| Author | Message | ||
     Iancook |
Hello guys...I am in the process of building a one off xb9 streetfighter. I am still gathering parts for it especially elecric components for the engine. Do you guys know if I can use an 883 ignition module on an XB??? By the way...I am running the engine on a mikuni carb.. | ||
| Chessm |
why put a carb on the bike when you can install a steam engine?!! that way it'll match the upgraded wooden wheels. | ||
| Not_purple_s2 |
Is this thing going to be a streetfighter or a chopper? XB's start out as streetfighters (even the XB9/12R's are kinda streetfighter-ish) Putting a Buell engine and components on a hardtail frame = chopper. If that's what you're doing you'd be better off starting with a Sportster or an Aftermarket big twin. Either of those will get more respect from the chopper crowd and you won't have to destroy a Buell or use up parts that could help keep other Buells on the road. I could be wrong but I don't see how you could even mount a carb on an XB without serious modifications to the frame... that's what leads me to believe you're building a Buell chopper. If so you're not going to make many friends here. (Message edited by not_purple_s2 on December 11, 2009) | ||
| Kustomklassix |
+1 to Purple | ||
| Iancook |
No guys...I am not building a chopper.... I do have a sportster, but I bought an XB engine, cos I'd like some serious performance... This brings up the fact that I am not using the standard frame...but I intend to build a custom, tubular, STREETFIGHTER frame. As for the carb...an HSR 42 should do fine as I can tweak a carb easily but not a bloody injection... NOW, Will A sportster 883 ignition module work fine for this engine(as I have my serious doubts) | ||
| Kustomklassix |
Ok, that sounds a bit better LoL. I don't know if a sporty's module will work but a Screamin Eagle could be tweaked to work great (hell, they even work on Blast's) IM NOT AN EXPERT, and really have no clue, my opinion is based soley on the hundreds and hundreds of Badweb posts Ive read  | ||
| Bads1 |
Why would you not want to use that frame. Your building a sport bike chassis frame??? I think your building a redneck type streetfighter buell powered bike in some type of fashion. And no a sporty module won't work. | ||
| X5thxgearxfreak |
I've heard of people putting Buell engines in their Sportsters cause they want "performance". Which I don't understand at all. First off, what the f*ck for? Second off, it's a Sportster, if you want performance just buy a f*cking XB. Sportsters aren't made to be raced, those were made to be rode, not raced. Don't burn Buell by building your own frame, they've got it all down to a T and that's how it should be. Use a Ducati twin if you're building your own frame otherwise I might take a piss on it walking home from the pub. | ||
| Ferrisbuellersdayoff |
Just sell the sporty, and buy a Buell | ||
| Snakedriver |
I always thought that a go fast carb was a Weber. | ||
| Mikef5000 |
Doesn't get much more street fighter than this  | ||
| Panhead_dan |
I would use a compufire or a crane. | ||
| Panhead_dan |
Mikuni is a great performance carb. Just make sure to use a mount on it. There's nothing worse than an engine giving a little hickup and the next thing you know the engine dies and your carb is skittering along on the pavement hanging by the throttle cable. | ||
| No_rice |
as far as the ignition, doubt it... and as far as the carb... noooooo... get an ecm for a xb and run the injection. carbs suck. i say that and i cant tune an ecm either... i dont think anyone is really reading the post here. he said he had a sportster already, and has an xb MOTOR. no frame mentioned that i saw. said he was building a TUBE STREETFIGHTER FRAME for the XB MOTOR. how do i know this thing couldnt turn out to be a work of art. and maybe actually perform decent. could build some kind of cool trellis frame. but we all know those things suck. i mean look at ducati... and who would want an old tube frame buell anyway... build it, i want to see it. but dont disappoint me. if it turns out chopperish im going to be mad at myself for wasting the last 3 minutes of my time typing this. (Message edited by no_rice on December 11, 2009) | ||
| X5thxgearxfreak |
Lol, that can happen? I would never have thought a loose carb could pop off from the engine coughing, thank god for fuel injection, no carb. | ||
| X5thxgearxfreak |
