New Bueller!

[DroppedMyBuells]

Hey everybody! I finally got the bike I've been wanting for years; it's a 2005 Buell Firebolt XB12r with 14.5k miles. It needs a little TLC cosmetically, but it rode great on the 60 mile trip back home. It's got a K&N air filter, Jardine exhaust, Magura hydraulic clutch, race ECM?(I'll have to check) and MX bars(I'm going to put the stock clipons back on) and it sounds absolutely nasty and rides way different than my previous bikes! Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself and say that I'm super excited to be a part of the Buell community! Also, if there are any riders in Phoenix, Arizona I'd love to meet up!

 

[Silverrider]

Welcome,sounds you picked up a fun bike!! post pics please.

 

[Cooter]

Glad you got a new toy! They are super fun and unique bikes:up:
Like Silverrider said, give her a good wash down because its a good way to check everything out and get familiar with her, then post some 'before' pics It won't be long until you're searching the parts forum for stuff to add:angel:

There are several Buellers in Phx and I've been known to get out that way myself on occasion.

 

[njloco]

Welcome, have fun !

 

[user_deleted]

and MX bars(I'm going to put the stock clipons back on)

if the PO has done the "tubular handlebar" conversion and you're going back to stock clip-ons you may want to consider selling the conversion take-offs to a board member. high demand for those parts which fetch great prices.

 

[ocgreenmachine]

welcome to the community!

 

[oh9bolt]

Welcome to buellxb.com

 

[jd.hd.buelly.crzy]

Congratulations! Ride up to LV and we do the Mt. Charleston, Valley of fire and Red Rock Canyon run!

 

[submax]

Welcome! Congrats on the Buell! +1 on the pics!

 

[xb12r bueller]

man I actually may be interested in that tripple tree and bars

 

[djs2k2]

I'm in Tucson if you want to take a ride to Mt. Lemmon or some other good rides I know pm me. O yeah congratulations and welcome.

 

[DroppedMyBuells]

Here's some pics of the bike! The paint job is a bit ugly (flat black, it looks better in pictures) and there's some rash marks on the right side(timing cover shorn off ) but it runs fine!
Regarding the mx bars, I like them and they're pretty darn comfortable, but the throttle cable is too short(still stock) and the installed hydraulic clutch line is also a bit short. I'll post later if I sell them.
Also, I have to say that the front brakes really suck on my bike. I've ordered a new set of pads(galfer) and have already bled, but I have to use all four fingers to get it to stop. With the caliper off only one piston was really moving with the brake lever pressed. Is a disassembly and cleaning in order?

 

[Cooter]

The brakes on these bikes are up to par with the latest bikes out there, so you shouldn't have to put that much effort into stopping. You can upgrade to the ZTL2 8 piston caliper if you want. I've found it cheaper to buy it new (they come loaded) than what most people want for used junk.

Step 1: get EBC HH pads and PM Lunatic for them.
Step 2: disassemble the caliper and see whats up (a little honing goes a long way), flush the system (because no one EVER does) and be sure to bed the pads properly after they are on.

 

[DroppedMyBuells]

So by honing you mean cleaning off the pistons? So, for example getting some fine sandpaper and polishing them out? Also, if a rebuild (new seals, pistons, etc.) is needed, have any sources for a rebuild kit? Twin motorcycles has it for $$, but wanted to know if there are any other sources with a kit for this particular 6 piston caliper. Thanks!