My 2005 XB12S

[mtuttle02]

Thought I would post a picture of my bike- All stock other than the drummer. I really need to get rid of that tail!

 

[dave_xb12r]

Nice bike! What made you go with the drummer? I'm planning on getting one myself. No need to get rid of the tail all together, just cut it off and spray it black. I've seen some cut off that look stock.

 

[mtuttle02]

Thanks Dave! I’ve heard nothing but good things about D&D's product + I like the fact that there is no need to do the ECM. I just installed it Friday and it seems to run much better than stock- no more surging at low rpm- it also sounds GREAT! I would like to find someone to do the tail for me as I don’t have the proper tools to do it(all I have is a dremel)im not sure im that desperate yet.

 

[dave_xb12r]

Have you done the reroute mod? Americansportbike.com sells an open airbox/reroute kit that makes low speed and idle issues that all stock buells have almost non existent. As far as cutting the tail goes, if you have access to an air compressor, you could pick up a pneumatic cutting tool for like $25.

 

[His_and_Her_Buells]

I’ve heard nothing but good things about D&D's product

Nice bike and welcome to the forum if I already haven't said so. Thought you should know though that Drummer is made by KDFab. Very good pipes as is the one by D&D.

 

[mtuttle02]

opps Ive been reading a lot on mufflers- can you tell I meant KDFab. Thanks HAHB

 

[mtuttle02]

Have you done the reroute mod? Americansportbike.com sells an open airbox/reroute kit that makes low speed and idle issues that all stock buells have almost non existent. As far as cutting the tail goes, if you have access to an air compressor, you could pick up a pneumatic cutting tool for like $25.
No i haven’t done that mod yet- i think i may in the future though- did you notice a big diffrence? Ive been commuting it daily so i haven’t wanted to take the tail off and bring it to work. I think I might be able to use a Bridgeport on it....

 

[dave_xb12r]

I think the reroute mod is a must especially if you commute on it. It cost me $30 for the brass T's, good heat resistant hoses and a breather.