Second thought, DO BUILD IT! BUT, incorporate Hub-Centre Steering, I would forever be envious of this homemade Buell if it were to have HCS. | ||
| Toecutter |
I'm sorry that I cannot contribute an answer to your question about the ignition module. However, I can address something else. Do whatever the hell you want to. Seriously, do it. It sounds like a really fun project to me. Do not listen to the detractors. Yes the Buell XB itself is already a bitchin' street fighter, but if you want to make your own, then go for it. Regardless of what others may say, I would like to see the pictures when you are done. Sure it may not perform on par with a factory Buell, but who the eff cares. Half of the fun will be in the building and tuning of such a beast. | ||
| Iancook |
Thanx a million toecutter for your encouragement...that's exactly what it is all about...experimentation and putting my deign into fabricated metal... this bike is not intended for daily use but for occasional blast round the small island I live on... For the twat that thought that I am putting the XB engine into the sportster, I DO NOT INTEND TO DO SO...I like the sportster as it is, and if I was to build a chopperish thing, I would have bought a shovelhead engine and put brass pushrod tubes...not an XB with plastic covers!! Thanx for your replies though | ||
| Delta_one |
you know they probably hated on on Erik Buell when he wanted to make his own bike too... just a thought. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Ian, Please excuse the initial reactions you received. About every other month we get a post from a some low post count new guy asking about putting a carb on an XB motor and building another piece of butt jewelry choppa'. Now, generally most of us here are not against choppers. Some are, but most either have no opinion or appreciate a well done piece of art. What tends to set the inmates here off is the creation of another Mutant Chopper kit bike, or equivalent facsimile, based on a Buell donor. Given the limited number of Buells created, 136,000 over 26 years, vs. the number of choppers, about 38.5 million, we view the termination of the life of a low count, limited edition Buell to create yet another run of the mill chopper a crime against humanity. It isn't you or your idea. You will find some of the most knowledgeable people with regard to Buell. No_rice has assisted or built several choppers and can be significant help. We sincerely hope you are able to create a unique street fighter and wish you all the best in your efforts. This is beautiful:  This is beautiful:  This makes kittens cry:  (Message edited by ft_bstrd on December 12, 2009) | ||
| X5thxgearxfreak |
Ft_Bstrd, In the second pic of the one with the supercharger, did that work? that belt would be scary close to the knees... | ||
| Bads1 |
Yes thats a operational Buell. Lazereth has done some other bikes as well. | ||
| Delta_one |
who did the top one? I have seen it several times but cant find it in google. | ||
| Bads1 |
Brian Peterson built the first one. The bike was sold a couple years ago. He has since built a awesome Ducati Monster. | ||
| Delta_one |
Ok I know I am being a pain in the butt now but I still cant find more pictures of it. or a website.... I love that single sided swing arm! and I think he put the rear brake ahead of the swing arm but I wanted to confirm it first. | ||
| Delta_one |
never mind... found more under "UntouchBuell" what a great bike! the rear sets and double ZTL are very cool too. | ||
| Xoptimizedrsx |
i think grand stand designs did the top one. Its in there pictures as project bikes. It may not exist any longer or may. http://www.grandstanddesigns.com/website/docs/projects/projects.php sponsor on the site. just copy and past this above address into your browser. mike http://www.grandstanddesigns.com/website/docs/projects/projects.php (Message edited by xoptimizedrsx on December 13, 2009) | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
I think they did some of the anodizing/powder coating. They didn't build it. | ||
| Garrett2 |
X5thxgearxfreak go to harley drags or see a xr1200 at the road courses or xr750 at the flat track and then tell us that sportsters arent meant to be raced. they do a damn fine job at it. get off your high horse. | ||
| Bads1 |
Pete is friends with Brian that built the bike. Brian designed and built the bike. Pete did how ever do the Anodizing and powder coating. |
