| Author | Message | ||
     Buellfirebolt31 |
I was just wondering what "little" things you guys have on or have taken off of your bikes to give them "uniqueness". Little inexpensive things is what i'm looking for.....thanks | ||
| Diablobrian |
reflectors, rear fenders, grips, and swapping turn signals are all cheap changes. Rit dye changing the color is another low-buck customization. | ||
| Typeone |
yeah, agree.. . reflectors, decals, cheese grater, bars, mirrors, rear fender, belt guard, signals, nasty amber wheels  (oh, not so inexpensive, but need to GO!) (Message edited by typeone on March 21, 2006) | ||
| Buellfirebolt31 |
What turn signals did you swap with....whats the cheese grater? | ||
| Ksteig |
Bar end mirrors, New signal lights front and back, 1 inch drop pegs from American Sport Bike, Traction grips, clear tail light kit from American Sport Bike, Amber heel protectors, Amber clutch and brake levers, Select seat and billet brake and gear shifters from American Sport Bike. 2005 XB12s red/amber | ||
| Buellfirebolt31 |
What kind of signals did you change out for? how do they mount? | ||
| Buellfirebolt31 |
How do you remove the reflectors from the rear signals? i looked and tugged and looked some more and had no luck...i even took out the tail light and tried to find a bolt but i found nothing....any help would be great....thanks | ||
| Yeags30 |
look out.....the 16yr old is pulling the new bike apart.....seriously go get the service manual from the dealer.....50 bucks and it will tell you everything you need to know about taking the bike apart, repairing it , etc | ||
| Percyco |
Cut stock mirror in two and affixed small slide-on mirror head. Add Renthal Ultra-low bars from American Sport Bike. Makes for a nicer feel at the bars and the mickey mouse mirrors are gone for a leaner look. Also added stripeing to copy Buells expensive paint set. Oh and did I mention....add a Harley Davidson Racing sticker ?   | ||
| Buellfirebolt31 |
lol...thanks....i work at the Harley shop and i have access to every service manual u want....i looked but still couldn't find anything. how'd you do urs? | ||
| Ortegakid |
Look at my pix, have done so much forgotten most of it, but know the mirrors and turnsigs made the biggest dif(the front sigs are led w/w squirters from apc), make great flush mount turn indicators!Should have my swing arm sliders done soon, keep in touch! | ||
| No_rice |
nothing, i bought them this way from the factory    | ||
| Vanvideo |
Race kit, frame pucks, tinted windscreen, traction grips, lowered foot pegs, tank protector, rear fender removed. Removable items include include tank bag and tail bag. | ||
| Buellfirebolt31 |
You took the rear tire hugger off? doesn't that serve a crucial purpose tho? won't abunch of crap get on ur license plate on the white 'bolt? | ||
| No_rice |
the white one is now that green one in the first pic. you can take the rear hugger off if you wanted, just keeps a little crud off is all. mine are still on, just never gotten around to removing them. as far as the plates, its that way on both my bikes and i guess they never really get all that dirty, but i guess i tend to try and keep my bikes clean also. both bikes have been lightened by way of taking reflectors, turn signals, mirrors and belt guards off. black one is only been in the garage for a bit and is mostly stock except for the color change from blue to black bodywork. probably all i'll do to it anyway as i think i have sold it to a friend of mine. olivedrab green one has a d&d and nitrous. | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
 Here are a couple of ideas to get you started at least. 1. Handlebars: Replaced with Azonic CR Low aluminum bars, shortened 1" each side. a. handlebar mirror: Third Eye, left side only. 2. Decals: remove all 3. tires: Michelin Pilot Power 4. Buell Streetfighter seat 5. Remove passenger pegs 6. Mobil 1 synthetic oil a. Engine: 15W50 b. Gear box: 75W90 7. Dip stick visibility mod. 8. Shortened tail light: cut off "cheese grater" 9.Pachugo chrome lisence plate holder 10.Lite'N Boltz to illuminate lisence plate. 11. Frame Pucks, painted yellow with Krylon Fusion Yellow. 12. Wheel bearing upgrade wheel bearings: Front: NTN 6005 Rear NTN 6006 13. Front Oil line protector: 1/2" diameter water heater hose 14 . Reflectors replaced with tape 15 . Smaller LED clear lens turn signals front and rear, by Schockracing. 10 ohm, 10 watt wirewound resistors as load. 16. Paint front of chin spoiler satin black 17. Delrin swing arm and front fork sliders custom made from Ricta black and yellow skate board wheels. 18. Refinished timing cover with black wrinkle paint 19. Replaced rivets on timing cover with chrome button head allen screws. 20. Headlight brush guard. 21. Upgraded 2003 Drive Belt: Part #G0500.02A8R ( third iteration) replaced G0500.02A8F 22. American Sport Bike Custom Fiberglass seat cowl, painted yellow, signed by Erik Buell 23. Buell Traction hand grips 24. Rear drive pulley: removed paint, mounted with Chrome bolts 25. Replaced headlights with PIAA StarWhite 55w halogen H-7 bulbs 26. Replaced CR Azonic bars with vintage Laverda Jota adjustable clubman bars. Custom mount for third eye mirror and kawasaki black bar end. 27. Replaced yellow fly screen with Black 28. Upgraded front brake master cylinder to 5/8" Nissin with remote reservoir Here are some simple ways to get a bit more suds: 1. Buell Race Kit a. muffler b. air cleaner c. Race ECM 2. Denso Iridium Spark Plugs 3. remove Snorkle 4. XB 12 Air Box Cover 5. Storz Steering Damper: Custom "backward" mounting. 6. Use Regular 87 octane fuel 7. Replaced Buell Race Muffler with Original Drummer. 8. Lyndall Gold Brake pads 9.Upgrade front and rear suspension by Trackside Engineering: heavier springs, and revalved shocks 10. Drill out air box just my .02¢  (Message edited by gentleman_jon on March 22, 2006) | ||
| Midknyte |
lights... mirrors..., other minor goodies in profile... |
