New guy with ‘07 Ulysses

[Brando4905]

Brought a 2007 XB12x with a tad over 12k miles home over the weekend. I’ve always wanted one, just never found the right deal. After owning several German ADV bikes over the last few years, I finally jumped ship and bought a sports tourer with 175hp and ever since have been missing our local forest service roads. So I started the search for an affordable Uly. Found this one and after a test ride and a look over, I rode her home on Sunday.

Huge shout out to Lunaticfringe! He’s been quite helpful answering a lot of my newbie questions and offering advice, much appreciated.

So far, over the past few days, I’ve found a super cheap Android tablet and got the Buelltooth and ecmdroid up and going. Replaced my rear wheel bearings with a set of FAGs off the shelf here in my tiny little town for $25. I did grab the HF blind puller set, and that and some heat made for fairly simple replacement. I’ve adjusted the clutch and primary chain. Waiting on a set of TKC80s that should be here today.

I had planned on doing plugs as well, but the AFV according to the Buelltooth, is currently at 100.2. Seems like no tune up really needed??

Lots of corrosion behind the rear bearings and the axle was white with it as well. Bearings were still very much serviceable and smooth, but after seeing all the rust behind them, I’m glad I went ahead with it. If I’d waited a few years, I may not have gotten them out.

There are signs of ecm connector cracks, and it does appear to have the added “nub” to help keep seat off. Runs good now, but I’ll monitor the performance in rainy or damp conditions and may wind up having to get a replacement.

It is missing the top Derby cover screw and after buying a replacement and already loosing it, I see that the hole is missing half its threads. Thinking about a helicoil kit from Autotune? Any reason not too?

Anyhow, glad to have found this forum and look forward to contributing when I can. Any pointers y’all can offer are welcome and appreciated!
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