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D3r3k
| Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 07:04 pm: |
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This is a very nice XB12S. Detroit Hooligans |
Sneth
| Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 09:46 pm: |
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what are you guys using to get rid of the cheese grater? |
Cgocifer
| Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 10:04 pm: |
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I used a 4 1/2" grinder with an aluminum grinding wheel, a sanding pad, some emery cloth, patience, a steady hand, and a few coats of paint. I have a metal fabrication background, but it's not that hard at all.
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Diablobrian
| Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 11:59 pm: |
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D3r3k, was there a motorcycle in that pic? I missed it completely. Is it like those pics at the mall you have to stare at to see? I tried that too, with no luck what-so-ever. |
The_new_guy
| Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 11:06 am: |
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My bike
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Rpmchris
| Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 09:17 pm: |
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My former ride (now thrashing around Hot Springs, AR)...
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Wolfridgerider
| Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 09:54 pm: |
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Grlryder
| Posted on Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 08:49 am: |
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I love seeing all the different variations of XB's.
It's great what we can do to make our XB S look so different from one another. As individual as all our personalities. |
Kedo
| Posted on Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 11:32 pm: |
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Here's mine. I've been toying with the idea of putting a Firebolt front-end on it What are your thoughts? |
Cgocifer
| Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 02:04 am: |
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I'd keep it the way it is. Maybe get rid of some of the boy-racer decals though. Not bashing, just offering an opinion. Nice bike though, I like the airbox idea, bet that was a PITA! |
Diablobrian
| Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 02:17 am: |
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I think you may have mistaken his stomp grip for air holes. The stomp grip is a rubbery sheet with little nubs on it to give you more grip with your thighs. It works well at reducing strain on your upper body on long and/or hard rides. You'll see it on several race bikes out there. |
Wolfridgerider
| Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 06:31 am: |
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Dmhines
| Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 07:46 am: |
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Grlryder
| Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 08:19 am: |
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Really Sweet bike Kedo!! As for adding the R front end...you're bike looks great as she is. I'm not sure why, but most S to R conversions just don't mesh in the front ~ too much space between the fairing and the rest of the bike. The way I see it is that if you want an R, buy an R; and, if you want an S buy an S. |
Bodyshot1
| Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 08:35 am: |
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nice rides guys...you all sure keep 'em clean! guess I need to bust out the soap & water.. |
Bradyr77
| Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 10:28 am: |
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Kedo, The bike looks great! I think the decals look classy and help set it apart visually from most the Buells I've seen. |
Swordsman
| Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 11:17 am: |
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My Ss.
~SM |
Cgocifer
| Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 11:46 am: |
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Ah ha, yes, I have seen the grips on race bikes! Very cool, I like! I like the Pirelli decal, but I'd lose the ones on the sub frame. Lookin' good tho. |
Kedo
| Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 01:16 pm: |
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Dmhines - looks like yours is an '07. I like the clean look without the belt guards - however, they do serve an important purpose. I recommend the fiberglass belt guards from Frank Parts in Germany. They are much cleaner than the OEM and really well made. Check out the swing-arm on my 12S. I posted pics here, on the XBBoard a little while ago. Cgoficer, which decals on the subframe? The K&N and the reflective tape? Just leave the Pirelli? I like the suggestion. Thanks for the input. |
Kedo
| Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 01:20 pm: |
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Ooops - I mean Cgocifer... |
Kremer4
| Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 02:04 pm: |
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Here is mine. Since these pictures I have taken off the stickers and reflectors.
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Skarecrow
| Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 02:15 pm: |
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Hey Kedo, I see that you are running a Drummer. Are you using the stock ECM and open airbox kit? I also have an 07 and wanted to get the drummer but Al doesn't have a map yet for the 07 bikes. How does yours run? |
Xbjelly9s
| Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 03:05 pm: |
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Dmhines
| Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 03:28 pm: |
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The only thing 2007 on mine is the inner airbox cover. I removed the American Motorcyles emblem from each side of the outer cover and left just the BUELL .. I think that's how the 2007's are. Other than that it's all 2006 .. |
Ronlv
| Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 04:46 pm: |
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pic of my ride i just damaged my rear wheel today while jumping off a good sized rock in the road, the car in front of me strateled it and i hit it(i was in the center lane of 3 lanes of traffic) i was in my hot weather gear, helmet, tshirt, shorts and tennis shoes good thing i didnt go down, or i wouldnt be here to post this pic, i would have been drug by cars
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Fireflyer
| Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 08:20 pm: |
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Tdiddy
| Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 09:44 pm: |
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I love looking at pictures of bikes on this website. |
Tx05xb12s
| Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 11:41 pm: |
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Kedo
| Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 12:17 am: |
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Skarecrow - Yes, Drummer, K&N, Open Air Box (from American Sport Bike). The bike runs great - though I'm certain from what Al at American Sport Bike says, it would be even better with a re-mapped ECM. I am waiting for the beta from him and I'll be in it for sure. There is the money thing also... |
Cgocifer
| Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 12:19 am: |
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Ronlv, Your bike is sick! Very european-streetfighter-ish! Did you have your rear wheel widened? Does the stock swing arm work with that tire/wheel mod? |