| Author | Message | ||
     Gearheaderiko |
I would have thought aluminum the way to go as most of the Brit bikes have aluminum tanks available(but away goes your magnetic tankbag idea). If you're asking for someone to measure, my tank is off right now and I'll be happy to do it. (Message edited by gearheaderiko on December 30, 2004) | ||
| Wzz |
  That tank and seat combo looks great on just about any cafe' project. | ||
| Ezblast  |
Is that a non-metal set-up? If so - something like that would definately be doable! If metal - it really would go against the spirit of the Cafe bike to actually put something heavier than stock on - lol GT - JBOTDS! EZ  | ||
| Jprovo  |
It looks like glass to me, who makes it? | ||
| Rex  |
nice tank and seat..would love to see who makes it and how much | ||
| Rex |
your comment about seeing the blast motor in the XB chassis is correct, I love that idea.....that and the flattracker would sell for Buell...limited editions, get the money up front and build them....the motor in the XB should be easy.. | ||
| Xgecko  |
a bunch of the metal tanks are indeed Aluminum (polished AL is pretty)...the big reason I mentioned steel was because it's easy to modify...any welders can provide a fix for you...I'm also interested in get a larger tank to increase the range. At best mileage I get about 160-180 which is is a good 60 less than my wife reaches on her Ninja250 without any effort | ||
| Wzz |
Sorry for the delay regarding the tank and seat combo. I believe they are both glass. I was doing a whole bunch of research to build a CB 350 and was looking at at least 5 sites a day for 3 months. I forget where I found that tank and seat combo-It may have been Austrailia. I did mostly google searches for "Cafe, tank, seat pan" etc. Sorry I can't be more helpful, I am at work right now. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Banke rearsets for sale here in the classifieds section. (not by me!) | ||
| Mutt2jeff  |
I am all over those.  | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Good luck! They're a nice set up with improved braking and shifting, but you may want to move the footpegs up after awhile. | ||
| Ezblast |
Another option would be dirt bike pegs like I used - bringing in the pegs almost 2 inches on each side - works nicely as well - lol Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Is there a picture of that somewhere? | ||
| Ezblast |
   GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Sorry EZ, I just reread your post, it said bringing IN the footpegs, I thought it said UP! I thought it was a quick and easy way to move them up without drilling new holes. | ||
| Mutt2jeff |
I figure that at only $200 I can fiddle around with these and not take too big of a loss if I dont like them or screw them up. I would have really liked the americansportbike rearsets, but these are worth a shot. | ||
| Ezblast |
I personally like the looks of the Crossroads set up better also, however, the Banke set up is an easier installation and has a place for your brake reservoir - the Crossroads doesn't (some ziptie, most run a L bracket from the seat bottom angled out past the belt). They both shift better than stock and the Banke is comfier in city, and the peg switch out really made a difference - Twin Peaks before was scraping, and after the peg switch out - none. If you need more height it is doable - up to almost 2" - lol - also I'll add that the Banke set up gets as many complements as the Crossroads. GT - JBOTDS! EZ (Message edited by ezblast on January 08, 2005) | ||
| Ezblast |
There are a lot of Blastards here in Cali and yet very few of us have met one another in person. Here is your opportunity to get a good set of rides in, meet the folk/friends you have been conversing with over the net and share riding stories, and enjoy the sharing of a passion we all have in common - Buell. Last years ride was a lot of fun and the roads and folk where awesome! Truely an adventure you'll remember! The twisties are calling your name - can you think of more fun filled reply?! Heres your chance to compare notes and make friends, and this is California after all - a place known for great roads - our mission is to find them! Bring your ride, make some friends and enjoy a great time! San Louis Obispo is the meeting point - join us - Ed, Scott, Erik, James, Eric, Saro and Lotti, Ryan and his lovely significant - the origionals plus already! So join us in some fun and create some memories to recall. Let the ride To SLO Part Deux Begin! (Days are the same as last year - April 2,3,& 4 - with the 4th as an option) Disclaimer: This ride is in no way associated with Buell, the BADWEB, or any of its organizers. This is a voluntary gathering of fans of the Buell Blast. No one is leagally responsible for another on this ride or gathering - we all agree that we are responsible adults in charge of our own behavior, and that a safe and sober ride is our own responsibility and expected of us. Housing, feeding, and personal care is each our own responsiblity. Showing up for this voluntary event will be a sign of accord of the above statement and will be taken as acceptance of such. That said: Please make sure your bike is in good working order, that you are in good working order, and that you are prepared for any contingencies that may occur (a cell phone and Brag Roadside Assistance Membership would be a great idea, any tools you feel you'll need, etc.). I will reserve a small block of rooms (8 rooms are reserved at the Travel Lodge - 1825 Monterey St., (805)543-5110), however, such rooms will be shared (unless you bring your significant other - that counts as sharing - ;0)) and any other lodging arrangements will be your own responsibility - so if you want your own room - you'll need to arrange such. The Idea and goal of this event is to meet and share a little time together having fun and enjoying a ride! Each of us may participate as much or little as they please, however, thanks to those participating so far it looks to be a promising start to a fun event! Hope to see you there and remember - ride your own ride! Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ (Message edited by ezblast on January 09, 2005) | ||
