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Swordsman
Posted on Thursday, January 11, 2007 - 01:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hmm... if so, I can't find it. This is the closest thing listed there, but it's not the same one as above.





~SM
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Skarecrow
Posted on Thursday, January 11, 2007 - 01:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

That is what I was referring to, My bad.
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Xbob
Posted on Friday, January 12, 2007 - 07:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

thanks for the pic ron.

can you get one of that rim next to a stock rim?
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Jonah
Posted on Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 05:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hi Ron, Your bike sure looks smart. I'm running a 240 myself over here in the UK. I got about 1/4" wheel offset to the left and 1/2" front sprocket offset to the right. handles ok and i like the looks. had to raise the forks a bit to get the rake be to a more relaxed angle as the 240 tyre is taller than the original. Heres a pic.



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Xbob
Posted on Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 05:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

what size rear tire are you using? is it a 240/40/18?

with the wheel offset, does it feel any different when you ride it?

i like that you were able to keep the belt drive, but im unsure about the offset wheel thing.

thanks.
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Jonah
Posted on Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 05:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hi Xbob.
Yes its a 240/40 18. Riding is a very subjective thing. We all have our preferences on which side we like to crank over onto anyway. For me i cannot tell the difference on left or ride side. It does feel a little like its backing into the corner on both sides as you crank it over - It might have something to do with the centreline of the bike in relation to the contact patch of the tyre to the road or It may just be in my brain. Either way i'm kinda used to it now. and it hasn't affected me thrashing the pants of a standard XB12R which leans further - quicker! hope this helps..Jonah
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Xbob
Posted on Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 07:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Jonah, with the wheel being offset by about 1/4" to the left, the front and rear wheels are 1/4" off from being in-line with each other, right?

with the offset, does it feel different turning one way verses the turning the other way?

also, did you have to modify anything else to use the 240? anything done to the swingarm?

got anymore pics? maybe one from the rear of the bike.

thanks.

(Message edited by xbob on January 14, 2007)
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Ronlv
Posted on Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 08:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

jonah

looks awesome

i love the look of a 240, i think it is the perfect fit for the bike(i dont like the 330)

i love the way mine handles also, i ride it the same as i did stock

did you shim your footpeg hanger for clearance?

with a chain you do not have to mod the swingarm, offset the wheel or shim the peg hanger, so it(peg hanger) stays flush with the frame

later, ron
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Xbob
Posted on Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 09:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

did you raise your forks up ron?
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Ronlv
Posted on Sunday, January 14, 2007 - 10:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

no i lowered front and back
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Jonah
Posted on Monday, January 15, 2007 - 01:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks Ron,

Yes the right hand peg and hanger is shimmed 1/2" to the right. 99.9% of people dont even notice (They're too busy picking their chins up off the floor while staring at the back wheel --and my paint job)

I loved the way the stock bike handled and i also love the way this does as well.

XBob: You would think it would be noticeable but 1/4" or 6.5mm doesn't make any difference to me. I'm sure Colin Edwards or Valantino Rossi would notice though!!!

Swingarm is 100% stock but you have to mod or remove stock hugger and front plastic belt guard. You can keep the rear lower guard but i took mine off anyway, I'll risk the odd stone chip for that clean look.

I'll stick a bunch off pics on this forum this evening. Its 6.50 am here am i'm late for work.

Cheers guys
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Ronlv
Posted on Monday, January 15, 2007 - 10:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

here is another pic i found of the 330

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Xbob
Posted on Monday, January 15, 2007 - 05:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

where'd you get that pic ron?
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Mhfirebolt
Posted on Monday, January 15, 2007 - 06:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

This post is to the guys running the 240 tires.

Can you tell me how to do that setup? I've got an '04 Firebolt. Where can I buy the rim? I'm going to do the chain conversion so I won't need to offset the wheel. Please give me any info you can.

Thanks, Mike
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Ronlv
Posted on Monday, January 15, 2007 - 06:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i went on a german forum and asked around and someone gave me the link

i will try and find it again
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Xbob
Posted on Monday, January 15, 2007 - 06:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

im interested in the front end/handlebar set up.
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Ronlv
Posted on Monday, January 15, 2007 - 06:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

found it, http://www.fight-machines.de/index_frame.htm

it is a complete kit forks, triple and handlebars
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Xbob
Posted on Monday, January 15, 2007 - 08:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

thanks for the link ron.

those pics say alot for what can be done with a buell.

alot of people wont like whats been done to that bike, because " its not what the buell was designed for" or it isnt "what buell wanted done with their bikes". but i think it shows that buells can be customized as well as any other bike.
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Bads1
Posted on Monday, January 15, 2007 - 08:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You bet they can Bob. I think from all the Busa's and the like a Buell in the custom world is a breath of fresh air. I think Ron would agree as well.
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Jonah
Posted on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 - 02:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

As promised, if not a little late here a pic from the rear.

240 rear
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Jonah
Posted on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 - 02:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

And just to prove that we get some sun here in the UK and my bike doesn't live in my front room all year long!




Ride safe!
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1313
Posted on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 - 07:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i went on a german forum and asked around and someone gave me the link

That's good because I haven't heard from my bud who originally sent me the in process pics yet.

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Uawjesse
Posted on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 - 11:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Jonah, where did you get that lower body piece over the muffler. That doesn't look stock.

Love the fat tire and the color of your bike by the way.
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Jonah
Posted on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 04:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Uaw Jesse. Its a carbon fiber piece from a uk company Adrenalin moto. see link. But the part is made by imberger in germany.

http://www.britnett-carver.co.uk/trojanhorse/

Its a little shorter than stock and aLOT lighter

Hope this helps

jonah
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Buell_bro
Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 06:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hey jonah nice job,looks tough,what did you do to your rear pully,paint, power,chrome,
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Metalstorm
Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 08:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Good lord. Those big ol' tire are absurdly monstrous & have no place at all on a motorcycle.

I LOVE IT!! thumbsup

I rarely use the word wicked but those are some wicked looking bikes
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1313
Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 10:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ron-
Got some more (detail) pics of the bike completed. Hopefully this will help clear up some questions about the pegs and controls.

330 mm part deux


330 mm part deux 2


330 mm part deux 3


330 mm part deux 4


330 mm part deux 5


Swords-
By the looks of the 4th picture, it looks like the bodywork may be available commercially.

If you want the full size pics for more detail, just shoot me a PM.

Sorry for the delay, but I'm kinda surprised by how quick the response was,
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Jonah
Posted on Friday, January 19, 2007 - 07:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Buell_bro. The rear pulley is a stock item polished to within an inch of its life. I'm about to get it chromed tho' all that polished ally in the uk means a lot of hard work. Our local government still use salt to clear icy roads.
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Typeone
Posted on Friday, January 19, 2007 - 01:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Swords- By the looks of the 4th picture, it looks like the bodywork may be available commercially.

yup, check out ron's link to Fight-Machines. that bodywork is listed in the Parts/GFK Hecks (fiberglass tails) for 365,euro and Parts/GFK Tank Umbau (tank change) for 249,euro

(Message edited by typeone on January 19, 2007)
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Hogs
Posted on Saturday, January 20, 2007 - 07:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ronlv,
Anyone else on this forum running one of them wheels like you have on yours?If so did they get it from you?
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