WTB.Ulysses with a blown engine
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I'm sure you already know this, but I'll put it out there anyways for those who don't.
A Buell XB motor is different than a Sportster motor regardless of whether it is rubber or solid mount. A lot of parts are similar or the same, but the mounting configuration is completely different, and really will only fit an XB (or a frame specifically designed to fit an XB motor).
Carry on.
edit: this may interest you depending where you are located, someone in Tucson was selling a Ulysses for $2000 on Facebook (with a motor).
A Buell XB motor is different than a Sportster motor regardless of whether it is rubber or solid mount. A lot of parts are similar or the same, but the mounting configuration is completely different, and really will only fit an XB (or a frame specifically designed to fit an XB motor).
Carry on.
edit: this may interest you depending where you are located, someone in Tucson was selling a Ulysses for $2000 on Facebook (with a motor).
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He is looking for a bike that needs an engine. Specifically a Ulysses. He has an engine.
Right. But doesn't say what engine he has.
I think Ol' Sanford Nineteen is preemptively warning him if he's just planning on slapping in a Sportster engine he has laying around into a Uly, it no worky worky. Seems fair to let him know.
I think Ol' Sanford Nineteen is preemptively warning him if he's just planning on slapping in a Sportster engine he has laying around into a Uly, it no worky worky. Seems fair to let him know.
I'm sure the OP knows the Uly will only take an XB motor, but on the off chance he doesnt, or someone else reads this later may learn
something before they go that route. I'm not saying its impossible, and every now and again some knucklehead on FB says "i have a welder, i can make it fit bruh"
Also, $2k is a steal for a Uly. Even if the motor is junk, he could possibly rob the heads off it and resell them (as long as their rebuildable) they're worth $500-600 on their own, which takes the Uly price down to $14-1500.
In addition, who knows how complete the OP's motor is. He may need parts like a primary cover, motor mounts, starter, etc. etc. At least if he gets this complete bike and wants to use his motor, he should have all the parts needed to complete the install.
If he winds up with extra parts, he can sell those off to offset the purchase price of the Uly. Seems like a win-win to me.
Of course, thats if the bike is even still available, and if its reasonably close to him.
And if he doesnt want to take my suggestion(s), no harm - no foul, just throwing ideas out there.
something before they go that route. I'm not saying its impossible, and every now and again some knucklehead on FB says "i have a welder, i can make it fit bruh"
Also, $2k is a steal for a Uly. Even if the motor is junk, he could possibly rob the heads off it and resell them (as long as their rebuildable) they're worth $500-600 on their own, which takes the Uly price down to $14-1500.
In addition, who knows how complete the OP's motor is. He may need parts like a primary cover, motor mounts, starter, etc. etc. At least if he gets this complete bike and wants to use his motor, he should have all the parts needed to complete the install.
If he winds up with extra parts, he can sell those off to offset the purchase price of the Uly. Seems like a win-win to me.
Of course, thats if the bike is even still available, and if its reasonably close to him.
And if he doesnt want to take my suggestion(s), no harm - no foul, just throwing ideas out there.
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njloco
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Iron1, if your successful in your search, I could use the little rear fender that holds the license plate and rear turn signals.
Good luck and thanks in advance.
Good luck and thanks in advance.
kz6fittycent
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I have a HarborFreight Predator engine I'm getting ready to install in my XB. Now, don't get me wrong, it's NOT stock! In fact, it's got a straight pipe and NO air cleaner on it.
I found a transmission from an old mini bike (2-speed) that I'm gonna install, too. I'm trying to figure out the right final drive ratio to get it up to 120+mph. You have any ideas?
You sure you wanna be on this team? 'Cause thats how you get on this team. Get in the car dammit:black_eyed:
A man buys a Harbor Freight motor…
Someone on the other forum pointed out an important fact. What year Ulysses does he need? If he has a late model motor, he may not be able to get it to talk to the ecm correctly, especially since the older motors are fired by the cam sensor and the later ones off the crank. There are a lot more triggers on a crank revolution of a DDFI 3 motor vs a DDFI2.
Nah, they’re all the same.
Someone on the other forum pointed out an important fact. What year Ulysses does he need? If he has a late model motor, he may not be able to get it to talk to the ecm correctly, especially since the older motors are fired by the cam sensor and the later ones off the crank. There are a lot more triggers on a crank revolution of a DDFI 3 motor vs a DDFI2.
Nah, they’re all the same.
Probably has a carb on it now:eek-new:
There is a guy on badweb selling a Uly with a bad motor. What are the odds? Lol.
Someone on FB is selling a 07 Uly with a bad motor.
DamMechanic
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If I could still smoke weed I would be dead now from laughing from the Harbor Freight motor swap.
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