Pretty new to the forum, I guess this is where we're supposed to post up ?
Bought a 08 uly last week, besides the test ride I haven't really got to open it up until today. Now understand I'm going from a Triumph Tiger explorer ex to the uly, the uly is definitely smoother riding, this really surprised me, can't really tell about the handling yet but I'll bet it handles better in the dirt and it does feel better in the twisties, much slower, can't really compare them though, big horse power difference. At slower speeds ( 70 or less ) the uly is definitely more comfy, feels like I could ride all day but, once I start hitting 75 or more, I really start to feel the wind. I don't know if a larger screen would make a difference, I have to research that. The steering feels much lighter and easier up front, compared to the tiger, I'll be checking the headstock bearing tension first chance but, it feels tight, just easy.
The tiger is a great bike !, it's just to heavy for an old dog like me if I were younger I would never part with it. The good news is I have a new friend, the uly ! I was actually able to push it into the garage, the tiger I would've had to start it up and ride it in. There is a lot more to maintain on the uly but I'm old school and I'll learn again and there is plenty of good info here, thanks to all for that.
Later !, see all of you on the road.
