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MagnumForce · 05-01-2007, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intimid8er

John you won't be disappointed.....Matter of fact....Go demo one for the hell of it. They'll let you. Buell is running a demo promotion right now.

Did Uncle Sam get both your bikes over to the Islands for you?

Well then, I hope to be able to demo one on Saturday. I was hoping to hold off on any thoughts of getting a Buell, but your review is not making things any easier. If that review compels me to take a closer look at a Buell, then it's a damn good review!

Yes, Uncle Sam brought both of my bikes to the Islands and not a single penny spent. They get more use during the weekends though due to traffic jams during the week. I live 20 miles from work, but commutes last over an hour and I hate riding in traffic.

S2Design · 05-02-2007, 09:32 AM

Tim, congrats man. Sounds like the right bike for you. Have fun!

blackie1491 · 05-02-2007, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intimid8er

BTW Clint..... 2+ years, and almost 5K in posts, and that's the best you can come up with for my first custom title?

I thought you were a little more creative than that?

Don't ask as you may regret the receiving!!!

stp1971 · 05-04-2007, 10:51 PM

I thought about the demo of the Ulysses a couple of weekends ago when we sat at a Harley Dealerships for three hours waiting on a benefit ride to start. But decided I better leave before I get another hairbrain idea I need yet another bike. They had some promotion on a free shoulder letter carrier with a test ride.

Might still have to go back to see how the Ulysses does compared to my Wee Strom but then again I might start kickin' myself in the arse if I do. Dangit Tim!!!!!

**intimid8er** · 05-05-2007, 01:51 PM

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand................th e pics are here!

**Clint** · 05-05-2007, 02:01 PM

Tell me you didn't ride in shorts and flip-flops!

Your photographer needs to find the zoom button.

PhotoJoe · 05-05-2007, 02:13 PM

Is the icon going to read

sgatt

(Some gear all the time)

**intimid8er** · 05-07-2007, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhotoJoe

Is the icon going to read

sgatt

(Some gear all the time)

Well...you know.......the Harley side of the Ulysses' genes are starting to wear off on me.

blackie1491 · 05-07-2007, 11:39 AM

No Gloves!
No Jacket!
No Boots! Open Toed ?????
No Pants!

blackie1491 · 05-07-2007, 11:41 AM

At least you are not wearing your "FOIL HELMET".

**Trapper** · 05-07-2007, 11:53 AM

Why do I think you rode in that get up to get us going????

**intimid8er** · 05-07-2007, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trapper

Why do I think you rode in that get up to get us going????

'Cause you know me to well sir.

Rickster · 05-08-2007, 09:03 AM

Holey crap man, how tall are you? You make that Uly look like a toy. lol

**intimid8er** · 05-08-2007, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickster

Holey crap man, how tall are you? You make that Uly look like a toy. lol

Only 6'2" with a haircut!

HAMMERPETE · 05-10-2007, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Tell me you didn't ride in shorts and flip-flops!

Your photographer needs to find the zoom button.

I can't believe he has a helmet on..after all it is FLA! They don't have to wear helmets down there!

Nice bike there TIMBO...Funny I sat on one the other day...damn toes barely touched the ground....friggin freak of nature.

**intimid8er** · 05-10-2007, 08:32 AM

Thanks Pete.

The bike is great. Every day goes by, I learn something new about the bike.

bajaraider · 05-10-2007, 01:14 PM

well, i recently went through these feelings on an SV that I made the mistake of test riding. I have had my eyes on Buell for a while now. Maybe next chance I get to get to a dealership (about 5 hours away) i'll take the plunge too. That SV was awesome, but I'd love to have a lightning! Don't feel bad Pete, I don't think I can get both sets of toes on the ground on that thing.

**intimid8er** · 05-21-2007, 10:07 AM

Bike has been in the shop since Saturday.

It puked new looking oil on the Primary side.

I warmed it up per Buell specs, and pulled the oil bag dipstick. It certainly wasn't coming from there. It was too clean to be an engine oil leak. There is a bolt sticking out from the bottom of the primary, it was leaking (not weeping) from either there or the general area of two T-27 Torx bolts near it. There was quite a bit out of it. I hope no damage has been done.

I gave them a laundry list of stuff to check out while I was there too.

Other problems:

Bought a tank mask. Went to install it. Bolt from the tank had rattled loose and made itself scarce.

Adjusting the suspension: Top of the shock collar bolts that hold it to the frame had worked themselves loose. Shock was moving around.

Damn....I know we joked about crap shaking off of Harleys. I joined in on the fun, but just assumed it was the stuff that Urban Legends are made of, and something we metric riders used to jab at the Harley guys about.

palanon · 05-21-2007, 10:16 AM

Can't be HD, must be you.

