2010 XB12SCG on Steriods: 280mm, Twin Rotors, Projectors

[turboraven]

Well, I decided it's time to let you guys in on my latest build. I picked up a 2010 XB12SCG bone stock w/850 miles on it in August. I rode it through the riding season and tore it down last month for this build.

I commuted on a 04 XB12S a few years back and had more fun on that bike than any of the crotch rockets i've owned (99' Busa, TLR, R1, R1 turbo). My last build was an 05 R1 Raven that I transformed into a 430rwhp street bike with a 240 tire as you can see below.

I came to the conclusion that I wanted a sport cruiser: something with good handling/brakes/suspension/power to weight ratio, pushrod v-twin, big rear tire, but that would also be comfortable riding cross country with. I considered many other bikes (v-rod, warrior, vmax, Duc streetfighter, 1125cr, MT109, nightster)but none had everything I wanted.

I decided to start with my favorite bike and build from there. I'll let the pics do the talking. I'll start with the xb12scg stock pic and my R1. nullhttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217002628_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217012749_L.jpg

[turboraven]

First was to add a monster rear tire. The 240 on my R1 did not take anything away from handling. I live in the turns and wouldn't do this if it did.

The 240 kit for the buell had been done over and over and is avaiable off the shelf so in true fashion I decided to build something that hadn't been done...a 280 in a stock arm with facory wheelbase. I love the short fat look. :D

After researching and mesuring, I found that the 1st gen XB swingarms had much more room for a bigger tire than the later arms so I got an 04 arm and began.

I bought a second set of wheels to go under the knife. Sent the rear to kosman specialties in CA to have the rear widened from 5.5 to 10.5. Sent the front to a guy in NY to have rotor bosses CNC'd and welded onto the opposite side of the front rim.http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217002706_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217002744_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217002823_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217002909_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217003012_L.jpg

[Loki]

Awesome! But did you forget some pics?

EDIT: nvm they are coming.

[turboraven]

I wanted to keep with the blacked out theme of the 2010 scg and sent the new rims, Knights 2" drop pegs and shifters, rear pegs, and levers out to powercoat for the flat black treatment. They came out very nice!http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217003206_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217003239_L.jpg

[turboraven]

With the 280 being larger in diameter than the stocker, I also wanted a fat front tire that would equalize the height as well as fill up the space between the forks and fender. After researching it, I found that a 150 front would be the max w/o aftermarket triple trees.

I decided I wanted to keep the quick disconnect type fitting on the newer swing arms. I bought a spare swingarm off an 09xb and cut the bungs out of it to weld onto the gen 1 arm. I also realized the 280 on a 10.5 would require more modification than originally anticipated: I would have to manually widen the swingarm on the drive side and clearance it on the left side.http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217003315_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217003358_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217003428_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217003459_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217003820_L.jpg

[turboraven]

Here's the arm after welding. I ground down the welds and buffed them out before painting.

Since the buell has such a small oil capacity, I decided to close in the left side of the swingarm to expand the oil tank. This brought total capacity to nearly 4qts.

I went with the frame touch up paint from ASB but it was very glossy after drying and I had to come up with my own mixture of 3 different paints to achieve the factory color as you see in the pics.http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217003846_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217003912_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217003944_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217004008_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217004057_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217004150_L.jpg

[turboraven]

Here's the complete rear end off the 2010 next to my complete custom rear end. Going from a 180 to a 280 is a step in the right direction :D

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217004226_L.jpg

Here is the 150 front tire, there is less than 5mm clearance to the forks, perfect!http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217004618_L.jpg

[turboraven]

Here's the 280 rear on the bike during first fitment. Things are starting to look good.http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217004419_L.jpg

I had to source a lengthened rear axle, rear hub spacer, rear sprocket, and offset front sprocket to ensure proper alignment; numerous meticulous measurements were required. lol

I also hate how the XBs are turning 4K+ rpms on the highway, you guys know what I mean. It seems they need a 6th gear. I decided to "add and overdrive" by going down 5 teeth in the rear. Of course this can only be done with a chain conversion which looks much better anyhow. Now 80mph is at 3100 which is very nice! You can also notice that I added a D&D. I had extra tabs welded on to support foldable highway pegs. I spend 99% of the time with my feet on these, they provide the most comfortable seating position ever!http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217004508_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217004552_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217004756_L.jpg

[turboraven]

In addressing the puny stock handlebars that are a bit too low for my taste, I ordered a set of Diesel Moto Big bar conversion clamp and a set of Tusk ATV bars. Now my seating position is perfect: neutral spine, legs out in front, arms bent, and 5 degree forward lean.

[turboraven]

I have always felt the S models look buggish and need more "body" on the front end. I considered many options before deciding on a Duc 1198 front end. To keep things tight and muscular in true buell fashion, I decided to trim it down as much as possible and affix it to the triple trees vs the frame like the R's.

I meticulously cut down a brand new 1198 front fairing to nearly 60% of it's original size then buffed the edges to regain the factory finish.

I then proceeded to convert the 1198 headlight from a high/low projector to dual low beams so I'd have a nice even look and nobody stopping me telling me I have a headlight out- not cool. This was a VERY difficult process!

I proceeded to mock up the fairing and fab up a bracket system to hold it in place firmly under the buell's notorious vibrations. I was forced to chop up the Buell headlight frame to make room for the Duc front end. I added a pair of 55W 6K HIDs as well. I eliminated the stock blinkers and wired in the Duc integrated blinkers.

All painting was done by me. http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217004833_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217004902_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217005253_L.jpg

[turboraven]

I'm currently finishing up the front end today. I'll post pics later. Next and final step is to mod the rear end. I placed an order for some custom lighting and it won't arrive till first of Jan.

I took her out for a test drive last night for 50 miles in the 35 degree weather. Everything's looking good: no rubbing, no abnormal vibrations, no leaks, pinched lines, smoking, nothing fell off, and the 150/280 tire combo handles like a Dream! I took all my normal twisties at increased speeds and can still pull a U-turn on a 2 lane road w/no issues. The only real change is there is a tad more handlebar input needed.

[netty2424]

Good stuff turbo! Appreciate the creativity and sharing! [up] I'll be following to see the end result!

[anrkizm95]

badass cant wait to see the finished pics[up]

[Sirius815]

Lots of nice work going on there! Not a fan of the highway pegs, but for your use, I can see how they are justified.

Looking forward to final pics [up]

[turboraven]

I'm leaving out hundreds of man hours (like stripping the powdercoat off the wheels by hand, trial fitting of the rear wheel and swinarm, grinding welds down, paint prep, painting, trips to the weld shop for aluminum welding, trips to lowe's and online orders for special hardware, building custom oil lines, wiring, proper clearance and spacing of the L front caliper, etc) but didn't want to bore you...

