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Today, 12:26 AM

The Bob replied to a thread Xb12xt wanted in Buell Firebolts for Sale

^ ^ ^ ^ Thanks. That is helpful.

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Yesterday, 07:30 PM

The Bob replied to a thread Xb12xt wanted in Buell Firebolts for Sale

While it may be that I would keep my next bike 'forever', would a dent in the frame trash resale value? Sorry about everyone's time and bandwidth....

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Yesterday, 04:15 PM

The Bob replied to a thread Xb12xt wanted in Buell Firebolts for Sale

I've seen this: https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2008-Buell-Ulysses-XB12XT-5006223933. for awhile. When I look at the video it shows a small...

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Yesterday, 01:14 PM

The Bob replied to a thread EcmDroid in Buell Firebolt XB12, XB9

Well maybe, maybe not. It's the fun house - all smoke and mirrors.

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02-22-2019, 11:38 PM

The Bob replied to a thread Buell Engines 2009 in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

Very interesting, Mr bozo. SGI kicked our butts also. Our VP of marketing was promoted from field service. Who was it? - Burrows? - sold NASA...

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02-22-2019, 06:18 PM

The Bob replied to a thread Buell Engines 2009 in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

Yeah, Fiorina had a different idea. Poor ol Ken just didn't see it coming. First the RISC computing and then Sun and on and on. I worked on PDP10s...

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02-22-2019, 02:13 PM

The Bob replied to a thread Buell Engines 2009 in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

It kind of reminds me of my former employer. You'd have to be old and a sort of a nerd to remember Digital Equipment Corp. ( DEC ). Started and run...

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02-19-2019, 01:09 PM

The Bob replied to a thread What other skills do you have? in General Motorcycle Chat

We have a shirttail relative whom is supposedly Mensa. You guys here are a good bit more intelligent and talented.

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02-17-2019, 11:05 PM

The Bob replied to a thread What other skills do you have? in General Motorcycle Chat

You guys are too much for me. But I love work. I can sit and watch it all day.

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02-17-2019, 07:41 PM

The Bob replied to a thread What have I done? in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

I love it Mr. Bagger but it gives me a stiff neck.

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02-17-2019, 07:29 PM

The Bob replied to a thread Harley's sales drop. Imagine that! in General Motorcycle Chat

Cooter sez: They've been saying "Don't Bring Your California Too..." since the 1970's when my parents took me from Cali to Orygun as a child. Ol'...

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02-17-2019, 02:33 PM

The Bob replied to a thread Harley's sales drop. Imagine that! in General Motorcycle Chat

Yeah, the west is going, going, gone. I grew up in the Puget Sound area and it was really great. So Cooter, I showed that picture to my wife and...

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02-17-2019, 01:54 PM

The Bob replied to a thread Harley's sales drop. Imagine that! in General Motorcycle Chat

Kalifornia scares other people. Up north of Seattle they say 'don't Kalifornicate Washington'. Is your sunset photo anywhere near Neptunes Net?

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02-16-2019, 04:04 PM

The Bob replied to a thread A little refresh in Buell Firebolt XB12, XB9

I'd guess swinging our leg over could be tough. I'm told twisting that hip joint might be dangerous - possible dislocation. I've had my stainless...

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02-16-2019, 01:42 PM

The Bob replied to a thread the Buell Story in General Motorcycle Chat

Very cool memory.

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02-14-2019, 07:06 PM

The Bob started a thread Xb12xt wanted in Buell Firebolts for Sale

Pensioner (what they call old people in England) looking for an 08 or newer Ulysses XT. There isn't a lot of money to spend. Maybe an 06 or...

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02-14-2019, 06:43 PM

The Bob replied to a thread ZTL2 worth it over ZTL1 ? in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

Of course. EBR is kind of related. Just seems like others would catch on to the advantage. Maybe nobody wants to give Eric the credit for a...

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02-14-2019, 05:35 PM

The Bob replied to a thread ZTL2 worth it over ZTL1 ? in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

'another question: I appreciate the Buell front brake. I'm not aware of any other bikes with ZTL style rotors. Are there any?

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02-14-2019, 05:05 PM

The Bob replied to a thread ZTL2 worth it over ZTL1 ? in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

You'se guys make this a most valuable forum. Tons of knowledge and willingness to share. It's impressive that you are hanging in there with these...

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02-14-2019, 04:49 PM

The Bob replied to a thread Back to Buell, this time a Uly but which one? in Buell Ulysses XB12x

thanks Mr. rider I kinda like the red but Sacramento is a long way to transport and $5k is out of my budget. I've seen the XT review a few...

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02-14-2019, 01:48 AM

The Bob replied to a thread Back to Buell, this time a Uly but which one? in Buell Ulysses XB12x

Well, yeah, kicking tires until the "tax refund" gets here. A week or two. They didn't give me a tracking number. :confused: I can see I've...

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02-13-2019, 11:33 PM

The Bob replied to a thread Back to Buell, this time a Uly but which one? in Buell Ulysses XB12x

I'm actually in Mary Land. I might have a look in a week or two. Let me know if you see a better deal on an XT. bob

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02-13-2019, 05:55 PM

The Bob replied to a thread Back to Buell, this time a Uly but which one? in Buell Ulysses XB12x

Re: the last two... That blue one has some lights on it, I don't think they are real special or anything. I was just wondering about the modified...

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02-13-2019, 03:06 PM

The Bob replied to a thread Back to Buell, this time a Uly but which one? in Buell Ulysses XB12x

Yes, thanks to both of you. I've been looking at that blue Uly. Seems pretty good. I was just curious whether the 1203 would hold up with those...

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02-13-2019, 01:29 AM

The Bob replied to a thread Back to Buell, this time a Uly but which one? in Buell Ulysses XB12x

What do you guys think of this: 2006 BUELL ULYSSES WITH: Zipper's Performance 1200 Hammer Kit IDS ECM Drummer Stainless Steel Exhaust 12.5 to...

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02-12-2019, 02:06 PM

The Bob replied to a thread Cool watch- Isle of Man TT "the space between" in General Motorcycle Chat

I was in Germany in the '80s and I remember reading one year that some number of riders died - not racing. I got the impression that that might be...

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02-12-2019, 02:36 AM

The Bob replied to a thread Cool watch- Isle of Man TT "the space between" in General Motorcycle Chat

If you've ever been to one of those big races, there are hundreds of young spectators there who get all pumped with testosterone and adrenaline and...

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02-11-2019, 10:38 PM

The Bob replied to a thread Cool watch- Isle of Man TT "the space between" in General Motorcycle Chat

I used to watch the number of people who were spectators and got too carried away. Usually more people died who were not in the race....

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02-11-2019, 03:34 PM

The Bob replied to a thread Back to Buell, this time a Uly but which one? in Buell Ulysses XB12x

Probably snow on the ground in NE huh? Yeah, I think a Uly would come in handy on those roads south of the border.

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