All of Jobe's XB9 Pic's in One thread

[dave_xb12r]

Even though there's a lot going on,

I don't think so. I think I have it figured out. All the graphics can stay, but none of your lines match. You have lots on angles painted and none of them go the same direction. Each piece looks great by itself, but nothing fits together. If you look at the bike, it has a lot of 45˚ angles. Just use that with paint and it will flow together nicely.

 

[Jobe Zeebuh]

Just use that with paint and it will flow together nicely.

not sure exactly what you mean. I did notice the angle's everywhere. And I agree. It does look questionable. Not sure what your remedy is exactly. Can you draw it up for me Dave? I am totally interested.

 

[BuellGaza]

So this would be a lot the way i meant it:
007 on tail, flames under seat over to cover, tribal on swingarm, pegasus + ads on frame, tribute on chin, transformers up front, and a few other things...
As i said before, the bike did come out nice in my opinion ;-)

 

[dave_xb12r]

This is what I see when I look at it. I think you should pick rounded or straight lines. If you pick lines, make them go in the same direction. It will easy the eye confusion and make it look less busy. You can still have all of your graphics, just angle them the same direction.

 

[Jobe Zeebuh]

IDK. Does a bike really have to flow? That's kind of boring to me. I like my crazy chaotic bike. Give's it texture I may or may not change it in the future. Time will tell...

 

[dave_xb12r]

Your bike can be however you like it. It's your bike and it's a reflection of yourself. My whole point is showing why people say it's visually hectic.

 

[Xb12sLt]

Hey Jobe how do you like your pipe on the road?

 

[Jobe Zeebuh]

^^^Pretty awesome! Not too loud and it doesn't sound like a lawn mower anymore at the same time. Has a very unique and evil deep sound to it. I can't wait to take the bike to EBR and get a Dyno tune.

My whole point is showing why people say it's visually hectic.

I appreciate any constructive criticizim. No sarcasm intended. Thanks Dave!

All my tattoos are random. I think it would look silly if all my tattoos were tribal. I don't like to match very well. In high school I had various punk rock style haircuts, wore plaid pants and other crazy stuff. I kept it real with my bike. It is an extension of who I am. WHo I have become and were I have been. The 007 represents an old group I was in. (00 Agents) We threw many house parties and various big raves. I mostly spun Drum 'n Bass and we all M.C.ed. I lost alot of those friends to drugs and crime. Some are dead or in jail. The spitfire skateboard thing is self explanatory. I used to skate alot. The punisher is a tribute to a friend of mine that just got released from prison after a 12 year stint. The punisher was one of our childhood fav's. I really don't like flames too much so I kept them minimal. They represent...nothing I guess. I just figured a firebolt should have a touch of fire.

I hold no negative thought's toward anybody. I have been brought to be very sarcastic in a humorous way. Hell. You have to laugh at yourself sometimes. Life is too short.

Sorry for the blabber

 

[BuellGaza]

so now we're bonding too? Who's next with their story? lol

 

[xtremelow]

Does a bike really have to flow?

All within an owners perspective. I for one wouldn't be able to stand a bike, car, or truck that didn't flow.

My last bike, it had many different lines but they were all straight lines that had some flow to it.

 

[Jobe Zeebuh]

Fuggin 52degrees today. Went for a few nice rips! God bless our BUells

 

[Jobe Zeebuh]

My last bike,

I thought you were re-doing this same bike. You got a different bike? Insurance claim?

 

[xtremelow]

It is the same motor, harness, and belt that is about it

 

[Jobe Zeebuh]

Gotcha. Do you have any old parts I could use?

 

[Jobe Zeebuh]

Yayeeee. Spark plug day!

Holy old original plugs! I really did notice a difference. Much better response time. Seems to have more punch now. Considering a steering damper still...

 

[Jobe Zeebuh]

Well...my tranny in my truck just blew. Costing me $1700 to fix. Looks like the rest of my build project will be put off till next winter. Oh well. I came pretty far and at least she's ridable Stupid transmissions!!!

 

[Jobe Zeebuh]

I lied. I still have $$$. Aside from the tranny work on my truck I am also getting a Magnalow Dual exhaust. Got 50-dros in the mail today. Something is not right tho. I thought both the sliders would be slotted. Did someone else get my slotted front by chance???

 

[dave_xb12r]

Only rears are slotted. Buells are lifted in front by the triple tree stem.

 

[Jobe Zeebuh]

Wish I would have known that.

On a side note does anybody want these??? I will sell at cost for $30.00 shipped. Includes front and rear. All stainless hardware, wheels and instructions included.

 

[50dro]

^^^What Dave said. That's the way that they're designed. Fronts are standard. I sent you a PM. Hopefully we can work something out?[confused]