| Author | Message | ||
     Thespive |
Most of us have been Buell owners for a long time and we seem to have discussed nearly every possible topic for the XB ad nauseam, right? So with all the knowledge we have and with new people still buying XBs, I thought it might be fun to start a topic or parts and/or products you consider to be a must-have for any Buell XB. So what is it? I would imagine exhaust, ECM, air filter, seats and bar end mirrors are up there, but what brands do people prefer? Also, would you consider suspension mods or steering stabilizers, perhaps different tires as must haves? Just curious to see what everyone thinks and if it is line with my thoughts. --Sean | ||
| Swordsman |
I would say the MUST haves are: 1.) Tuono mirrors 2.) non-Dunlop tires 3.) whatever headlight mod floats your boat, so long as you can get some more light 4.) the crankcase breather reroute 5.) ECMSpy cable ~SM | ||
| Bads1 |
I would say the MUST haves are: 1.) Tuono mirrors = opinion really 2.) non-Dunlop tires = fact 3.) whatever headlight mod floats your boat, so long as you can get some more light = not a must 4.) the crankcase breather reroute = not really needed bike runs fine without. 5.) ECMSpy cable = not needed as well. ~SM This thread can actually turn out to be a personal mods list of there own bikes. | ||
| Xl_cheese |
ecmspy cable. Not necessarily to do tuning, but it's priceless when doing tps resets and checking codes. Proper riding gear. Proper air pressure. A few trackdays under your belt! What more do you need? | ||
| Big_b |
All my xb must have is gas. | ||
| Slaughter |
Tires Suspension - properly setup and adjusted. If willing to spend a little, re-springing and re-valving at least. Make adjustments to suit. Racing suspension - cartridges and a racing shock. NOTEBOOK - to record suspension settings and tire pressures and conditions. If you're messing with engine before you have the MOTORCYCLE dialled in, you're wasting time and money... unless you're comparing notes at Starbucks instead of RIDING. Handling makes you QUICKER, while horsepower only makes you FASTER. | ||
| Bads1 |
Steve, Even though my bike is a custom. ECM spy,breather reroute and such doesn't make my bike any less then the guys that have done it. Dyno sheets have shown that. But if you want to make your Buell experience better the things you have mentioned are what it takes to do it. I think you saved the thread. | ||
| Boltrider |
A never-ending set of sticky tires. Regenerative rubber. | ||
| Miko_k |
Lightning pegs, HID headlights, Double bubble windscreen, bar end mirrors, LED everything, breather reroute, heat insulation, header wrap, cold plugs(for warm weather), Scorpion 260CCA battery (for the colder states), thick hand grips, softer clutch ramp, helibars, Uly RH scoop... Just to get started  | ||
| 1_mike |
Yea...per Slaughter. When I bought my 04, XB12R used...the owner had all that "stuff" bolted on. 1. The race ECM 2. The Jardine Titanium exhaust 3. The K&N filter. 1. Well..he removed the muffler...too loud 2. The race ECM...he didn't reset the TPS to suit. 3. The K&N filter...when he/whom ever installed it...they crushed the smaller radiused end so that it didn't even seal on the air box lid..! 4. The suspension "wasn't" adjusted for anyone in particular. The guy is about 6'5", about 250lbs....the suspension was adjusted for someone about 150lbs. 5. AND...the tires were were so low in pressure...for so long, that the front was worn into a "W" cross section...! New tires, replaced the ill-fitting K&N with the stock filter, reset the TPS, readjusted the fuel and timing maps, after a little trial and error, the suspension is set much closer to where it should be for my weight, 250lbs...about the same as the guy I bought it from..! The thing is actually fun to drive. But...now that my 1125 is running well...the XB sits more than it's on the road. Mike | ||
| Tpoppa |
-New Tires--Conti's or Pirellis -Dry roads -Girlfreind busy with her friends and not bitching because all I ever do is go riding and don't spend enough time with her and there are things around the house that need attention... | ||
| Indy_bueller |
Traction grips and bar-end weights\sliders. | ||
| Steelerbike |
What headlight changes are you guys going to? Please post pics. | ||
| Nextcorner |
Open up the AIRFLOW!! A good high-flow air filter and an exhaust. Must have. | ||
| Randomchaos |
Im gonna have to go with the only thing you really need is gas, and the mindset that you are riding a v-twin, not an inline 4. The rest, is all personal taste. | ||
| Skinstains |
Right side air scoop. Buell finally started putting them on wich is an admission that they do work. The Buell part is way cheaper than the aftermarket as well. | ||
| Thespive |
Okay, aside from ATGATT, and fuel, and properly inflated tires, and riding philosophy, I was hoping people would chime in with more of the upgrades they consider mandatory for the new XB owner. In no particular order some of mine are: Exhaust/Intake/ECU Bar end mirrors Seat Traction grips Firebolt pegs on a Lightining --Sean | ||
