I’m new to the forum and I’m getting my first Buell.

[34nineteen]

If you do that, hang on to it. Those are getting really hard to find these days (in good shape).

I'd recommend having a stock pipe converted to a Drummer rather than buying an SS, if you're going to build an adventure bike. The inlet pipe on the SS is only a "slip fit" that is siliconed into place (no weld means no weld to crack). If you hit the muffler on something while off road, you could dislodge the two. The conversion Drummer is a one piece welded assembly, and you can mount a skid plate to the stock muffler, if you decide to get one.

https://deanadamsdesigns.com/cart.php?target=product&product_id=21


I'm not saying the Drummer SS is a bad design, but I feel its probably better for a street bike than something going off road.

 

[Tollywood]

If you do that, hang on to it. Those are getting really hard to find these days (in good shape).

I'd recommend having a stock pipe converted to a Drummer rather than buying an SS, if you're going to build an adventure bike. The inlet pipe on the SS is only a "slip fit" that is siliconed into place (no weld means no weld to crack). If you hit the muffler on something while off road, you could dislodge the two. The conversion Drummer is a one piece welded assembly, and you can mount a skid plate to the stock muffler, if you decide to get one.

https://deanadamsdesigns.com/cart.php?target=product&product_id=21


I'm not saying the Drummer SS is a bad design, but I feel its probably better for a street bike than something going off road.

Thank you, I will hold onto all the parts I have. I’ll never take it off road, so I guess the SS would be sturdy enough for me.

 

[Tollywood]

You got the right stuff on the list already EBC GPFA are fine up to a point, but honestly the Brembo SA/LA pads are better, about the same money and I got less hot spots. Look into getting a OE unit or 3D printing the EBR brake scoop too, it helped me.

Motul 600 is a good upgrade when you're doing brake stuff. Oh and if you are a rear brake guy, a 11mm Brembo M/C for the rear is the only thing I ever found to get rid of the wooden Flintstone useless stock rear junk. Pads won't matter, but the M/C makes it work like, ya know... an actual brake, lol.

I stole this quote from another thread because it applies to my bike, too.

I forgot to mention that I have a custom made front brake scoop. The former owner said that he made it.

8C19CD65-6DCA-4598-9024-3DFA1DC61C71 by Tollywood, on Flickr

The Flintstone reference is hilarious and accurate. I actually still watch that show all the time. I put it on in the background when I’m doing whatever.

I’ll take your advice and swap over to the 11mm Brembo master cylinder because I feel like the back brake hardly does anything. I’m used to riding a giant top heavy Electra Glide and my rule is to not touch the front brake under 20 MPH. If I use the front brake to stop with the front wheel even slightly turned the bike wants to pull itself to the ground. So, to have hardly any rear brakes on the Uly feels weird.

 

[Cooter]

I'll see if I can dig up the part number for ya from old pics.

 

[Tollywood]

I'll see if I can dig up the part number for ya from old pics.

Thank you! I think this might be the one I need.

https://motowheels.com/i-23900690-brembo-rear-brake-master-cylinder-11mm-piston-black-color.html

 

[Cooter]

Looks close. Part number is very close too.:eagerness: I don't know if theres a line clearance issue where yours exits or not?

 

[Tollywood]

Looks close. Part number is very close too.:eagerness: I don't know if theres a line clearance issue where yours exits or not?

Thank you very much for finding this for me. I’ll go with your suggestion.

 

[Cooter]

There are still some slight mods to be done, like the pushrod, but should be almost plug-n-play for a HUGE upgrade in rear braking

 

[Tollywood]

There are still some slight mods to be done, like the pushrod, but should be almost plug-n-play for a HUGE upgrade in rear braking

Thank you! I’ll have to turn on my charm at the Harley dealer to get them to do it for me.

 

[Cooter]

That will be interesting. HD believes the aftermarket is for t-shirts and stereos only. Report back what they say!