I have a 20mm radial pull front master cylinder to run two 8 piston ZTL2 calipers. I also have a new ZTL2 caliper, caliper bracket I cut off a spare fork leg, and scg front brake line waiting. Just need to have the caliper bracket welded on in the exact proper location then I'll have the ultimate front brake system :D

For the rear I did the hidden caliper with a new Ducati 2 piston caliper, ASB bracket, new braided line (had to be longer than the stocker), and EBR 3 prong rotor.

[ATFIII]

Good Lord. Awesome! While the XB12S platform is the most beautiful motorcycle ever produced, your bike looks awesome with the bigger tire and twin front rotors.!

How much $$ do you have invested (with or without man-hours)?

[RuiP]

can't wait to see it with the front fairing on it. [up]

[turboraven]

Here's a good booty shot :D ...yep, it's wider than the seat rails http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217004717_L.jpg

And side shots..http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217004552_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217004649_L.jpg[cool]

[turboraven]

As she currently sits in this stage of the build...http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217034451_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217034428_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217034730_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217034903_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217034839_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217034627_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217034706_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217031831_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111217035357_L.jpg

[jonzin]

Looks awesome. Great work.

[thrstrmech]

nice ass:D:D:D the front fairing is freaking awesome, that should have been the next generation XB9/12R front end, maybe EBR has something in the works along those lines...

dude, you've made a work of art, pleasing to the eye and fully functional, hats off to you[up][up][up]

sometime down the road, I'd like to marry the larger fuel capacity frame to my '03 XB9SL, the 3.7 fuel capacity just ain't cutting it:o

[MAGIC]

Very very nice! [up] Rep point for thinking outside the box.

Would you be able to give us a run down on how much it all cost (approximately)?

[JOEL9]

My last build was an 05 R1 Raven that I transformed into a 430rwhp street bike with a 240 tire as you can see below.



WOW! for real?

[turboraven]

Thanks for the props guys. I would like to send erik a few pics and get some feedback from him. I met him and took a tour of his shop back in 02'.

It turned out how I envisioned. Beautiful IMO.

I honestly stopped keeping tabs on the bill after I blew my budget awhile back. It's north of 17K now. That's EXLUDING all the manhours: thats parts alone. It ain't cheap to get everything you want in one bike but it's sure worth it when you end up with a one off bike that covers all bases, looks good, sounds good, and nobody know's what it is.:D

[turboraven]

JOEL9: yep that one took me 4yrs and the better part of $26K It runs on e85 (the first turbo bike to ever do that, I did all the wiring, electronics, and tuning with some assistance from a good friend). It also has an alcohol injection system which is what the tanks in the rear hold. Top speed: 260mph and power wheelies at 170mph+:D I have a build thread on that on R1forum.

[MAGIC]

It's north of 17K now

That's insane. Almost twice as much as brand new one in 2010... I was thinking of fat tire conversion but I think I'll stuck with my 180... Don't have pockets as deep lol.

How's the front brake works for you now with twin rotors? Stoppies all day long!!! Lol.

[RuiP]

The clearance between the front fairing and the fender seems a little tight.

[oh9bolt]

[up][up] nice bike


The clearance between the front fairing and the fender seems a little tight.


I believe he is correct at speed and under braking that is going to touch the fender.

[Burton]

Holy cow, i love that front fairing. Great creativity. [up]

[turboraven]

Thanks guys. Actually no; the front tire/fender does not make contact at any point in the suspension cycle, even when fully compressed. This setup would only work with an SCG suspension as there is less travel in the scg forks. I mounted the fairing as low as possible w/o chance of contact.

[smith2307]

That is an insane amount of work! Very unique bike though. Nice job. [up]

[GOduc]

i just don't think the buells are the right bike for that, just overkill, looks ok, just purely cosmetic, takes away from its cornering ability, just not my cup of tea i guess

[konarider94]

looks great. im not crazy on the front fairing but it was done well. the highway pegs are interesting, you should put up a couple pics of how you mounted them.

it needs a tail chop and a turbo.

[turboraven]

Thanks The highway pegs transform this bike from an hour and a half max mount to an all day rider with no discomfort. I've done a few all day trips already with my wife riding passenger. I put my feet forward on the pegs and she puts hers on my rider pegs and we're both set.

As mentioned previously, the tail chop and custom lighting is coming in january. It has to be hand made and delivered before I can work my magic.

No turbo in the works. This is the worst engine design to do a turbo build and will absolutely zap the lifespan out of this engine in an instant. That's what the R1 is for :D

[cpatt]

sweet bike but is no one els wondering whats under that car cover?

[turboraven]

That's my rendition of the ultimate RX7. It's taken 4+yrs now and is finally near completion. It's all my personal design and the whole rebody was done by hand mostly in sheet metal-no "kit" here. Nearing $200K now and should be finished by March when the dyno reads 2000rwhp:D Full on street car [cool]

Pop some popcorn before you open this link...

http://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-induction/1189753-rx7-fd-sheetmetal-widebody-va-speed-lsx-463-pt106-e85.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JQ3-t5gKp0&context=C3050fd5ADOEgsToPDskJpOcrMq5U9xmRYpLLkaxWO

[cpatt]

you sir...... are amazing... i can turn wrenches like the best of them but..when it comes to making you own parts.i mean u made that rx7 look amazing. it almost looks like a viper...

do you have a body shop some where? or is this just a hobby for you?

[fwkapaun]

You my friend have some mad skills! My hat is off to ya.

[turboraven]

Thanks for the props guys. Design/fabrication/builds are my passion. I've learned everything I know on my own time and effort. My field of work is not in the automotive/mechanic arena -actually very far from it. I can't take credit for all the handywork: I know/have learned my limits and when to hand things over to the experts to achieve the desired outcome.

[turboraven]

Another short clip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVPDTc-mQ6k&context=C3050fd5ADOEgsToPDskJpOcrMq5U9xmRYpLLkaxWO

[stellio78]

WOW.

[jerrythor]

sexy...sexy.... n damn pretty skillfull!!!!

[GOduc]

Why are you mutating a buell? I mean really? I know ill sound like a d-bag. But forward pegs? Fat tire? Just buy a vrod, or some other bike that fits those mods. A buell does not.

[07Bolt]

STUPID-FUNNY dude, just pull over and let me drive :D

when im done i'll need the buell for a few days too [up]

[vinsxb12scg]

uglyiest buell ever

[vtech007]

INCREDIBLE![up]

[BuellRiderX]

I've made a mess in me pants. First from that fairing on that Buell. Than the RX7???

A huge [up] from me!

[jakestolar]

[up]

[BRatigan]

The RX7 is just amazing, great job, when can we go for a ride? It looks very low to the ground, must be careful what roads you drive I bet.

BR

[turboraven]

Thanks for the compliments guys. I am pleased on how they have turned out.

I'm currently setting up a pro photo shoot for both the RX7 and the Buell. You'll likely see both in features in Big Name magazines this year. I'm working a few connections I have...

