Buell XB Bodywork

[Hellbound]

Hi, has anyone replaced the fairing on there Firebolt for something a bit different?
I've just purchased a Kompo Tech race fairing to fit onto my Firebolt.
The bodywork was designed and made for an italian race series a few years back.
What do you guys think to the look of the fairing?
Thanks

 

[wolfo68]

front picture?

it's definitely interesting

 

[DrogeN Omen]

i like it but needs to be black or something dark

 

[1badtitan90]

why was the position of the oil cooler moved.. would look better without it on the side

 

[08herobolt]

I like it. But I agree about the oil cooler. It may look better if the side was cut down.

 

[Hellbound]

Front view

 

[Big twin]

But what's the deal with the fork/front wheel ???

 

[wolfo68]

But what's the deal with the fork/front wheel ???

They're off of a different bike for racing application. Not the first time I've seen it, but I'm not a fan.

 

[Cooter]

I thought the whole point of the stock Buell perimeter rotor was for a "racing application"[confused]

 

[Disturbed1]

I thought the whole point of the stock Buell perimeter rotor was for a "racing application"

The reason for twin "conventional" front rotors is for less rotational mass on the front wheel. (The weight is closer to the axle, thus it will spin up /slow down faster.) While I can appreciate what Eric Buell has done, you don't see MotoGP bikes with perimeter brakes.

I do like the rear section on the Kompo Tech kit.[up]

 

[Big twin]

I do like the rear section on the Kompo Tech kit.

+1 [up]

 

[Red93stang]

The reason for twin "conventional" front rotors is for less rotational mass on the front wheel. (The weight is closer to the axle, thus it will spin up /slow down faster.) While I can appreciate what Eric Buell has done, you don't see MotoGP bikes with perimeter brakes.

[confused] wrong! Sorry I don't usually call people out. But the purpose of the perimeter rotor is lighter parts. Thus reducing unsprung weight. The fact is the dual disk wheels have a beefed up center to absorb the stress put upon it when braking.

http://youtu.be/cjp1AYXZw5Q

 

[03Firebolt9R]

[up] Red.

 

[djs2k2]

Red[up]
Like a Scientist!

 

[Red93stang]

Sorry for the thread hijack Hellbound. I like the tail and air box cover but the nose and oil cooler are not appealing to me.

 

[yellowcarbon]

I like it. A few red pin strips on the tank would really bring out the red/white color combo. I really like when they try something different. Its great to have options..

 

[Disturbed1]

wrong! Sorry I don't usually call people out. But the purpose of the perimeter rotor is lighter parts. Thus reducing unsprung weight. The fact is the dual disk wheels have a beefed up center to absorb the stress put upon it when braking.

You can call B.S. on me. It's all good. This can be debated forever, like on every other forum...

But I will say this again, the premier MotoGP class (which is the most technology driven racing in the world) has not one bike on the grid with a front perimeter brake system. The manufactures, at one time or another, tested a system similar to what's on a Buell. The only result was melted tire beads which caused catastrophic failures from the extreme heat generated. The video, which was posted, is informative. But, brake calipers and hardware are not part of rotational mass. They did not tell what the wheel and discs by themselves weighed.

You yourself stated "beefed up centers" for the sake of braking load on a conventional system. But that load is carried at the center of the axle, which is less rotational mass. Which will go faster? A merry-go-round spun with a person sitting at the center, or a merry-go-round spun with the same force with a person sitting at the outside edge?

I do like the Buell's that I own. But when I get off my GSXR and hop on my Buell, it's like comparing a Ferrari to a Semi in the brake department.

 

[Red93stang]

This dealer poster I have up on the wall says it all. I think if you will change the master cylinder on your Buell you will have less of that "semi" feel. Most of the GSXR's are radial master cylinders unless it's a older model. I'm not saying that either system is better and maybe I have drank too much of the Buell Kool-aid but I am a believer in their design from a engineering stand point.

 

[CrazyTexan]

I thought the perimeter rotor was best because of the friction area as in the road and the tire rubber. It puts stopping power closer to the contact zone and no stress or pressure has to be transferred through the spokes to the center. Can u stop a rotating disk with your finger better from the center-ish or the outer portion? ?

Back on topic. ..

Fairings look cool, i vote darker as well, and mby just paint the oil cooler to match fairing.

 

[Disturbed1]

It's all good Red93stang,

Which is better? It's personal preference at our level.

My best handling bike is a DRZ400SM Supermoto.

I like my Buell's because they are different. People often ask what kind of bike is that? If it was not for Eric's thinking outside the box, I would not have owned one.

No back to the original subject...

I really like the rear section on that Kompo Tech body kit.

Hellbound, what kind of price did you pay for the kit? I looked on there website and they want 680 Euros for the back section. That's $930 USD without shipping... any better pricing from where you got it? Did you start to install it yet? It looks like the lower back section is steel tubing with fiberglass battery shell. How sturdy does that feel to you?