FIRST BUILD BUELL XB9...sort of

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ta borom
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FIRST BUILD BUELL XB9...sort of

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So, as some of you may recognise me from another forum...this is my first build....it is still undergoing construction, but since I am new here, I thought i'll share my sickness with you...

started off with a Buell xb9 engine, some xb parts from E bay...front end and rear swinger and a couple of wheels....

I built the jig first and then bought the original frame to set the jig fixtures accordingly since I wanted to retain all the buell geometry in the frame build...
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The original frame
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measuring.....zzzzz
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constructed a triangular section to form the upper part of the frame...and drilled lightening holes in it...plugging them with stainless tubing
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the tail section....sort of trellis frame...will have to hold the fuel tank..
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taking shape
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skeletal structure coming along
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I just returned home from a 2 week trip in New Mexico, have a few good pix, can't wait to share my off-highway traveling. Got to put 1400 miles on the scoot.

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Post by railroad bob »

Cool backbone, hope you plan on leaving it exposed to view.

Fuel in tail section?
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ta borom
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SELF INTRODUCTION: Ok, i am from Gozo, Malta, a very small island in the Mediterranean... i work as a Renal Nurse at the local General Hospital and like to chop motorcycles and build all the odd things for bikes. I mainly work with steel but like to incorporate my skills into other metal fab as well especially stainless steel and aluminium.

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spine back bone will remain exposed and the fibreglass fuel tank fitted in the tail section
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SELF INTRODUCTION: Hi Dan, thanks for your time and energy spent on this new board. I hope you will give me a waiver on the email account, I have used gmail so long I don't have a clue what my service provider account is.
I just returned home from a 2 week trip in New Mexico, have a few good pix, can't wait to share my off-highway traveling. Got to put 1400 miles on the scoot.

Best, Bob Davidson
Location: Alaska

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Might consider carbon fiber. Similar construction, looks better when polished, no need for paint.
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