[buellbradski]

I personally think the cr headlight would look better.But you gots skills +1 for thinking outside the lines great job[up]

[shaylay]

the bike and FD look so dope.

[nickmaslow]

love the lightning looks awsome right up my alley. Flat black, short, HUGE rear tire looks really good.

[vtech007]

I must chime in again and reiterate that the bike is a work of art. And unique. Never have I seen, nor heard, of a wide rear tire mod that does not also employ an extended swing arm. You modified the swing arm, and could have included stretching it, and chose not to. I dig the fact that you kept the relative stock swingarm length / wheelbase, thus the overall stock appearance at first glance. Every wide rear tire kit that I have seen employs a swing arm longer than stock length. I love motorcycle drag racing, where extended swing arms are the norm, so I have no problem with the looks of a stretched swing arm. But our hats are off to you for choosing a unique and truly one-of-a-kind design. Not your cookie-cutter wide rear tire mod. Keep us posted where to find the published feature of this bike.

[winnetka]

That's amazing. Nice work! It's a Buellcati.

A project like this always gets my creative juices going - bigger than my budget will allow, but it never hurts to dream.

I think powder coating the headers black would look better than stock.

[winnetka]

I want to see a video of the RX7 drifting.

[turboraven]

Thanks guys.

Vtech and Nikmaslow: you hit the nail on the head: short, fat, dark, and bad. I wanted the buell enthusiast to be amazed at the level of modification while to the average joe it would look completely stock; stealthy. I live in the turns and a stretched or even SS/uly swingarm was out of question.

[XBplease]

Phoac.... amazing build!

Really nice work done on the swingarm and dual rotors.....

[Bossanova]

Wow nice work Adam. [up]

[turboraven]

Thx Boss, how is your custom swingarm coming along?

[sledhead007]

man i wanna see your car but my work computer wont let me open the link!!

[vtech007]

Oh you need to see this...go to a neighbor's house, the public library....somewhere....

[SEXT9]

Nice work!

[xtremelow]

Love the build but personally I feel if you are going to keep the fairing (only part I dont care for) the bars need a drastic drop to aid in the look with the fairing.

[Radioactive]

turboraven - Where in NC are you? (I'm in Durham) I'd love to see this Buell in person! You should seriously bring it to the Bull City Rumble next year, the guys at that show would really apprecieate the work you put into this! Link here:

http://www.tonup-nc.com/bullcityrumble.html

[captain chaos]

Where to begin......
Personally, I hate it. Like, it makes my stomach turn and a part of my soul cry just looking at it kind of hate it. I think you took one of the best handling bikes in the world and completely, totally, and utterly ruined it by turning it into a stupid fat tired, handles like a barge steered by sticking an ore in the water kind of monstrocity. To say it's not my cup-o-tea would be a gross understatement of the highest order. [sad] Putting a 280/150 combo on a Buell, in my eyes, is about the same as lifting a Lambo and putting on Swampers. It brings vomit up to the back of my throat.

That being said, as a tinker-er and builder myself I can appreciate a creative project and fantastic fab work. As far as those 2 aspects go I applaud you for some top notch work. [up]

I will observe a moment of silence for a Buell slaughtered in the name of "creativity" though.:(

[jstfkndi]

Radioactive, I was going to ask the same thing. I am in Raleigh and would love to see this bike in person! Went to the rumble this past year and love it much more than the one in downtown Raleigh. Much more my style with classic bikes and the unusual :) The Ray Price event is getting a liiiittle better, but the theme is still "loud and show"....

[turboraven]

Sorry to dissapoint you NC guys. I'm from TX but currently reside in MO on Military Orders. I purchased the bike from a guy in NC hence the plate which will be switched out for a TX plate any day now.

[turboraven]

xtremelow: I actually went out of my way to find the tallest fatbars made (ATV bend) as well as add risers to elevate the bars. My goal here was the most comfortable seating position possible - not slammed and low like a crotch rocket.

For those of you who failed to read through the first post: the point of this build was to make my version of a Sport-CRUISER with comfort as #1 priority but still maintain good brakes and handling manners. This I have achieved.

If I want to go FAST or tear down the Tail of the Dragon, my R1 would fill that bill...

[Bossanova]

Thx Boss, how is your custom swingarm coming along?
lol Not so well. Still sitting in the garage collecting dust. Winter here is for riding not modding.

[sledhead007]

yeah turbo wtf!! man common why would you ever build a bike that you like/want/use for YOUR pleasure... and not everyone elses taste? selfish prick.

hahaha if you didnt get the scarcasm in that, then sorry. its odd but cool [up]

[turboraven]

Boss: gotcha, keep us posted when you get going on it.

Sled: I'm followin ya, Bottom line is I built the bike for ME and wouldn't care if everyone else hated it. I'm very happy with it and that's all the matters. My happiness does not hinge on others' approval or disapproval. I know exactly what I want and if it's not available, I build it. I'm just sharing the build cause I love buells and thought you guys might enjoy it.

[dave_xb12r]

No turbo in the works. This is the worst engine design to do a turbo build and will absolutely zap the lifespan out of this engine in an instant.

I know that you dont care about it going fast on it and all, but I just wanted to throw it out there that XB's were actually designed to have turbos and many people have proven that they are perfectly reliable.

[xtremelow]

Agree with Dave, it is the few who put to much boost or fail to une a turbo setup correctly that give any turbo build a bad name. With your Ls build you know how important proper tune is.

[turboraven]

I still disagree that this motor would be reliable under boost. This motor is tuned to its absolute max in stock form and has difficulty keeping itself from overheating as is. Even tweaking it with a cam or slight overbore will cause serious reliability and longevity issues -I've spoken with Buell R&D guys on multiple occasions on this.

It's also an air cooled engine with airflow primarily on the front cylinder. Turbo/SC creates more power by increasing combustion temps and pressures which equals much increased engine temps. This engine has no way of dissapating these increased temps and in turn will self destruct in no time under these conditions whether tuned properly or not. Buell may have initially had an idea to turbo these engines; why do you think that feature never even reached a production model? There MUST be a well designed cooling system to absorb the added heat along with a precise tune to keep any FI engine alive. I've been doing turbo and SC builds for many years now...

[oh9bolt]

Ericz on buelletinboard is probably one of the most knowledgeable on this subject for buells.

[sledhead007]

well in that case throw an 1125 engine in it. and turbo that ;)

[oh9bolt]

OeKRKXfkVT0

[konarider94]

Turbo/SC creates more power by increasing combustion temps and pressures which equals much increased engine temps.

I agree with higher pressure and hotter engine temperatures but it is not because of an increase in combustion temperature. Combustion temperature is more based on fuel type and equivalence ratio. Mess around with this adiabatic flame temperature applet.

http://www.wiley.com/college/mechs/ferguson356174/apps/flame/flame.html

[BuddhaBuell]

another forum member with mad, mad, MAD skills!

props to you brother Bueller [up]
continued success with all your projects
:)

[konarider94]

the funny thing about that dyno video is that it blew up shortly after it was recorded.

