I will never sell my 2005 BMW R1100s Boxercup. I live in the San Francisco bay area and Haven't seen one in 15 years. I rarely ride it as I have other bikes but, It's definitely fun to ride when I bring it out And gets a lot of attention. 😎😎
@nbowling10trio2 ай бұрын
😂 i'd give my left nut for one these xb12 in mint condition😂 i wouldn't let loose of it that's for sure
@DoRC2 ай бұрын
How is engine vibration at actual running speeds? I've had a couple of Harleys and just could not stand the fact that my eyeballs would literally shake going down the road
@Pats2Wheels2 ай бұрын
It does smooth out once you get above 3000 RPMs, and it seems so lope along nicely in that 3 to 5000 RPM range. Sitting at idle though, it shakes really bad lol!
@eliinthewolverinestate67293 ай бұрын
I went for a cruise on my Buell when I first got it. 2 hours of riding rural roads and dirt roads my wife was starting to worry.
@Pats2Wheels3 ай бұрын
Yep! The Buell is like that, so great on the backroads!
@trionrider3 ай бұрын
Quick question: does you kickstand remains open or it self-closes when you get the bike straight up?
@Pats2Wheels3 ай бұрын
Interesting question, it stays down but it’s not “locked” in place like on other bikes. If the bike rolls even slightly forward the kickstand pops up. I always park in gear, push it forward, then put the kickstand down, then lean the bike over. As an extra check, I try to nudge the bike back and forth to make sure it’s not going to fall. It’s a quirky bike. 😀
@cyclonus014 ай бұрын
How do you like the CRF450RL ? thinking about getting one but will probably buy used. What mods have you done? TIA.
@Pats2Wheels4 ай бұрын
I really like it. Modifications I have done would be the ECU, FMF exhaust, see concept, seat, and then the top and side racks.
@mortondavisproductions75785 ай бұрын
I reide a 2016 Indian Roadmaster (111) and love this bike. I have removed the large luggage rack from the back of the bike as well as the lower front fairings. I also installed Rinehart 4" slip-ons and a High-Flow air filter... I also replaced the large seat that came on the bike with an Ultimate Seats solo seat that is heated. This bike is now an awesome bagger! Ride safe. Share more of your journeys on your Roadmaster. I love the way you ride... lots of curves... you are quite the motorcyclist. Be safe.
@Pats2Wheels2 ай бұрын
Thanks, and I appreciate your comments. You are so right, there is just something so nice about this bike, from the way it handles and rides to the way it sounds. I really do need to post some more rides but just seems like I’ve been too busy lately. I’ve been riding just not recording.
@tomserbaducci85597 ай бұрын
I’ve owned every model up to the 1190’s, but somehow have never owned a Ulysses. I might have to change that this spring
@Pats2Wheels7 ай бұрын
Used ones are out there for a good price these days, they are a lot of fun…..
@chiptaxfree7 ай бұрын
Nice little review!
@folkertruhe50027 ай бұрын
Horrible seat on a sport bike 😢
@PapaBaush7 ай бұрын
Hey there, how tall are you, if you don’t mind me asking? I’m keen and got one lined up but I’m not too tall at 157cm tall🥺😂 do you think would suit one? Cheers
@thomasprice49619 ай бұрын
I have the same bike, purchased this summer from the original owner with 27k miles. I'm doing some upgrades over this winter and I have some questions about the upgrades that you did to your bike. Is there a possibility of an email conversation?
@Pats2Wheels9 ай бұрын
Congrats Thomas, they are great machines! I’m [email protected]. I really love the bike but I am not an expert. One of the best sources of information I have found is the R 1100 S USA Facebook group. There are some guys out there such as Colt Self that are just unbelievable, they are truly experts about this bike.
@eldonhongo60959 ай бұрын
What lowering link did you install?
@otto63dec9 ай бұрын
what after market ecu did you use ?
@PatsNotUsedChannel9 ай бұрын
I went with the GET ECU from Tacomoto. Originally I was going to try and get the Vortex but they were back ordered at the time. I really like the GET ECU, it’s been flawless.
@jakestrausbaugh488610 ай бұрын
The buell makes you feel super human
@skiffintherift917910 ай бұрын
I have a 23 with about 1200 miles. I put the get ecu in after the break in. Im about 5-10 and i just did a lower link 1.5" / 7.5m on front forks. Can't say enough good things about it. Ive put it through the paces on most terrain and conditions and see nothing but benefits. came off a few hill climb jumps @ about 8' and didn't bottom out @ 160lb. Was a very easy install just remember that the nut on the chain roller side is the hold back nut for that link arm nut. the roller and that bolt are 1 piece. anyone on the fence @ 5-10 or under that rides single track you will love it.
@deansigman609911 ай бұрын
Good looking bike. I just picked up an 04 r1150rt and was thinking about taking it to the parkway tomorrow. Then I ran into your video.
