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Glitch
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2003 - 08:44 pm: | 
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Ckj:
The spray type # is M0310.YBD $12.95 12oz.
it's an aerosol can.
The touch up paint # is M0300.YBD $9.45 two 1/2oz. bottles.
I guess it's got a brush in the cap. |
Glitch
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2003 - 08:46 pm: |
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This just in...
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Skully
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2003 - 10:01 pm: |
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"With that I can agree, but in a case where the slider contacts asphalt and the force is not sufficient to dent the frame, you just saved your frame from being dented and/or scraped. That's no different from any other frame slider I've seen."
I agree in principle with the first sentence but definitely not with the second. The frame sliders on my F3 are fastened with the engine mounting bolts, not sitting in the middle of a thin membrane (XB9 frame/tank). HUGE difference.
The craftsmanship in the tank cover above looks to be very good. Seems like the designer could have been a bit more creative with the fresh air intakes though.
Keith |
Glitch
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2003 - 10:07 pm: |
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I know! I know!
Get the carbon fiber sliders and glue the little puck sliders on top! |
Darthane
| | Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2003 - 06:11 am: |
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LOL...double whammy, eh, Glitch? Blake, I think you're misunderstanding us a bit, but suffice to say that without some form of testing it's all hypothetical and therefor not worth getting all worked up over. I'd prefer the full frame protectors both for the aesthetic aspect and becuase I believe they'd work better in a wider range of variables.
Anyone know if it would be possible to get the Force air cleaner as a separate piece? I hear it is taller than the race kit one...more surface area = more air = more power. Anyone? |
José_quiñones
| | Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2003 - 09:15 am: |
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Multi use Frame Slider mounts, welded to the frame the right way, courtesy of Innovative Motorcycle Research/Kosco Buell
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Tripper
| | Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2003 - 09:30 am: |
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Would welding sacrifice the internal coating of the 'gas tank'? |
Mikej
| | Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2003 - 09:45 am: |
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Jose,
The Kosco mounts look a little different than the way HalsPA put mounts on the XB9 I saw up close. Any other views available, or one with the flash turned on to bring out the shadows?
Tripper,
If the tanks are coated then the welding heat would mess with it. I wonder if the race-prepped frames are coated internally? Do you need to coat aluminum alloy? |
Glitch
| | Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2003 - 02:14 pm: |
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Or you could re-coat the tank with that stuff you coat rusty tanks with, kinda like this? |
Misato
| | Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2003 - 02:22 pm: |
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does that come with a new air box cover? |
Tripper
| | Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2003 - 02:28 pm: |
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Thanx MikeJ, you followed my thinking to the point. I agree that welding them on is a proper mechanical plan from the exterior. Also, racers aren't concerned with longevity. For a street bike I have heard that heat would/could damage the lining in the frame/tank so I would be leary. Polishing the frame may cause enough heat to cause the same problem, but with the new color on the 12's that won't be a concern. Who would remove that?
Tried to schedule a 12 demo ride while my S1 is in the shop for recall work, they were very non-committal. Got the distinct feeling the answer will be no. |
Glitch
| | Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2003 - 02:41 pm: |
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Tripper:
Call Stone Mountain HD/Buell.
The one I saw is for demo rides. |
José_quiñones
| | Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2003 - 10:20 pm: |
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quote:Would welding sacrifice the internal coating of the 'gas tank'?
Not if they were welded on at the Verlichi factory when they are making the frame.
But unfortunately Buell has chosen not to do so.
From what the race guys have said (I talked to them last at VIR last month) they report no ill effects to the internal coating yet. |
Johnnyprocket
| | Posted on Friday, August 01, 2003 - 12:09 pm: |
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Hey can someone tell me where to shop for the body kit on that race bike? I have been looking like crazy for some track day plastic.
Thanks,
Paul |
Turnagain
| | Posted on Friday, August 01, 2003 - 12:43 pm: |
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a place to maybe start -- Hal's H-D / Buell
photo by José (whom I'm sure could give you more info)
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Bud
| | Posted on Friday, August 01, 2003 - 04:47 pm: |
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you mean this one ??
http://www.halspa.com/sharkskinz/
i been thinking about it.....
but first i have to learn to ride the xb like a racer  |
Cro13
| | Posted on Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 07:41 am: |
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Will engine heat / overheating be a problem with the full body work?
Weren’t the engines designed to be out in the wind to cool them?
I don’t know, that’s why I ask.
Carter
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Johnnyprocket
| | Posted on Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 09:56 am: |
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http://www.devcon.com/devconfamilyproduct.cfm?familyid=107.0&catid=18
OK, maybe I am thinking way too simple here but if this product above can repair a downed XB's frame then why can't we use it to "weld" on the slider bungs without the heat that we are worried about?
Just a thought.
Paul |
Bigsherm9r
| | Posted on Saturday, August 02, 2003 - 12:46 pm: |
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I used Alumafill to repair my XB frame(see XB Down thread) but I don't think even the strongest putty would be strong enough to take a hit of the force that a flop over on to a frame slider would dish out. I could be wrong, though.
Sherm |
Xb12r
| | Posted on Monday, August 04, 2003 - 06:41 pm: |
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just called an order a full body kit for my xb12r
talked with jim at hal"s and he said they have no problems with overheating,
It sends the air right to the motor under way and you would hear the fan kick in at idle if it gets hot.
Let you no how it works ? |
Johnnyprocket
| | Posted on Monday, August 04, 2003 - 09:08 pm: |
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hey XB12r, can't wait to see your photos. We'll have to compare our kits!
Paul |
Xb12r
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 08:51 am: |
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Is your kit from hal"s It will be here on friday and I will do a dry fit then off to the paint shop .
let you no how it is to install. |
Cro13
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2003 - 04:46 pm: |
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Xb12r,
I'm really looking forward to hearing and seeing your results.
Please keep us posted.
We are hammered here at work so even if I don't respond immediately I'm dying to see how it comes out.
I also wonder if putting on the full faring will affect the warranty.
Carter
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Xb12r
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - 10:02 am: |
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CRO13
BODY KIT CAME IN. IT WAS VERY EASY TO INSTALL AND LOOKS GOOD THE BELLY PAN HAS TO BE CUT FOR THE D-D EXHAUST AND THE SIDE STAND.
WILL POST PICTURES LATER, |
Xb12r
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - 10:43 am: |
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CRO13
BODY KIT CAME IN. IT WAS VERY EASY TO INSTALL AND LOOKS GOOD THE BELLY PAN HAS TO BE CUT FOR THE D-D EXHAUST AND THE SIDE STAND.
WILL POST PICTURES LATER, |
Cro13
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - 12:16 pm: |
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Xb12r,
Thanks for keeping us posted.
You have to cut for side stand?
What is the difference between the street and race bodywork?
Just the cut out for lights?
Can't wait to see pictures.
Carter
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Xb12r
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - 01:35 pm: |
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CRO13
THE LIGHTS ARE ALREADY CUT OUT JUST LIKE THE STOCK ONES,
RACE HAS NO LIGHTS CUT OUT .
THE BELLY PAN YOU HAVE TO CUT FOR THE SIDE STAND
HAVE NOT PAINTED THE FARING YET,
I AM ONLY PUTTING ON THE BODY PARTS WHEN IS COLD DOWN HERE-HA-HA
I am not putting my turn signals on will buy the small ones that will flush mount on the faring |
Cro13
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - 02:31 pm: |
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You could snap some picks of the bike unpainted you know some before and after shots.
I know be patient.
Carter |
Xb12r
| | Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2003 - 12:54 pm: |
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SOME PICTURES |