[oh9bolt]

Yeah it blew up because of a mistake. I copied this from his thread on buelletinboard

During the dyno session I started tuning at "base" boost which is 6psi. As I got things dialed in at that boost level, I cranked up the boost controller to 9psi and adjusted the fueling accordingly. I continued to increase the boost in 3psi increments until I reached 15psi. At that point, the next boost controller adjustment did not yield an increase in boost pressure. Strange, I thought, but tried several more runs, each time cranking the boost controller up further. Finally, I realized what was going on when the connector at the throttle body popped off and ended the dyno day. With intake pressures around 15-16psi, the spring clamp and connector ballooned enough to release some of the intake pressure and prevented the intake pressure from going above 16psi. So no matter how far I turned the boost controller, the pressure never went beyond 16psi.

On Sunday, when I secured the throttle body connector, I never turned the boost controller back down. Stupid me!!!!! The rod failure was because the boost controller allowed the boost pressure to spike way beyond what I had seen on the dyno.

[vtech007]

Great explaination - good to know what was going on ... so very interesting

[turboraven]

A few new shots after mounting some new hardware. Tom @ T-Rex racing was kind enough to ship me a free prototype set of his new case sliders for Buell XBs. Had to make a few minor mods but they now look and fit like stock pieces and will protect your headers and oil cooler in the event of your bike going down.http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111223090738_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111223090801_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111223090843_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20111223090923_L.jpg

[xtremelow]

How does it feel only having the right side foot peg spaced out?

[anrkizm95]

looks good[up]

[oh9bolt]

The bars dont go with how low the fairing is, even if it is for comfort. I like the rest of the bike other than the bars, It ruins the whole look.

Just my .02.

[turboraven]

Xtreme: It feels no different at all. I just throw my leg over and find the peg, I've never run into a snag with it. Besides, I spend 99% of the time with my feet on the forward pegs anyhow.

Oh9: I'll agree with ya. A pair of clubman bars would add style points definitely. But as you read, this bike is my "cruiser" and it's so comfy now, I can ride all day and that's what matters to me.

[Dave A]

WOW![up][up]

[buellshifter]

that thing looks BADASS!!

[BitchinXb]

That is some Ghetto booty.

[turboraven]

That is some Ghetto booty.

Yessir! Me like...:D

[jlightning]

I was just curious about the front fairing if you used a different fairing stay or if you just modded the fairing to fit our stay.

[winnetka]

Is it me or does the fairing look too low? I know an earlier post said it won't hit the fender, but I'm talking about the overall look. I think it would blend in with the frame better if it was higher. Just my opinion. Other than that, great job.[up] Is there any more work you're planning to do on it?

[brightbuell]

HWY pegs on a Buell XB is real gay. But it is your ride so if you want to turn an XB into a cruiser and try to tell us a 280 is not going to change the handling, its because you dont know how to ride if your using hwy pegs on a sport frame. Your silly!! LOL!

On another note i will give you a B for creativity!
I have thought about a SS swingarm but im not going to try to lie to every one here just to make myself feel beter. "Hey guys long swing arms dont affect how you turn" Facts are facts, and that is a lie!

[turboraven]

I was just curious about the front fairing if you used a different fairing stay or if you just modded the fairing to fit our stay.

I made brackets to attach the fairing to the S dash frame. Neither an R or Duc stay would work as that would result in independent movement of the handlebars from the fairing. I wanted them to be one unit for compact fitment.



Is it me or does the fairing look too low?

I wanted the lines of the bike to be low and mean. There's no way for the fender to contact the fairing as they move as one unit and the tire is centered in the concave radius of the fairing.

[oh9bolt]

The fairing, handlebar setup makes me think of bikes like this.

http://www.hdforums.com/forum/image.php?u=85616&type=sigpic&dateline=1273466474

It takes the mean, low look away from the other mods.

[txrenegade]

So where in Texas are you that you were riding in the Hill Country? I'm in San Marcos and would love to see it if you're close.

[winnetka]

All better now. Got the fairing placed where it should be. :D
http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa389/malibooya1/ModifiedBuellOnSteriods2.jpg

[Hero Blue Scg]

Looks sick. I like the placement of the fairing there much better. It still keeps the low mean profile you were looking for imo. Nice work!

[turboraven]

All better now. Got the fairing placed where it should be.

That would be fine for somebody else but not my taste. Too "geeky" up that high. Also, the lines of the bike do not flow well with that placement.

In that location it would have to be trimmed down more on the sides as it would not allow you to turn the bars much before the fairing would contact the frame.

[jakestolar]

other caliper on?

[turboraven]

other caliper on?

I'll be completing the tail mods and doing the necessary welding to add the second ZTL2 caliper in the next few weeks.

[winnetka]

That's cool. I just wanted to see how it looked up high. I'm better at PhotoShop than I am at any real motorcycle mods.

That rear tire looks better every time I look at the photo. Really nice work.

It looks like it's pretty much done. How much more are you planning to do?

[turboraven]

Really nice work.

It looks like it's pretty much done. How much more are you planning to do?

Some custom tail mods and adding the second caliper are the only other mods I'm planning on for now.

[oh9bolt]

[up][up] for fairing placement!

[turboraven]

The custom tail lighting finally arrived. Time to tear the rear end apart and mod it out. Should be very slick-and one of a kind :D I'll update with pics soon.

[jakestolar]

I am enjoying watching this come along

[turboraven]

Ok. Just finished the tail piece and tail light/blinker mods. Here's a thoroughly reworked tail light housing after sheetmetal work, welding and grinding.
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20120119111251_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20120119111347_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20120119111502_L.jpg

Here it is after sanding, primer, wetsanding, and semigloss black to match the factory seat rails. Also the custom light bar is installed.

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20120119111604_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20120119111634_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20120119111711_L.jpg

Here's the new piece mounted on the bike...nice and clean. Should have come this way from the factory IMO.

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20120119111808_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20120119111859_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20120119111939_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20120119112021_L.jpg

Here's the running light.

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20120119112131_L.jpg

Here's with brake on.

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20120119112214_L.jpg

The bar also functions as turn signals. Only the right half blinks for right turns and vice versa. I was not able to get a timed shot of the blinker at work.

I'm waiting on my TX plate and will be relocating it to the swinarm/axle with custom led lighting.

[oh9bolt]

[up]

[tylerboyd]

[up]

[azsnowboarder]

[up]

[onelogue]

[up]

[Loki]

[up]

[XBfanatic87]

[up]
best tail chop ever.

[motoqueiro]

best tail chop ever.
second that[up][up][up]

[inFINite]

[up]

[augustus_01]

Great job!

[turboraven]

Thx for the props guys. Just a couple more mods till she's done.

[jakestolar]

dying to see the front caliper!!!!

[turboraven]

dying to see the front caliper!!!!

