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[jaymackwright]

I took delivery of a Black Buell Ulysses on Saturday morning. Though kind of hard to find in stock - I bid $500 below MSRP and they accepted. I added the side luggage and Buell tank bag. Both had to be back ordered. Only able to get 75 miles on the clock by Sunday evening, hence unable to wind it up. Great sound like a quiet Harley. That huge 6 piston front brake will stand you on your nose if you grab it like a KLR!! Cornering is unbelievable, like riding a slot car. Pick any line and it just sticks there. Cannot wait to get the break in mileage logged! Quite a machine that is for sure! I am keeping my KLR and will change focus to more dirt use. I will have some low mileage Kenda 761's for sale soon. Steve Grimes County, TEXAS 1996 H-D Heritage 2003 KLR 650 2005 Buell Ulysses

[Bryan]

Hey congrats! What color did you get the yellow or black? We need to get together again for a ride I want to check out your new toy. Did you buy it in Conroe? I was up in the National Forest by lake stubblefield riding this past Sunday. It was a great day for riding, I met up with 2 other guys who also had KLR's and we ran around the trails and fire roads, there were alot of hunters roaming around the forest, they loved as running by them on the single track runs. I had 3 deer jump out in front of me while we were back in the woods, guess they were avoiding the hunters. We then stopped in Montgomery and ate lunch at Kings cafe. We all need to get together I think their are now 6 of us KLR riders in this area. Later, Bryan Dolan KLR 650 A19 Houston/Spring, Texas --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "jaymackwright" wrote:

> > I took delivery of a Black Buell Ulysses on Saturday morning. > Though kind of hard to find in stock - I bid $500 below MSRP and > they accepted. > > I added the side luggage and Buell tank bag. Both had to be back > ordered. Only able to get 75 miles on the clock by Sunday

evening,

> hence unable to wind it up. Great sound like a quiet Harley. > > That huge 6 piston front brake will stand you on your nose if you > grab it like a KLR!! > > Cornering is unbelievable, like riding a slot car. Pick any line > and it just sticks there. Cannot wait to get the break in mileage > logged! > > Quite a machine that is for sure! I am keeping my KLR and will > change focus to more dirt use. I will have some low mileage Kenda > 761's for sale soon. > > Steve > Grimes County, TEXAS > > 1996 H-D Heritage > 2003 KLR 650 > 2005 Buell Ulysses >

[Pat Schmid]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "jaymackwright" wrote:

> > That huge 6 piston front brake will stand you on your nose if you > grab it like a KLR!! > > Cornering is unbelievable, like riding a slot car. Pick any line > and it just sticks there. Cannot wait to get the break in mileage > logged! > > Quite a machine that is for sure! >

Steve, Be wondering if you'll be saying the same thing come summer. I've got the MCN review and GS1200 comparision - the Buell blew away the Beemer, but for one problem. The rear cylinder heat and how it gets transmitted to the frame. Eric finds a trick for the heat and he has a hands down winner. Pat G'ville, NV

[Arden Kysely]

I rode one a couple hundred miles and enjoyed most of the experience, but the engine heat, fan noise, and turning radius turned me off. Also, the kickstand bolts broke and the stand fell off, so check those frequently and carry some spares. The motor was a kick, though! Different strokes... __Arden --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Pat Schmid" wrote:

> > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "jaymackwright" > wrote: > > > > That huge 6 piston front brake will stand you on your nose if you > > grab it like a KLR!! > > > > Cornering is unbelievable, like riding a slot car. Pick any line > > and it just sticks there. Cannot wait to get the break in

mileage

> > logged! > > > > Quite a machine that is for sure! > > > > Steve, > Be wondering if you'll be saying the same thing come summer. I've

got

> the MCN review and GS1200 comparision - the Buell blew away the > Beemer, but for one problem. The rear cylinder heat and how it gets > transmitted to the frame. Eric finds a trick for the heat and he

has a

> hands down winner. > > Pat > G'ville, NV >

[jaymackwright]

Pat, Yes sir, read the same article, as a matter of fact that comparison prompted my purchase, I have been saving for a 1200GS Adventure and that bike won't be available till April 06 (or later), so figured I would try Eric's Adventure Offering. (Their opinion ont the BMW braking system was very disapointing). Hey, nothing ventured, nothing gained. I very much appreciate being able to ride an American Made "High Tech" Adventure machine and happy to support their efforts. If this doesn't work out in the Texas heat, I will try the German version. So far my (Texas Fall - 3 day owner) opinion is still: "Quite a machine that is for sure"!! Regards, Steve Grimes County, TEXAS 1996 H-D Heritage 2003 KLR 650 2005 Buell Ulysses

> Steve, > Be wondering if you'll be saying the same thing come summer. I've got > the MCN review and GS1200 comparision - the Buell blew away the > Beemer, but for one problem. The rear cylinder heat and how it gets > transmitted to the frame. Eric finds a trick for the heat and he has > a hands down winner. > Pat > G'ville, NV

[Pat Schmid]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "jaymackwright" wrote:

> > Pat, > > Yes sir, read the same article, as a matter of fact that comparison > prompted my purchase, I have been saving for a 1200GS Adventure and > that bike won't be available till April 06 (or later), so figured I > would try Eric's Adventure Offering. (Their opinion ont the BMW > braking system was very disapointing). >

I like the Ulysses, but for the heat. I've never been a fan of the Beemers, they've never suited my tastes even though they make nice machines. Unfortunately, no matter how good the Ulysses gets, no matter how much I may lust for one, its not in the stars for me to own one. You see it was my sainted grandfather who introduced me to fine sport. Back in his day he rode an Indian 4. Well, he made me take a most sacred oath to never fork a HD anything. I'm sure you can understand I'm caught in a family tradition. Pat G'ville, NV

[Arden Kysely]

Pat, My sainted grandfather worked in an Indian shop back in Ohio somewhere when he was young. Alas, he never told me much about those times, and passed away before I was bitten by the two-wheel bug. I'm free to choose the brand that suits me best and after my own mini-Odyssey a couple months ago I'll pass on Ulysses. Erik made a great effort, but between the fan noise and the heat it's not for me. __Arden

> > I like the Ulysses, but for the heat. I've never been a fan of the > Beemers, they've never suited my tastes even though they make nice > machines. Unfortunately, no matter how good the Ulysses gets, no > matter how much I may lust for one, its not in the stars for me to

own

> one. You see it was my sainted grandfather who introduced me to fine > sport. Back in his day he rode an Indian 4. Well, he made me take a > most sacred oath to never fork a HD anything. I'm sure you can > understand I'm caught in a family tradition. > > Pat > G'ville, NV >

[John]

My GF bought a Yamaha V-Star 650 Cruiser last week. I joined the yahoo V-Star list and asked about FAQ's for that bike. The moderator posted this reply... "Then one of the other members directed me to the Frequently Asked Questions section of another motorcycle site (I think it was the Kawasaki KLR 650 site) so that I could use that as a reference for how it could be structured." Dr. Krok's work is now the reference standard for others outside the KLR world. Thanks again for your efforts. John A18 Houston, TX