04 XB12 "refresh" project

[burgurboy]

ey guys, Just hit 20k miles on my xb12. I figured while I was doing the big service... i might as well do a few other things... we all know how this goes...


all my plastics are going in for paint and I'm planning a few other things to clean up the look of the bike.

Plastics will be white. windscreen will be dropped about an inch. new decals. I'm keeping the gold wheels (we'll see how this turns out). and a bunch of other things I can't currently think of.

hah... also (just my luck) these pics were taken about 5 minutes before the bike fell over in the driveway... anyone got a set of pegs collecting dust?! :D

Anyways, here are the "before pics... tomorrow it comes apart!


http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1171.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1170.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1169.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1166.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1165.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1164.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1163.jpg:D

[nikfleisch]

CLEAN [up]

[ChuckieE]

Nice bike, very clean for her age mate. I have an 04 12s. Did u do yur tail chop yourself or did u order that. I like it let me know.

[SonderMann]

hah... also (just my luck) these pics were taken about 5 minutes before the bike fell over in the driveway... anyone got a set of pegs collecting dust?!


Very nice bike [up]
Sucks to hear it has fell over :(
Hope damages are not serious and you are OK. Didn't you think about leaving the plastics in red and painting the underseat rails in red as well. Looks terrific
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/markr9909/buell011.jpg
You can see more pics in the thread of this bike owner Markr9909 from UK.

Red XB12 S with red painted underseat rails (http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/Users-Bikes/New-guy-from-UK-saying-hi)

Though if you already have a plan to follow then personalize your bike up to your taste and do not forget to show pics on the process, progress and results :)

Best of luck!

[burgurboy]

Thanks guys!

Yes, I did do the undertail myself. Chopped the tail, Filed out the shape. Sanded with 180/400/800, then sanded and painted (only the bottom half) with duplicator semi gloss trim paint from Autozone.


that red tail DOES look good. My mind is already made up though :) I have an odd thing for white bikes

I went white on my last bike too (01 sv650)
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/sv650/IMG_9021-1.jpg

[oh9bolt]

I think everybpdy should take notes on how you painted your tail eliminator. Silver to match the side rails and black to match the undertray, not all black unless its a 09+.

Im excited to see the finished product white bikes never look bad.

[up]

[dave_xb12r]

I think everybpdy should take notes on how you painted your tail eliminator.

+1 on that, love it! [up]

[netty2424]

painting the underseat rails in red

Damn those red seat rails coupled with the red seat cowl look sharp! I think I'll be stealing the seat rails idea! I have a seat cowl, but never use it as I'm too tall and I end up pushing it back as I ride!

Sorry for thread jack!

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/8956_20110523133116_L.jpg

[SonderMann]

Damn those red seat rails coupled with the red seat cowl look sharp! I think I'll be stealing the seat rails idea!

Go do that Netty2424 :)

And show us the pics when done. Seat Cowl would be not necessary. Just paint the seat rails. It would look terrific[up][up][up]

BTW nice Knight Design Axle Sliders matching the amber wheels ;)

[anrkizm95]

Damn those red seat rails coupled with the red seat cowl look sharp! [up][up]

[netty2424]

BTW nice Knight Design Axle Sliders matching the amber wheels

Thanks! They are a perfect match!

[netty2424]

Ahh, just noticed your KD reservoir cap! Nice touch!

[burgurboy]

hey folks,

Got some work done over the past two days...

lots of cleaning and the like. Had a few wires that were chaffed from all the vibration. had to fix those. Cleaning grease and grime is a paint too....

this is how it looked this morning, after the removal of plastics and some bodywork
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1281.jpg

removed and ready for paint!
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1271.jpg

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1277.jpg

okay... hang with me here for a second... I noticed THIS when i was taking apart my tail for paint. Its a perfectly good Tag light going to waste (hidden beneath metal)
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1287.jpg

what if I cut a little extra metal out to let the light shine through...
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1282.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1291.jpg

then cleaned it all up and painted it...
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1301.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1306.jpg

I scuffed and painted up the seat rails too
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1305.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1311.jpg

lowering the windscreen about an inch. (imho) lowering it to the next set of holes and only using 2 set of screcs is WAY too much of a drop. this should be perfect.
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1310.jpg

more cleaning!
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1315.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1317.jpg

I dropped off the plastics for paint late this afternoon. tomorrow i will do (most of) the 20k mile service.

