New isolators

[spigatelli]

So, how is the new isolator working?

 

[cvc]

Got busy with work so currently stalled looking for three or four worn out second design isolators

 

[cvc]

Progress report.
the polyurethane place didn’t follow directions so screwed up a couple and I have been busy with other things but I will get on it as the season is soon upon us to ride in most of the country.
I ordered chemicals and I am picking up some mold making supplies so I can cast the next few myself and get some sent to guys who do track days to test and see how harsh the solid bushings are. Vs ones with the fore and aft windows to allow some movement. The solids are softer material than the ones I am casting myself with the factory style gaps in the material.

Also the puck project has stalled as well since the polyurethane place failed/ pissed me off charging near double what I was quoted AND not making them as instructed. So if I get busy on pucks it will be all me to mold and pour. I don’t have any experience coloring the chemicals to make them in colors so when I do try I’ll start in black or light grey and use a paintable polyurethane to match the color.

 

[34nineteen]

Progress report.
the polyurethane place didn’t follow directions so screwed up a couple and I have been busy with other things but I will get on it as the season is soon upon us to ride in most of the country.
I ordered chemicals and I am picking up some mold making supplies so I can cast the next few myself and get some sent to guys who do track days to test and see how harsh the solid bushings are. Vs ones with the fore and aft windows to allow some movement. The solids are softer material than the ones I am casting myself with the factory style gaps in the material.

Also the puck project has stalled as well since the polyurethane place failed/ pissed me off charging near double what I was quoted AND not making them as instructed. So if I get busy on pucks it will be all me to mold and pour. I don’t have any experience coloring the chemicals to make them in colors so when I do try I’ll start in black or light grey and use a paintable polyurethane to match the color.

Its amazing how something seemingly simple such as an isolator can go that sideways. LOL.

Welcome to my world.

 

[Boaski]

I make molds and cast urethane parts at the shop on a regular basis. If there is anything I can do to help let me know.

 

[cvc]

Pm sent and I see Ohio so disregard that line. But for all to know I have a couple Iam not satisfied with but I have high hopes for the newest try and with a little bit of help on this project I will get it done finally.

 

[cvc]

Hey thanks for the support on this i received some old isolators and The first one went out yesterday to try out for harshness and vibration. Kz6fiftycent went to the Dragon and it ate his isolator so he is going to install and try the new one out!
Thanks for being patient. I will get this done and done right even if a little slow.




Even my special education teacher said so if you keep trying someday you’ll get it.

 

[kz6fittycent]

I look forward to helping with this effort - It's gonna help a lot of Buell owners.

 

[cvc]

I guess I’m too picky the deed is done!!

Kz6fittycent has one installed on his bike and will share here what he thinks of it and I now have to get my fixtures mad so i can make more than one at a time!

 

[34nineteen]

“A man installs a new isolator…”

 

[kz6fittycent]

Hey all,

Cv was kind enough to provide me with a prototype of the new polyurethane mount.

Firstly, it has a factory fit. The installation was not all that different than what you'd expect if installing a branded Buell unit.

Once I got it bolted on, I went for a ride. As anyone might expect, it does send a few more vibes into the bike. However, they don't bother me - others may feel differently.

The riding experience is improved by increasing frame-to-engine rigidity, thus improving shifts, rider feedback, and reduced vagueness in cornering.

In short, I like it.

 

[kz6fittycent]

This isn't a review video, just a video showcasing the isolator:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Or13uhm9NmU

 

[SeñorXB12]

Very intriguing can wait to hear more, as this progresses.

 

[cvc]

The first parts are actually ready and I’m going to try to get the next batch together Sunday price has been a little bit difficult to figure out but I did it because I thought I could. So if I can sell ten a year for the next 5 years at $120 shipped in the US of A I should break even.

Overseas shipping costs will be higher but should not be too bad the new insert weighs about 8oz.

 

[cvc]

Still looking for some more “bad” isolators so I can offer them already assembled on an exchange basis for those who don’t want to remove the old insert and press the new one in. The outer shell of the new bushing is .003 to .006 interference fit so it will need to be pressed in. The old one out is not too bad and I started with a good used one the worse it is will probably make it easier to remove.

These are for the second design only.

The bracket must look like the ones pictured.

The earlier version has an oval space an the bushings are cast in place instead of pressed in.
I haven’t tried to see if i can rebuild them. It would take a jig and new mold to re cast in place and the replacement complete isolators by 2008 for all DB models was the second design.

 

[34nineteen]

Here is a link to the pics I posted showing the old vs newer design. I believe the ones on the left are the ones that will not work with your fix.

https://www.buellxb.com/forum/showthread.php?56872-New-isolators&p=631345&viewfull=1#post631345