| Author | Message | ||
     Ccryder |
Wait a darn minute!!!!!!!! Titanium exhaust with Yamaha's lightweight Exhaust Ultimate Powervalve (EXUP) is routed under the seat for greater mass centralization. 56 degrees of cornering clearance is a good thing too. All of a sudden the UJM's are singing Erik's song, what goes-around-comes-around, oh yeah! It is nice to be able sit back and grin about it. 180HP is only going to kill me or make me loose my license. Later Neil p.s. anybody want to bet on the insurance premiums???$$$$$$$$ | ||
| Hootowl |
Can anyone loan me $15000.00? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2432141377&categor y=6704 | ||
| Tavs |
Bomber: Sorry, they must have cut the link. MCN said that it'll make 172 hp at the crank w/o RA. Still some amazing numbers...where will it end? I gotta sit down now. | ||
| Dantheman |
Hey, stupid question- will a slip-on muffler for an 01 X1 fit an 02 X1W without any major modifications? | ||
| Henrik |
Titanium exhaust with Yamaha's lightweight Exhaust Ultimate Powervalve (EXUP) is routed under the seat for greater mass centralization. Yeah, funny ain't it. Now, how will lifting the exhaust up higher accomplish mass centralization - no matter how light, sounds like bad physics to me. Henrik | ||
| Ray_maines |
Dantheman: Yes! Except for the blue paint, the X1 and '02X1W are the same bike. | ||
| Ray_maines |
Henrik: Not only "lifting the exhaust up higher", but moving it 12 inchs aft. Overall, that might be a good thing but it ain't "Mass Centralization." Not according to Buell standards anyway. | ||
| Dynarider |
Actually Honda has been using that mass centralization deal for a long long time now. Its not something that was dreamed up in Eriks head. He may have capitalized on it but definately didnt invent it. | ||
| Matthyoo |
Hey guys, I'm a new member here to BWB. Was reffered to by a local guy and thought I'd check it out. I ride a 2003 XB9S Lightning and just wanted to say hello. I've put about 1000 miles on her since I've got her, and I love the bike. I have a few questions and concerns though... Lately I've had a little trouble getting the bike into 2nd gear. It just seem's like when I click up, it has to be really hard, or else it will go into nuetral. Anyone had a problem like this before? And also, my motor makes a ticking noise, maybe piston knock? It is really noticeable at about 3000 rpms. I don't really know. Is this ticking/knocking sound normal? Thanks for the help! Matt | ||
| Ezblast |
A thousand - wow - you must be really moving her in Fla - lol - Welcome to the board - I'm sure these guys can help! - Keys to St. Augustine can be a nice ride (used to be in the MG - lol) - later! - GT - JBOTDS! EZ  | ||
| Cjmblast |
Hey, I have a Blast as of this morning, but after today will have an 03 XB9S myself !! I know there is a topic about the nuetral issue, click on XBoard and then the subject False Nuetral ! CJ XB | ||
| Matthyoo |
I've only had the bike for 2 weeks, so I figure I am doing pretty damn well.  | ||
| Hootowl |
Mathyoo, I have no idea what the maintenance schedule is for XB's, but at 500 miles you need to adjust your primary chain. Doesn't hurt to check it at 1000 too. An out of adjustment chain will cause shifting problems. Could account for the noise too. Do you have a dealer you trust? Might want to swing by and have them take a listen. | ||
| Anonymous |
Dyna, Buell was doing it long before Honda. Take a look at an RR-1000 from 1985 vs. a 1985 Honda. Absolutely no comparison. We innovate, we don't need to capitalize on someone else. | ||
| Choptop |
Spent the afternoon at Modesto Ducati/Buell with the Triumph race bike on the dyno. Don and I got some VERY favorable results. With some simple tuning we coaxed a 27% increase in horsepower out of the little engine. WOW. MPH readings, if they hold true in the real world, should give us what we need. We just need to run down the tech inspection check list and make sure she legal, pack up the tools and beer, and get ready for the drive to Wendover. | ||
| Hongkongfuey |
Blackcatracing:Hey Bro I sent you a email on the rear shock for my bike to your email address but never heard back from you.Check your email I left you a email address you should have no trouble getting back to me. thanks | ||
| Henrik |
