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...
FIRST BUILD BUELL XB9...sort of
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FIRST BUILD BUELL XB9...sort of
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Re: FIRST BUILD BUELL XB9...sort of
The original frame
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Re: FIRST BUILD BUELL XB9...sort of
measuring.....zzzzz
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Re: FIRST BUILD BUELL XB9...sort of
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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Re: FIRST BUILD BUELL XB9...sort of
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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Re: FIRST BUILD BUELL XB9...sort of
Cool backbone, hope you plan on leaving it exposed to view.
Fuel in tail section?
Fuel in tail section?
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Re: FIRST BUILD BUELL XB9...sort of
spine back bone will remain exposed and the fibreglass fuel tank fitted in the tail section
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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.
Best, Bob Davidson - Location: Alaska
Re: FIRST BUILD BUELL XB9...sort of
Might consider carbon fiber. Similar construction, looks better when polished, no need for paint.
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