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shmike
06-28-2010, 02:15 PM
Where do you guys look for OEM parts?

I need to source a few parts for an '04 XB12S.

Thanks! :dthumb:
marko138
06-28-2010, 02:21 PM
www.americansportbike.com is THE best source for Buell stuff. And there are real people there...Al and Joanne who will go to extremes to get you what you need.
shmike
06-28-2010, 02:25 PM
Awesome.

Thanks, bro!
marko138
06-28-2010, 02:27 PM
Awesome.

Thanks, bro!
No problem.


What are you looking for?
shmike
06-28-2010, 02:32 PM
No problem.


What are you looking for?

New levers.

Possibly a carbon chin fairing.
marko138
06-28-2010, 02:33 PM
New levers.

Possibly a carbon chin fairing.
Right on. The CF fairing is gonna run high. I've got one. I think they were or probably still are in the area of 4 bills. I'm also running pazzo shorties.

Might wanna check the classifieds at the most popular Buell boards. www.buelletinboard.com www.badweatherbikers.com and www.buellxb.com

Is this your bike?
shmike
06-28-2010, 02:41 PM
Right on. The CF fairing is gonna run high. I've got one. I think they were or probably still are in the area of 4 bills. I'm also running pazzo shorties.

Might wanna check the classifieds at the most popular Buell boards. www.buelletinboard.com www.badweatherbikers.com and www.buellxb.com

Is this your bike?

It's my Dad's.

I borrow it on occasion and like to return it better than I got it.

I just had it for a week at the Gap and want to dress it up a bit.

I may pass on the fairing but will definitely do levers and maybe a fender elim. I've been bugging him for years to get rid of the cheese grater on the back.
marko138
06-28-2010, 02:43 PM
It's my Dad's.

I borrow it on occasion and like to return it better than I got it.

I just had it for a week at the Gap and want to dress it up a bit.

I may pass on the fairing but will definitely do levers and maybe a fender elim. I've been bugging him for years to get rid of the cheese grater on the back.
Thats cool, man. Let me know if I can help with anything.
marko138
06-29-2010, 10:29 AM
Here are some CRG's for a decent price if you're still looking:

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/21/573761.html?1277564443
AquaPython
06-29-2010, 12:35 PM
It's my Dad's.

I borrow it on occasion and like to return it better than I got it.


is that what you like to do ?
shmike
06-29-2010, 01:05 PM
is that what you like to do ?

On occasion.
marko138
06-29-2010, 03:02 PM
On occasion.
Does your dad want to trade for a XB12R?
shmike
06-29-2010, 03:15 PM
Does your dad want to trade for a XB12R?

I doubt it.

He's a big fan of the naked version.
Trip
06-29-2010, 03:54 PM
Does your dad want to trade for a XB12R?

You should just go buy one new?
marko138
06-29-2010, 04:13 PM
You should just go buy one new?
Don't have the cash for that. But I need a 12S. Bad.
Trip
06-29-2010, 04:14 PM
Don't have the cash for that. But I need a 12S. Bad.

That would be pretty impressive if you did.
marko138
06-29-2010, 04:16 PM
That would be pretty impressive if you did.
I'd have done it months ago if I had money for a 2nd bike. The Lightning is at the top of the list.
OneSickPsycho
06-29-2010, 04:25 PM
I'd have done it months ago if I had money for a 2nd bike. The Lightning is at the top of the list.

Why not just convert yours?
marko138
06-29-2010, 04:28 PM
Why not just convert yours?
I'm thinking about it now. I didn't want to. I'd rather just have it straight up. But I'm thinking now I will start to gather the parts.
OneSickPsycho
06-29-2010, 04:32 PM
I'm thinking about it now. I didn't want to. I'd rather just have it straight up. But I'm thinking now I will start to gather the parts.

Plus I'm sure you'll be able to find guys on BadWeb wanting to swap parts... More guys bought the S wanting the R than the other way around...

The trick for you is going to be handling the electronics in the fairing vs them being in the tail. I know it can be done though... just never researched it.
marko138
06-29-2010, 04:33 PM
Plus I'm sure you'll be able to find guys on BadWeb wanting to swap parts... More guys bought the S wanting the R than the other way around...

The trick for you is going to be handling the electronics in the fairing vs them being in the tail. I know it can be done though... just never researched it.
I wouldn't swap...I'd buy outright. I like to be able to keep it original. I just never wanted to deal with the headache of switching everything out.
OneSickPsycho
06-29-2010, 04:35 PM
I wouldn't swap...I'd buy outright. I like to be able to keep it original. I just never wanted to deal with the headache of switching everything out.

Yeah, that's coolio... if it were me, I'd probably just do the fairing and that's it... or at least make that the first step...
marko138
06-29-2010, 04:35 PM
Yeah, that's coolio... if it were me, I'd probably just do the fairing and that's it... or at least make that the first step...
For sure. Thats my main problem is leaning to those clip ons. So the front end would be first for sure.
Tmall
06-29-2010, 06:44 PM
Yeah, that's coolio... if it were me, I'd probably just do the fairing and that's it... or at least make that the first step...



You need to change the top of the triple tree when going from an R to an S. That's pretty much the only thing that and having to relocate the electronics are what keeps me from doing it.

I love the s front with the r tail. It's just more work than I want to invest.
marko138
06-29-2010, 07:29 PM
I gotta do it.
SteveP
06-29-2010, 08:40 PM
Just get a Uly and be done with it. :rockwoot:
Tmall
06-29-2010, 08:46 PM
Just get a Uly and be done with it. :rockwoot:

I'm sure it's a great bike, but I can notice the difference in handling between the SS and R. I think the Uly would be even more noticeable? I really wish I could get my hands on an S with the 08 upgrades..
Amber Lamps
06-29-2010, 09:06 PM
there's an "S" for sale 2007, 3200 miles for $4500...:idk: I just talked to a guy last week with a XB and he wants to sell his BAD! He wants a V-Rod and the HD dealer won't touch his Buell. He's military and it had maybe 2000 miles on it. I can seriously look into it if anyone is really interested.
Dave
06-29-2010, 09:10 PM
there's an "S" for sale 2007, 3200 miles for $4500...:idk: I just talked to a guy last week with a XB and he wants to sell his BAD! He wants a V-Rod and the HD dealer won't touch his Buell. He's military and it had maybe 2000 miles on it. I can seriously look into it if anyone is really interested.

Ugh, you just reminded me: saw a muscle with ape hangers today. Like wtf? Douche
Amber Lamps
06-29-2010, 09:14 PM
Ugh, you just reminded me: saw a muscle with ape hangers today. Like wtf? Douche

OMG!!! Go to a happy place, bro... it's alright, everything will be okay...
marko138
06-29-2010, 09:17 PM
Just get a Uly and be done with it. :rockwoot:

I'm not tall enough to ride a Uly. And they don't look as bad ass as a Lightning.

Yes:
http://www.psndealer.com/powersportsdlr/images/NewVehicles/2004_6_xb12sred.jpg

Not as cool:
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2006models/2006-Buell-UlyssesXB12Xa.jpg
Gas Man
06-30-2010, 01:02 AM
Marko... can't you just do as said... change the tripples so you can do bars? Leave the tail the way it is.
marko138
06-30-2010, 07:29 AM
Marko... can't you just do as said... change the tripples so you can do bars? Leave the tail the way it is.
Of course...but the Lightning tail is cool. Much better look than a mix/match.