i think im going to kill it

[climberfreak]

i wonder how much i can wromp on this bike before it keels over. . . the way i was riding today had me questioning the durability of this bike . . . redlining hauling ass everywhere and i mean from stop light to stop light

just wondering

 

[Sayjackb]

Taking "Ride Her Like You Stole Her" to a whole new level?

 

[climberfreak]

exactly!!!!

 

[Buell_Cru]

More frequent oil changes and plan on clutches, tires, lube, oh and a backup fund for repairs and if you can afford all that on a whim than who gives a rats ass.

Ride her like your prom date but harder.

 

[climberfreak]

i have been having to change my royal purple every 1000 miles lol and they come quick

 

[RHYNOXB9R]

you always hurt the ones you love[sad]

 

[BuellPartsGuy]

I beat the crap out of my bike for 14000 miles and only snapped a belt.

 

[climberfreak]

theres 100$ lol

 

[ADAMLEE]

Where?

 

[RHYNOXB9R]

where ever that belt landed.

 

[climberfreak]

belts snapping sounds frightning

 

[Odin]

thats the only real fear i've ever had on a bike, weather it's breaking a belt, or chain. just being stranded somewhere and not being able to get home easily

 

[RHYNOXB9R]

Odin,thats providing when the belt snaps that it dosen't hit you in the leg or ankle,seen the aftermath,many stiches.

 

[climberfreak]

lets just hope they dont break =)

 

[bdugal]

I barely have 5300 miles on my 03 XB9 and am on my 3rd belt. I've gotten pretty discouraged with buying new belts so I quit romping on it lately. You'd think a bike would be built to take a little bit of abuse. Definately thinking about chain conversion or at least 05 or newer sprocket/belt upgrade since that was supposedly a superior design to the 03's and 04's.

 

[Odin]

Rhyno-never thought of that..but again, heres hoping that doesn't happen as well

 

[RHYNOXB9R]

bdugal,i also have a 03 ,xb9r,8000 miles and on the stock belt,maybe your belt in not lined up straight? i beat the hell out of my bike with no issues.maybe just lucky.chain convrsion is not a bad idea though,pricey, but still a good idea.much more range with your final drive ratio.let us know if you switch.

 

[Sayjackb]

Bdugal have you tried the

Free Spirits Modified Belt Tensioner!

Saves Belts, Gearbox output bearings, you can push the bike in neutral a damn site easier and the gearbox is a lot smoother with less CLUNK - essential mod for an XB
(Lordfenwick's Recomendation)
I'm gonna have to pick one up soon. Very logical design and consept.

 

[Buellme]

link for belt tensioner! ^^^^ LINK!

 

[maybebuell]

not sure why belt tensioner is even needed...big twins dont use them running more torque and horse power on a heavy bike... belts last 50.to 100.000 miles..hole shots ect...talking moded twin or after market motors also