| Author | Message | ||
     Bishopjb1124 |
DOes anyone know of any aftermarket rearset options out there for the XB. Just looking for a little change from the stock ones. | ||
| Xbpete |
Check with the BadWeb sponsors, there are Sato, LSL, Woodcraft... Look at American Sportbike and Trojan just to get a feel. I have Sato sets and really like them, others love the Woodcrafts... Here are the Sato sets I have on my 12R http://www.satoracing.com/rearsetsbuellxb9r.htm | ||
| Schmitty |
The Satos are a beautiful piece, but the Woodcrafts are half the price!! I think a complete pair of Woodcrafts with the pedals is about $350. And all the pieces are replaceable individually, so you only replace what you wreck. Schmitty | ||
| Bishopjb1124 |
Schmitty how do you like the NGK Iridium spark plugs? I bought a set but I have not installed them yet. | ||
| Schmitty |
I love'em! I used to foul a plug from time to time when starting the bike in cooler temps, but since I installed them, she fires right over. The cold idle seems a lot smoother also. Schmitty | ||
| K3xb |
http://www.trackdaymag.com/Article.aspx?id=3062 There is a picture, a link and some commentary on the Woodcrafts in this article. There will be a full review and more photos next month. These are very nice, multi-position rearsets. As mentioned, the Woodcraft set is half the price of others and is rebuildable. Each piece is available separately. In addition, if you bend them they can usually be straightened with heat and pressure. Other brands break when you try to straighten them. | ||
| Ratfink |
On those woodcraft rear sets they have an option to get standard or GP. Does that mean I am stuck with one or the other(which is garbage) or could I buy a few cheap parts so I can change back and forth if I want? I like GP. But I also like the ability to "make it stock" and return it to standard if I sell it. | ||
| Xbpete |
Sato also gives you a listing of individual parts with their instruction sheet and they are easily had to repair damage. I wanted top quality in the rear sets, I previously had the Woodcrafts, did not like the look or feel. The bearings, design, construction and ease in adjustment along with the fit and finish make the Sato a superior part. ....you get what you pay for in this case. | ||
| K3xb |
Of course if you ever expect to hit the ground, I'd so much rather have Woodcraft. I'm not into paying extra for fragile parts. Taste is subjective but I feel the Woodcraft parts match the Buell's rough and ready character perfectly. Anorexic rearsets are for Ducatis, where if you crash it, the $600 rearsets are by far the least of your concerns. I believe all that is involved in changing Woodcraft from GP to standard is a different length connector tube between the Heim joints in the shift linkage. | ||
| Xbpete |
http://www.deadzoom.com/member/weezee/THUMBS/Ryan1098.jpg Son's 1098R Ducati with Woodcraft... tried them and do not like, it is a matter of rider like when it is street and track. For the track you just add some parts to your breakables... be prepared. With 4000 miles, I love the feedback from my shifts through the foot, these just rock! To each his own, to me the woodcraft just look clunky, industrial and the feel is not as good as with sato.... 4000 miles later, but for race and track only, I would agree if you are on a tight budget. (Message edited by Xbpete on January 06, 2009) | ||
| Thulsadoom |
I understand the Woodcrafts are adjustable, but can they be set to the stock lightning peg height? |