| Newblaster  |
On the short dirtbike pegs with the Bankes... I can say from experience that the pegs are comfy, plenty long enough, and there's little reason to move them up. After mounting the short pegs, you get as much (maybe more) angular clearance than from keeping the stock Banke pegs and moving them up. | ||
| Ezblast |
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4517870782&ca tegory=35573 Bub on Ebay - if you like torque - this is the ticket! GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
NewBlaster, does that mean on corners you are bringing your feet up racing style (the balls of your feet on the pegs? I found if I didnt, my boot was scraping the ground rather prematurely. The reason for me to move the pegs up was to avoid the constant shift of feet on the peg.Probably why the Crossroads are so high up. (PS I never moved them up, just went back to the stock Y frames) | ||
| Ezblast |
I can answer that - in a word yes - just good cornering technique - but since my pegs would drag even on the balls of my feet - I started taking a serious look at the why - especially with the mounts tucked in so tight - even at stock height dragging even in radical turns should be minimal yet its not. So I looked at the stock pegs and the Banke setup and figured it out - they are using Buell pegs but with an adapter to mount on their mount - even the Billet edition is that adapter to Buell pegs using Buell pegs - lol - so I went to Scudiera - bought some Dual Sport pegs - widened the mounting hole just a tad and bolted those bad boys on - so far no dragging and I took them through the same test as their first time and they passed - they are about 2 1/2 inches shorter - if I was doing hard core track days I'd move them up that inch and a half, but for the every day and some weekend twisties they beat the heck out of stock - lol - at least as far as not scraping is concerned. Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Thanks EZ! I'm still looking for the ultimate setup.I dont like to move my feet around alot, liking instant access to brake & shifter (the track is different-no cars to run into!).Because of physical reasons moving the pegs up is NG and raising the seat height to counter that is NG. So, its either build a set thats halfway between stock and rearset, much like mmelvis runs, or just go to forward controls. The R & D continues, but right now I need my engine back together! | ||
| Ezblast |
The brake side on both the Banke and Crossroads are basically the same design wise with only artistic differences really seperating them - choosing the height on that side is no problem - However, with Scotts bike volunteering - lol - I'm going to try and work the shift side like the S1 Blast - which would again allow choice of height -  All I'll need is the spacer measurements - which I can get and I'll compare - betting they are the same - GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Newblaster |
You know... Looking at that pic of the S1 blast, I think I see how they worked it... Looks like they cut off the shifter right in front of the clutch cover. That would definitely take care of the possible contact, since that's where the case comes out farthest... NOW I'm seeing it. | ||
| Ezblast |
B 70 VS. SE E series - the question of the moment - is there that much of a difference between the two to justify the extra cost of the SE E series - I look at the profiles and see more simularities than differences - NHRS said the B 70 was a bit more peaky - by the specs you'd think the opposite would be the case - any out there know the truth? Any tried both and could tell the difference between the two? GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Ezblast |
The red bike will soon be sporting the Andrew B50, and my Black bike will will be stepping up to the B 70's - just luv them winter projects - lol GT - JBOTDS! EZ (Message edited by ezblast on January 15, 2005) | ||
| Swampy  |
Lucky you, its like -9 out and the wood stove I have in the garage wouldn't be able to keep up with the cold. I told the wife that since the Big Kid has a friend over I wouldn't have any problem bringing the Blast inside to put some new bars on it. Well, she out weighs me so I have to wait until it gets a little warmer. My next wife is going to let me bring bikes in the house. | ||
| Ladybug |
Swampy, lets not go overboard. You can start in the basement and if you are good, maybe heated floors. | ||
| Swampy |
Now I am dreaming! The big kid did a double technical foul in Bball tonight, I guess I did right by wrestling with him when he was younger! I am checking on MSF classes for Ladybug and Hollie, I have an application coming in the mail! (Message edited by swampy on January 14, 2005) (Message edited by swampy on January 14, 2005) |
