Buell opinions?

[Larry Gude]

2007 Buell Ulysses XB12X/Harley Davidson

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[aps45819]

I've never heard anybody speak ill of their Buell, except for the Buell Blast. Very innovative design features, fuel is in the frame, the oil tank is the swing arm and putting the muffler at the bottom centralizes mass to improve handling.

 

[itsbob]

I've never heard anybody speak ill of their Buell, except for the Buell Blast. Very innovative design features, fuel is in the frame, the oil tank is the swing arm and putting the muffler at the bottom centralizes mass to improve handling.

I thought this was the one with the heated seat isue.

They chose, for reasons only known to doG, to run the exhaust up by your leg and under the seat. If I remember correctly that was one of the biggest complaints. Hot leg, and even hotter ass.

 

[aps45819]

I thought this was the one with the heated seat isue.

They chose, for reasons only known to doG, to run the exhaust up by your leg and under the seat. If I remember correctly that was one of the biggest complaints. Hot leg, and even hotter ass.

The muffler is the cannistor at the bottom and the exhaust exits by the rear wheel

 

[itsbob]

Good Review!

http://www.motorcyclists-online.com/o1_621_Road-Test---2007-Buell-XB12X-Ulysses-Buell-adventure.html

 

[itsbob]

The muffler is the cannistor at the bottom and the exhaust exits by the rear wheel

Yep, you're right, I stand corrected.

 

[Larry Gude]

The muffler is the cannistor at the bottom and the exhaust exits by the rear wheel

Awful damn steep rake, ain't it???

 

[StadEMS3]

My ex-GF had a bright yellow Buel M2 and she loved it. Sport bike that sounded like a Harley.

 

[desertrat]

Awful damn steep rake, ain't it???

By comparison the BMW enduro has 24.8

 

[Larry Gude]

By comparison the BMW enduro has 24.8

Ie, more stable, yes?

 

[desertrat]

Ie, more stable, yes?

I think it's better at low speeds. Don't know much about it except that trials bikes have very little rake. So more stable at low speeds might be right.

 

[Larry Gude]

I think it's better at low speeds. Don't know much about it except that trials bikes have very little rake. So more stable at low speeds might be right.

Not unless I got my learnin' wrong.

Kawi's (MX) are noted for having more rake and being more stable at speed but, turn like a truck, wanna stand up and so forth in the corners. Suzuki's are noted for being absolute carvers but a bit vague and squirrelly on straightaways and whoops and for having the tightest rake angle in the game.

Or do I have what rake is backwards???

 

[ylexot]

I think you're both right...
Little rake (more vertical) - squirrelly at speed, easier to turn (hence, easier to keep upright/more stable) when slow
More rake - more stable at speed, harder to turn

 

[desertrat]

Not unless I got my learnin' wrong.

Kawi's (MX) are noted for having more rake and being more stable at speed but, turn like a truck, wanna stand up and so forth in the corners. Suzuki's are noted for being absolute carvers but a bit vague and squirrelly on straightaways and whoops and for having the tightest rake angle in the game.

Or do I have what rake is backwards???

I believe you have it right. What I found funny was that BMW measures their angle from the vertical and all others from the horizontal.

 

[Larry Gude]

I believe you have it right. What I found funny was that BMW measures their angle from the vertical and all others from the horizontal.

Well, you know how it is with them Bavarians. :shrug:

 

[itsbob]

Ie, more stable, yes?

Top cornering/ Handling bikes from the report "The top 50 best Cornering bikes"

1. Buell XB12R Firebolt (I can hear it now )

2. Aprilia RS125

3. Triumph Daytona 650

4. 1956 BSA Gold Star

5. BMW R1200GS

6. GSXR600 ('05)

7. 1975 Ducati 900SS

8. Buell XB12S Lightening

9. Aprilia Pegaso Strada

10. Husaberg FS Supermoto 650e

and notables for Advrider...

11. KTM 990 Duke

13. Ducati ST3

14. VFR750 FS-FV

17. KTM 950 ADV

18 BMW R1200RT

23. Triumph Sprint ST (2005)

26. Ducati 999

30. Ducati 851

 

[Nanny Pam]

Being the girly girl that I am (choke) I don't like it. It's not pretty. In fact, it's down right ugly. But that's just my opinion. :shrug:

 

[ylexot]

I believe you have it right. What I found funny was that BMW measures their angle from the vertical and all others from the horizontal.

This Motor Cyclist article has them all measured from the vertical :shrug:
BMW R1200GS Vs. Buell XB12X Ulysses Vs. KTM 990 Adventure - Adventures In Reality - Motorcyclist Magazine

 

[ylexot]

Buell's website also lists the rake measured from the vertical. :shrug:

 

[aps45819]

I believe you have it right. What I found funny was that BMW measures their angle from the vertical and all others from the horizontal.

the trail measurement is horizontal