Short post to say hi

[Graeme1203]

Hi, quick post to say hi !
Long time Buell owner (nearly 20 years now) and short time XB owner from Suffolk in the UK. Been looking for a way of increasing my saddle time and decided a Ulysses was the way to go. Last week I picked up a 2009 XB12XT with less than 5K miles on the clock. The bike is totally standard apart from a Remus exhaust (will probably keep it this way) and was just in need of a bit of attention after having been forgotten about. Got to say, I'm really enjoying the comfort and the handlings a revelation after my tuber, I've already clocked up more miles in the last few days than I average in a month on the M2.

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[Tankster]

Hey! I'm new to buells and picking up an 09 Xb12xt this weekend. I can't wait to get it.

[njloco]

Welcome to both of you, I'm sure your going to enjoy your buells.

[Silverrider]

Welcome!!

[Graeme1203]

Good luck with the XT Tankster, took me a couple of ride outs to be comfortable with not getting my feet flat on the floor at junctions. All good now

[Tankster]

Thanks! Yeah I figure I'll need some time to adjust coming from a honda Cb500x. Does it sound as good in person as the videos?

[Graeme1203]

Just take it easy until you're comfortable, it's a bit of a lump to move about the garage, but the weight disappears on the move. This bike is easy to ride both quickly and smoothly. Enjoy.
Sound? I'm currently running a Remus with the baffles out, so the answer is.......yes

[Tankster]

I've noticed backing into my spot is a bit of effort but the handling is something else. Granted I've only ridden the Honda Cb500x and the msf training bikes but it feels like I'm connected to the bike. Is it normal to be feathering the clutch until I hit about 25-30kph? It just seems a bit jerky if I only use throttle at lower speeds. The stock exhaust sounds really good especially once you hit about 4K rpm but I'm starting to look at aftermarket too.

[Graeme1203]

Hi, handling? Plush and surefooted is the way I would describe it.
Jerkiness? Mines smooth, not experienced enough with XB's to troubleshoot for this. I can say that as a 09 you will not need to do a TPS reset and worse case scenario-check the ecm for contact with the seat (bad habit of breaking the grey connector on the ecm - not repairable I believe, I have relocated my ecm already to prevent this). Good luck, enjoy

[user_deleted]

Is it normal to be feathering the clutch until I hit about 25-30kph? It just seems a bit jerky if I only use throttle at lower speeds.

completely abnormal. XB's have smooth fueling and throttle delivery when all is well. your 2009 probably needs a "tune" to include tps reset(done manually on 08 and later via owners manual and throttle twist grip procedure), spark plugs replaced with NGK DCPR9EIX which are iridium and enhance rideability, a dedicated ground wire from rear-most coil hex cap bolt fastener to negative battery cable frame grounding point. also the installation of a generic "race map" enhances rideability, performance and cooler running temps.