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04 XB12 "refresh" project
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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.
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
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I think it will look great and id even get the original gold buell stickers for the tank after all shes still a buell
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...
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
new pads. If anyone wants the oem pieces-o-crap... you can have them.
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.
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...
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
new pads. If anyone wants the oem pieces-o-crap... you can have them.
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
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i see those triumph street triple everywhere in hawaii.
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...
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
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should upgrade to the 8 piston brakes
SonderMann
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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!
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!
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
buellbradski
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love the licence plate mod think ill add that to my to do list for the winter[up]
updates!
here are the seat rails reinstalled
the font end things have been reinstalled too
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.
ebr decals came in yesterday. wooh! these will go on the tank cover where "buell" used to be.
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
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...
today, I will be installing blinkers, throttle tube, air filter stuff, and a million other things that I took off.
here are the seat rails reinstalled
the font end things have been reinstalled too
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.
ebr decals came in yesterday. wooh! these will go on the tank cover where "buell" used to be.
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
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...
today, I will be installing blinkers, throttle tube, air filter stuff, and a million other things that I took off.
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
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no
this is the best i can do for you to give you a idea.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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