my 05 Buell XB12S.. .

[BadS1]

Thanks Typeone, I have the Trojan spacers. I have no shim/spacers on the seat latches but now that you said something I need to maybe put a washer in or something to make the seat latch a bit easier. I thought about doing the R fairing but it seems to be done enough. Thats why I went to LSL mig lights instead. Have you thought about those in Black for your bike ?? They'd look sweet. Not cheap though.

 

[typeone]

no sweat. yeah, i was working on the bike today and looked at my latch spacers, i went with a washer or two and they work great. just a little helped a ton.

i have thought about the MIGs, but have a thing for single headlights. something shapely like a vintage Porsche headlight would rule. ive got a '66 in the garage. love what Goldammer did with Nortorious.

 

[BadS1]

Sounds like a V-rod light would be up your alley ??? Blacked out with a Blue beam light in it.... cooooool!!!

 

[typeone]

mulled over the VROD headlight too, its a popular streetfighter mod, but i think its too small for the XB. could also be the spindly mounts you see people make for that headlight. i want something tough but with a vintage feel. needs to mesh with the XBs great lines.

did you post pics of your bike with the new tail? if i missed 'em link me! [up]

 

[BadS1]

I can't remember how to post pics here. If you remember I had Trojans Street Fighter tail section on. Right now it has the Buell Street Fighter seat. I have to modify that tail to work. Also some paint work is going to be needed after that. But It'll go back on. Its got my clown on it.LOL

 

[domindart]

this is going to be my inspiration if I get a buell xb. I have seen the gas mask thing done before over at streetfighter.com but you pull it off perfectly. I want to do the same thing. [up]

 

[blvdrider]

Congratulations on your long running thread and of course your expertly modified bike. I was hoping to read some discussion of your Free Spirits pieces. Is this bike the first time you have used them? What was your motivation to add them? Any difficulties on the install? How much of a change did you notice? Thanks man

 

[typeone]

thanks, blvdrider. the FS parts are top-notch and yes, this is the first bike ive used their parts on. as for motivation for each:

- pulley cover - purely aesthetics
- soft clutch - smoother clutch action, softer pull
- tensioner - looking to keep the belt healthy under strain

no difficulties with install on any of them, clutch still works nice and smooth and the belt looks basically new with ~16K on it

few more pics from yesterday

 

[Polo]

Hey !!! nice your new photos !!!

I just put some of mine, I think it's nice with and without the mask !!

 

[CityXer]

WOW!!!!!!The more i look at them the more i want it! Very nice Wheels![up]

 

[meetch]

fak me.. that bike is hot, typeone you have my vote.

 

[Dumptruck]

What Helmet is that?! its awesome!

 

[Dumptruck]

Polo, What helmet is that? Ive been looking all day online, and found nothing.

 

[typeone]

not sure if he'll pop in but... its a Roof Boxer

check out designerhelmets.com for Roof and other high-end or Euro brands

 

[RyBuell]

hey typeone, what are the specs on your bars? and did you have to mod them at all? thanks in advance.

 

[typeone]

ProTaper Contour fatbar in the Carmichael bend, cut ~1" off each end, mounted with a Rizoma oversized clamp.

 

[xbhooligan434]

sorry to see that your seeling your beautiful beast someone is goin to be lucky, sorry to go off topic but polo what kind of bar ends are those?! any body know

 

[tf1175]

typeone - love those bars you have on there. where did you buy them from? i need a place in the US. Do they make those bars but not fat too? thanks

 

[RyBuell]

thanks Typpeone, theres only about a billion different kinds of protapers out there. Awesome build: cant wait to see what your next project will be.

 

[typeone]

xbhooligan, the new owner sure will be happy. its been a labor of love : )

tf1175, picked the bars up from my local dirt bike shop. most stock them, if not, tons available online. and yes, they make a 7/8" version but I'm not sure if the finishes are the same. check out ProTapers site.

RyBuell, no sweat. yeah, i'm getting anxious for the next project too, just put a deposit on a SXV 5.5. gonna be a fun season to say the least!