Danr · 05-21-2007, 10:42 AM

Tim:
In the spirit of Busting B*lls and knowing it will get sorted out for you.

87000 miles and still ticking

05-02-2007, 09:32 AM	#22 (permalink)
S2Design Member Investigator Join Date: Oct 2005 Bike: '03 Santa Cruz Location: Mt. Dora, FL Posts: 1,025	Tim, congrats man. Sounds like the right bike for you. Have fun! __________________ "In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our friends." John Churton Collins

05-04-2007, 10:51 PM	#24 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Join Date: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,960	I thought about the demo of the Ulysses a couple of weekends ago when we sat at a Harley Dealerships for three hours waiting on a benefit ride to start. But decided I better leave before I get another hairbrain idea I need yet another bike. They had some promotion on a free shoulder letter carrier with a test ride. Might still have to go back to see how the Ulysses does compared to my Wee Strom but then again I might start kickin' myself in the arse if I do. Dangit Tim!!!!! __________________ No Signature needed.

05-05-2007, 01:51 PM	#25 (permalink)
intimid8er Beer. Nature's Unstoppable Force. Join Date: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 11,865	Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand................th e pics are here! __________________ Song Pick of the Week John Mayer - Who Says

05-05-2007, 02:01 PM	#26 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,114	Tell me you didn't ride in shorts and flip-flops! Your photographer needs to find the zoom button. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists Last edited by Clint; 05-05-2007 at 02:09 PM.

05-07-2007, 11:53 AM	#31 (permalink)
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05-05-2007, 02:13 PM	#27 (permalink)
PhotoJoe Handlebar Consultant Join Date: Mar 2007 Bike: Looking for my first bike Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 619	Is the icon going to read sgatt (Some gear all the time)

05-07-2007, 11:39 AM	#29 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Join Date: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,633	No Gloves! No Jacket! No Boots! Open Toed ????? No Pants!

05-07-2007, 11:41 AM	#30 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Join Date: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,633	At least you are not wearing your "FOIL HELMET".

05-08-2007, 09:03 AM	#33 (permalink)
Rickster Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 4,210	Holey crap man, how tall are you? You make that Uly look like a toy. lol __________________ 2009 BMW, R 1200 GS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2003 KTM 525 EX/C 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

05-10-2007, 08:32 AM	#36 (permalink)
intimid8er Beer. Nature's Unstoppable Force. Join Date: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 11,865	Thanks Pete. The bike is great. Every day goes by, I learn something new about the bike. __________________ Song Pick of the Week John Mayer - Who Says

05-10-2007, 01:14 PM	#37 (permalink)
bajaraider U.B's LoveChild Join Date: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50, 1970 TC120 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,041	well, i recently went through these feelings on an SV that I made the mistake of test riding. I have had my eyes on Buell for a while now. Maybe next chance I get to get to a dealership (about 5 hours away) i'll take the plunge too. That SV was awesome, but I'd love to have a lightning! Don't feel bad Pete, I don't think I can get both sets of toes on the ground on that thing. __________________ RED M50 - 2005 "only a motorcycle rider understands why a dog hangs its head out the window" My Toys

05-21-2007, 10:07 AM	#38 (permalink)
intimid8er Beer. Nature's Unstoppable Force. Join Date: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 11,865	Bike has been in the shop since Saturday. It puked new looking oil on the Primary side. I warmed it up per Buell specs, and pulled the oil bag dipstick. It certainly wasn't coming from there. It was too clean to be an engine oil leak. There is a bolt sticking out from the bottom of the primary, it was leaking (not weeping) from either there or the general area of two T-27 Torx bolts near it. There was quite a bit out of it. I hope no damage has been done. I gave them a laundry list of stuff to check out while I was there too. Other problems: Bought a tank mask. Went to install it. Bolt from the tank had rattled loose and made itself scarce. Adjusting the suspension: Top of the shock collar bolts that hold it to the frame had worked themselves loose. Shock was moving around. Damn....I know we joked about crap shaking off of Harleys. I joined in on the fun, but just assumed it was the stuff that Urban Legends are made of, and something we metric riders used to jab at the Harley guys about. __________________ Song Pick of the Week John Mayer - Who Says

05-21-2007, 10:16 AM	#39 (permalink)
palanon No Significant Other Join Date: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,326	Can't be HD, must be you. __________________ " In the name of the Speedo, the Tach and the Holy Throttle, amen. "

05-21-2007, 10:42 AM	#40 (permalink)
Danr Sit speling cheker Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,617	Tim: In the spirit of Busting B*lls and knowing it will get sorted out for you. 87000 miles and still ticking

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