[burgurboy]

ah... big question for everyone. I'd like to paint the front headlight/gauge/ignitionswitch/ mount-thing too BUT, it appears to be held in with a "security torx bit" any idea where to pick one of these up?? it looks like i might be able to just drill out the center of a normal torx bit...

any ideas?

[Stevenc150]

Lowe's has them here (http://www.lowes.com/pd_177808-353-CC60391_?PL=1&productId=1156401), or McMastercarr.com if nothing else, called Tamper-resistant on their site - they have everything. I wouldn't try drilling the center out of a torx. A good one will be alloy and just as hard as most any drill bit. Plus it's guaranteed to be impossible to keep on center of the bit unless you use an end mill.

[jakestolar]

Gotta love how easy these bad boys come apart!

[iman501]

sonderman, is that your lotus in the background?

[burgurboy]

hey guys,

Got a little more work done today...
oil change
drained primary
adjusted primary chain
finished spraying all the semi-gloss black parts

I also found out (yesterday) that i have a cyst in my left hand (ah yes, hand problems at the ripe age of 21). I blame the ridiculous clutch pull of the xb12.

I wasn't planning on it but, I've ordered a "clutchlite x-soft". I'll be installing that and lubing my clutch cable when it comes in.

anyways...
here are the "front side cover things". (I actually ended up borrowing a set of security torx form a buddy)
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1322.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1320.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1341.jpg

I had to go back and fix a few imperfections in one of the side rails
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1342.jpg

all the black parts are done!
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1345.jpg

I also freshened up the headers with some flat black exhaust paint
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1327.jpg

Tomorrow my iridium plugs and ebc HH brake pads should be coming in. Hopefully I'll get those done AND install my R6 throttle tube.

I'm also planning on flashing the 07 race map. I hear it's quite a bit "better" than the 04 buell race map that I'm currently running. Anybody have an (ecmspy compatible) copy of it laying around?

Thanks guys!

[Applepooh]

Looking good! Can't wait to see it all put back together!!

[buellbradski]

cant wait to see it ive never seen a white and gold sceame think it will look great[up]

[ArmyMP09]

Looks good![up]

[burgurboy]

Thanks guys!

It sucks being at work all day... I wanna be home workin on the bike.

EBR is KILLIN me. I wanted to put the new "erikbuellracing" decals (the ones with the new logo) on the tank but, The day i went to buy them, they sold out. hopefully they get some back in stock soon.

I'm interested to see how the white and gold will turn out too...
It wasn't my first chouce but, I really didn't wanna go through all the hastle of getting these wheels powdercoated.

[buellbradski]

I think it will look great and id even get the original gold buell stickers for the tank after all shes still a buell

[burgurboy]

considering the EBR decals are out of stock... I might actually do that.

I had the crazy idea today of painting the plastics semi-gloss white. I would have to put either a metallic or pearl in the paint to make it -not- look like primer. I was this picture yesterday and it's got me thinking...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5092/5579972375_8e76ba6295_b.jpg

IMO that flat red looks AMAZING.
I'm still undecided about that...

anyways... didn't get a whole lot done today. I bought the wrong throttle tube (05 as opposed to 06). couldn't check the static timing because i don't have a battery or rear tire hooked up (to turn over the motor.)

