Pulley cover mod

[Macbuell]

Has anyone cut up their stock cover? The after-market is too expensive. If you have cut it, let's see some pictures. I might try the below cut unless someone can show me something better.

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/3414_20100213195545_L.jpg

[50dro]

Here's one...

Front Pully Cover Mod (http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/Buell-Lightning-XB12S-XB12Ss-CityX-XB12Scg/Pully-Cover)

[Johny Kidd]

I did this one couple of weeks ago. Also painted the pulley black..

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/3897_20100127052940_L.jpg

[Macbuell]

how does it look on the bike?

How did you paint pulley? I am hoping to do something pretty cool, will let everyone know what I come up with. Will be a stock pulley mod.

[Macbuell]

Come-on guys, there has got to be more. The fact that the alt is mega $$ means that lots of you guys have done something yourself. Please help me out and give me some more ideas!

[Johny Kidd]

Sorry about the dark pic, but here ya go..

With the pulley, just sanding, careful cleaning, black primer, then black paint :)

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/3897_20100131122319_L.jpg

[jet6]

Looks like a good idea, might look into it

[jet6]

Hey also Johny, what are your pipes coated with?

[Johny Kidd]

jet6, the headers are just cleaned/polished with abrasive pads & WD-40 [smirk]

[Johny Kidd]

Few better pics!

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/3897_20100214051403_L.jpg

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/3897_20100214051315_L.jpg

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/3897_20100214051229_L.jpg

Also added frame pucs & Airscoop [smirk]

[Macbuell]

Very nice, Since my bike has color, Maybe I will make that window and then do a red-stripe. No beer pun intended.

[Macbuell]

Alright, Copied Johnny-kids cut. Hope you don't mind!

Close up looks like crap since I did it quick. I might spray whole inside black, then go with just the circular red stripe.

What do you guys think?

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/3414_20100216010844_L.jpg

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/3414_20100216010859_L.jpg

[Johny Kidd]

Great! [up]

I Might suggest to paint the pulley with golden paint to mach your wheels, then add red stripe! Then red stripe for wheels would fit also :)

[NOMADIC]

And any water issues with the cut out? I looked at mine and it covered with light surface rust.

[kalifornia]

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/4305_20100314210659_L.jpg

[bardo688]

mine looks like the complete opposite above[down][sad]

[nitto12ss]

Never mined the Freespirits cover but I polished my pulley with a light grit sand paper and hit the rest with rattle can Duplicolor truck bed liner and then I sprayed the whole thing with a rattle can clear coat. Have about 3K on the clock and no problems have arisen.

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq19/turf2/IMG_3199.jpg?t=1257879833

[Jabaniz]

what belt tensioner is that?

[nitto12ss]

Freespirits

[stellio78]

Looks great nitto12ss, I'll have to start saving my $.

[marko138]

Great looking mods, guys.

[upthemaiden]

I cut mine up, just a circle the same size as the front pulley. I'm in the process of making a cover for the pulley that I can put the buell logo on it. I think when it's not moving it'll look like it's the stock cover with a logo on it. I thought about just leaving it uncovered but the nut and locking washer are a bit too industrial looking for the clean lines of the bike. I'll get some pictures a little later. I think I might have a video on my phone too.

[buellxb12scgjc]

cut up mine in a hurry but you get the idea. the vents were a last minute add on. the only advice i can give is, use a dremmel that has speed adjustment. that was my problem.http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/7221_20100827081708_L.jpg

[strawberrys]

All,
Just wondering why are we doing this?
for looks?
straw

[Macbuell]

To keep the...belt cooler? Extends life... 75,000 miles?

[onelogue]

All,
Just wondering why are we doing this?
for looks?

Yup, DIY modin' is addictive.

