This one is loud.
what exhaust is this?
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What did you do for your Buell today?
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what exhaust is this?
mike lowary
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This is a custom race exhaust I bought off a retired xb9 race bike. The exhaust was built by NBS performance and fabrication in pinellas park,FL. The header primaries are 1.750 just like the Xb12 primaries. Should be plenty loud. It’s for sale
have you heard it?
mike lowary
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I’ve never heard it. I can assure you it’s freakin loud. There’s no baffle. This is a full race pipe.
34nineteen
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If you want a loud exhaust, this one has been the king. And its not just loud, its just sounds mean too. But it is freaking loud.
Since its a complete header, you can always resell your stock header to recoup some of the cost. I'd recommend hanging on to the stuff you already have in case you decide to go back. The Force exhaust is not for everyone and some people have found that out. Magnesium Mike has one on his bike, and I'm getting one for the "methbuell".
https://www.useforce.com/product/buell-xb-exhaust-by-forcewinder/
Since its a complete header, you can always resell your stock header to recoup some of the cost. I'd recommend hanging on to the stuff you already have in case you decide to go back. The Force exhaust is not for everyone and some people have found that out. Magnesium Mike has one on his bike, and I'm getting one for the "methbuell".
https://www.useforce.com/product/buell-xb-exhaust-by-forcewinder/
does the chin/lower fairing not fit over it or are they leaving it off so you can see the pipe in the pics?
when i mentioned i might pull the muffler off and run an open header everyone was quickly against it. why? i understand that if you are a sportbike guy that type of volume isnt what you like. is that the reason? i pulled my jardine off to do the torque fix and check the packing material. i cant find my rivet gun so i put it all back together without the jardine until i can get the muffler done.probably next week. i think it sounds incredible. ive only driven it a few miles but it doesnt feel that different than the jardine. so what is it guys? im really trying to understand.
Cooter
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It's your bike Evil, don't let a bunch of internet yahoos tell you what to do with it. I am one of them and guilty as charged, but theres no reason to listen to me. Open headers do nothing, no power, no torque, but do create a ton more noise and make you "that guy". Not my way to represent motorcycles or the Buell brand IMO, but if that floats your boat, cool. 'Murica.
I like loud noises too, but prefer them to be crafted by Mr. Hetfield and Mr. Kilmister:loyal:
I like loud noises too, but prefer them to be crafted by Mr. Hetfield and Mr. Kilmister:loyal:
34nineteen
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I agree with that also. Just because I don’t agree, doesn’t mean it’s not right for you. My only ask is that you monitor your AFV to make sure you’re not running too lean. Lean does ugly things to engines (see my “new Buell for me” thread). Just remember when you comment in a public forum, you’re going to get a bunch of opinions whether you like them or not. My next XB is getting a Force exhaust, so I don’t have a foot to stand on about a loud exhaust. Personally I do like the way a Jardine sounds on an XB9.
34nineteen
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That’s a good question. Magnesium Mike can probably answer that one. He’s been busy today putting his XB back together with that killer 1170 motor. He’s running a Force pipe.
You could probably use an aftermarket fairing mount like what’s available from Rev-Mo or others and reattach the chin fairing as it just mounts to the motor and other bits on the bike.
You could probably use an aftermarket fairing mount like what’s available from Rev-Mo or others and reattach the chin fairing as it just mounts to the motor and other bits on the bike.
Lusiphur
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For me, I've always found that the race kit has the perfect combination of looks, additional power and sound.
I was lucky enough to be able to snag one at purchase time for both of the Buells I've owned.
Speaking of which, every time I look at my LightningBolt, I am amazed that it's a 2006.
15 years old and it looks and runs like it just came off the showroom floor. [Aside from the fact that Firebolts did not come with a Lightning seat]
I was lucky enough to be able to snag one at purchase time for both of the Buells I've owned.
Speaking of which, every time I look at my LightningBolt, I am amazed that it's a 2006.
15 years old and it looks and runs like it just came off the showroom floor. [Aside from the fact that Firebolts did not come with a Lightning seat]
Fielding05xb9sx
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Yea I am also interested if the chin fairing will fit back on with maybe an aftermarket chin fairing bracket like the one from rev-mo. My force pipe got to me last week and is sitting in the living room as I wait for my new heads from Hammer
34nineteen
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If you decide to go this route, the Rev-Mo one is made out of a much thinner material than the other ones I’ve had in the past. But it is stainless.
There was one spot I thought was questionable where the RH bracket is bent to meet the front of the engine case. It seemed like a stress riser point that could lead to a failure. On any other bike, it would probably be fine as it just hold up a couple pieces of plastic. On my little paint shaker, I wondered if vibration would do it in. But I wasnt planning on keeping the bike, and it wasnt doing anything structural, so I didn’t think too much about it.
Perhaps upaero will chime in and set the record straight.
There was one spot I thought was questionable where the RH bracket is bent to meet the front of the engine case. It seemed like a stress riser point that could lead to a failure. On any other bike, it would probably be fine as it just hold up a couple pieces of plastic. On my little paint shaker, I wondered if vibration would do it in. But I wasnt planning on keeping the bike, and it wasnt doing anything structural, so I didn’t think too much about it.
Perhaps upaero will chime in and set the record straight.
the day started out rainy and i was pretty sure i wasnt going to be able to enjoy my xb at all. however the sun came out and it turned out to be a great day to ride. i was about to run some errands and get about 25 miles in on the firebolt. good times. i also cleaned the header with some wd-40 and a scotch bright pad. i removed the lower belt guard and passenger pegs/brackets. i wont ever ride two up on the buell and they were visually heavy. while i was at it i went in and checked a couple of grounds and found them to have some movement. nothing major but i was able to turn the bolt a bit. it cleared up a starting issue that i thought might just be a buell quirk.
34nineteen
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Our little paint shakers tend to like to loosen bolts. When I was selling my last XB, the battery bolts has shaken loose, causing all kinds of weird DTC's, a check engine light and finally a clicking starter. The steel-aluminum interfaces also introduce a bit of "galvanic corrosion" as well. Not a big deal, but you do need to maintain it (consider that no previous owner ever did). I also recommend cleaning the tank/frame to subframe mounting point too, as that the main path from the battery to the engine for the ground (and to the voltage regulator).
Sold my baby after 14yrs to a young man from Tennessee on Saturday. It sat for the last 3 years only being ridden a few times a year due to how many hours I work. I was constantly changing the oil with no miles on it and it wasn't fair to the bike. I think it will be taken care of as the kid said his father and his brother in-law both had Buells and would be jealous when they see that he has all the rare parts that they are looking for already on his new bike. I know I will never own a better bike than that 07 xb12r. I enjoyed it, and this site. You guys are the best God bless and God speed.
Cooter
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Wow. You have been quiet, but... wow. Never thought I'd hear that from you but you gotta do what you gotta do. So glad the new owner appreciated that slick bike. Safe travels.
njloco
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G-D bless and take care.
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