Buell Mods...

[marko138]

I added a few pieces to the XBike.


Dark Horse Moto (http://www.darkhorsemoto.com) axle sliders. Made in the USA. Keith is a great guy to deal with too. Front and rear sliders. Look great and add solid protection. Highly reccomended to anyone who owns a Buell motorcycle.

Front:
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/markgraves138/New%20bike/IMG_1199.jpg

Rear:
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/markgraves138/New%20bike/IMG_1201.jpg

Full bike shot:
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/markgraves138/New%20bike/IMG_1202.jpg



Also threw on a set of Buell Traction grips. They are raised a bit in the center and are a bit more comfortable than the standard grips. I've heard good things about them from just about everyone who has them. And they are cheap...so no harm no foul if they suck.

New on left...old on right:
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/markgraves138/New%20bike/IMG_1196.jpg

Old:
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/markgraves138/New%20bike/IMG_1197.jpg

New:
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/markgraves138/New%20bike/IMG_1198.jpg

[Rider]

Buellshit! Those for Buell specific sliders.

[marko138]

Yep...thats all he makes is Buell stuff.

[Mr Lefty]

you have no bar ends?

[marko138]

I have bar end mirrors. Didn't put them on yet.

[Mr Lefty]

ahh ok... I was like... WTF? stuck out like a sore thumb in that full bike pic... seriously was the first thing I saw :lol:

[marko138]

ahh ok... I was like... WTF? stuck out like a sore thumb in that full bike pic... seriously was the first thing I saw :lol:
The throttle side is giving me problems. When I tighten down the mirror the throttle wont twist smoothly or close for that matter. So I might have to go back to stock mirrors or get some kind of extention for the inside.

[Gas Man]

Looks good!!!

[jtemple]

It looks like we all get the same factory grips! I have the same ones on my 10.

[jalaan1]

lookin' good, keep the mods coming.

[OneSickPsycho]

Darkhorse sliders... Excellent choice... Saved my shit.

[marko138]

Hopefully I never have to use them.

Other mods I want to do: Gold Pazzo levers, Carbon Fiber headlight bezels, and Carbon Fiber front pulley cover.



Also...White's HD/Buell called yesterday...my new headlights are IN!

[smileyman]

The mods look great...I don't know what it is fall weather, moon phase, but I was looking at the XB12R today and wishing. I would love to grab one up before the 1125Rs replace them all together.

I think I really would enjoy owning one.

[marko138]

The mods look great...I don't know what it is fall weather, moon phase, but I was looking at the XB12R today and wishing. I would love to grab one up before the 1125Rs replace them all together.

I think I really would enjoy owning one.
Yeah...it's only a matter of time before the XB's are out-ski's. And emissions is killing the air cooled engines.



First ride thoughts on the grips: I like them. They are much different in feel compared to the stockers. A good different. Much more comfortable.

[smileyman]

Well I love old vibrating ineffiecient hulks and don't mind that odd quirks and idiosyncrasies that go along with it. Basically I want an old warbird feel. False romantisism I know, but an old radial engine in a sleek good handling airframe calls to me.

There is so much perfection to bikes these days. Flawless injection, stable and consistent handling, same exhaust note (at least the I4s), just no character.

Don't get me wrong I am not saying the Buell line is flawed, but it has character, it has individualty, it has style like bikes of old, you know your riding a mortorcycle not a 2 wheeled Honda Accord.

[marko138]

Well I love old vibrating ineffiecient hulks and don't mind that odd quirks and idiosyncrasies that go along with it. Basically I want an old warbird feel. False romantisism I know, but an old radial engine in a sleek good handling airframe calls to me.

There is so much perfection to bikes these days. Flawless injection, stable and consistent handling, same exhaust note (at least the I4s), just no character.

Don't get me wrong I am not saying the Buell line is flawed, but it has character, it has individualty, it has style like bikes of old, you know your riding a mortorcycle not a 2 wheeled Honda Accord.
Yes it has it's quirks. Yes it has a ton of character. But don't think this isn't a refined motorcycle either. It's very easy to ride. The FI has a slight abrubtness right from closed throttle...and once past that it is all but flawless (when the engine is hot). Cold is a different story.

You should buy one.

[Cutty72]

Looks good, I know the DH sliders are on my shortlist too. Those grips help kill vibes at all? the 1125 don't vibe much, but everything helps.

So are your "new" lights HID's?

[Dnyce]

wtf's up with that wack ass steelers poster?

[marko138]

Looks good, I know the DH sliders are on my shortlist too. Those grips help kill vibes at all? the 1125 don't vibe much, but everything helps.

So are your "new" lights HID's?


The vibes weren't bad before. These fit the hand a little nicer.

As for the lights...they are not HID's. Buell recalled the headlights. It's seriously dangerous to ride 30mph at night with these headlights.

wtf's up with that wack ass steelers poster?

It was free, holmes.

[ontwo]

Buell's lookin good Marko

[marko138]

Buell's lookin good Marko
Thanks man.

[jeeps84]

The throttle side is giving me problems. When I tighten down the mirror the throttle wont twist smoothly or close for that matter. So I might have to go back to stock mirrors or get some kind of extention for the inside.

Just trim the grip and the throttle sleeve. I except its mostly the grip.

[marko138]

Just trim the grip and the throttle sleeve. I except its mostly the grip.
Yeah...I actually moved all the controls in just a little bit too. Problem solved.