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Xb12rdude
Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 08:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Home made swingarm and fork sliders







Home made throttle lock




Right side air scoop




LSL damper


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Bake
Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 09:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Nice work! looks good, wish I had access to machine shop tools.
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Xb12rdude
Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 09:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Race kit





LED front mounts





Flip up plate - so no old bag calls my plate in when riding a wheelie.







Scotts billet oil filter, thought it looks cool since the filter is so visible on XB's



And a final pic



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Jcbikes
Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 09:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Nice sliders and throttle lock. How about some details on making both. Thanks for sharing.
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Ginzero
Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 09:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

good paint job on that scoop! Sure beats my bbq black spray paint!
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Pwnzor
Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 11:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

well, somebody has a lathe!

Wish I did! Nice mods.
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Xb12rdude
Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 11:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

good paint job on that scoop! Sure beats my bbq black spray paint!

TIP......flat black paint and then Armour All. I doesn't look right until a good coat of Armour All and it's matched perfect since. I think the stuff gets into the flat texture and stays permanent.

Thanks for the compliments guys, and I will post up my CAD drawings sometime soon. Just have to get them from my jump drive I borrowed out.
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Lenb
Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2006 - 11:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Did you have to move the forks in the triple clamp to fit the LSL damper? How much clearance between the damper rod and air scoop?
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Diablobrian
Posted on Friday, September 01, 2006 - 01:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

having a mill and lathe in your garage rocks!
At least when you have time to use them.

I'd use mine more if life didn't constantly interfere.
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Brucelee
Posted on Friday, September 01, 2006 - 10:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Nice job indeed. Bike looks great!
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Bcordb3
Posted on Friday, September 01, 2006 - 01:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Good job. Things that work. Like the license plate bracket, a useful tool.
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Beachbuell
Posted on Friday, September 01, 2006 - 02:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Can you elaborate on the flip up plate mod? Was this a custom made bracket or did you purchase it somewhere?
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Xb12rdude
Posted on Friday, September 01, 2006 - 03:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Used the stock bracket, took a dremel to it. I used "wave" springs on the inside compartment to keep a constant pressure, yet allow it to be rotated. Works pretty well.
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Bigbuell
Posted on Friday, September 01, 2006 - 10:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

All I can say is "SWEET DUDE"!!!!!!
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Buellfirebolt31
Posted on Saturday, September 02, 2006 - 06:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

What size bolt or hardware did you use for the sliders?
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Saltypistachio
Posted on Saturday, September 02, 2006 - 02:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)



Did that other scoop come back in yet?

dan
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Fandango186
Posted on Saturday, September 02, 2006 - 06:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

How do you like your LSL damper? I was considering getting one. Is it adjustable? Easy install, Etc.?
Thanks
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Xb12rdude
Posted on Saturday, September 02, 2006 - 08:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Nope, scoop should be in this week..coming from Europe.

The LSL damper is great. Adjustable even will riding and took 5 min to install.
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Aussie_buell
Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - 07:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

hey mate good job. nice looking Buell

would love to see your drawings for the throttle lock.
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Xb12rdude
Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - 11:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

What size bolt or hardware did you use for the sliders?

1/4-20 just to hold the slider on. The sliders are slip-fit in the axle, which would take the force if bike were to hit the ground.}
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Aussie_buell
Posted on Friday, September 08, 2006 - 06:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Xb12rdude,

I am still keen to see the details of your home made throttle lock - if you dont mind sharing the info.
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