| Author | Message | ||
     Doitindark |
I've read the posts on race preping the XB9R, but I still have a few questions. When you safety wire the oil lines can you use metal claps and then safety wire the clamps to what ever I need? How many oil lines do I need to safety wire? I'll be racing CCS. Does that mean the 2 lines right up front that come from the oil cooler or do I have to wire all the oil lines under the exhaust too? The side stand, can I just remove the side stand switch and stand or do I have to put a jumper wire in to make the bike work? I'll let you know if I have any other questions. Thanks. | ||
| Xbcrazy |
I race in CCS and don't have oil lines safety wired. It hink they only require the oil filter itself to be wired up. If you have an 03 XB9R, then you need to loop the kickstand safety switch for the bike to opperate. 04 and later XB's doesn't have the same safety switch so you can just remove the kickstand and go racing. Pete | ||
| Slaughter |
I didn't read CCS rules because I set mine up for Willow Springs - BUT I did pass tech. I use silicone caulking compound on the fittings on my oil lines to keep them from unscrewing. Much easier than fooling with safety wiring. Use a hose clamp around the filter and wire it so it prevents the filter from unscrewing. | ||
| Buellgirlie |
you'll need the bellypan and front numberplate piece from buell racing - do you have those? PM if you need henry's info. D | ||
| Diablobrian |
If the tech inspectors are on the ball, and know buells (or don't know), they will check your oil fittings. The harley leaking oil stereotype still lingers on you know. The oil lines are supposed to be secured. I have seen hose clamps used, ours are safety wired. The safety wire holes are drilled through the corners of the nuts, if that helps. I won't be able to get pics for a while, our motor is in the shop. Other than that, it pretty much comes down to what you can get away with I guess. It would suck to get turned away at tech and miss practice because you are scrambling to secure oil lines wouldn't it? | ||
| Race_pirate |
Front to back: Safety Wire 1. 2 front fork pinch bolts 2. 2 front brake bolts (dab of loctite on pad retaining bolt) 3. Oil filter (use hose clamp) 4. Oil Drain 5. Oil fill 6. Primary drain 7. 2 rear brake bolts 8. rear axle pinch bolt Depending on exhaust - If springs hold the silencer on safety wire that also. I pass tech with above. In addition to safety wire I have match marked all bolts with a black marker as a quick tell tale if something is backing out. I also add a dab of blue loctite to most other bolts. Buy a bunch of bits, you will use em' and just take your time. Heres a link that has a lil more- http://www.lrrsracing.com/RuleBook/lockwire.htm | ||
| Doitindark |
I just read the rule book for CCS and it says: All oil, fuel,and coolant carrying hoses or lines must be secured at all connecting points by clips, clamps, safety wire, or other approved means. Looks like I'll have to do all the lines. Thanks for everyones help. | ||
| M1combat |
In the road racing section here there's a post with some good pics (Thanks Blake  ). | ||
| Matty |
"or other approved means." Do they mention anything elsewhere about using RTV or something similar where safety wire is impractical? By all means, if they let you use the goop, use the goop. | ||
| Diablobrian |
Depends on the individual inspector if they'll "buy" the rtv as a method of securing compression fittings. I'd at least hose clamp and wire them. Drilling them is a serious pain. | ||
| Donutclub |
Where can I get the buell belly pan and number plate piece? Website or phone numbers?? Also, what's the cost for the two items. Respectfully, | ||
| Diablobrian |
I'll pm you with some contact info that you will need. | ||
| Slaughter |
The bodywork you would need can be picked up through Hals. http://www.halspa.com There is also a "bra" that covers the front fairing they sell. I'm sure you can get it elsewhere and you ought to hit up some of the sponsors here - I'm sure Daves can set you up for probably the same prices. | ||
| Diablobrian |
I gave him Henry Duga's number. He'll need it anyway. Henry should have the numberplates and belly pans available. A lot of the sponsors for the site carry the full body kit, but i was under the impression he wanted just a belly pan. The sebimoto belly pan available through racingmotorcycles.com is a little taller/deeper than the sharkskinz unit sold by Hal's, halspa.com. Either can be modified for use as a stand alone belly pan with a little ingenuity. I don't recall seeing the headlight cover/number plate sold anywhere other than through Buell. | ||
| Donutclub |
Thanks for the info. I'm not looking for the full set of race plastic yet. I mainly do track days and I'd like to install a belly pan. | ||
| Slaughter |
Hals also sells just the bellypan - not the lower for the full fairing. Same thing I have on my bike in my profile. I think this is the same thing sold by Buell Racing to dealers. | ||
| Buellgirlie |
i got my bellypan (not bodywork) and front number plate from henry. he's "the man" D p.s. be prepared to drill and cut... | ||
| Coolice |
sounds good D! (ya never called me......) |
