What would you guys Like?

[Andrew88M]

Ok so I'll start off with this. I'm looking at starting an online business, manufacturing parts for the xb 9 and 12r at the moment eventually moving to making parts for all xb's but only have the r available to take measurements from for now. I'm sure some of the parts are the same on the other models and I will figure this out shortly. Just thought I would get a feel for what some of the other buell rider's would like as far as parts. I would like to produce great quality parts at a cost effective price to my fellow bueller's. I'm sick of paying top dollar for name brand parts although some of them are really good parts alot of them you pay for the name I'm afraid. So here's what I came up with, let me know what you think.

License Plate Relocation brackets with lights
Machined Bar Ends
Billet Brake/Shifter Levers
Points Covers
Oil Catch cans for those breather re-routes
Turn Signals (LED)
Gauge Mount brackets for those of you wanting to mount gauges
Billet Aluminum Engine Stabilizers? I believe thats what they are
Billet Brake Line Mounts/ Hold downs
Right Side Air Scoop CF
Headlight Bezels CF/ Stainless steel?
Mirror Block off plates
Shift Linkage
Shift Levers
Mufflers

Let me know if theres anything else you guys are interested in seeing made. I can try to see what I can do. Alot of this stuff I can draw up and get machined in quantity just tryin to make a list here to go off of. Some of the stuff I can weld up as well, its just a matter of how much of a demand there is. I'm also going to be getting into doing carbon fiber work so once I get it mastered I will be doing carbon fiber pieces as well... first testing is going to be done on my bike for fitment and what not.

 

[07Bolt]

billet axle pegs; cold rolled steel type, some kind of alum strap for the muffler with pegs attached for long rides.

 

[Stangxb12r]

Well I would be interested in the CF bezels for the headlights, even be interested in some of the not so mastered ones.

 

[Andrew88M]

alright guys I'll see what I can do appreciate the posts keep the ideas comin

 

[bajabomber87]

Coming up with things no one else on your same forum makes.

 

[xtremelow]

Wheels!!!!! I would like a set of aftermarket wheels that wouldnt be an over priced one-off set[smirk]

Otherwise a different style front faiing for the Firebolt that sits low like my chopped one, but a custom angular fighter look to it.

Mine

 

[dave_xb12r]

Coming up with things no one else on your same forum makes.

There's nothing wrong with variety

I like the idea of flush mount LED turn signals,

Also, mirror black off plates for less than $40 would be cool

 

[12rdan]

Id love to see anyone come up with a better looking passenger peg setup. or maybe some kind of quick release for the stock setup?

Coming up with things no one else on your same forum makes.

not scared of a little competition are we? There's 2 other custom painters in my little bitty town and i'm cool with them both.Just pushes us all to do the best work we can.

Feel some munchies comin on,somebody got a cookie?

 

[xtremelow]

Better and Cheaper is always an item that is wanted

 

[12rdan]

Also, mirror black off plates for less than $40 would be cool

with some careful grinding and polishing(or paint) this can be done with your stock bases.I did mine in about an hour, and i like them better than the ones i've seen for sale. much lower profile.

 

[batman6669]

a cheaper set of crossroads $275 ? come on [mad][down][down]!! I want a set but 275 [confused][confused]

 

[batman6669]

and a tail lift kit[up][up]

 

[upthemaiden]

definitely a tail lift kit. One thing I thought of when I read through your list, is a shifter/linkage made for gp shift. I've seen a couple people on here just flip the one half of the lever around but it puts the linkage at a goofy angle that I wouldn't really trust so I haven't tried it. Maybe you could make some pieces that are the proper length so the rod would actually push straight.

 

[7Mary3]

Header pipe heat shields like this on a Ma Deuce:

Either powdercoated flat black or any other color to match/contrast our bikes and completely shield the header pipes from heads to collector.

 

[agfish18]

7Mary3, screw the heat shield, can we just get that gun mounted on our tail? That would keep people aware of their surroundings. lol

 

[7Mary3]

[up] agfish18 I like the way you think!!! If they can't hear our Hawks, Ops, Drummers, Jardines or Race Pipes, a couple of rounds from this will definitely mess up their cell phone call!!

 

[Andrew88M]

HAHA oh man, been reading through this and the last couple comments got me haha. I appreciate all the ideas. Makin a list from all the ideas and hopefully will be able to develope alot of these parts. Got the Axle Sliders drawn up and drawings taken over to my buddy they will be making samples for me so that I can test them and as soon as I give them the go ahead they will be making around 200 pieces or 100 sets. Still Working on Anodizing to match colors on our bikes. As for the Passenger pegs 12rdan, quick releases? you talking about from the tail section itself? Batman6669, Crossroads? I'm not familiar with these if you could pm me or post a link to something I can see picture wise I can see what I can do. I'll see what I can do about a tail lift kit anyone got any detailed pictures they could send me? The mirror block off plates I think I can do and offer them at a really good price so I'll see what I can do. Gota Draw everything up so it will take me some time to get every single part goin but the more support I can get the more parts I will be making. Thanks again guys I appreciate it.

 

[bajabomber87]

not scared of a little competition are we?

Ahh no I don't offer anything hes describing besides my mufflers. Just saying there's a few people who come on here looking strictly for business and all offer the same thing without much difference.

 

[Andrew88M]

First off I didn't come on here looking for business. Found some awesome threads on here and I've seen some sweet bikes. I'm lookin to help everyone else out by offering things that they may not be able to make at a better price. My intention was not to start a business but my buddy and I were thinking about it once I got home and decided we might be able to do some good. I mean look at you, you make your own mufflers. Do other people on this forum make mufflers? sure they do but they put there own touch, twist or design into them.

 

[batman6669]

Hey Andrew88M I mean Crossroads handlebars[up][up]