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    Red Wheel Stripes

    I think pinstripes on rims look fantastic. While I love my gold rims (05 XB12s), unfortunately I don't think pinstripes would work on them.
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    DMV Buellers meet up and rides

    +1 more for Battley. I think it helps that they sell not only HD, but also Ducati, BMW, and Yamaha. OTOH, another HD (only) dealer that is much closer to me was the quintessential "If you don't ride HD, we don't give a ****" dealer. Terrible customer service. So, while I could have purchased...
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    My luck just got better! (rear ended)

    Damn, I'm sorry to hear that. But like everyone said, at least you're alive. Getting rear-ended while stopped in traffic is one of my biggest fears. Be glad you're not paralyzed, maimed or dead. And while it sucks that it's one less Buell, there are other Buells out there to be had. The...
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