first impressions of my ulysses

[devon.john]

it arrived today not perfect but its seven years old!!
its got 12,000mls on it and sounds great with its remus pipe.
i just rode it for the first time, the biggest thing to me was BRAKES that were
almost to good
and the way it picked up it wanted tobe over 2,000 revs !!!
the ride was really smooth over bad road condition, better than the dyna!!
i found i was travailing about ten mph faster than normal ie on the Dyna.
very light similar to the MT350 in feel .
only done about 50mls so not a real test but it looking GOOD

yes i am happy now i have a few thing to do to suit my needs ie make a rack and fit panniers , change oils and filter etc.

john

[Limey_Dave]

Glad you're pleased with it John.
I should reel off 1,000 miles in the morning before work,just to make sure.

[M&M]

Keep us informed how it goes please John, would be interested.

[Helmetbolt]

Mine likes to be kept above 3000 revs John, especially in 5th where it will bog down at 3000. It takes some getting used to after riding a conventional harley. You find yourself going for gaps that you would have waited for... The front brakes are great and the back is just a steady-er.....

When I first got mine it was like going back to my youth, and encouraged a bit of hooliganism.....

[Misfit]

Good to hear that your having fun with it John.
It took me a few weeks really to get used to the differences from my Dyna. Still not getting the best out of it but I can keep up with Mutley more comfortably!

Mick - Noticed that you have a sound system on yours...is it a Shark? Any good?

[devon.john]

rode it again last night and yes its different than the big twin,
i found it hard to get the revs right below 30mph ,if i was in a to high a gear it spluttered and i found it not smooth!!!
as you say its going tobe a learning curve

the screen is a bit low so i will have to do something and there's some corrosion on the edge of the front wheel so i think i wiil get both of them shot blasted and coated,.

these jobs will be done before next winter or they will get worst!!!!

john

[lee]

I bought one of these with 20,000 miles on needed some love,but what smile it's put on face I love it and I never feel bad spending a few quid on it because of the grin factor
So enjoy the fun gets better

[Helmetbolt]

They are a bit lumpy around town, but nothing a bit of clutch control can't cure. I never notice it now.

The sound system on mine was bought from Hein Gericke. I use it with my Garmin.

[Bonham_lives]

Glad its finally arrived, sounds like you are enjoying getting used to it. Hope to see it soon.

[carldruid]

glad you like it looks like the big kid will out in you again sooon matey