S1W to XB rebuild and conversion

[03Firebolt9R]

Looks kick ass, can't wait to see it first hand.

 

[Red93stang]

You will soon 03

 

[03Firebolt9R]

Looking forward to seeing you guys!

 

[Primordial]

Man that looks sweet! So about how much of a gap did you have between the neck and the trees before swapping the stems?

 

[pur pony]

looks great!! Im HOPING to have my back together very shortly as well.

 

[jimbask]

lovely bike, good work [up]

 

[Red93stang]

lovely bike, good work

Thanks!

I have put some more miles on it and I have to say it defiantly is a nice machine. However not the most comfortable thing in the world. But I didn't build it to do any touring on that's for sure.

 

[Primordial]

However not the most comfortable thing in the world. But I didn't build it to do any touring on that's for sure.

Is it the front or rear that's the culprit?

 

[Red93stang]

Is it the front or rear that's the culprit?

Its the front, I went with -7 degrees crossroads and that may have been a bad decision but that's what I had for the time being. May change it up next season and it doesn't bother me that much. Its definitely more a more aggressive sitting position than before.

 

[Red93stang]

We have made some "stenzel bars" for my S1W and any other tuber for that matter. They are supposed to make the tubers much smoother. I guess we will see, install coming up!

 

[Negative]

Eyes peeled!...

 

[Primordial]

Definitely interested in the results. Will you be selling these?

 

[Red93stang]

Yes eventually, still in the prototype stage. I installed one today on the S1W. Noticeable difference in vibration reduction especially at idle and cruise RPM.

 

[Negative]

Alrighty... I might have missed it somewhere but....... What exactly do these do??...

 

[Red93stang]

They mount between the front motor mount and upper tie link. They cut vibrations tremendously.

 

[Red93stang]

Basically splitting the load of the front motor mount in between the upper tie link and front motor mount. Also reduces the risk of front motor mount bolt breakage. I'll r&d it for a a little while on mine and report back to the thread.

 

[pur pony]

if you need someone to test one out.. let me know

 

[Red93stang]

[up] I'll keep you in mind Pur.

 

[Primordial]

Are these just for the 98 and earlier crowd or are they for the 99-02 crowd as well?

 

[aaronbuell]

i'm interested to see how this turns out too keep us updated [up]