@Pats2Wheels10 ай бұрын
Thank you, and I really like those RTs, some day I hope to have one. They are so cool and I think the RT concept was ahead of their time.
@billwelch943111 ай бұрын
I love my Uly I've had since new in 2006. So fun to ride.
@fredtracy393111 ай бұрын
I originally scoffed at the Uly for it's belt drive, but nowadays I have an appreciation for the bike. I've recently watched videos of the XB12X being ridden off road, and it is quite capable of rough stuff. I too also like older technology, no TFT screens, ride modes, and LED lighting. My 2014 Honda CB500X may have a digital display, and ABS, but very basic tech is fine by me. May you enjoy your Ulysses for many years. 🙂🏍️ cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
@Pats2Wheels11 ай бұрын
True and very well stated, sometimes it’s great to have simplicity. I took my Uly out again this week and I’m always surprised at how good it feels to ride it. Mine only has 20k miles and I try to get it out every month for a spin, and it’s never let me down or left me stranded.
@kenjensen2429 Жыл бұрын
Hi Pat I watched this a while a go and accidentally played it in the car yesterday while travelling.The exhaust note is great what pipes are on the bike? I know the standard note is good on the Indians but this sounds a little louder than standard. Or is it just a better sound recording than usual. I like the Vance and Hines pipes but they have stoped make pipes for bikes! Watching from Australia thanks Ken.
@Pats2Wheels Жыл бұрын
Hey Ken, great question, it might just be the external microphone I'm using on the gopro because these are stock pipes. I tried using the aftermarket Indian pipes, but they were even louder than I liked, so I went back to stock. For me the stock pipes sound pretty good, and I ride a lot of miles per year on this bike (probably 12-15k miles) and sometimes will do a 12 hour riding day, so these just make it more pleasant. Cheers!
@ATV_Serpukhov Жыл бұрын
У меня был такой, 2006 года. Просто кайфя а не мотоцикл! Но в России они уже сломаны в гаражных сервисах. Бьюэлу нужно грамотное обслуживание, хотя бы по мануалу с специальными ключами.
@jarrod1687 Жыл бұрын
No need to service every 600, 1200 is fine
@Pats2Wheels Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I have heard that but my findings have been that it’s pretty dark at 600 miles. I have heard some riders extend manufacturers mileage recommendations without issues, but what do you base your reco on? Just curious, do you have a lot of miles on a CRF450L with no motor issues or valve adjustments?
@jarrod168724 күн бұрын
Hi sorry for the late response, I too got burnt looking oil after 1000kms when I used mineral oil, think it was honda gn4 or gl4, what ever the mineral oil was. Then switched to 300v and change every 2000kms, the oil looks great still at 2000kms with heaps of offroad slow speed clutch slipping. I have checked the valves at 7000kms and haven't since, now at 23000, I'm going to check them again just to make sure they haven't moved
@CapCityDC Жыл бұрын
Just rode the BRP this weekend from Buena Vista to Meadows of Dan, VA on my 02 Boxer Cup Prep. Also have a RDL seat like yours but square pattern, super comfy, makes those long days in the saddle much easier.
@Pats2Wheels Жыл бұрын
Awesome, I typically find the BRP is always a good and relaxing ride! I agree with you and I’m a huge fan of the RDL seats. I only put them on bikes I want to keep long term, like the R1100S, so comfortable!
@drmayerr Жыл бұрын
My son & I rode that last October on out 450L’s. We came around a corner to the biggest black bear we had ever seen. We didn’t know who’d hit who. In a split second he reared up but he booked it over the side of the mountain.
@Pats2Wheels Жыл бұрын
Wow that’s crazy! I have had the chance to ride in many places, and this place is definitely unique! I hope to get back up there this fall and ride it again.
@drmayerr Жыл бұрын
You’re right @@Pats2Wheels. Not only the trails, but the dirt & paved roads through the farms & rolling hills are picturesque. & there are the Raccoon & Hurricane campgrounds right there with streams flowing through them. We came across a family owned & run restaurant converted from a gas station that has vintage motorcycles in the windows. Great people there too.
@PatsNotUsedChannel Жыл бұрын
@@drmayerr you are spot on, love that area. If you mean Sarah’s restaurant, with the Indian and Kawasaki H2 in the window, I know the people and it’s great. A friend of mine did the H2 restoration. I live further south but I spend many days up in that area!
@drmayerr Жыл бұрын
Yup Sarah’s the spot@@PatsNotUsedChannel ! Great down home cooking. The baked beans are a delight!