| Metalstorm |
Service manual Parts book | ||
| Toomanyhobbies |
Definitely, definitely 1)after market mirrors (vibration) 2)K&N (w or w/o exhaust) 3)thick wall aluminum handlebars (vibration) 4)Good synthetic oil (more dependable operation, cooler) | ||
| Skully |
Axle sliders are cheapest insurance you can buy! Keith | ||
| Thespive |
That reminds me Skully, I need a new set, so I am due to give you a jingle soon.  --Sean | ||
| Xb9ser |
+1 one on the sliders and also frame pucks | ||
| Mizzou_buell |
Rizoma lux grips over the traction. | ||
| Samppa |
As a relatively new owner of '03 xb9r my must haves were: -race ecm + race air filter + 2007 inner airbox + remus exhaust -frame pucks + axle sliders -bar end mirror (LH) -revised shifter pedal (w/ longer peg)!!! Soon-to-be must haves: -2010 RH small air scoop -bronze oil pump worm gear | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Fatty Meter Mod: Voltage Meter Mod | ||
| Cityxslicker |
Pirelli Mt-60s Bark Buster Hand Guards Touratech Bash plate Stuntworks Bike cage Pelican hard cases Ventura Rack Gas, tent, compass, and time off from work. | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
Here's my list. Performance Mods: 1. K+N air filter 2. Snorkel removed 3. Open air box 4. Buell Race ECM 5. Original Drummer muffler 6. Front Suspension - Ohlins FG 43 1676-17 front forks 7. Rear Suspension - Ohlins 46HRCLS shock, remote preload, 1092-34 spring 8. Hal's competition chain conversion swing arm 9. Secondary Grearing - Sprocket Specialties 46 tooth rear sprocket / 20 tooth steel front sprocket. 10. XB 9 primary gears - 57/34 tooth sprockets 11. D.I.D. 520 ERV3 racing chain. 12. Ohlins side mount steering damper with custom mounts 13. Michelin Pilot Road 2 tires 14. Denso Iridium Sparkplugs - IXU24 15. Drummer Catch Can 16. CRG Brake lever # An- 531 (modified to suit Shindy 14mm remote reservoir front brake master cylinder 17. CRG Clutch Lever # An-621 18. Custom Billet shift pedal 19. Custom Billet rear brake pedal Other Mods/Misc/Customization.: 1. Firebolt tail section/ quick release front seat 2. Buell Deluxe Seat 3. Remove all decals 4. Prototype Drummer front sprocket guard/ cover for electrics made from stock Buell cover 5. Painted primary chain inspection covers to match engine cases with Buell Magnesium Tone spray paint. 6. Replaced inspection cover screws with longer Stainless Allen heads 7. Polished headers with 3M Scotch-Brite Fine Finishing Sander # 9416NA, 320, 600 and 1500 wet or dry sandpaper, and Luster Lace Metal Polishing Strips, (wide) 8. Trojan low profile air intakes painted to match frame. 9. Tommasselli adjustable Clubman's handle bars. 10. Modified Joker Machine billet custom risers. 11. Buell Traction grips/ opened ends 12. Shindy 14mm front brake master cylinder with remote reservoir, CRG levers 13. Shock Racing Mini 9 LED directionals with 10 watt 10 ohm resistors to correct blink rate connected in parallel. 14. Buell frame pucks 15. Dipstick visibility mod: covered dipstick with yellow shrink tube 16. Crystal orange fork and swing arm sliders by Ricta/ custom s/s front mounting axle 17. HVMP Heavyweight Stainless steel handlebar ends 18. Third Eye bar end mirror on custom stainless steel mounting bracket 19. Buell X-1 domed Timing cover, Pegasus engraved, painted Magnesium Tone to match engine cases. S/S Allen head 10/32 mounting screws, to match primary side covers 20. Buell Chrome, (brushed), front heel protectors 21. LSL Billet round foot pegs on 1" dropped mounts 22. Carbon fibre extended rear hugger 23. Buell Carbon fibre front fender 24. Powdercoat swing arm graphite black to match frame 25. Powdercoat wheels: graphite centers, polished rims, clear coated. 26. Buell Aluminum, (brushed), upper chain guard 27. Frameless Plexiglass license plate mount 28. Personalized license plate: "XB12SR" 29. 90 degree Ariete valve stems/ custom machined rims to suit 30. PDG Moto "Black Kleen" Dash Face 31. Precision Engineering Billet brake line clamps, front and rear. Over course, you don't have to do all fifty of them all at once.  | ||
| Delta_one |
a twisty road and the guts to ride it. everything else is optional. set your suspension, pick your favorite rubber, and have at it! and don't forget your gear! AGAT (Message edited by delta_one on August 27, 2009) | ||
| Lonewolfnavet |
A tool box with good tools cuz you'er gonna need it! | ||
| Lonewolfnavet |
And a partridge in a pear tree | ||
| Pogue_mahone |
unplug ur computer and go ride the damn thing. 10,000 miles on my first bike purchased in early march this year. | ||
| Hr_puffinstuff |
brake light from Rob over at XBLights phone # to Al at American Sportbike link to BadWeB. that should cover it! | ||
| Jason13 |
My right hand makes my bike go faster !!!  | ||
| Reepicheep |
Polly grip heaters Voltmeter |