The 02-05 r6 tube is almost exactly the same as the buell unit
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1377.jpg

new pads. If anyone wants the oem pieces-o-crap... you can have them.
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1362.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1363.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1366.jpg


I did, however, throw on a set of EBC HH pads (and cleaned up the front caliper). My iridium plugs came in today so, I installed those. (that read cylinder really isn't bad as everyone makes it out to be). I also finished up the oil change... that's about it.

The previous owner was apparently never taught how to properly install a bolt. the "cross-threaded bolt count" is up to 5 now. every single bolt holding in the air scoop was cross threaded. ridiculous.

[fakameanrepresent]

i see those triumph street triple everywhere in hawaii.

[burgurboy]

hey folks,

Had a pretty productive day today.

Installed clutchlite x-soft
removed/cleaned/lubed/reinstalled/adjusted clutch cable
filled the primary with oil
checked static ignition timing.

I also reinstalled the entire tail assembly.

Talked to my paint guy and the plastics should be done by wednesday, next week.

all i've go to do now is...

-piece the front assembly back together
-modify the throttle tube
-install new blinkers
-flash the 07 race map
-bleed brakes
-wait for my plastics to be done.

I took some pictures today but, of course, the card was full. none of them actually saved...

[fakameanrepresent]

should upgrade to the 8 piston brakes:D

[burgurboy]

i want to sooooo bad! but... that means a new caliper, pads, and M/C.


Way outside of this college kid's budget....

[Sirius815]

Just a quick question - why the R6 throttle tube? Looks like you're getting the work done pretty quickly! [up]

[TACPBuell]

what did you use to paint your rails and other metal parts?

[SonderMann]

Hi Burgurboy,

Your thread is very usefull and nice[cool].
The more photo you post here the more exciting your thread becomes :):):).

Great JOB[up][up][up]!!!
Keep on posting pics here!

[burgurboy]

as for the r6 throttle tube.... It (in theory) should reduce the amount of turn to WOT. So, if the stock "turn" from idle is 1/4 of a turn, this should reduce it to about 1/5th of a turn

heres a link to the mod
http://www.buelletinboard.com/forums/showthread.php?14769-DIY-Throttle-Cam/page2

BUT of course, i bought the wrong throttle tube. so, instead, I'm just going to modify the one i bought with this mod:
http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/Buell-Lightning-XB12S-XB12Ss-CityX-XB12Scg/throttle-cams

also... in case anyone was wondering, The tag light mod worked great. the picture doesn't do it justice.
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/IMG_20111014_012956.jpg

as for the paint, I use this stuff. It's AMAZING. it has trouble sticking to bare metal but, a quick coat of primer solves that. Everything else, I just scuffed with 800 grit sandpaper and threw on 2 coats
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i289/Yojhan/DuplicolorTrimPaint.jpg

I buy it at the local auto zone. I'm pretty sure its less that $10 a can. I like it a lot. I's not flat but, it's not glossy. a nice middle-ground

[TACPBuell]

awesome thanks! I was planning on painting some parts on my bike if I cant find a reasonable powdercoating place.

[buellbradski]

love the licence plate mod think ill add that to my to do list for the winter[up]

[burgurboy]

updates!

here are the seat rails reinstalled
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1401.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1407.jpg

the font end things have been reinstalled too
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1402.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1403.jpg

alright, here's where i need some help...
Where on earth to the throttle cables route though? they seem very "awkward" where they're currently routed. Anyone got pics of the correct way?

throttle tube is almost done! I need to finish everything up with some sandpaper but, after that it's ready to install.
I used jbweld (and let it set for 24 hours) as opposed to superglue. I don't ever want this pvc to come undone, lock the throttle up and cause trouble.
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1409.jpg

ebr decals came in yesterday. wooh! these will go on the tank cover where "buell" used to be.
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/IMG_20111016_004903-2.jpg
these aren't really part of my build... but, i'll brag about em anyways. We have a guy down the road that has a business buying & parting out motorcycles. with every bike he buys, he has leftover tires. I grabbed these pilot road 2's (installed) for $100. they're still very soft and can't have more than 500 miles on them. I didn't really want a 190 on the back but, @ that price, i couldn't say no
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/IMG_20110908_193947.jpg

my old tires were SO flat spotted, they could stand up on their own. no joke. I don't think the previous owner made a single turn...
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/IMG_20110906_163236.jpg


today, I will be installing blinkers, throttle tube, air filter stuff, and a million other things that I took off.