Actually Honda has been using that mass centralization deal for a long long time now. They may have used the term for awhile, but unless you move weight towards the point around which the bike pivots (C0fG or the contact patch depending on what movement you're referring to), it's not really mass centralization  Henrik | ||
| Aesquire |
The mass centralization deal reminds me of the "cab forward" concept from Chrysler a few years back. Remember a generation of cars that "copied" the look but not the function? The basics are simple, everyone agrees that reducing polar moment is good to improve handling. Buell worked from that point onward, and has the concept "built in", not "added on". "They copied all that they could follow but they could not copy my mind, and I left ‘em sweating and stealing and a year and a half behind." -Rudyard Kipling | ||
| Dynarider |
They may have used the term for awhile, but unless you move weight towards the point around which the bike pivots (C0fG or the contact patch depending on what movement you're referring to), it's not really mass centralization Agreed Henrik. I didnt say Honda actually employed the use of M.C. They may very well have tried & just sucked at it, but I know the term goes back a lot further than 85. Just so happens that Erik came up with a way to make it work. Terminology is ez to invent, but to make an actual working device is totally different. | ||
| Firemanjim |
Went to the Sacramento Mile last night and saw Jennifer Snyder win one of the Races on her Blast-based bike.Never one mention of Buell in all the after race talk,only HD this and HD that,kinda dissappointing.Damn, that bike was fast, going against the latest from Japan and Europe---Honda CRF-450,Yamaha YZF-450,KTM,etc. | ||
| Matthyoo |
Hootowl, the bike has around 2000 miles on it, and was owned by a salesman at the HD dealership my dad and uncle bought their bikes from, so all the maintenance is up to par. I guess I will stop by and have them listen to the ticking noise. Almost due for the 2500 mile check-up too. | ||
| Ezblast |
Maybe HD is finally using some of the info they've been collecting by buying other fast racing Blasts - had to start happening sooner or later - esp. w/ all the playing around with the crank and the XB12 crank out there now for them to play with - lol - Good for Jen! A win is just what she needs to bring that confidence up to win a few more! Definately cool! Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| José_quiñones |
Not to burst Jennifer or y'alls bubbles, but she won the Silver Cup event, which means she was the fastest of the group of riders that were not fast enough to make the main, which was dominated by Hondas. A race is a race, and good job Jennifer for winning it. | ||
| Firemanjim |
Actually she was up in front of pack in qualifying and would have been in main but had bike troubles with less than 1 lap to go. | ||
| Blackcatracing |
HongKong: You got mail back | ||
| Davegess |
Bikes on MSN this morning, nothing fancy just a safety tips articel but nice to see "us" in the mainstream media as something other than organ doners. http://autos.msn.com/advice/netcalart.aspx?contentid=4021973&src=netcal | ||
| Mikej |
How accurate is this statement from the MSN article? Or more importantly, how valid is it? Or another way to ask it is what is the relative risk potential of MSF vs non-MSF riders in being in a wreck/crash? I know the MSF class system generally helps, but how many MSF card carrying students and attendees have crashed after taking the class. The quote makes it sound like taking the class will prevent you from getting into a crash. Not discounting the MSF program, just the questionable use of the statistics to imply that taking the class with avoid a crash. But then, hey, happens all the time, right? Show me what you offer, don't try to sell me that taking the class will prevent a crash. Okay, it's Monday morning, and time for Talk Radio. Who's our next caller? | ||
| Phillyblast |
Or, if only 8% of riders take MSF courses, does it make their statistic, in the words of the Swami, a push? | ||
| Choptop |
FMJ, you was at the Mile? Damn, missed ya. What a freaking race though. Damn fast out there. Nothing like being at a mile flat track. The sound and sights are amazing. I spent some time talking with the owner of the LSR bike on display. Nice dude. Fun bike too. | ||
| Firemanjim |
Chop,yeah,I was all over the place.Saw the bike with the XR-750 motor(APS-750 I think)but the owner was not around at the time.Great racing,love the Mile. |