@bobandcherylcarroll9041 Жыл бұрын
I have the 22 also. Did Idaho BDR last August, 1200 miles. Bike had 2K miles on it, used Amsoil synthetic and KN oil filter at the start. 1200 miles later, no oil loss, looked good, so I rode home another 500 miles on the street. Removed oil had it checked at a lab, results were great, some reduced viscosity was only issue on the report. Did not plan to ride that many miles on the oil…but it happened. I’m now very comfortable going 1000-1200 miles in the future. Will lab check oil after Colorado BDR this year, less than 1000 miles for us.
@Pats2Wheels Жыл бұрын
That’s great news, I’ve been doing the oil changes every 600 miles and did the valve check at 2k, and all is well. I now have 3200 miles. I also use Amsoil, use it in all my bikes and love it. The only issue I had was at 3k miles, the stock chain O rings started falling out when I cleaned it, and the chain started kinking and became stiff. I’ve never seen that on a low mileage chain.
@mediocreman2 Жыл бұрын
Wow that thing is loud. Is it possible to get more power without such a loud exhaust?
@Pats2Wheels Жыл бұрын
Yes, if you want it to be quiet you just revert to the stock exhaust, lots of people do that. Stock exhaust is quiet, but heavy and hot.
@Ronnie631000 Жыл бұрын
Why so much engine braking at slow speed? I will get the flywheel. Take care. From Sioux City,Ia.
@Ronnie631000 Жыл бұрын
Hello. I just purchased a new 22` last march. I lowered and re-valved the suspension 2" at Moto-lab and the new seat. Both are awesome. This is not a beginners bike. Too hard to ride at low speed with the stalling. You really got to work the clutch. This bike is a Thoroughbred. It wants to run!!! I have not done any trail-riding yet. I need to get used to it. 400 mi so far. I do not want to spend any more cash on it so I will hold off on the ecu. I want to keep it quiet, so no pipe. for now. My main bike is a Kawasaki 2018` Z900rs. That is all for now. Take care.
@charlier6566 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I enjoyed checking out the mods you did. Great riding along with you.
@Pats2Wheels Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I’m glad you liked it
@lowtolerance28 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2022 KLR I’m about to trade it in on a CRF450L.. the Klr is like driving a school bus in the woods 😂
@Pats2Wheels Жыл бұрын
That’s a good decision and I used to have a 2002 KLR, I felt the same about it. 😀
@hikedayley9309 Жыл бұрын
Hey Pat, Thanks for the adventure. I really enjoyed the ride! Live Life to the Fullest every day !
@EGLEsquadrenlonewolf Жыл бұрын
Question, What size screws do you have for the saddlebag mount?
@RockNDrums650 Жыл бұрын
I've heard about flameouts with the CRF450RL. Is it improved on the 2022 model? Or is it something you need to dump some money on top of a $10,000 right away? I looked at it yesterday at a local dealer
@Pats2Wheels Жыл бұрын
The bike is definitely rideable right off the showroom floor, I really can’t tell if it’s better or worse with the 2022. I had two or three flameouts over the month I rode the bike stock. The AIM ECU definitely made it better, and overall throttle was just smoother.
@Kilroy_Wuz_Here Жыл бұрын
What is with that squeel? My ‘19 Roadmaster doesn’t have that at all. Is that something with the 116, some other part of the newer Indians, or just specific to that bike? Looks like a beautiful ride. Will get down there someday.
@Pats2Wheels Жыл бұрын
That’s the drive belt and my ‘18 Roadmaster did it as well. I’m not sure how many miles you have on your ‘19 but this is pretty common, although it won’t typically show up until you have more than 20k miles. The solution is to put a little Dawn soap on the edges of the belt, but I forgot to do that before this trip. Good catch!
@Pats2Wheels Жыл бұрын
That’s the drive belt and my ‘18 Roadmaster did it as well. I’m not sure how many miles you have on your ‘19 but this is pretty common, although it won’t typically show up until you have more than 20k miles. The solution is to put a little Dawn soap on the edges of the belt, but I forgot to do that before this trip. Good catch!
@Kilroy_Wuz_Here Жыл бұрын
@@Pats2Wheels Unfortunate that that is a common problem. (Haven’t gotten that high of mileage as I’ve only had one riding season with the bike - I’ve lived in Japan for last 3 years) Try clear deodorant (Old Spice)…Never needed it on a bike, but works much better in the car.
@Oldrush Жыл бұрын
Hello, I also have this bike and I love it. Have the same windshield and a scaggs rear rack and seat concepts. I put the Steahly 7 oz flywheel weight on and it has transformed the bike to where I don’t think I will need an ecu. It does tight single track and holds constant rpm on the road. Also, for the drz fans out there this is SO much more bike than that. I had one, this is 35 lbs lighter and has an extra gear. I can run 80-90 on the highway and ride tight single track. As far as Beta and KTM/Husky I have no worries of poor engineering leaving me stranded. 52 bikes in my life and this is in my top 3.
