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

[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.

 

[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...

 

[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.

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.

 

[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!