[lokatwhaticando]

Nice work now you got me thinking I want to do the same thing but with a twist..[up]

[2004xb12s]

Do you guys ever find that dirt and moisture collect inside the guard now that there is a big hole in it? Kid of weary about cutting it up for that reason

[Johny Kidd]

no..

are you afraid of dirt getting between belt and pulley? if so, dont be :D

[2004xb12s]

ok cool...thanks for the input maybe i will do this one tonight...seems like a quick and easy mod

[50dro]

If you don't like the results, you can always buy mine! ;)
www.5-0dro.com (http://www.5-0dro.com)

[2004xb12s]

If you don't like the results, you can always buy mine!

50 I love the pulley cover but for a college kid it is just a little bit much considering its not a functional mod. Student Discount? haha JK :D

[TooFst]

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz309/joshua11777/b77a046a.jpg

[uly luigi]

5-0 whats the delivery date on your covers?

[50dro]

5-0 whats the delivery date on your covers?

If all goes well, I'll be shipping right around July 11.


50 I love the pulley cover but for a college kid it is just a little bit much considering its not a functional mod. Student Discount? haha JK

I hear ya man! Best I can do is a discount if you pick it up in person! (plus the pre-order discount and the BuellXB discount) ;)

[netty2424]

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/8956_20110410070705_L.jpg

Mines open as well. I'd like to paint the sprocket red, but with a chain conversion it stays pretty grimy and dirty so I've left it as is.

[2004xb12s]

netty can you get me a closeup of the cut you made...I really like that cut it looks good [up]

[PwrHse]

You can always just paint them for a unique look . Only cost is can of paint . Krylon plastic spray works. If you do not like paint thinner can remove color .
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/10392_20110612154054_L.jpg

[unionthug]

Cover? Why cover it?

http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss333/customdeuce/DSCN7598-1.jpg

[dave_xb12r]

Lockplate? Why use a lockplate?

[anrkizm95]

Lockplate? Why use a lockplate? no reason i can think of

[konarider94]

:D:D:D

[WALLSXB]

I'm low tech. I did mine with a box cutter and some fine grit sandpaper to smooth the edges . Only cut my self once! :Dhttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/7699_20110829082439_L.jpg

[cpatt]

Cover? Why cover it?
where are all your wires? mine are so jammed in there that i have to cover it hahah

[thrstrmech]

Lockplate? Why use a lockplate?

that's the safety so the nut doesn't back off, use a lock washer with tabs that can be bent over a flat or two of the nut would be better than nothing at all...


anyway,did this a couple of nights ago, may get another cover and try something else though
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/10624_20120104152852_L.jpg
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/10624_20120104152959_L.jpg

[thrstrmech]

cut a little more...:Dhttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/10624_20120107125519_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/10624_20120107125555_L.jpg

[shaylay]

Thread revival! thrstmerch, what did you do to have that mirrored cover?

[Route0766]

I have installed this one in My little BEAST!


http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/11735_20120113130501_L.jpg
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/11735_20120113130654_L.jpg

[netty2424]

2004xb12s, sorry man I just saw your post for closer pics.

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb435/netty2424/17a30feb.jpg

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb435/netty2424/7a4bce2c.jpg

[thrstrmech]

shaylay...mothers polish, paste form and an all cotton t-shirt...dab a little polish like you're shinning a pair of boots and rub 'til it's black, then wipe off with clean area of t-shirt and that's what the finish looks like, works on steel and aluminum

[xtremelow]

Dig my Rizoma, powder coated black.

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/520_20110706224116_L.jpg

[Route0766]

netty2424: I could love chain on my bike, but some times get dirt so easy as my dirt-bikes. Also the chain looks awesome.
xtremlow: The Rizoma looks nice and like the time-cover as well.

[netty2424]

netty2424: I could love chain on my bike, but some times get dirt so easy as my dirt-bikes. Also the chain looks awesome.

Route0766, yes the chain does produce some additional grime. The conversion was done before I purchased the bike. Despite the dirt, I'm happy with it.

[Route0766]

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/11735_20120124073142_L.jpg

Closer look of the Free Spirits Pulley Cover and Precision Engineering Billet Levers.

:)

[onelogue]

Cant wait til I can post up mine. Havent seen anyone with one yet.... 1 week....

