G oog le BadWeB | Login/out | Topics | Search | Custodians | Register | Edit Profile

Buell Forum » XBoard » Buell XBoard Archives » Archive through March 10, 2007 » "BUELL" airbox lettering options « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Snowhownd
Posted on Monday, March 05, 2007 - 05:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I'm ridding my Black XB of all gold items
and was wondering what all different colors of airbox lettering were made over the years that I could still order from the dealer. I'm thinking Red or Silver maybe, but want to see all options... there aren't many Buells in my area for me to look at in person unfortunately. I prefer the style that is on my bike ('06 XB12SS) that says "American Motorcycles" underneath. Got any pics handy?? Thanks!
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Brupska
Posted on Monday, March 05, 2007 - 08:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I had my letters custom made from the originals at a local sign shop. I paid about $35 to have them done and installed. White on the 05 9R, Red on the 07's. Silver on the Black 03 9S. I can't remember the rest off the top of my head. Good luck
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Starter
Posted on Monday, March 05, 2007 - 11:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Orange on the Blue 03 XB9R.
White on the Blue 04 XB9R.
Blue on the White 03 XB9R.
Translucant Orange on the 04 XB12 all of them.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Typeone
Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 08:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
my new black '07 lid came with black lettering. way cooler than the old amber ones. i did the same and rid the bike of all amber... almost before even riding it!

BLACK ON BLACK. thats my vote ;)
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Snowhownd
Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 11:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Thanks for the posts so far, anyone have a closeup pic of the lettering on a yellow XB? From a far away pic that looks like it might be what I'm looking for
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Typeone
Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 12:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
pic isn't on a bike but i bet these are them. just took them off an '07 lid. seem to be a 'graphite gray' type color. hope this helps.. .

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

1313
Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 08:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
All these pics are from the '07 IMS Show in DC.
Yellow 12R

07 Yellow XB12R lettering

Red 9R

07 Red XB9R lettering

And my personal favorite:
Black 12R

07 Black XB12R lettering

There may be more colors for '07, I'm not sure...

1313
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Typeone
Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 08:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
damn, i was wrong, sorry about that Snowhownd! the yellow lid looks to get a two-tone decal.. . thnx for the pics 1313!
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rigman
Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 09:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Check my profile pic. I do not know what they are from, but a local Buell place stocks the sticker.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Snowhownd
Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 10:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Thanks for the pics guys, how about the older Yellow XB's... are they chrome or silver letters?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Chgojim
Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 07:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
the 2003 XB9S had chrome letters (on both yellow and black bikes)
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Kaveman
Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 08:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I posted a pic of my airbox graphic a while back. Here's a link:

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/327 77/83479.html

There is a set of Chrome letters there too I believe.
Kaveman
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Ft_bstrd
Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 09:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
We're not gonna get into the copyright infringement again are we? : |
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rasmonis
Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 09:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I don't get the new BUELL logo design on the airbox. Does anyone know how it came about? The two tone one is ok, but the cuts on the solid ones...I don't get it.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Swordsman
Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 09:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I initially thought the cutouts were supposed to be an open highway, but on further investigation, it's actually an embossed version of the "slashes" found on the '06 Lightning decals. It is kinda' weird... I wonder what the significance is, if any?

(here are the slashes...)




~SM
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rasmonis
Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 10:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Great observation! I totally missed that. I've often wondered about those lines.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Stryker_buell
Posted on Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 06:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Anyone have a lead on Silver tank stickers? I want to say 06 or 07?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Swordsman
Posted on Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 08:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
The B&W pic I posted above is actually silver... slightly metallic silver, very fine grain. It's for the 2006 Ss. It comes with a Sunset Orange underline piece, but it's separate from the text. Part number is M0750.1ANYZ, and they're $15 each (just ordered 2 yesterday).

~SM
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Ft_bstrd
Posted on Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 11:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Snowhownd,

What's funny is that I am looking to pick up the Gold Lettering for the Airbox.

Anyone know the part numbers?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Stryker_buell
Posted on Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 03:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Swordsman, thanks for the part number. Like you, I will order a set.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Bayou_flyer
Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2007 - 01:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
how are people removing the stickers on the bikes. I want to get rid of all stickers but not have the mark or where my sticker was at
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Snowhownd
Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2007 - 02:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I used a hairdryer and my hands to pull the decal off. Clean up the left over adhesive with some Goo-Gone. I found with just a little heat most of the adhesive came off with the sticker - too much heat and more was left behind... you can experiment. Once you get them off all you have to do is polish the airbox up with some plastic polish (just like if you got a scratch on there) and it will polish right out so you can't even tell the decal was ever there.
« Previous Next »

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a public posting area. Enter your username and password if you have an account. Otherwise, enter your full name as your username and leave the password blank. Your e-mail address is optional.
Password:
E-mail:
Options: Post as "Anonymous" (Valid reason required. Abusers will be exposed. If unsure, ask.)
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Topics | Last Day | Tree View | Search | User List | Help/Instructions | Rules | Program Credits Administration