I've been trying to mock it up in the same orientation as the factory caliper (on the backside of the fork). But due to the bracket angle needed and the damper adjustment on the fork end, it's looking like I'll have to mount the caliper on the front side of the fork. It would definitely be unconventional but will still look cool and different. I'm scared just thinking of how well that brake setup is going to work.

[zaxrex]

Damn you really put some time/cash into these projects. I can't imagine the stopping power with two ZTL2 calipers... my 6-piston caliper stops well enough. 16 pistons up front is bat**** SCARY.

[Wolf]

Very VERY cool.
Dare i say it... the 1125R should have looked more like this IMHO.
Cheers.

[EricZ]

Awesome build!! I think I may have to stop by here more often! Such cool projects!!

I love your tail section mod. The integration of the led tail light is perfect!

Keep up the great work!!!

[oh9bolt]

EricZ welcome! I hope you are the turbo EricZ, post your build here if so.

[turboraven]

Awesome build!! I think I may have to stop by here more often! Such cool projects!!

I love your tail section mod. The integration of the led tail light is perfect!

Keep up the great work!!!

Thanks bro, will do. [up]

[turboraven]

A few new pics from today. It was 54 deg out today so I got her out, shined her up, took a few pics, and went for a 60 mile ride. The showymoto cover and custom tail are new since last outdoor shoot.
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20120220072508_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20120220072536_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20120220072606_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20120220072638_L.jpg

[BuddhaBuell]

the dark knights murder cycle [up]

[Burton]

Jeez. What I would do to take that thing for a drive.

[onelogue]

Hey its the Lightning version of my bike[smirk] Actually you have a bigger ass than mine haha
Wish we could get a photoshoot with our bikes...

Way jealous of the engine sliders!

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/3100_20110427182707_L.jpg

[netty2424]

Where is the tail from? Or did you make it?

Bike looks sick turbo! Love that rear sprocket as well!

[turboraven]

Where is the tail from? Or did you make it?

Bike looks sick turbo! Love that rear sprocket as well!

Go back another page or two and you'll see how I made the tail piece. Thx bro

[turboraven]

A nice side profile shot...

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20120220084344_L.jpg

[jakestolar]

waiting on the caliper pictures!

[turboraven]

waiting on the caliper pictures!

Lol, I knew you'd chime in at any time now. That's the final stage of the build aside from retuning the ecm.

I've been putting all my time into my car recently. I installed an aftermarket ECU, complete wire harness, nitrous, and have been soldering wires and tuning on my laptop for days.

For the bike I need to order a small block of billet alum to fab a base support to weld to the fork leg. Then I can weld the modified factory caliper bracket on. I know exactly what needs to be done, just haven't quite gotten around to it. It'll happen soon...;)

[Big twin]

No tensionner for the chain ? How do you adjust the tension of the chain ?

[turboraven]

No tensionner for the chain ? How do you adjust the tension of the chain ?

I've always run my chains this way. I test fit the chain then cut it 1/2 link shorter than it should be. Once I rivet the chain together, I walk it onto the front sprocket. As it wears in, it will then loosen about 1 link in length and will fit perfectly and be easily servicable.

[onelogue]

Yeah you have enough chain wrapping around the sprockets to not worry about it coming off.

[Wolf]

Heheh...i just noticed the front foot plates.
How cruisy.
Very cool indeed. [up]

[oh9bolt]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/T-Rex-Buell-08-on-XB12X-XB12S-XB12R-08-on-XB9SX-XB9R-Frame-Sliders-/300670015334?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4601545766&vxp=mtr#ht_7277wt_1497

I see your bike!

[turboraven]

I see your bike!

Lol, nice find! Indeed that's my bike; unmistakably. That's probably the dirtiest my bike has ever been too. That's a darn good price on those sliders. I'd have paid upwards of $150 for these. Very high quality.

[turboraven]

@jakestolar cause you're due any time now to post again asking about my second caliper LOL: I've still been putting all my time and resources into finishing my car BUT I did purchase the billet alum needed and will be adding the second caliper soon.[up]

[Wolf]

Sorry if posted a reply before, but do you have any info on those forward foot stands?
Cheers,
WOLF

[turboraven]

Sorry if posted a reply before, but do you have any info on those forward foot stands?
Cheers,
WOLF

I designed some peg brackets and had them welded to the floor plate of the D&D. The tabs extend up and bolt to the cases. When I get into the twisties I just flip them up with my feet and carve it up!

[bpd5002]

my god... this bike is just amazing... awesome job[up]

[turboraven]

my god... this bike is just amazing... awesome job

Thank you Sir.

[Wolf]

I designed some peg brackets and had them welded to the floor plate of the D&D. The tabs extend up and bolt to the cases. When I get into the twisties I just flip them up with my feet and carve it up!

Sennnnnsational.
Feel free to post pics up close of this, but even if you don't... great work and thanks for the reply.
Well thought out bike.
Cheers.

[turboraven]

Sennnnnsational.
Feel free to post pics up close of this, but even if you don't... great work and thanks for the reply.
Well thought out bike.
Cheers.

Thx man. The brackets are up underneath the belly pan and I didn't take any pics before installing the exhaust and pegs. The peg on the right side replaces the fairing mount point. The one on the left I mirrored off the right side since there is not a fairing mount in the same location.

[fireinxb]

I have respect for the bike, though shes not my taste.

The rx7 you posted you completely ruined however. I love the ls1 swap, but that bulging bodywork ruined the lines of one of the most beautiful cars ever made.

Although I could never afford 1/4 of what you put into that rx7, so i will leave it at that.

What do you do for a living?

Honestly don't mean to hate, nice nice parts on that buell.

[turboraven]

Update: Got the Webinar+PC setup with Max/Octopus via The Tuniversity last week. Great guy and excellent customer support/service. Highly recommended.

Spent all weekend logging rides and tuning. VERY happy with the outcome. The bike was a real dog after all the changes I made: K&N/Airbox delete/Showy RamAirLid/D&D/Beast of a rear wheel&tire/Super tall gearing. Now I have ALL the power back and then some. I also lowered the idle so it idles more like my 05 XB12R. 1st and 2nd gear wheelies no prob now!

Also, did my first oil/tranny fluid change. First I flushed the oil system with Seafoam and 30 miles. Drained that then in went 4qt V-twin Amsoil and 1qt in the trans.

The looks I get riding down the street are priceless. Most the harley guys don't wave much as it appears to be a sportbike from the front. Then as I pass and they hear the v-twin rumble and 280 tire they do a double take. Conversely the sportbike guys throw up a big wave then keep looking back after they pass....like WTF!? Good times[up]

[Thaloc]

I dont know how I missed this gem of a thread. A-****ing-mazing work. Do u have ur own cnc machine if u are crafting one off parts out of billet blocks? Or do u design and leave it to a shop to finish? I too would agree with the photo shop job that put ur fairing a bit higher, i think it smooths out the body lines much better. But thats just my humble opinion, and it aint my bike, or my money put into it, so i say keep it how YOU like it. I wish to one day have the creativity, skills, and eye for crafting and machining that you have in your little finger.