@Pats2Wheels Жыл бұрын
I agree and very well said! I had a KLX400SR and an XR650L, I find this bike much better on both trails and streets, it’s really just better at everything. The CRF450 platform is newer, so I think that should be expected. This is a great bike and definitely a keeper!
@Pats2Wheels Жыл бұрын
I agree and very well said! I had a KLX400SR and an XR650L, I find this bike much better on both trails and streets, it’s really just better at everything. The CRF450 platform is newer, so I think that should be expected. This is a great bike and definitely a keeper!
@Ronnie631000 Жыл бұрын
Hello. I am going to try that flywheel! Take care.
@Speedytrip Жыл бұрын
What a great engine note...
@hunger997 Жыл бұрын
I like the scenery you're going through and the fact that every second vehicle passed or standing by a house is a pickup truck.
@mikebennett3632 Жыл бұрын
Love your video you ride like I do.
@edtenere646 Жыл бұрын
Great vid... tks for sharing. I'm considering to buy one of those.
@ericc90 Жыл бұрын
Nice bike and your setup is awesome 👌. How you liking the AIM ecu so far? I got the same bike and I'm trying to decide which ecu to go with.
@luismancilla7815 Жыл бұрын
Have you seen the new Buell super touring?
@alphakennyone3119 Жыл бұрын
Love it! Ima get one too!
@Pats2Wheels Жыл бұрын
You should! Let me know how it goes. Like I said in the video, they are a bit different, which makes them very cool in my mind. A little bit quirky, but a good time!
@2007crf450r Жыл бұрын
sorry bro too many mods for honest review of the bike nice video though
@Pats2Wheels Жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@Wileylikethehawk Жыл бұрын
What a cool looking bike.
@Pats2Wheels Жыл бұрын
Thanks, appreciate it, ever since I saw one in a show room, always wanted one, so it was awesome to find this one used and in great shape.
@billyarsenault1970 Жыл бұрын
Cool vid and high quality visuals and nice riding too And nice bike of course. You also seem nice enough too and not a vicious tool. Enjoyed the quiet time at the end just cruising the twisties with you. Subbed just because you didn’t do any wheelies and insult us like all you need to do is pop a few to impress us and get a like.
@TheBluesmanBlue Жыл бұрын
Nice riding with you I've been wondering you have not mentioned the tires are you still riding on the factory tires or do you have to invest in tires as well once you buy the bike
@TheBluesmanBlue Жыл бұрын
@@Pats2Wheels okay thank you for your opinion that's what I tried to get people to understand it's no need to change the tires when you purchased the bike some people change the tires just for the look and not for the ride and you say the Dunlap tire D-605 is a better tire I will take that advice from an experienced rider thanks
@bmwlane8834 Жыл бұрын
I believe they only made 500 of them. I have 1 as well and I love it
@Pats2Wheels Жыл бұрын
Congrats! My dealer here in North Carolina said he thought the number was 300 in the US. He believed BMW sent over 2 per dealer and there were around 150 dealers at the time. Either way, they are rare, I’ve only seen 1 other one while I was out riding.
@markjones336 Жыл бұрын
I need that seat and bar risers,where did you get them from please??
@VivamusLibero Жыл бұрын
Is this bike ok to take for a long ride adventure something like from USA to South America?
@Pats2Wheels Жыл бұрын
I would probably not take this bike on such a long trip. The 450 clearly has a racing heritage, and with the 600 mi oil change intervals, I would opt for something more docile like the CRF300L Rally, which has longer maintenance intervals and carries more fuel.
@tieoneon1614 Жыл бұрын
Had I not moved away from the desert, back home to Great Lakes northwoods Id own a 450RL. People can go back and forth all day bout KTM and Beta, but those are plated dirt bikes not true dual sports meant for putting miles on. I sold my CRF450x desert ripper, and then my KDX for woods single track cuz I liked my previous '18 KLX250 so much I bought another. For me its perfect for 2 lane back roads, and its got the smoothest EFI throttle on any bike Iv ever ridden so I hard enduro that poor thing places that the KDX use to go. 450's were miserable in the woods for me. But like i said if I lived in more open terrain I think the RL is king in its category. Nothing beats having the bike u want suited for your riding style.
@Pats2Wheels Жыл бұрын
@tieoneon1614 - I completely agree. I've ridden a 450 in tight woods before and it was not the best thing, my arms just hurt and it was too big. I've always preferred my YZ250 (setup for woods) in the tight stuff. I rode a KDX one time, and what a hoot, it was like a tractor in the tight stuff! I've had a KLX400SR and an XR650L for dual sport, but they just aren't as good for me as the CRF450RL. IMHO the CRF450RL really does split it down the middle, I ride for 30 min on paved roads at 60 or 65 and it's great, they hit Forest Roads and zip around all day. Thanks for the comments.