new Uly owner from Cape Town, South Africa

[LeFox]

ooh...next time i'm back in the cape, we need to grab a drink!

originally from germiston, but parents moved back to belgium before i could do anything about it

unlce is still there, has a hardwareshop (hammer and tongs)

 

[NAZA RETH 73]

Wally. Good stuff. Looking forward to it.[up]

 

[wally]

LeFox, it's a deal - give us a shout next time you are here, Naza - let's get a bunch together on a nice weekend, then we plan a good day run.

 

[Naude Hopper]

why must it be a nice weekend ? are you fairweather bikers ?

 

[wally]

i am an everyday biker - only if my wife wants to come along. plus twisties suck in the rain! got drenched last night!

i need to put on a new back tyre soon...

 

[NAZA RETH 73]

Confusius say - man who ride bike in rain when car stand in garage - not brave but stupid.

 

[wally]

my bank balance say - ride V8 everyday, bankrupt in 1 week!

 

[steve92106]

I don't question my ability to ride my bike safely in the rain but the carnage along California freeways when a little rain hits the pavement is just not to be believed. I have no sympathy for these bozos but I'm damned if I'm going to expose myself to their incompetence unnecessarily. When it rains I drive a big assed truck and am prepared to take out the first SOB who threatens me with his/her rain induced stunts.

 

[wally]

it does seem that with cold weather and rain comes cloudy judgment and impaired driving capabilities...

i hear you Steve!

 

[wally]

decided to black out the gold inserts on the bike - easier to keep clean, bit of a meaner look. redid them in gold a few months ago, but every little scuff mark shows up.

the scrape marks are from me forgetting the added width of the boxes when trying to squeeze into tight spaces!

also redoing the tank decals in either a flat black or carbon look vinyl.

 

[NAZA RETH 73]

Hi WALLY

How do I get into contact with your mechanic you mentioned. Peter Moller I think?

 

[50dro]

Welcome! I missed your original post!

If you're ever looking to buy some axle sliders and/or an updated pulley cover check my site!!

Ride safe!

5-0dro
http://www.5-0dro.com

 

[wally]

NAZA, I will PM you his details.


thanx 50dro - will do!

 

[NAZA RETH 73]

Ta Wally

Got Details

 

[Scruffie]

Hi Guys
I`m another Buelly from Cape Town, Ride a 2008 XB12STT and love it. great forum, keep the flag flying and the information coming.[up]

 

[wally]

nice! welcome scruffie! post some pics! seen some XBs and Firebolts cruising around, but no STTs or Ulys yet.

 

[Uly ron]

To all you Buelly owners in and from SA, I have had a good time reading through your comments and information. I am an ex Vaalie from Johannesburg, but now live in Hobart, Tasmania. 4 months ago I bought the very last brand spanking new Buell Ulysses XB12X that was available in Australia, nonetheless, it is a 2009 model. I have also experienced a bit of popping/backfiring, especially when pulling off with lower revs and when pulling up. The bike is about to go in for its first service (1600 Km) with the local Harley dealer in Hobart, so hoping they can sort it out. Magic bike otherwise. Have had it on gravel roads too, no problem with it handling them. Anyone among you that has changed the bars ?

 

[wally]

welcome Ron!

still running stock bars - works for me.
did do exhaust mod an painted some plastics, but otherwise pretty stock.

I would love to get X-model front fender - I think it looks meaner than the XT's one. Enjoy it!

I do! It is a really fun bike to ride - even on gravel (and for me it is huge, as I have no gravel experience).

 

[Uly ron]

Hi Wally,
I reckon as long as you are sensible about how you ride on gravel, you really shouldn't have any problems. I have taken mine up to 120 K's on gravel, but then the surface was real good and I could see for at least 900 metres ahead. One of the guys who responded some time back on this forum had pictures where his rear frame had broken, I am thinking he must have been on some fairly bumpy or rutted roads for that to have happened. Does the bottom yoke of your triple clamps have the holes drilled and threaded for the X model front fender to fit onto, although I suppose it couldn't be too difficult to get machined up. I again like the fender as located on your model. There are a few Buells here in Tasmania and the local Harley shops look after servicing.

 

[wally]

I am not sure - i will have to check. I normally know I am going too fast when I feel the back moving a bit on gravel. I just don't want to put the bike down - ever!

Been exceptionally hot here this week - 38 deg C yesterday and my right leg was cooking! I need to make a plan...