Just sealed the deal....

[chornbe]

... On this '08 Ulie XT. Pick it up in a few weeks.  

[falconati]

bling BLAU!

Congrats man, I hope it runs great!

[rgbeard]

What's this "couple of weeks" stuff???

Where's the oh-so-American Immediate Gratification????

[Gary B.]

Congrats!! Used??

[chornbe]

Yessir, used. Couple-a-thou on it. Not even enough to do anything to it other than give it a bath and oil change.

Found it on BadWeb and figured - why not. The new ones are drying up. 3 of the ones I called about over the last week are now gone.

What's this "couple of weeks" stuff???

Where's the oh-so-American Immediate Gratification????

Dropped a deposit on this one. Go and pick it up in a few weeks. Believe me, the wait will drive me bonkers, but alas... it is as it must be.

Anyone in the Asheville area wanna get together for a beer the weekend of Feb 7th?

bling BLAU!

Congrats man, I hope it runs great!

Me too!!  

Had a bunch of emails with the guy over the last few days and he seems all honest and legit.

Mike (MK96xj) said he'd run by and take a look at the machine for me, so I'm going to take him up on his offer. Friends are good things to have.   If it's not as expected (and I have no reason to think it won't be every bit as good as stated), I can fight with getting my deposit back.

[JReazor]

That's a good lookin' bike Chris. Congrats.

[chornbe]

That's a good lookin' bike Chris. Congrats.

Thanks. I guess that seals the follow-up for next week.  

[stromgal]

Congrats. May you have many happy months with it.  

[chornbe]

Congrats. May you have many happy months with it.  

hahahahahaha smartass.

I had both Harleys over over two years. Bike years are different than human years. To me. It's my bike-ADD.  

To paraphrase Lorne Green, "That's like seven years to you and me!"

[Castaway]

Niiiiice!

I just noticed what looks to be the rectifier, or is that the oil cooler, on the left side with an air scoop of sorts attached to it. What is it?

[Tyrroneous]

Niiiiice!

I just noticed what looks to be the rectifier, or is that the oil cooler, on the left side with an air scoop of sorts attached to it. What is it?

I believe that scoop directs cool air to the rear cylinder.  


Congrats on the new ride.  That blue looks really nice!!!  I'm loving my 1125 and whish I had jumped on the Buell bandwagon sooner.

[Rincewind]

I like the bug-eyes, enjoy.  

[chornbe]

Thanks all.

Yeah, I think that scoop - as mentioned - directs flow to the rear cylinder. I wonder if that's part of the comfort kit (which is already installed on this bike).

[Prubert]

Thanks all.

Yeah, I think that scoop - as mentioned - directs flow to the rear cylinder. I wonder if that's part of the comfort kit (which is already installed on this bike).

Yup, the Right Side Scoop is part of the comfort kit.

Enjoy...remember to watch those rear wheel bearings!!

[chornbe]

Yup, the Right Side Scoop is part of the comfort kit.

Enjoy...remember to watch those rear wheel bearings!!

I'm actually thinking of just ordering a half dozen or dozen to put in the garage to future proof. Some OEM and some AllBalls or something. Likewise some other parts. Brake pads, etc. Obvious oil filters are a non issue.  

[falconati]

Don't let those haters get to you.  I find myself switching bikes every 2 years, even if I really love what I'm riding.  I guess I want to try riding as many different types of machines as possible.

So far I've sold a BMW F650GS (the hopper, not parallel twin) and regretted it, and I'm sure if I sell my Duc I'll regret it, but I always end up owning machines that I love just as much...so I think it's just a process of renewing interest in the sport and academic exercise in seeing if I have a solid idea of what I want in a motorcycle, or if it's more of a fluid concept.  My guess is that some of what I like in a motorcycle will be constant (e.g. ergonomics, exhaust sound), and some will be fluid (e.g. engine configuration, engine power)

[chornbe]

Don't let those haters get to you.  I find myself switching bikes every 2 years, even if I really love what I'm riding.  I guess I want to try riding as many different types of machines as possible.

So far I've sold a BMW F650GS (the hopper, not parallel twin) and regretted it, and I'm sure if I sell my Duc I'll regret it, but I always end up owning machines that I love just as much...so I think it's just a process of renewing interest in the sport and academic exercise in seeing if I have a solid idea of what I want in a motorcycle, or if it's more of a fluid concept.  My guess is that some of what I like in a motorcycle will be constant (e.g. ergonomics, exhaust sound), and some will be fluid (e.g. engine configuration, engine power)

*nods*

With the exception of the CBR, I haven't owned two of the same bike in a long, long, LONG time. The variety of I've owned is kinda staggering. If only there was more opportunity to MAKE money on it rather than SPENDING money on it.  

I used to be very much the same way with cars... I wake up one day and it's time to change. The cars have become very utilitarian to me now. As long as they get me there and keep the rain and snow off, I'm happy.

The Sportster is the anomaly... I love this freaking bike and it can go back to being what I bought it for... a weekend toy for local use and commuting and the Ulie can be the 2-up, touring and occasional sport-riding mount. The Sportster is just... special. Maybe because I had a real plan before buying it and it has turned out so well with the mods to the bike and my own riding style.

In fact I may return it to its stripped-down 1-up configuration that I built it as, initially.

[scottzilla]

As your spiritual advisor, I say good choice.
I know you think the 883 is "Just enough" but just wait 'till you jump on the Uly.  
Impossible lean angles now possible.

[chornbe]

As your spiritual advisor, I say good choice.
I know you think the 883 is "Just enough" but just wait 'till you jump on the Uly.  
Impossible lean angles now possible.

My zen lies in your hands, yogi. Oh wait... that's not my zen.  

I'm gonna get you to write the for sale ad when I ultimately end up selling the Sportster.    

[scottzilla]

My zen lies in your hands, yogi. Oh wait... that's not my zen.  

I'm gonna get you to write the for sale ad when I ultimately end up selling the Sportster.    

I'll give it a go.