XBR clip-on conversion for XBS

[shilohsk8]

I just thought I would post a walk-through of my XBR top triple conversion for my XBS. I looked everywhere for a step by step for this mod, and got some good leads, but nothing that explained it all. So here it is for those who might want to do this.


Things you'll need:
Dremmel
Drill
Rubber mallet
3 rivet-nuts size 5/16
JB weld


Step 1:
Cut ignition loop off XBR top tripple

Smooth out cuts with grinding/sanding bits

Step 2:
Remove windscreen, lights, ignition, modules etc...

Take XBR triple and place over XBS triple to line up holes that you will be drilling. With a ruler line up middle hole placement and mark a dot on top triple in center.

Then measure distance and make dots on the two sides of center dot.

After you have made your marks drill holes and insert 5/16 rivet-nuts.

Remove old top triple. You will probably need to give it some love taps with a rubber mallet.

Use JB weld to glue rivet-nuts into the triple. And let it fully harden over night.

Step 3:
Cut notches out of modules so clip-ons will have clearance. Just try to bolt them back up to see where cuts are needed.

Bolt ignition and modules back to triple and drill hole for clutch cable.

Now put front end back together.

While I was putting my blinkers on I made them shorter by putting the extension on the inside of the modules. I hate those long blinkers.

Replace windshield and your done.

Except for grinding down your key.

You need to do this to make it fit.

I used spacers to push out my modules a little so stock master cylinder would fit.

As soon as I get an XBRR master cylinder I'll remove them.


Before.

After.

I hope this helps anyone who is interested in doing this.

 

[blackedout]

Great mod and great write up. I love to see the pictures go along with write ups. I give you a rep point.[up]

 

[blackedout]

Oh yeah, how do you like the feel compared to stock? I think I would have to ride an R before attempting this mod.

 

[shilohsk8]

Thanks for the good rep blackedout I appreciate that. To answer your question I am really happy with it! Cornering is a lot better and on the freeway at high speeds I feel more stable. Being in a more aggressive position makes the little cosmetic windshield feel like it's doing something.

 

[FIDOSOL]

I love my Bikini fairing, keeps me from driving too much faster than I should... Any idea how this compares to the other top triple mods?

 

[shilohsk8]

The only other clip-on style mod I can think of would be the Crossroads bars. Which are in the same position but a couple of inches taller due to being bolted to the stock handlebar clamp. I was really surprised when I decided to do this to find out that the aftermarket for XB bars is pretty slim.

 

[sinpieces]

Hi Shilo,

what a work you've been doing- puhh!
Excuse me for saying this; - had it not been easier to just buy either the Crossroads Performance - 7 degree (steeper) or the 0 degree bars directly?
I think the 0 degree is very nice. That voids all modification as it works as bolt on.

 

[LeFox]

nice write-up, shilohsk8 [up]

 

[buell007]

plus two[up][up] sweet write up

 

[shilohsk8]

quoting sinpieces

Excuse me for saying this; - had it not been easier to just buy either the Crossroads Performance - 7 degree (steeper) or the 0 degree bars directly?

I agree with you sin it would have been much easier but I really like the factory look of the XBR clip-ons. I was going to go the crossroads route but ended up buying the XBR triple for $50 and you can't beat that. Plus this is a way easier mod than I expected. If I ever want to go back to stock all I will need is new modules $80 total plus the $50 for the triple. That is still way less money than the crossroads. Regardless of the money factor it was a lot of fun to do, I love tinkering with stuff.

 

[sinpieces]

yeah... i understand you. Looks nice!
Lazy me, just want everything to be bolt on and ready to ride
For now, i just wish i could get myself to fart out some cashingas.. i want new toys.
(Oops - info you didn't ask for, but what did you expect with an overgrown kid here

 

[2003buellxb9s]

Anyone know where to get the XBR triple? I think I wanna try this..

 

[Riderdie]

I'd say ur best bet is buellsterparts.net
May get lucky on eBay.

 

[upthemaiden]

I'd really like to do this eventually too. I like to keep all of my original parts in original shape though, so I'll probably have to wait until I can find those side pieces for the flyscreen to cut up, as well as the top triple.

What's the situation with the xbrr master cylinder? Does it just swap in with all the xb parts without having to replace anything else(aside from the brake fluid)? I'm currently looking for a new front end to replace my short stuff with the normal length forks, and I'm hoping when I find the right set I can get the top triple with them.

 

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[upthemaiden]

Alien those bars look good but you should find some aluminum bar that just fits inside the part of your handlebars that is clamped and jbweld it in there. Your bars will probably be ok, but the thought if the bars being crimped and the whole thing coming loose while you're riding scares me a little.

I finally have an xbr top triple in the mail so I can do this conversion! I need to find the actual clipons. I'm thinking about replacing my headlight and flyscreen with one from an M2, so I may just hold off on the whole thing until then. I don't really want to cut up the side pieces to my flyscreen.