dave_xb12r
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Yes, that is the scoop that I have as well as hundreds of others on this forum. It's worth every penny.
Your opinion on top 5 mods every buell needs
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1: Exhaust
2: K&N air filter
3: Remap or Racing ECM
4: Breather Re-route
5: RSS
Thats what I would do and I did but not in order.
2: K&N air filter
3: Remap or Racing ECM
4: Breather Re-route
5: RSS
Thats what I would do and I did but not in order.
most important is dial in your suspension, suspension is hypercritical on a buell, it is a great chassis but the set up can be unforgiving.
get it right and the bike will reward you with corner carving pleasure for many many miles.
good rubber YOU can trust, it doesn't matter what you buddy likes because he is on his bike and you are on yours if you trust in a tire and like it stick with it. the best handling bike in the world is useless if you don't have the confidence to fling it into a corner
next is getting comfortable weather that is the seat, grips levers, larger windscreen, higher or lower pegs heat shields etc
if you cant focus on the ride or cant move like you should you are putting yourself and your machine at risk, if you are too cramped up to hang off the bike when it is time you wont be having any fun and that's what owning a sport bike is all about
after that is getting the buell running the best it can
RSS breather reroute are the biggest bang for the buck mods you can do, very close in line is ECM spy. this will let you tune your buell yourself.
better airflow in and/or out would be my next recommendation filter and exhaust.
now added because it is also important, not everybody agrees on it (and its my soap box so you can skip it if you like)
Gear; get it, wear it, love it
the best you can afford, if you wreck insurance will buy you new gear so don't worry about ruining it, that's what it is there for.
next is millage experience and familiarity with the bike, track days long trips wrenching it yourself, anything that makes you feel more connected to the bike, know where it is and what it is doing without looking. make commands without thinking, this will get you the most out of your bike
get it right and the bike will reward you with corner carving pleasure for many many miles.
good rubber YOU can trust, it doesn't matter what you buddy likes because he is on his bike and you are on yours if you trust in a tire and like it stick with it. the best handling bike in the world is useless if you don't have the confidence to fling it into a corner
next is getting comfortable weather that is the seat, grips levers, larger windscreen, higher or lower pegs heat shields etc
if you cant focus on the ride or cant move like you should you are putting yourself and your machine at risk, if you are too cramped up to hang off the bike when it is time you wont be having any fun and that's what owning a sport bike is all about
after that is getting the buell running the best it can
RSS breather reroute are the biggest bang for the buck mods you can do, very close in line is ECM spy. this will let you tune your buell yourself.
better airflow in and/or out would be my next recommendation filter and exhaust.
now added because it is also important, not everybody agrees on it (and its my soap box so you can skip it if you like)
Gear; get it, wear it, love it
the best you can afford, if you wreck insurance will buy you new gear so don't worry about ruining it, that's what it is there for.
next is millage experience and familiarity with the bike, track days long trips wrenching it yourself, anything that makes you feel more connected to the bike, know where it is and what it is doing without looking. make commands without thinking, this will get you the most out of your bike
the cooling factor evens out the temp between the #1 and #2 cylinders some feel that it gives a more liner throttle feel, and less drop off in performance as the bike gets hot (air box heat shields do this very well too). but it also cuts down on the fan coming on saving you fan bearings (known to go out on some XB's) and it makes significantly less noise with the fan off so you can hear the beautiful V twin noise uninhibited. lastly it also acts as a bit of a shield keeping the heat from the headers from radiating on you as much.
lots of gains from a little scoop, I have been running without mine for only a few days and I miss it a lot already, cosmetically its better with the scoop too but that's a matter of opinion.
vs
lots of gains from a little scoop, I have been running without mine for only a few days and I miss it a lot already, cosmetically its better with the scoop too but that's a matter of opinion.
vs
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What help does the Breather reroute do? I have a 2009 XB12R is it really needed?
Basically you reroute the cylinder head breather hoses "outside of the motor" instead of directly back to air intake as stock. For my bike the breather reroute did wonders; the bike runs much smoother since.
My take on the top 5 necessary mods (not in particular order):
- Breather reroute
- Right side scoop
- ECM tune
- Tail chop
- Air filter
(bubbling under: shorty levers & bar ends)
Superman; breather reroute is maybe not absolutely needed, but highly recommended. Some say it won't help at all, some (like me) would not change back once tried. It is so easy and cheap to do that you won't lose anything if you try it. You can always revert to stock if you don't like it.
My take on the top 5 necessary mods (not in particular order):
- Breather reroute
- Right side scoop
- ECM tune
- Tail chop
- Air filter
(bubbling under: shorty levers & bar ends)
Superman; breather reroute is maybe not absolutely needed, but highly recommended. Some say it won't help at all, some (like me) would not change back once tried. It is so easy and cheap to do that you won't lose anything if you try it. You can always revert to stock if you don't like it.
better low rpm power and help eliminate stumble as well as bettering your throttle res response
right now your breather pushes hot air and oil/water straight into your throttle body. the added heat will rob you of power the oil/water will take up some of the space that fuel/air would otherwise occupy
right now your breather pushes hot air and oil/water straight into your throttle body. the added heat will rob you of power the oil/water will take up some of the space that fuel/air would otherwise occupy
hey guys i bought s 2009 buell xb 12 lighting and want to know the latest top 5 mods are
sorta new to this ,gonna ask some noobie questions
1. what does the right hand scoop do?
2.whats the best ecm tune
3.going to go for jardine exhaust system , opinions?
4. where can i find a good tail chop
5.what is a rss
6.breather reroute , price ??? and where to find the kit>
sorta new to this ,gonna ask some noobie questions
1. what does the right hand scoop do?
2.whats the best ecm tune
3.going to go for jardine exhaust system , opinions?
4. where can i find a good tail chop
5.what is a rss
6.breather reroute , price ??? and where to find the kit>
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So, you’re the one that bought the trike!!! :black_eyed:
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Mesozoic
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I've got almost 40,000 miles on my XB12 and I do not have any oil issues in the airbox, therefore have never done the breather reroute. In any case, I'll throw in my top 5 based on my experience:
- Exhaust upgrade - stock unit is too quiet, it's not about the power increase, but the sound.
- Right side cooling scoop, particularly useful in warm climates.
- Independent O2 sensors for front and rear cylinder with accompanying flash mods - make the bike get tremendously better fuel economy and much smoother riding long distances.
- Rear wheel with 3 large bearings upgrade - not fun having the rear wheel seize up on you!
- Cosmetic stuff: bar-end mirrors, integrated LED tail w/shave and LED headlamps among a few.
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