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

[AgateJrXB12S]

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/11619_20120506053219_L.jpg

[Phxbuller]

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/11550_20120212070026_L.jpg

[CrazyTexan]

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/11152_20120329081846_L.jpg


http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/11152_20120506123532_L.jpg

Think I need to cut some more off, or start over with a new one and show off more of the pulley.

[bigrodge8]

cooler than route0766
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m224/bigrodge8/DSCN0312.jpg

[chriswilli4ms]

I did a tail chop and cheese gradder pulley mod

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l251/chriswilli4ms/IMAG0472.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l251/chriswilli4ms/IMAG0477.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l251/chriswilli4ms/IMAG0500.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l251/chriswilli4ms/IMAG0501.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l251/chriswilli4ms/IMAG0503.jpg

[chriswilli4ms]

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l251/chriswilli4ms/376791_10151367202211164_2092243630_n.jpg

[Route0766]

Just a simple cut but make a lot of differences!

:)

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/11735_20120901124740_L.jpg

[oh9bolt]

I cut my stock pulley cover and added a 5-0dro pulley plate.

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s103/jacogan/BUELL/2c70dd4c.jpg

[50dro]

Like! :D

[sickee]

Chris, that is an awesome idea, I might have to try that.

[NAUHTY]

I just finished modding my factory cover with a Freespirits Black and chrome etched pulley wheel cover beneth it.
I cut the Buell factory cover and then sprayed with some left over VHT paint from doing my D&D muffler.
Will post a pick tonight... but looks great

[nemoxb]

Just your run of the mill chopped stock cover with a one off sprocket cover. (dont hate me on the rusty bolts). The sprocket cover used to fit perfect but when i did the 04 sprocket it got a little gap but it looks ok. Then because the stock cover was for a smaller sprocket i got it to fit nice and tight with out much gap to the belt and sprocket.

http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy109/nemocb/2012-12-08_11-53-55_254.jpg

[Route0766]

It looks cool just change the screws.
:)

[Cooter]

Where is that sweet pulley cover that someone cut a Buell logo in? Search fails me:(
For now, heres mine!
http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg550/shoggin/Bikes%20for%20sale/IMG_1906_zpsc410492e.jpg

[Negative]

Took this awesome idea from another thread on here ... Holesaw and dremmel ... Ta-dah!

http://i.imgur.com/LxQGFiZ.jpg

[gtp3800]

Im diggin up this older post because I decided to clean up my bike a little bit today. deleted the passenger pegs, grinded down the edge of the rear pulley, deleted belt guards, painted pulley black and lock ring gold. and cutted the pulley cover to match some that i liked in this post.

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/7617_20130910182300_L.jpg
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/7617_20130910182224_L.jpg

[thrstrmech]

[up]

[Route0766]

Rude ! :)
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/11735_20130823194624_L.jpg

[djs2k2]

Clean

[06peggy]

This thread motivated me to do a pulley mod and this is what I was able to make. http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/17487_20131108222859_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/17487_20131108221047_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/17487_20131108222955_L.jpghttp://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/17487_20131108223058_L.jpg

I used the cheese grater like chriswill4ms did but I didnt really care for the bolts sticking out so I used some JB weld on the inside to keep the out side smooth still. I think it came out great and I am very happy with it.

[Restlessrustler]

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/14272_20130801165441_L.jpg

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/14272_20130802203923_L.jpg

[djs2k2]

Dude the lightning one took some thought and is pretty nice, if you could get some lighting behind it that would be cool to.[up]

[lawdog]

To those running just the front portion of the guard with the rear cut off does the belt or pulley ever rub your boot?

[DrogeN Omen]

i like the one with the Lightning soup strainer, looks awesome.

some lights behind it would looks sick. :)

[Rayman]

Didn't do the greatest of jobs but....
http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee464/therayman/2013-11-10205906.jpg

[gtp3800]

yea that lightning cheese grater one looks really good, lighting or even painting the cheese grater a different color would make it look really good.

[SMOAK]

To keep the...belt cooler? Extends life... 75,000 miles?


Ahaha