Exhaust Question

[Johnny2Bikes]

Hi everyone. I'm new to the forum and have a question. This may have already been covered, but it's something I've been thinking about since I bought my '09 XB12R last October.
Since the location of the exhaust is part of the mass centralization effort as well as accomplishing a lower center of gravity, would the replacement with a lighter can effectively raise the center of gravity and alter the handling, even if only a bit? Has anyone actually noticed such a thing after swapping out their muffler? Thanks to anyone that can answer this!

 

[nativeXb12Rbuell]

no example race pipe is alot light the center of gravity is the same as along as the muffler you use remains in the same place under the bike and not on side or under tail or etc. center of gravity will remain just about the same to the piont of not being able to notice it , although technically it might move up or down just a small increment less than inch probably, but again that would not cause any concern for any thing. . and NO it will not alter handling if muffer is left under bike.


the main point of mass centralization on buells is keep the center of gravity to a point where the bike is not top heavy or heavy at bottom front or rear or heavy on either sides of bike but to keep it near the center as much as possible for SUPERIOR HANDLING, hense the reason for easablity of thier handing cabilities and , for the most part for me at least no effort to make it turn just think it and it does it almost for you . that why the XB12r won best handling motorcycle in the world for 2005 i think it was.

 

[Johnny2Bikes]

Thanks. I swear, I'm not that retentive. I just like to think about things

 

[nativeXb12Rbuell]

its cool remember there is the dumb QUESTION. alot of people dont get or understand center of gravity.

http://www.buell.com/en_us/bikes/sport/XB12R/engineering-and-design/

Design Philosophy
Mass Centralization
We are relentless in our desire to not only move as much of the bike’s mass as close to its center of gravity as possible, but also to optimize the location of the cg. This minimizes its rotational inertia in its pitch, roll and yaw axes, making it feel light and nimble, allowing a rider to more easily flick in and out of corners.

with that said yes you can and will change the center of gravity(CG), with everything you add or subtract from the bike but once its all on the ony main thing that can change the cg is you and how and where you seat or move around and any passengers and lugagge you put on it , thats it in a nut shell basicly.