Stickies

[miatamarty]

I would like to get some kind of pad to put on the frame to give me something for my pants to grip. My riding pants are a kinda slippery nylon material. I would like something that would grip my pants better especially under braking. Any suggestions?

 

[Starman]

Techspec makes a Buell specific frame/tank grip. I put them on my Ulysses, I really like them.

 

[miatamarty]

I looked at their website. It appears that they are offering anything for bikes older than 2006. I have a 2004 XB9s. Did the frame change at that point? I'm almost tempted to get a set and trim it if need be. Your Uly frame looks like mine. When did you get your pads?

 

[Cooter]

BUelXB's have a 'long' frame models like the Uly, XBSS, XBSTT... and 'Short' frame models XBS, XBR. 9 or 12 doesn't matter. I bet Tech Spec fits either, but if they offer one for an S, get it, the year won't matter.

Techspec are the nicest/ thickest for sure! and I find they even help with the frame radiating heat into your leg, but have had issues with the adhesive failing on the tank grip part. You can cut up a universal set as budget or creativity allows, nothing special here.

 

[miatamarty]

Ordered a set for a Uly.

 

[Starman]

I put mine on when i refurbished the bike last winter. Rode over 5000 miles this summer and no problems with them so far. Like Cooter said they will be easy to mod if you wish.

 

[c3powil]

Both my Buells have had the Tech Spec grips, and I like them a lot. They definitely help with the heat, because that frame gets HOT. Riding my XB9SX home for the first time, I went straight through ATL in the middle of summer heat with afternoon traffic. All in all, it wasn't that bad for a big air cooled motor, except for the frame which was blistering hot right where the gap was between the grip pads and the seat. I might find something to fill that gap before next summer.

 

[Cooter]

That hole in the plastic is the hot air exit from the fan (yes, it's dumb), but don't block it.