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Lpd22
Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 12:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Anybody have one they want to get rid of? If not were is the best place to get a black center chin piece? thanks
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Damnut
Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 01:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The sponsor's section.
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Gentleman_jon
Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 02:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Actually the best place to get a black center chin piece is out of a rattle can of satin black that's already sitting in your garage or basement workshop.

Just clean the grey with Simple green or such like, sand it with some 180 sand paper, prime and let rip with a couple of coats of satin black. Gloss is good too. Matte may be a bit difficult to clean.

Play your cards right, and it won't cost you a dime: the official cheapskate way. Looks fine too.


ddd
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Lpd22
Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 03:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have heard of people painting the chin piece. But the chin piece i have on there is already pitted and chipped from rocks and various road elements hitting it. And i would want to say that if its painted it would chip and scratch rather easily?
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Tq_freak
Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 03:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Dye it black, That way it is black all the way through. I did it to mine and its holding up great.

get a big ole' pot that is will fit in and some Ryte (sp?) fabric dye and go to town.
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Bcool83
Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 06:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Tq_freak, you mean Rit dye ;)
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Etennuly
Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 07:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If you are going to paint with a spray can put on just enough paint to get coverage. Excess film build up will allow for stone chipping. It is best to use a plastics adhesive coat instead of a primer(no film build up, and it is literally a paint "glue" for plastics).
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Dmp0001
Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 08:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I saw one once that had that piece made of carbon, never could find where it came from
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Clutchless
Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 08:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

+1 for painting your own.

I used just regular textured flat black paint that can be cleaned with engine bright.

works good, doesnt chip.



it matches the rest of the plastic covers now, sweeeeet. looks like the same color as a frame puck too.
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Twig
Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 08:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Repainted mine with the xb silver frame paint, and a coat of clear. It's holding up well. Get rid of the rivets, once and for all. You can find the kit at americansportbike.com

(Message edited by twig on March 07, 2008)
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Lpd22
Posted on Saturday, March 08, 2008 - 12:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks guys, I think i will try painting it.

+1 for the rivet eliminator, i did that to my last bike and i'm doing it to this bike.
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Bcool83
Posted on Saturday, March 08, 2008 - 12:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Just painted mine tonight as well, with regular Rustoleum gloss black. We'll see how it holds up...
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Eldredma
Posted on Saturday, March 08, 2008 - 02:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

They're about $30 from the factory
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Henry_the_8th
Posted on Saturday, March 08, 2008 - 11:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Can someone tell me what the benefit is of getting rid of the rivets in the chin fairing? I've been trying to figure this out for a while.
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Old_man
Posted on Saturday, March 08, 2008 - 11:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I got rid of the rivets because the center section was not fitted to the bottom correctly - It was cocked and there was a noticeable gap.
I had to refit it myself.
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Lpd22
Posted on Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 12:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i got rid of the rivets because i swapped out a black center piece on my 9r for a grey one and i didnt want to go through the hassles of trying to rivets back in it.
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Tx05xb12s
Posted on Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 01:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I hated the way the original grey plastic would stain up with road grime, so I painted mine with a rattle can of black bedliner. Durable, doesn't chip, and easy to clean. No more road grime stains.
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Ducxl
Posted on Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 08:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The black ones are stock on XB9 models.The grey ones are stock on XB12 models.If I wanted black,i'd buy one from a nine for $30
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Jwhite601
Posted on Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 09:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

My 9 had a grey one stock. The bike was yellow.
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Ducxl
Posted on Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 10:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ok,but awhile back someone posted the difference i reported.ZipTab?
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Wpadave
Posted on Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 08:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I believe the XB9sx and the XB12TT come with black molded center chin section from the factory. The Buell web site shows both bikes with the black chin center section.

I just ordered the center section for my XB12Scg and it was around $30-$35.
Part number is M0698.02A8AMBE

The rivets and backing washers are separate if you want to use them. I'm using new rivets and staying with the original design. I thought I read somewhere bolting the sections together was a problem because of the vibration.

Looks like some have had success with eliminating the rivets and painting the plastic.

I agree the grey is a pain with road grime. I'm looking forward to riding this season with the all black chin piece.

Dave
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Etennuly
Posted on Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 09:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I like 'em all Barracade orange. (well at least on the orange Uly's)
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 09:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

What are you guys using instead of the rivets?
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Bcool83
Posted on Monday, March 10, 2008 - 12:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

What are you guys using instead of the rivets?

I believe nuts and bolts - whatever size fits in the holes. Likely locknuts of some type.}
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Tx05xb12s
Posted on Monday, March 10, 2008 - 12:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I bought Al's little kit @ American Sport Bike. It came with a thread tap and enough hardware to do both the chin fairing and the ignition cover.


eliminator kit


http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-prodshow/A9017.html
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