What did you do for your Buell today?

[neilrl79]

I came up with an idea on how to get 2 inch drop pegs for way less than the $170 ones Knight Designs offers. I'll be sure to do a write-up if it works like I think it will.

I also added a couple of things to the income tax refund wish list, hopefully I'll wake up tomorrow to a nice present direct deposited into my account by Uncle Sam.

 

[Jay Swift]

I posted this in the PO's fs thread earlier this week. Traded him some levers for his hand guards. They were a bit roughed up and had some not so appealing additional wind plates screwed into them.

I removed the plates, sanded, painted, filled in the bottom screw holes and put spikes into the top holes....

Before:

After:

 

[UlyPete]

Took it out to complete an ARC. And of course the bike started screwing up again. But I think I finally narrowed down my stalling issue down to the fuel pump. (09' xb12x). Funny thing was, everyone knew what it was, but were very surprised how it handled and stopped. Was even asked if it had ABS! "Nope".

 

[wally]

Installed new front muffler strap and gave her a good wash and polish!

And to rub it in, was blistering 37 degrees C here, so I had the fire going in the background around 7pm last night.

 

[Warrant919]

Finally got time off of work to put on my christmas gifts. I replaced the original plugs, changed oil and filter and put new grips on.

 

[thrstrmech]

tried to order this two years ago, only to be told it was obsolete...well HD was reminded that they signed a 7 year contract to support and provide parts for Buell motorcycles...look what showed up in the mail today from newcastlehd.com

 

[neilrl79]

UPS dropped off the frame pucks I ordered from ASB so I installed them immediately.

 

[Jay Swift]

Presents waiting at the door today

Right intake scoop from American Torque

Zero Gravity Smoked Touring Windscreen which I lowered for the angry eyes effect and drilled the top holes to the correct place for all 4 screws

You don't want to make her angry!...

 

[Route0766]

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[neilrl79]

Renewed my registration for 2 more years, installed new brake pads front and back, and more header polishing.

 

[neilrl79]

I took it out for some fresh air! Got a couple hours of riding in.

 

[oh9bolt]

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Headers look awesome Neil!

 

[neilrl79]

Jessie I've probably got 10 hours into them, they were horrendous when I took the wrap off. If and when I next have to rotate the motor I think I'm going to invest in a bench grinder with some buffing wheels and really make them shine.


I still have a few things to do before riding season really kicks off but I couldn't miss this nice day. The tag bracket needs to come back off for paint, I have to retap the bolt holes for the pully cover, paint the center piece of the chin spoiler and remount it...

 

[818Guy]

I rode my XB12Scg to Daytona Bike Week and ended (by luck) parking by the EBR tent. When I left most of the guys from EBR gave me a thumbs up as I rode by the tent.

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[50dro]

Continued the blacking out process ala rattle can. I'm pretty happy with the outcome.

 

[50dro]

Finished my Winter list including:

- New black primary cover
- XB9 gearing
- New Energy One Clutches & lighter plate
- New Teflon coated clutch cable
- Blacked out pegs, shifter linkage, brake pedal and timing cover
- ASV C5 Levers
- Torque Hammer II Exhaust (Ceramic Black)
- Repolished the headers

Took the first test ride today...I'm a happy man! Just need to install the chin spoiler...

 

[joebuell06]

After giving up on my search, I found a rear wheel in translucent amber on ebay and ended up getting it for under $100

Unfortunately, the bearings were shot in it, so I had to pull them with the kit available from Harbor Freight. It was surprisingly useful and took less than 5 minutes.

More to come, but I thought I would share because my girlfriend just doesn't understand this kind of stuff[confused]

 

[Route0766]

I think I need to change my wheel front bearing. It hits metal when I brake and push down the handlebars.
Do think is the bearing or isolator?

 

[joebuell06]

It hits metal when I break and push down on the handlebars.

What do you mean by "it hits metal?"

 

[Route0766]

when i pressed the front brake and pushed down i feel i little tap, like some little lose.... when riding a passes a little bump... sorry if not describe it correctly