You Sir, are awesome.

[turboraven]

Thx bro. I sure wish I had my own CNC. I design everything and what I can't make with my shop hand tools I send to the shop to have made.

[oh9bolt]

Wait do you mean you put 2.5 qts of oil in the swingarm?

[oh9bolt]

Nevermind I forgot you upped the capacity.

[turboraven]

Nevermind I forgot you upped the capacity.

Bingo;)

[Rhino1]

I've never liked or been impressed with "fat tire" bikes... This one has totally changed my attitude about them. If I can borrow a phrase from my teenage son, "this bike is SICK!" in the best possible way. I love what you did with th Duc fairing --the bike just looks sinister! Nice!!

[turboraven]

Muchas gracias

[rodimus prime]

I saw this bike in person yesterday. I have to say, its very sneaky at first. You identify it as a buell, then every time you look at it again you notice something new. The more you look at it the more you can tell a lot of work and thought went into it.

I told Adam yesterday that hes in the wrong business currently. He should be in a shop making $$$ off his ideas and skills.

[turboraven]

Thanks Dean[up] It was a good ride yesterday. [cool]

[Wolf]

I agree.
Design and make parts.
Quite a few of us would buy them.
Cheers,

[BuellSki]

Yeah! How much for the tail chop!!!! Nice work man!

BuellSki

[dmaxguy2008]

anyway you could give some more in depth possible measurments on your swing arm conversion? I mean if you don't mind and if not I totally understand just really like the look I was excited at the thought of a 200 rear tire but a 280 wow!...I could definatly live with that!!! awesome build man!

[turboraven]

Thx guys. I don't remember specific measurements off hand. I cut and spaced the drive side of the swingarm out 1" and just heavily modified the left side as you can see in the pics. Had the wheel widened to 10.5" via kosman specialties in CA. Definitely a straigh forward swap with factory arm..which is why nobody had done it yet..and why I wanted to. [cool]

[XB Me]

Hey TR,

Its Steven, I met you outside that Kum&Go in MO. It was awesome seeing that thing in person. pictures really make it look different than it does in person. It looks so fat and mean. everything goes together really well, pictures make it look kinda tame, lol

Keep up the awesome work!

[venompwr2]

I have mixed feelings on what you did, but I won't get into all of that. I think it does look pretty good and you have a lot of very custom work and good fabrication skills (or who ever did it) Looks cool, but I think the bars should be lower with that fairing as well, clip ons would probably compliment it better but that negates your comfortable riding position. Good job though. I really like the tail light, gave me some ideas there. [up]

[turboraven]

Hey TR,

Its Steven, I met you outside that Kum&Go in MO. It was awesome seeing that thing in person. pictures really make it look different than it does in person. It looks so fat and mean. everything goes together really well, pictures make it look kinda tame, lol

Keep up the awesome work!

Thanks Steven, nice to meet ya. Have fun on your 12.


I have mixed feelings on what you did, but I won't get into all of that. I think it does look pretty good and you have a lot of very custom work and good fabrication skills (or who ever did it) Looks cool, but I think the bars should be lower with that fairing as well, clip ons would probably compliment it better but that negates your comfortable riding position. Good job though. I really like the tail light, gave me some ideas there.

[up]

[XB Me]

we need updates and more pics!

[XB Me]

we need updates and more pics!

[turboraven]

we need updates and more pics!

Steven, not sure what you mean. I have posted pretty much everything and have just been enjoying riding the bike lately. Nothing new really.

I've decided to add the second ZTL2 caliper and larger master cylinder as a winter project as I talked to the welding shop about it and the only way to do it right will require disassembly of the left fork for the bracket to be welded to the leg and I'm not down for that during riding season.

[XB Me]

ok, just more pics then.:D

[onelogue]

ok, just more pics then :D

Haha [up] we just love your bike buddy :) How about a video of your bike in motion?

[deadlycobra06]

Your tail light is awesome, can you make more and sell them with a plug n' play type connection. Just wondering. Very nice.

[turboraven]

Haha we just love your bike buddy How about a video of your bike in motion?

Thanks. Actually yes I got a few vid clips and am having a buddy of mine edit them into a short vid. I'll check and see how it's coming along.


Your tail light is awesome, can you make more and sell them with a plug n' play type connection. Just wondering. Very nice

Thanks, as I've told others; I just don't have the spare time to fab these. Takes alot of time and precision.

[turboraven]

Here's an unedited clip as a teaser. Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAX8GN_uJE8&feature=g-upl

[oh9bolt]

That is a tough looking bike! [up]

I still feel the same about the bars and fairing position though. :)

[Rhino1]

[up] looks even better in action!

[XB Me]

looks mean!

[gerd2368]

I thought the regular Lightning was sexy, but looking at your bike, its like meeting her older even more sexy sister....LOL Dam Hot & Beautiful.

[XB Me]

deserves page 1

[thewanmanrules]

Just WOW... Amazing work of Art...

[Grantus]

How far out did you have to go with the drive sprocket to keep the chain alignment?

[fabic]

Nice [up]

[BuellSki]

Where did you get that light strip from for your tail. If you don't mind me asking. Beautiful bike BTW

[dannenvance]

Every time I see that back tire I salivate. Such a great bike.

[XB Me]

up front

[RamAirZ]

Great work! I love the look!! Glad you got rid of that rear fender ;)

[Obrien]

Very Cool I also ride a scg diggin the rear tyre

[onelogue]

Any update on the second front brake caliper moc up?

[XB Me]

whats new??

[vtech007]

Seems as though turboraven hasn't been posting lately - due to holidays or ??? but I have ordered a 150 front tire to go with my 200 rear tire, and am looking into going to a 240 tire for the rear. Any advice here? Only interested if I can keep the belt, stock wheel width and no swingarm mods.

[DrogeN Omen]

hey post the vid of this bike running.

i saw something on you tube but cant find it...

[turboraven]

Sorry guys, I haven't been on the site for awhile. Thanks for the props.

I don't remember exact sprocket specs but was a bit under 1".

Rear brake light is a custom piece I had made using 1mm spaced LED's -very nice piece.

I'm holding on the second front caliper installation. Basically I must find another SCG black fork leg and dissassemble it and weld the caliper bracket on.

Good news! The bike has made it into Super Street Bike Mag as a main feature and may make the Cover as well. More to follow..

[onelogue]

The bike has made it into Super Street Bike Mag as a main feature and may make the Cover as well.Â* More to follow..
Awesome Thanks for the update! Post pics!

[turboraven]

Awesome Thanks for the update! Post pics!

Thanks. Unfortunately I cannot post the official shoot pics as it would infringe on the mag agreement. I can say that they are definitely worth the wait though...:D

[JOEL9]

check out what this guy did...