[nczo6]

Kinda off topic but what rear stand is that, It looks like the harbor freight one and how do you like it. It is now on sale for 25 bucks and with a coupon you can pick it up for 20 I think i might get one.

[burgurboy]

Kinda off topic but what rear stand is that, It looks like the harbor freight one and how do you like it. It is now on sale for 25 bucks and with a coupon you can pick it up for 20 I think i might get one.

do it. It doesn't hold up well when you try and stand on it... while taking a picture of the dash (so, you can't use your hands to keep the bike from falling). yeah, stupid move on my part. but, you shouldn't really sit on ANY bike on a stand.


as for the cables...

Do they run right behind the entire front structure? or do they run inside of the front structure?


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updates for today
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today sucked. hard.

I spent the majority of the day working on the modified throttle tube. I couldn't get it to work right for the life of me. I've given up on it for now. I may go back to it later but SOMETHING is making the throttle stick BAD.

I'm sure part of it is my wonky cable routing. I might try it again later once i get my cables run right.

I've got my blinkers installed but can't get them to flash. I've tried the "no money led flasher mod" but, I think i frigged something up in my relay.

http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/Do-It-Yourself-Buell-Mods/NO-money-LED-flasher-mod/2/

that's about all i got done today...

[squidbuellie]

Do they run right behind the entire front structure?
no
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/8854_20111016143316_L.jpg
this is the best i can do for you to give you a idea.

[burgurboy]

holy CRAP.

No wonder my throttle cables have been sticky since I bought the bike...

Since I purchased the bike (5k miles ago), The cables have been run in between the font assembly and the tripple clamp.

I'll have to go fix that this afternoon.

[burgurboy]

great goo. the modified throttle tube works now. I re-ran the throttle cables (with the help of squid) and everything is a LOT smoother now. the only problem is... i think i sanded off too much of the PVC.

I still have the buell tube and another piece of pvc. I might try and build another one tonight...

I'm still having trouble with my new LED flashers though.
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1425.jpg

I think my plastics got sprayed today. hopefully i can pick them up soon.

the bike is slowly coming back together. I'm running out of interesting pictures though...
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1415.jpg

[Kozo]

hahahaha, last pic's really cool!!

[burgurboy]

hahahaha, last pic's really cool!!

Right?!?! it's the background on my computer night now.

Alright folks. I got some big updates.

Modded throttle tube V2.0. Now that i know it works. I'm going to try and go a little bigger on the cam diameter.
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1432.jpg


I fixed my led flasher.
"2" 100 ohm (25w) resistors wired in parallel. One on each rear blinker.

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1429.jpg

These leads are famous for breaking off right at the end of the resistor. I'm sure the obnoxious vibration of the xb12 wouldn't help that problem. I did a little "reinforcement".
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1436.jpg

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1440.jpg

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1442.jpg

they work! also... they're much brighter in person.

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1443.jpg


couldn't figure out how to embed the vid so, here it is http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1443.jpg

The front end is also all back together. all electronics are back in working order. I really don't know how i am able to cram it all in there. also... be prepared for the hideous transition from Cannon Rebel to Crappy Droid camera phone. it's not a good one.

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/IMG_20111018_203318.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/IMG_20111018_203339.jpg

HID 6000k lowbeam
halogen 300k high beam
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/IMG_20111018_203423.jpg

I also replaced all the front brake fluid and routed all the tail wiring. the seat fits on again! wooh!

I need to flash the 2007 race map tomorrow, clean, and finish getting it ready for it's new plastics!

