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PostPosted: 02 Aug 2020 14:27 
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Hi,

Please forgive and be kind if this is a dumb question.

but i am after an XB12r and wondered (as they are a lot cheaper), can you strip down a Ulysses and make it look more like a XB12R or S ?

what i am talking about is removing the screen, hand guards, big mirrors and tail end. Replace with a smaller seat etc.

can they be lowered suspension wise bearing in mind it is the same seat height as a GS @ 841mm

and the bonus would be a better fuel capacity and pretty much double range :shock:

is it too much to piss about with or an easy realistic option

thanks :4roz:

is it all too much work :?:

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PostPosted: 02 Aug 2020 15:29 
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Buell-XB12R- ... 4330544845

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PostPosted: 02 Aug 2020 15:33 
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I was going to suggest having a word with willybuell wb and his magic grinder

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What was the place that used to sell Buell bits, Twin Shack? Forgot the other name.

They used to race a Firebolt, but it was actually a Uly frame.

I think the only challenge will be making the subframe fit. I have a spare one if you’d like to help fund my tax and MOT... Saying that maybe I should sell my 12R...

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Adrenalin motos race bike was based on a Uly. https://www.flickr.com/photos/36254452@N02/5353766583

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PostPosted: 03 Aug 2020 06:55 
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I think that if you Google "Buell Uly bomber" you may get what your looking for

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PostPosted: 03 Aug 2020 17:16 
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Finmows wrote:
I think that if you Google "Buell Uly bomber" you may get what your looking for


lol once i spelt it right i found it lOl

really interesting thread where the fella replaces the complete Uly subfrabe with that of an S

looks spot on tbh

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PostPosted: 03 Aug 2020 18:24 
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kevmean wrote:
Adrenalin motos race bike was based on a Uly. https://www.flickr.com/photos/36254452@N02/5353766583

That's it...

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