Tail Chop....what to use?

[Stevenc150]

if anyone knows where to save pics so i can add them to a post in the do it yourself section let me know

Jimmy, a DIY tutorial would a great addition. Here's how to post pics: Posting Pics on BuellXB.com

 

[theoctopus]

Steven, you seem to be a serious Buell guru. Do you know if an 07 Ss tail will fit on my 09 Ss?

 

[Rocky Bar]

Wanted to keep my stock tail-section just in-case I wanted to go back stock. Got a great tail section ready to go with plate bracket for $160 from Diesel Moto. Bolted right up a perfect fit for the XB, used my stock signels. Just FYI on how I did my 9..

 

[Stevenc150]

Steven, you seem to be a serious Buell guru. Do you know if an 07 Ss tail will fit on my 09 Ss?

No guru, just a Flunkie. Yeah, should fit up with no probs.

 

[bitter rod]

50dro...that looks sweet

 

[slomo2]

Hey Jimmy Lightning,
i could use more info/pictures. [email protected]
thanks

 

[jbv]

I used a credit card because I was lazy and it was much easier to do at 1AM from my bed without getting metal shavings in my eyes.
Trojan horse tail piece with kellerman micro indicators.
2009xb12ss and 30 minutes to install.

 

[theoctopus]

Where did you pick up the piece jbv? And how much did it run you?

 

[oconnb17]

JBV can you post a straight on pic of the back end?

 

[TechMagic]

I seriously recommend that nobody use a bonded abrasive type wheel or disc on the aluminum tailpiece at all. I manage a design/fab shop and know that ferrous metals grind and cut easily with abrasive discs, and the pieces are thrown in the form of sparks, this dissipates heat. Non-ferrous metals clog and build up on abrasive wheels, building heat beyond what the disc can take, causing it to explode. Already having centripetal force, this can cause extremely painful damage to your tender meat sack of a body. Use a BLADE tool of some kind hacksaw, bandsaw, sabersaw, when rough cutting Aluminum. That's my professional recommendation.

 

[50dro]

Thanks Bitter Rod!

This mod improved the looks of the bike more than anything else I've done thus far.

The only negative is the wet butt you get if you get caught in the rain (which I did Monday). It's amazing how the water is so localized!![mad]

Happy chopping!!