First of the Last

[Baal]

See-clever stuff like this is why I love this place.

(And miss my Buell...) Nice work! [up]

 

[SEXT9]

I reconditioned and installed an XB Race muffler over the weekend. Coming up next: getting the headers ceramic coated

 

[SEXT9]

Oh yeah!!!!!!!

After waiting 10 weeks I finally received the race tail from germany. Couple that with some Radiantz lighting. Can you guess what I'm gonna end up with?

 

[Got jack 7]

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[SEXT9]

Thanks Jack. A couple hours later with the dremel tool. The rough cut is done and here's the test fit.

 

[Got jack 7]

Wasn't there a site where they were selling those tail sections in cast here in the states?

 

[SEXT9]

I'm not sure if there was a site selling cast ones or not. I've never seen them.

The led strip is epoxied into the tail. I wetted up a carbon fiber liner. It will add strength to the part even though I'm not sure it really needs it. The Radiantz lighting has an additional resistor or something that helps differentiate between brake and tail lights. It all looked pretty fragile. In addition to strength the liner will hide and protect the wiring assembly behind it.

 

[SEXT9]

Before:

Chopped Tail with Clear Alternatives integrated LED tail light & turn signals

After:

DCC-Germany Race Tail with LED Radiantz tail light & turn signals

Well the new tail piece is installed. I need to get some Designer Black spray paint from ASB to match up the paint. I used some satin black. It seems to be about a shade off.

Now for the license plate?

 

[CWK_S_L_A_Y]

Licence on side as Mine ...

 

[Got jack 7]

That tail light is pretty bad ass! That might be a nice winter project to do.

 

[SEXT9]

I finished up the Brembo Hidden Rear Master Cylinder mod tonight.

Before:

After:

With this and the Brembo hidden rear caliper mod, the rear brake system is pretty well hidden and all one name brand now.

Here's the link:
Brembo Hidden Rear Master Cylinder

 

[Cooter]

Sick. My dream bike.
Since we have the same taste in motorcycles AND mods... any pics of the wife?

 

[SEXT9]

Sick. My dream bike.
Since we have the same taste in motorcycles AND mods... any pics of the wife

Thanks Cooter. I'll have to snap a pic of her and post it.

Ok...I've been asked for some pics of my airbox delete. In uncovering it, I realized I want to make some changes there. Here's a picture of my current setup:

I want a cleaner look. So that means some things must go.
1) I chopped up the base last year sometime. It looks like it could use some smoothing out.
2) The exhaust actuator is non-functional with the race pipe and EBR ecm. It's only purpose is to support the M-Lock unit. It should go away along with the wiring for it.
3) I'll reroute some hoses.

 

[wifarmboy]

Awesome. I'm gona be watching. Thanks for the in depth look

 

[Got jack 7]

U can get an older 9 cover and hack it up.

Btw that hidden mc I might barrow that idea.

 

[SEXT9]

Hey Jack. I hope you do use the master cylinder idea. I'm even considering printing caps to cover the KTM initials and donating them to anyone who does the master cylinder swap.

I was just thinking about that air box. I might make a pocket in it for the M-Lock. I put an offer in on one on eBay. We'll see how that goes.

I was also thinking Buell owners have a missed opportunity here with the 03 air box. Our bikes are special in that they have a transparent air box cover available. And look at the space under the 03 lid. If it was super-imposed over the newer cover. Digital gauges and indicators could be mounted in it and eliminate the gauge cluster on the handlebars.

I realize that setup isn't as handy for riding. You could also use one of these while riding! When they build it, you can bet I'm buying one.

 

[Got jack 7]

That's just like a fighter helmet. Lol I'll be goose and u can be maverick!

 

[Got jack 7]

Just came across this. Looks like it just mounts up to the existing mc.

 

[SEXT9]

Where do you get that piece? That should probably be posted on the hidden master cylinder thread as well.

 

[SEXT9]

Before:

After:

Ok thanks to ...Got Jack 7 for the airbox idea. The open airbox area looks a little cleaner. I ended up purchasing an 03 airbox an trimming out a cap to fit on top of and inside my air cleaner cap. This way I keep the airflow nozzle inside.