[Sirius815]

[up]

[misternikko]

i wanna see the whole thing!!

[wavex]

Sweet!!! [up]

[thrstrmech]

nice job[up][up][up]

[burgurboy]

i wanna see the whole thing!!

It's not much to look at right now... but, I'll be pulling it out later for a final wash. I might snap a few pics.

begging time:

Does anyone here have a spare (right side) lightning (or both firebolt) peg(s) laying around??. Buellerpilot was kind enough to ship me one if I covered the cost of shipping but, Connunication has been difficult. I'm not sure if he's going to send it or not and this project is nearing completion...

also, is anyone currently running the 07 xb12 race map??

if so, what are the chances of you sending me just the fuel/timing maps? (in ecmspy format)

if not, Any idea where I can get them? I've looked around but, I *think* everything I've found has been in tunerpro format

thanks!:D:D

[burgurboy]

finished cleaning today.

And never mind about the pegs. I got a hold of Buellerpilot so, they should be on the way. he's a great guy!

someone requested pics... so... here they are. The bike is pretty much done except for flashing the new map and a tps reset.

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1464.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1460.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1459.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1448.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1470.jpg

[Loki]

Beautiful bikes! I was thinking about getting a z1000!

Dont forget to screw your axle in before you ride please. :)

[burgurboy]

Beautiful bikes! I was thinking about getting a z1000!

Dont forget to screw your axle in before you ride please.

When I first started riding, my two dream bikes were the xb12 and the z1k.

about a year later, my buddy bought that black and orange z1k. that's when I knew I had to get an xb12. So, in the end, It all worked out. I I ever I want to take the Z1k out, it's right down the road.

My buddies' bikes also consist of:
250 rebel Bobber
big bore 2-stroke zuma
1300 Royal star
(2) sv650s
1100 vstar
cbr600rr

We've got pretty much all bases covered.

big question for you guys... can the small rear hugger fender be installed whire the back tire is on? (this is why my rear wheel is not fully installed. I dont want to have to take it all back apart again.)

oh. also... I happened upon these earlier...

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/IMG955861.jpg

[rtrac1]

nice


been watching this thread waiting for the white plastics. I'm in the market for an S and will probably be making it white asap

[buellbradski]

nice sumbraro now quit f,in around and put the plastic on i cant wait to se it done

[burgurboy]

oh cmon, I can't spoil a good surprise.

Tomorrow the rest of my plastics some in (rear fender hugger & bellypan). decals will be applied and my Gold levers come in too.

I'll snap a few pics after it's all back together :D

[burgurboy]

due to an off series of crap.... i don't have a single good picture of the bike...

I took the bike out tonight for pictures had it all set up / assembled. And the camera (and all of the memory cards) were gone. my buddy was bringing his nikon over but, by the time he got over it was dark and the bike was disassembled again.

this is literally all i've got.

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/IMG_20111021_190916.jpg


My levers came in, they're a pretty good match to the wheels. for chinese levers they are GREAT. came in nice packaging and everything. I normally don't try to promote chinese stuff... but, from that i can tell, this is quality stuff.

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/IMG_20111021_164321.jpg

they installed in about 5 minutes. they feel great too.

Does anyone know where i can get a replacement "sleeve" for the clutch perch thing so, it doesn't wobble all over the place?

here's a buddy's sv650. It's getting the same treatment. it used to be yellow. We got the wheels powder coated highlighter green (if you didn't already notice) last week. the pictures don't do it justice. the green is super bright

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/IMG_20111021_175249.jpg

[Big twin]

Well done !! [up] And the deflector is nice lowered like that !!!

[buellbradski]

Love it worth the wait i want white n gold now+1

[TimmyJ]

What kind of paint did you use to paint the fairings??