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/32777/701628.html?1357935805

[Big twin]

check out what this guy did...

Whoooouuuu that's nice !!!! [up]

[msgvb]

I just stumbled onto this post today, and have been gushing over that front end. this turned out REALLY nice man, wow. just wow. absolutely gorgeous.

[vtech007]

Let us know what issue month your bike will be in.

I understood a 150 would fit a '05 XB12R. Well, tried it - the shop I brought the tire to for mounting said it didn't fit mine. They said they mounted the tire and it just barely wouldn't clear the fork tubes. They said a 140 would fit. So I am going to go with a 140. I have it on order. Anyone want to order a brand new Bridestone Battlax 150 tire?

[turboraven]

Good news: my bike made cover on the April issue of SuperStreetBike and has a 5 page spread with 10 pics from the shoot. It will be on the lower right or left on cover, not the larger central pic but I'm not one to complain lol.

[RedWhiteandBuell]

Good news: my bike made cover on the April issue of SuperStreetBike and has a 5 page spread with 10 pics from the shoot. It will be on the lower right or left on cover, not the larger central pic but I'm not one to complain lol.
I got the magazine yesterday and quickly glanced at the cover and saw the pic of your bike. Saw that it said, "what is it" but I didn't look real close and see that it was a Buell sitting under that Duc front fairing. Looked a little closer at it today and realized it was a Buell and remembered seeing it on this forum! Such a sick bike!

I can't find a link on SSB.com but here are some pics from the mag with my iPhone. It ended up being a 3 page spread. And 3 very nice pieces of eye candy draped across it!

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e274/schultizzle/BuellXB%20Photos/8B0F98C4-3F60-4641-9F50-AEAF33D072D0-9113-000009A37F0AE75E_zpsf46ce65f.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e274/schultizzle/BuellXB%20Photos/3D167021-3CED-46E0-9A40-2F9971560B79-9113-000009A386B08AEA_zps66390ebd.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e274/schultizzle/BuellXB%20Photos/4DBC182F-24D7-49AC-A8E1-9042164133C2-9113-000009A40D909B28_zps1857883a.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e274/schultizzle/BuellXB%20Photos/A7C97778-0B7E-43F2-9F76-120F6A9A889C-9113-000009A39512832C_zps28103ee5.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e274/schultizzle/BuellXB%20Photos/BAF5D1D1-B04E-4815-83C3-E824EF7D56DF-9113-000009A399F4B57E_zps27e4e53a.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e274/schultizzle/BuellXB%20Photos/F687D8D2-C74E-4C62-9C9A-9C0C127E5FC9-9113-000009A39F4943BB_zps22575521.jpg

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[1badtitan90]

How did you get it in there.. i seen it and couldnt believe it. i want to see my bike atleast in the readers bike section.. congrates.. thats awesome buddy

[onelogue]

Thats really cool!! [up]

[Route0766]

Congrats Turboraven!!!!
Well done!
:)

[netty2424]

"What is it?"

That's funny! Congrats on the publication! [up]

[XB Me]

So awesome!!

[John422]

Damn. Just damn. I way to do everything to my bike and I'm jealous you get to! Hahaha
[up]

[turboraven]

Thanks for all the props guys. I am happy with the feature.

[88b]

Congratulation on getting the bike in the magazine, can I ask how you mounted the highway pegs ?

[turboraven]

Congratulation on getting the bike in the magazine, can I ask how you mounted the highway pegs ?

Thanks. I welded brackets onto the D&D exhaust plate along with triangulated trusses for reinforcement. I welded 1/2 bolts to these which exit out the factory fairing bolt holes and the foldable wing pegs screw right onto the bolts.

You may notice I removed them for the mag photoshoot. I really did enjoy them but ended up dragging them alot around aggressive corners and so decided to remove them for now. If I'm doing a long highway ride, I just screw them back on.

[88b]

Thanks for that, I noticed they were removed for the photo shoot. I'm running a stock muffler but it wouldn't be a problem to do that.

[DrogeN Omen]

Congratulation on getting the bike in the magazine.

love the dual front discs. how much did it cost to get them mounted?

[turboraven]

Congratulation on getting the bike in the magazine.

love the dual front discs. how much did it cost to get them mounted?

Thanks. Don't remember the figure off hand but it was a pretty penny! Had a fab/machine shop draw up a CAD file to CNC rotor bosses to mirror the ones on the right but they also needed to be shorter due to the offset of the wheel spokes. Getting them aligned perfectly and welded on straight was another ordeal as anything less than perfect alignment would result in horrible vibrations from the wheel at speed. I've had her up to 110 w/o any wheel issues.

[DrogeN Omen]

nice.

hope you don't mind but i posted your magazine links on the Buellxb page :)

i have been following your build from the start and modeled mine round it.

here is mine :) think i need to lower it though as would like less of a gap between the fairing fairing and the wheel.

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/5539_20130427195546_L.jpg

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/5539_20130427195522_L.jpg

[turboraven]

Cool. I saw your headlight thread awhile back. Bike looks good. I would second the motion to lower the headlight but either way, it's your bike: build it how you want it.

[DrogeN Omen]

thanks mate.

[Wolf]

Lower it.
...go onnnn. ;)

[turboraven]

Well I thought I was done with the build...lol

After the time and money that went into the 430rwhp Turbo R1 build, I told myself I'd leave the poor Buell engine alone. But after running across an incredibly experienced engine builder as well as a former Harley Race Team tech who can dial in the tune on any Harley engine, I have had a change of heart.

So here she is: virgin 1203cc 2010 Buell engine with only 4400 miles on the clock. Will be crated in shipped out in the next week.

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20130920181854_L.jpg

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2245_20130920181914_L.jpg

We're going to build a rather aggressive engine: 1500cc with CNC head porting and big cams. Also carbon clutch with HD spring and a few other go fast goodies. Expected to put down 130rwhp/115ftlbs and run on pump gas. With the tall gearing and 280mm tire, it may suck a few of those ponies away. Only time will tell.

[onelogue]

Please keep us up on the details and pictures as you get them. [up]

Cant wait to see the Hp/Tq numbers cause I plan on my building my 240 tire XB12 too.

[turboraven]

Ok, engine build almost done. Only waiting on the custom cams at this point. Enjoy!

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[wolfo68]

I'd still recommend the james intake gaskets over the cometic ones, the difference is very noticeable.

[turboraven]

Gotcha. Yeah, these came as part of the package in a full engine gasket kit so I didn't have much of a choice. Hopefully they do the job.

[onelogue]

Awesome! [up] What will upgrading the cams do? Is it the gears upgraded or the cam shaft the pushes the pistons for the bigger pistons?
Also will your compression ratio be changing?

[DrogeN Omen]

sorry for the threadjack...

your an inspiration to me :)

my new NHRS1250cc big bore kit
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painted black :)
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took your advise and lowered it half an inch
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cant wait to see what your finished bike looks like.

