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27-8-2014 XB modifications, 1125 R exhaust swap.
28-8-2014 - Buell Xb12S modifications. 883 Low, pain in the back suspension. Buell 1125 R exhaust upgrade.
Buell Xb12S modifications, Next to the Titanium headers , the handle bar and levers also are replaced, off with the old.
Buell Xb12S modifications, and on with some nice Oberon levers Silver and black this time.
Buell Xb12S modifications, off course the clutch lever to.
Buell Xb12S modifications, i always wonder why people cut the positioning notch from the handle bar switch housing ? a little painters tape on the bar.
Buell Xb12S modifications, line up the grip and switch.
Buell Xb12S modifications, and press the switch housing on the bar in the position you want it, it wil leave a mark on the tape, easy to drill.
Buell Xb12S modifications, 5 mm drill.
Buell Xb12S modifications, and switch is secure and will not rotate , new grip on with glue, i like to leave a little bit off handle bar sticking out, so when mounting bar end mirrors or vibration dampers the can be tighted to the bar and will not keep the throttle sticking.
883 Low, pain in the back suspension, as the low version have little to no suspension travel left, it is very hard over ridges in the road.
883 Low, pain in the back suspension, with a set off progressive springs will make the suspension a little softer ( will get more progressive when they get loaded deeper )
Buell Xb12S modifications, contionue witht he service , rear wheel back in.
Buell Xb12S modifications, rear pads will not make it ti the next service,
Buell Xb12S modifications, little job, to put new pads in.
Buell Xb12S modifications, front spark plug wire was rubbing.
Buell Xb12S modifications, and heavy corroded, new cable will help the sparks.
Buell 1125 R exhaust upgrade,
Buell 1125 R exhaust upgrade, loosen the front clamps
Buell 1125 R exhaust upgrade, left rear mounting bolt can be reached through the belt idler pulley.
Buell 1125 R exhaust upgrade, left front bolt has a separate nut behind it you can get there with a ring spanner size 13.
Buell 1125 R exhaust upgrade, , right front bolt start with a little tool, when loos with a ball hex socket driver.
Buell 1125 R exhaust upgrade, , finaly right rear bolt , also loosen the foot pegs bolts so the exhaust has some clearance to wiggle out.
Buell 1125 R exhaust upgrade, while not the best performing exhaust, it is still a very good one , build quality and construction is very good.
Buell 1125 R exhaust upgrade, assembling the front mounting point.
Buell 1125 R exhaust upgrade, and mount the inside pipe first.
Buell 1125 R exhaust upgrade, outside pipe on and connection made.
Buell 1125 R exhaust upgrade, exhaust slided on.
Buell 1125 R exhaust upgrade, and rear hanger slide in position lining up the hole before tightening.
Buell 1125 R exhaust upgrade, rear hanger in place, and mount the springs , tapping the system a little with rubber hammer to free the tension.
Buell 1125 R exhaust upgrade, K&n airfilter mounted, ECM fuel mapping upgrade and test ride.