[PPDRGN]

BURGURBOY, what aftermarket exhaust system do you have, how $$$ and how is it? I like the looks of the dual outport but i am apprehensive in changing my XB12R stock exhaust to something like yours coz of possibility messing up the normal performance. Any info is appreciated[up] PPDRGN,

[burgurboy]

timmyj,

the paint is some type of glossy-white two part enamel. I dont know the specific color codes, brand, etc. I DO know that it is not a traditional basecoat/clearcoat finish.

It is definitely not rattle can paint. I pride myself in my rattlecan paintjobs but, they just don't stand up to the elements (especially gasoline)


PPDRGN,
This is technically not a modified version of the stock exhaust. I am currently running the Buell Race exhaust. I LOVE the powerband it delivers (I believe it's only outperformed by the micron) but, these exhausts are not cheap. I'd say you're going to spend atleast $500 on a used one (i dont believe they make them anymore)

Mine came with the bike when I bought it. As much as i love this pipe, I could never justify buying one...

I think americansportbike did a big (and very well written) review of many of the xb12 aftermarket exhausts. I don't remember any specific numbers but, i think the "modified" stock exhausts did pretty well.

I'll try to get it all back together tomorrow folks, and snap some pics.

I've put about 50 miles on the bike since the "completion" of this project.

The throttle tube is great. It makes the low-end stuff a bit twitchy but, it's just something i'll get used to.

The clutch lite, cable cleaning, and new levers did wonders for my clutch pull. Its now comparable to my buddies' japanese bikes.

the blinkers are great. Others have said the rear blinkers are definitely visible.

the ebc HH pads are still bedding in (about 200 more miles to go) but are alreads showing huge improvements over the stock pads. after a brake bleed, new pads, and levers, it feels like a whole new braking system.

The 07 race map seems to be much smoother in the 2k-3k rpm range. I also cannot, for the life of me,keep the front wheel down @ wot in first (this could also be due to the temperature drops we've been having in FL lately)

Pictures tomorrow!

[Sirius815]

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[Applepooh]

Bike is lookin' very clean!!!

Nice job.

[burgurboy]

alright folks. the time has come.

Pictures.
if you (for some crazy reason) still have dial up... you might wanna sit this one out.

Before:

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1171.jpg

After:

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1597.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1600.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1603.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1610.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1611.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1614.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1616.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1617.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1619.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1626.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1633.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1642.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/IMG_1644.jpg

there it is people. hope ya like it.

Due to some mess-ups in the paint (runs) I don't have the rear fender hugger installed. It's white also and should bring some "color" to the back of the bike. You'll just have to use your imagination.

If you by any chance want any of these images in full size email me
(burgurboy[at]aol.com)

[rtrac1]

good lord. [cool]

[TACPBuell]

=) very nice work! I like the new look, you might want to clean up those rims a bit ;) they look a bit dirty lol

[Big twin]

You have talent to take pictures too !!! [up]

[fireinxb]

Sexy buell, brahski

[burgurboy]

you might want to clean up those rims a bit they look a bit dirty lol

crap! i was hoping would notice. yeah, they definitely need a good cleaning.


if anyone wants to mess around with snapping pics of bikes, check out this thread. I'm by no means "good" at photography but, this thread definitely helped me out


http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?s=9bccf6e645c0119d4f2a2271a95304dc&t=150152

[big C]

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[dave_xb12r]

burgurboy, I don't know if you have submitted yet, but you should!

http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/General-Motorcycle-Chat/2012-Buellxb.com-calendar-photo-entries

[lvn2wheels]

I love it. The white with the amber wheels and levers look great together. I'm suprised you havn't pulled the reflectors off the forks.

[burgurboy]

thanks dave,

I'll clean up some of the pics in pshop and send them over to you.
is there any one in particular I should submit?

what do you guys think? vote?

I'm still thinking aobut taking those reflectors off. I've heard horror stories about ruined fork tubes though, if not removed properly.

[Blaylock1988]

Wow, the white looks amazing. If it were mine I think I would paint the subframe white and get black rims with the polished edge.

