Brembo Rear Brake Hanger - feeler

[EVLXB]

Let me make sure it works first.

 

[LVsleeper]

Sign me up, [email protected]

 

[RyBuell]

Gotta get one!!!

Edit: Email removed @ Rybuell's request

 

[e3mcgrath]

i'd be interested in one as well. [email protected]

 

[EVLXB]

Done!

Before....

After....

Now I just need a break in the weather to take'er out for a ride. Friday is supposed to be clear skys and 25 degrees - good enough for me.

the list...
firechickenXB9R
slag kustom
Lordfenwick
Jornum1
Poohspot18
LVsleeper
RyBuell

 

[blackxb12r]

i am unclear on whether you need just the duc caliber or caliber and rotor. if all you need is the caliber count me in as well, that looks awesome, nice winter mod. [email protected]

 

[EVLXB]

Just the caliper. I used the original rotor and brake line.

 

[Poohspot18]

http://www.yoyodyneti.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=20.5161.86
Will this Work?

 

[EVLXB]

Yep - that should work. Any Brembo with 84mm mounting centers should work with tis bracket.

 

[henri66]

Will the hydraulic hose not wear on the swingarm?
It looks a bit tight to me. Yould you send a detail picture of the hose? And maybe one from the other side?

I would probably go for a longer hose if there is a risk on wear.

But the idea and result is really great!

It sure fits the bike. I guess Erik would also give you two thumbs up. [up][up]


This, together with;
- removing belt guards,
- passenger peg bracket,
- mounting a fender eliminater like the sharknose(colorofspeed)
- and some marco polo black micro lights

It will surely finish my near future XB12Scg (still negotiating. Also Buell dealers feel the crisis...

The idea is great!

Sure you'll sell more of them.

And add powdercoated black.....

 

[Stevenc150]

And add powdercoated black.....

But you can't see the finished product, it's sandwiched between the brake caliper and behind the swingarm . Unless it's one of those things for you, that just knowing it's that way, bothers you. [smirk]

 

[EVLXB]

Yes the hose is tight. It will likely wear some paint off the swing arm. I am planning on getting a longer universal hose to go under the swing arm.

I will post some new pics tonight - close-ups.

 

[Poohspot18]

Powdercoat it when you get it, Doesn't cost much. I know the 84 MM mounting centers will work, that's mostly consistent. I just don't know if it makes a difference if I get the 32 MM caliper or the 34 MM and if it will be better to have the inlet on the left or right or on the side. Probably on the RIGHT. Here's most of the different calipers available. Will probably go Ebay to get one, but I gotta make sure I get one that is compatible and won't require a hose stretcher. http://www.yoyodyneti.com/Category.aspx?CategoryID=3002

 

[henri66]

34mm seem to have the hose connected to the side. I doubt if there is room for it. Sombody will have to try.

For the hose, I would suggest an extension of the connector. It will probably not need too much extra length. And it would re-use the original hose and clamps. That is why a picture would be nice.

Love the idea.

And to Stevenc150;
In the first pictures the bracket(mounted on another model) is visable. That is why I would like to see the details.
And YES!
Principles are Principles as Black is Black.
Footpegs, shifter and ceramic coated headers are also on the list.
Isn't that the spirit of Buell and what is customizing all about?

Everything is in the details.

Sure wish they would allow an all black licence plate too

 

[EVLXB]

I'll try to answer a few more questions.

I don't know if the caliper I have is 34 or 32 mm, and it is all mounted and loce-tite'd down. To be honest I didn't know there were 2 sizes. I can tell you it came of a later model duc monster. If mine is a 32 then there is probably room for a 34. I did build in a 2 mm clearance around the bracket to caliper. No guarantees though. If not, you could easily sand/grind in some additional clearance.

There should be room to use either top or side inlet/bleeder calipers - the bugger is with side mount you would probably have to bleed the caliper before you mount it. There is not enough room to get in there and if the bleeder is on the bottom then you will definitely have to bleed it before you mount it.

You can't really 'extend' the connector - both ends are banjo's and they are crimped on. Unless there is something that will connect to a banjo?

I had the parts vapor blasted (sand blasted) to give it the look of the silver swing arms - if yours is black - I think powder coat would look better. You'll have to do that on your own.

When I said the hose is tight - I should have been more clear. It looks like it is stretched tight - it is not. When I re-installed the hose I had to twist the hose to get it back on the master cylinder. this causes the hose to kinda 'coil'. There is plenty of slack in the line to move with the swing arm.

I rode it around tonight for 1/2 hour without any issues, I didn't really think there would be. I got a lot of strange looks though, it's 25 deg F and there was a few snow flakes falling.

Now that the first one is complete and tested, I will have the balance machined up. Should be another week at the most. I have the list of folks interested and will contact you when they are ready.

Also - Since this is such a litigious world (sue happy) - I want to make it very clear that if you buy this thing you decide what you want to do with it. I am selling these as aluminum brackets. I happened to use mine a bike, I would never suggest that you do the same. You could hang house plants from it just as easy. If you can agree to that - I'd be glad to send you an aluminum bracket.

Thanks guys - This has been a great project and I appreciate all the feedback.

 

[Stevenc150]

And YES!
Principles are Principles as Black is Black.
Footpegs, shifter and ceramic coated headers are also on the list.
Isn't that the spirit of Buell and what is customizing all about?

It's okay fella. You get picked on a lot growing up or something?

 

[henri66]

Who talks about growing up?

I travel the world for a living, and have seen and experienced enough. And I shouldn't even react to your comments.

But in this case, as you finish with a question mark I will give you my opinion about your comment.

I do believe in forums.
They are a great way to share ideas. And it combines people with different views and background. And bonds them through the same passion.
Sharing all these ideas should results in a better or more beautiful product.

Sadly there are allways people who can't come up with ideas or even positive critics. They just fill these forums with all kinds of comments. Whatever is on their mind must be written down.
In this case your comment doesn't add nothing to the post.
And I doubt if your other 237 comments on this forum do.
Yes, do continue to reach a 'Lieutenant Colonel' rank or higher. But do it with some better comments/critics.
And please keep to the subject. In this case a great members initiative. Which surely deserves a lot better than 'non related comments' also known as 'spam'.

And what is wrong in trying to get an all black bike?

I am sure you can't resist another comment when I tell you that I also love my black wife.

I rest my case........... And can't wait for better comments.

 

[Stevenc150]

Wow, I'm flattered. All That dedicated to me.

If you don't think I "add" to the posts...you must not be on here that much, or haven't read many other posts. These posts go "all over the map" once started.

Could care less about rank (it doesn't pay enough).

Let's see, what else, ummmm, oh, could care less about what color your wife is.

Other than that, you're a melodramatic guy.

And just so this isn't a

comment:

EVLXB: Are you still fine with posting CAD shots or would you want to e-mail them to me. I've got access to aluminum & waterjet. I'll understand if you don't want to, I just like trying to make my own stuff when I can.

 

[Point_Doc]

Stevenc150,

I would like to see the 3D model. Will you post it??

 

[Point_Doc]

EVLXB,

I would also like to see pics of the bracket finished and before it is mounted?

edit, previous post is also for EVLXB