[turboraven]

Onelogue: the larger cams, valves, porting, lifters and rockers will allow for more air to be crammed into the cylinder each cycle. The CR will be raised a point or so from stock along with a lighter and more efficient piston design taken from drag race bikes. These along with the larger displacement should make for a nice increase in tq and hp across the entire range.

Drogen, thanks for the props. Bike looks good, now lower the forks in the triples about an inch and it should be sitting more level. How do you like your new engine?

[DrogeN Omen]

Engine runs great, even power delivery, no more low spots or surging and its fast :)

Loving it.

[turboraven]

Engine build complete. Should have it back in my possession in a week or so.

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Due to the much increased bore size, if was necessary to obtain custom machined pushrod tube bases and collapsible rod tubes. I was opposed to this change but had to choice. I think it adds a bit of nostalgia to the bike. Otherwise it is very stealthy, looks nearly stock.

I'm having the TB bored to 60mm which will be plenty for the new beast.

[anegrin]

Hey turboraven that bike looks sick. Who and how much was the conversion for the front tire to run two brakes on it?

[turboraven]

Thx bro. Honestly don't remember the shop or cost right now...been a couple years. Let me see what I can dig up.

[turboraven]

I key piece to the puzzle arrived today. I partnered with Danvanceracing.com to pioneer the first ported XB throttle body. Due to the one piece design, no other shops would touch this piece. Dan took it from the stock 49mm bore to a fully bored 53.5mm, opened the runners up to 1.725" and blended the transition. Should do well atop this beast of an engine. Given the extensive engine mods, this bored out and ported TB should uncork another 8-10rwhp vs the stock piece.

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[Catmostfeared]

Amazing build 280 tire without stretch is awesome I love the bike

[onelogue]

Yup thats going to suck a lot more air! cant wait to see the dyno results.

[turboraven]

Amazing build 280 tire without stretch is awesome I love the bike

Thanks brotha


Yup thats going to suck a lot more air! cant wait to see the dyno results.

Me either! lol I'm finally stateside again. Will be assembling the bike and heading to the dyno come AUG.

[06XB12SS_LOVER]

:D

[TPEHAK]

I bought a second set of wheels to go under the knife. Sent the rear to kosman specialties in CA to have the rear widened from 5.5 to 10.5.
turboraven, how many time did it take to wait your rear rim back from the Kosman? I sent my rear rim more than two weeks ago and I am still waiting a call or an email from the Kosman Specialties. And how did you pay for the work?

[turboraven]

turboraven, how many time did it take to wait your rear rim back from the Kosman? I sent my rear rim more than two weeks ago and I am still waiting a call or an email from the Kosman Specialties. And how did you pay for the work?

I don't recall the cost off hand but remember that it was not cheap. I would call them and check in to ensure they received it and have it in line for modification. If I remember correctly, it was 4-5wks total till delivery.

[turboraven]

New engine is in and running (kind of) and ready for tuning. I originally tuned the bike using the expert help of the Tuniversity with great results. However now that they have closed down, I have had no helpful response from the three guys who were running this business. I never thought I would face this degree of difficulty in gaining assistance to get this new engine back on the road. I'm currently exploring other tuning options but it seems that once TunerPro is on your ECM, other software is no longer compatible and therefore unable to even communicate with the ECM in any sense.

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[TPEHAK]

Turboraven, How did you adjust the chain free play without idler?

[s0dhi]

I'm currently exploring other tuning options but it seems that once TunerPro is on your ECM, other software is no longer compatible and therefore unable to even communicate with the ECM in any sense.

This doesn't sound right to me. I've switched back and forth using both TunerPro and ECMSpy for Mono on my notebook, but haven't used 2 tools concurrently (not sure that's possible).

Also, I've had the same issue with tuning support; it seems to no longer exist.

[turboraven]

Turboraven, How did you adjust the chain free play without idler?

I chose not to run a tensioner sprocket. I cut the chain a bit short and walk it on. Snug but not too tight. Has worked well for me in the past.


This doesn't sound right to me. I've switched back and forth using both TunerPro and ECMSpy for Mono on my notebook, but haven't used 2 tools concurrently (not sure that's possible).

Also, I've had the same issue with tuning support; it seems to no longer exist.

Yes, I believe you can run TunerPro and ECMspy but more advanced software systems utilizing wideband 02 have not been able to access the ECM due to the previous overwrite by said programs. Many dyno shops are aware of this as I have recently discovered.

Yes, sadly it seems the support does not exist at this time. I'm sure I'm not the only bueller who's left out there hanging...

[Catmostfeared]

ECMSpy is awesome and works great on my 2009XB12ss

[turboraven]

Big thanks to Marc for getting me restarted with TunerPro. Tuning on the new engine is well underway. I must use restraint to go easy on her for the first 500 miles for proper break in, but it is a challenge as she really wants to GO!

I hope to put the break in miles over the next couple weeks then hit the dyno for final tuning tweaks. First impression is that the bike feels like it has double the power over the entire power curve, also sounds like a real beast now.

[onelogue]

Please keep us posted on the tuning and the dyno. Nice work!! [up]

PS we like videos ;)

[TPEHAK]

Turboraven, what kind of 150 tire you use for the front wheel? Is it Pirelli Diablo Rosso II Tire 150/60R17 like this (http://www.amazon.com/Pirelli-Diablo-Rosso-Tire-60R17/dp/B007S346PC/ref=sr_1_7?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1416892086&sr=1-7&keywords=150%2F60+17) ?

[Eric_J]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING> from start to finish on your write up. I am super impressed with your hand skills in widening the swing arm. Looks intimidating. Love it.

[Catmostfeared]

PS we like videos

a walk around would b nice

[turboraven]

All, sorry for the delay. Been busy with work and other projects and haven't checked in on the site in awhile..


Turboraven, what kind of 150 tire you use for the front wheel? Is it Pirelli Diablo Rosso II Tire 150/60R17 like this ?
I believe that is the front tire I am running (yes, it's meant as a rear tire)


ABSOLUTELY AMAZING> from start to finish on your write up. I am super impressed with your hand skills in widening the swing arm. Looks intimidating. Love it.

Thanks Eric!


PS we like videos

a walk around would b nice

I like vids as well. Had to pull the new engine to have it looked at by Hammer but it is enroute and should be running again soon. Plan on taking some vids of it on the dyno, walk around and some riding clips.

[Eric_J]

Bike looks ****in awesome. lol.
What is the handlebar grip combo you have on there?

[turboraven]

thanks again.

Tusk ATV high bars and rubber/metal combo grips

[Catmostfeared]

ok we need pics with updates and a cool burnout video would be nice

[SEXT9]

So this bike is on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/323246243982?ul_noapp=true (https://www.ebay.com/itm/323246243982?ul_noapp=true)

Fire sale price of 22,500