[fwkapaun]

Two big [up][up] a great looking clean bike. You do great work.

[thrstrmech]

AWESOME[up][up][up]very nice job

[mirkvid]

Looks great. Grits & Stuff...mmmmmmm.:D

[burgurboy]

well... i took a few more pics the other day...

I sanded out the paint runs and reinstalled everything (including the rear hugger). the bike finally 100% done... (for now)

please excuse my photo-hoe-ing

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/DSC_0315.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/DSC_0159.jpg

[jakestolar]

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[buellbradski]

That top pic needs to be in the calander bike sure photos well

[Applepooh]

Wow... now that is one b-e-a-u-tiful!! Buell!!!

Very very nice sir.

[burgurboy]

That top pic needs to be in the calander bike sure photos well


thanks! I submitted it to dave so, we'll see. fingers crossed :D

[Oakes_86]

Bike looks great!! nice work[up]

[short lived x]

i love the look of the all white bike, if you dont mind me asking, how much did it cost to get the plastics painted?

[burgurboy]

well... honestly... i don't know


It's a family friend that paints for me. I did all the labor and prep work. He sprayed the paint. I asked him how much I owed him and he said the paint was "donated".

so, in the end... i didn't really pay anything. :D

[Big twin]

burgurboy, I don't know where you live, but MAN, that last shot looks AMAZING !!! Roads don't look like that here in Quebec(Canada)... :(

[burgurboy]

Hah. Looks can be deceiving....

That's one of the very few curvy roads in our area. In florida there are no hills and no curves. 99% of our roads are just straight and flat.

This is one of our go-to streets for snapping pics

[boguslawparuch]

wow, great JOB!!! bike looks really nice and nice pictures!!!

[woodsyau]

Love the thread, love the bike, love the pics.
5 stars for you.

[TACPBuell]

burgerboy where is that road on the last picture? is that near daytona? It looks very familiar to a road i rode on with my uncle once

[thrstrmech]

freaking sweet!!! she turned out really nice

[Loki]

could you email the last two full res to my email? or 1920x1080? those would be great wallpapers

[burgurboy]

Nah, this road is over in the south lakeland area.

Loki just shoot me a pm with your email address and ill send those right over to you

[donphantasmo]

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af321/burgurboy/XBrebuild/DSC_0159.jpg
Is that in Saint Augustine, FL? Maybe Magnolia Ave?

[neomac3444]

Where did you buy those blinkers i wanna do something similar but on my passenger pegs

[burgurboy]

Well guys. A slight update to this thread.

I never thought I'd sell this bike... BUT as of tomorrow morning, there will be a new Buell in the garage...

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hMZjT6t2bWw/UpvnhDqhV8I/AAAAAAAAAnA/iZobbeiflbU/s1000/IMG_20131201_161053.jpg


Unfortunately, my xb12 is listed in the for sale section. I'm excited... but, not at the same time.

[ctrvl]

Good lord, that bike looks incredible in white.

[burgurboy]

Haha. Isn't it? I love it.

The Ulysses is a great bike though. I'm sure I'll get creative with it one day and "do it up" too.

[JustinMT]

After all that work?! You're nuts! But,
to each his own. I'm converting my Hero Blue over to Arctic White, but I'm buying not painting!

At least you're sticking with Buell! [up]

[Enemy Zero]

Why not have 2 in the garage? :D

Congrats on the Uly. I'm going to be in the market for a Uly myself soon. I refuse to sell my 9SX though.

[kato]

You're a stronger man than I am to get rid of "White Magic" lol.....you were my Inspiration to do my lightning in white.....enjoy the Uly[up]

[Unionvillecountryboy]

So what's the story on the throttle tube. Mine is cracked and I have been looking for a replacement, but can't find much information. I was hoping for an aluminum one, but definitely no luck there.

[Numfug]

I live in lakeland and saw your CL ad. There is no way to respond to you on it. Can you message me or something and let me know if you still have it?