Cooter
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"For her protection"
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XB Frame Pucks...Possible Future Supply...I need your old Frame Pucks to do it
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Doug Hepler
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Thanks all for the great support, you really engouraged me to press ahead with spending the time and money to try to pull this off.
Mike (THANKS MIKE!) was able to get a unused puck for me to scan etc. This will be a long road as I need to scan the puck, clean up the files to the point that I can get them into the CAD in 3D, 3D print samples to check the geometry and finally get 2 injection molds cut and sampled. I don't want to mislead you but this could easily take 6-9 months from now....at least.
Just so I do not over promise, my goal is to reproduce the pucks so at a distance they look "factory". The texture may be a little different, I may not use the foam but instead add allot more internal ribbing (add more plastic). If I try to exactly duplicate what we use now it will cost 3X for the CAD and development work and frankly it would be years before enough were sold to pay for the molds (FYI Injection molds cost allot).
I will post my progress as I knock down the above mentioned steps, so you all know where I am at with the project and request help from you all (testing the first ones etc) as I need it.
When we get acceptable parts in stock, I will set up a simple website where we all can order them from. I will also let you all know here first as I am sure there will be some of us (me included that need them ASAP). This way you do not need to hunt around the web to find them initially. FYI, I will need to sell them as a pair as they will not look right with one old and one with the new molds. Guys they will be different, the Buell OEM pucks has just crazy curves all over them now that I will need to simplify to make this manageable.
Doug
Mike (THANKS MIKE!) was able to get a unused puck for me to scan etc. This will be a long road as I need to scan the puck, clean up the files to the point that I can get them into the CAD in 3D, 3D print samples to check the geometry and finally get 2 injection molds cut and sampled. I don't want to mislead you but this could easily take 6-9 months from now....at least.
Just so I do not over promise, my goal is to reproduce the pucks so at a distance they look "factory". The texture may be a little different, I may not use the foam but instead add allot more internal ribbing (add more plastic). If I try to exactly duplicate what we use now it will cost 3X for the CAD and development work and frankly it would be years before enough were sold to pay for the molds (FYI Injection molds cost allot).
I will post my progress as I knock down the above mentioned steps, so you all know where I am at with the project and request help from you all (testing the first ones etc) as I need it.
When we get acceptable parts in stock, I will set up a simple website where we all can order them from. I will also let you all know here first as I am sure there will be some of us (me included that need them ASAP). This way you do not need to hunt around the web to find them initially. FYI, I will need to sell them as a pair as they will not look right with one old and one with the new molds. Guys they will be different, the Buell OEM pucks has just crazy curves all over them now that I will need to simplify to make this manageable.
Doug
34nineteen
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keep us posted. This will be great. Thanks Doug!
Cooter
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I looked but didn't find anything, sorry man. I regret tossing all the scraped ones I've replaced over the years (keep it down 34:19!)lol.
I wonder if someone knows where the originals were made? Getting ahold of the existing moulds may be easier?
Using them to sandcast more? I dunno, just throwing ideas out there. I really appreciate the effort Doug!
I wonder if someone knows where the originals were made? Getting ahold of the existing moulds may be easier?
Using them to sandcast more? I dunno, just throwing ideas out there. I really appreciate the effort Doug!
Doug Hepler
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Hi Guys! I promised to keep you all in the loop on the puck progress. I have completed the scans of the puck I acquired and so far everything is looking really good. I have a little tweaking to do on the profile but I am really happy with the progress so far. If everything goes well I will start the construction of the new injection molds the week of the 24th of March. First samples will come off the molds about 10 weeks thereafter.
Doug
Doug
Cooter
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This is great! Kudos sir:applause:
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BMP mfg.
Cooter
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Thats awesome info Lunatic:up: Thanks for sharing
Cooter
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They do a pretty good job of spreading the load and avoiding a frame dent for a minor crash. Buell frame dent = salvage
Ask 34:19
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Ask 34:19
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Doug Hepler
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Hi All. I am so proud to let you all know we DID IT. You can see our listing for the Pucks on eBay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Buell-XB-N...-2002-And-Later-Not-XB12Ss-XB12X/383531519344
We ended up going with a different method of making them because in the end we decided a harder, tougher polymer was better than the soft rubber ones. Our stock will be low on ebay until the end of the month because we are fulfilling commitments we made. We will be cranking up our output 3 week of this month.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Buell-XB-Non-Factory-Short-Frame-Puck-Kit-Fit-2002-And-Later-Not-XB12Ss-XB12X/383531519344
We ended up going with a different method of making them because in the end we decided a harder, tougher polymer was better than the soft rubber ones. Our stock will be low on ebay until the end of the month because we are fulfilling commitments we made. We will be cranking up our output 3 week of this month.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Buell-XB-Non-Factory-Short-Frame-Puck-Kit-Fit-2002-And-Later-Not-XB12Ss-XB12X/383531519344
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Endopotential
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Nicely done Doug!!! Thanks for helping the Buell community to get a long-lost part back into production.
At first I was wondering why you went with the rougher surface, but I see that your model can be spray painted over if minor scratches. What kind of speckled paint are you recommending?
At first I was wondering why you went with the rougher surface, but I see that your model can be spray painted over if minor scratches. What kind of speckled paint are you recommending?
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We are using (2) coatings on them. First is a flexible rubber coating which is then over-coated polyurethane for UV protection. I have been testing for months with crush testing (testing one material vs another) and outside exposure. The final test is when I mounted them on my 2005 XB9 which is pictured here. 
Cooter
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Doug Hepler
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No, these are not ours.
09XB12Ss
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Any plans for an Ss long version?
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Doug Hepler
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We have been asked about this but I believe there is still factory ones available. If you all feel there is a need for them we will produce them for you.
