| Author | Message | ||
     S1owner |
So currently this is how it sits  I have the front end on its way along with a special shock have many parts on their way from American Sport Bike. Some of the mods 1250 kit Custom headlights XB rear end XB front end XB rockers Custom tail Custom shock And much more I will update as it progresses! | ||
| Purpony |
Great start!! | ||
| Loose1 |
Did you have any problems with the swing arm adapters I made for you? Matt | ||
| S1owner |
Do not have the bearings in yet they should be here shortly but as of now it all seams to line up. Appreciate the work. | ||
| Hybridmomentspass |
watching this build, exciting! | ||
| Oldog |
Ping Joesbuell, from Australia, he has done this and can make numerous inputs, | ||
| S1owner |
Oldog I have talked with Joesbuell I have all the info he is willing to give up. His bike is very nice | ||
| Oldog |
S1, looking forward to seeing yours when done glad Jody was willing to share, lots of work on his, good luck on yours.... | ||
| Modified4speed |
Neat project I'm diggin the swing arm. | ||
| Modified4speed |
I am super curious as to what you end up doing for the rear suspension. | ||
| S1owner |
Well oldog wouldnt say he was forth coming but he gave me what I needed. The shock will be a challenge but will be cool. | ||
| S1owner |
Shock arrived, rear pulley, front end and asb order should arrive this week. Then fab work can begin! | ||
| Joesbuell |
Sorry I wasn't as helpful as you liked S1owner. All the info is posted in the build thread. Plus I did the build to be a little different to everyone else thats all. As Oldog knows I spent a lot of time on my research and build. I shared every detail. Good luck with your build  | ||
| Modified4speed |
Preview the shock I am so curious. | ||
| S1owner |
Was not meaning anything bad Joe on the contrary I get it. I was just stating you gave me what I needed. Its all good! And no shock preview till its fabed! | ||
| Brother_in_buells |
Maybe a little off topic ,But Jodie do you have your engine back together and running already? | ||
| Joesbuell |
Not to hijack this thread Mees but no engine yet not 100% sure on route I'll take. S&S or 1430cc this motor. | ||
| Joesbuell |
All good Ken I'll be following to see how it goes mate  | ||
| S1owner |
Hete is where its sits as I am waiting for my front end which has mades its way from WI to Mn back to Wi and supposedly on its way back to Mn fricken shipping companies! No this is not the shock I am using just looking at things. Have everything I need removed and ground just need the front end to figure out the suspension.  | ||
| Rocket_in_uk |
Whilst searching the Metmachex site I see they've a couple of shock locations similar to yours for their single sided arm. Not the same exactly, but you might want to take a look over there just for fun if nothing else. This is an inspiring project Rocket in England | ||
| Joesbuell |
Little tip for you mate 55 tooth australian spec rear pulley with the mounting holes welded up and redrilled with 6 to suit the XB wheel plus heao of other machone work and a spacer ti track belt. And a 26 tooth front pulley from baker and a 135T belt from lightning long or a Ulysses. I raised my rear suspension to sharpen the turn in and also help thw belt not tighten too much in suspension travel. Another tip don't fully weld your top shock mount until after you have rear wheel front end and pulley and belt fitted | ||
| S1owner |
Thanks Joe. I will be putting more angle to the swingarm also just need the fromt end to get here so I can see where she swill sit. | ||
| Firstbuell |
Joe literally wrote the book with his pioneering conversion thread - I have it bookmarked & enjoy particular build fotos it's inspirational ! | ||
| S1owner |
Joes thred book makes this swap pretty painless and I too have everything book marked and notes made. My build is sim but I am doing somethings different not because he did the wrong just some ideas I have but Joes info helps. Its nice when someone else who has done the testing and front end work on something has a thread like that for people down the road it saves time, money and headaches! | ||
| Red93stang |
Love these builds! Good work s1owner! | ||
| S1owner |
Jodie was wondering on your build how much higher was the base of the motor with the new front and rear installed? Mine appears to be 3" or so higher without the motor hanging it is sitting on blocks. Just a curiosity question | ||
| S1owner |
Workin on the forks and ride hieght  | ||
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| Red93stang |
What top triple are you using? Are you using the XB steering stem? |
