Rear Tyre

[hutch]

Hi All

Anyone but a 200 rear tyre on the XB, Like to know how it performs, and do I need to do any mod's. :Drogar-Mark-02(DBG)

[Pikey]

Like to know how it performs

It wont perform at all......there are a few that have done the mod, not sure anyone on this forum has tho'

[joedirt]

Hey hutch, I suppose it depends on what you are after looks or handling. I have looked into doing a 240 conversion here but no one wanted to take it on. I have been in contact with a couple of people over seas and they are helping me at the moment. This is the 240 conversion... it speaks for itself

[hutch]

Hey hutch, I suppose it depends on what you are after looks or handling. I have looked into doing a 240 conversion here but no one wanted to take it on. I have been in contact with a couple of people over seas and they are helping me at the moment. This is the 240 conversion... it speaks for itself
Thats what I am talking about. Is that F***ing good or what. The yanks say with the 200, the only mob is to the belt guard.
You lose a little handling and the tyre wears very quickly in the centre but shit I want to do it. But the 240 is fantastic. What about the front. Ever thought of just one size bigger or is that playing with fire ?

Hutch

[Pikey]

I thought that was what those big arse Harley thingys were for.....:hehe::hehe::hehe:

Looks good, but I am guessing it is going to have about the same handling as a Harley as well.

Fuck I notice when I put a new rear tyre on without the flat spot it has had for the last 5k and it makes a massive difference.

Suppose it is down to what you use your Buell for :grin:

[joedirt]

like i said, it depends on what you want. the trend these days is for custom bikes to have same size front and rear tyres. Buells where designed and are known for their excellent handling but not everyone needs there buell to handle..... whatever works for you just do it. im sure there are plenty of people on this forum that will help you whichever way you go.

[TorquemonsteR]

i'm a show off, so i'd opt for the 240 rear :hehe:

btw pikey, you spend more time wheel standin than cornerin eh :grin:

T.

[yool]

I put a 190 on my ULY, it seems okay, but I have chicken strips, unlike pikey:hehe:

The closest thing to the tyre is the belt, if you measure this gap, you should be able to work out what size tyre will fit standard. Any bigger and you have to move the rear pulley, front pulley, front pulley cover, and so it goes....................

There is a thread on a forum somewhere from a south african dude who had step by step photos of his conversion, looked sweet, but as the others said, he had to adjust his riding style to suit.

Good Luck:shades:

[Pikey]

:owch: Ok....ok.....you are probably right, well they have just given me one of those bloody good driving thingys for 12 months........again.....so you are not far away eh. :redeye:

Looks like a lot of work to go that far.....the 240 that is

i'm a show off, so i'd opt for the 240 rear :hehe:

btw pikey, you spend more time wheel standin than cornerin eh :grin:

T.

[StuNVA]

Nice show bike, but personally if the mod doesn't make it handle better, go faster, or stop quicker, it's a waste of money in my eyes (and I've wasted enough to know).

Maybe a nice paint job if the stock ones a bit dull.

[TrentSe7en]

There is a thread on a forum somewhere from a south african dude who had step by step photos of his conversion, looked sweet, but as the others said, he had to adjust his riding style to suit.



Here is the thread from the South African dude, http://www.buellersdownunder.com/showthread.php?t=2955&highlight=rear+tyre but unfortunately his photobucket account isn't linking the pics anymore - photobucket are stupid heads

[yool]

Yep, that was it, fanks fer phindin it...........phuckin fotobucket:grin:

[Captain Nartman]

a 240 Arse Would Be Sweet up ere in Alice.

I err.. MAY ave Mentioned the LACK of Twisty Bits.


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[joebuell99]

Hey hutch, I suppose it depends on what you are after looks or handling. I have looked into doing a 240 conversion here but no one wanted to take it on. I have been in contact with a couple of people over seas and they are helping me at the moment. This is the 240 conversion... it speaks for itself

mmm Looks great but, I see a lot of problems. Where is the drive belt? I can see the brake disc on other-side but no chain or belt.... I reckon even a chain wont fit without a lot of mods ....and it would be outside the frame...mmm Nice sounding push bike? :dum:

[Captain Nartman]

I put a 190 on my ULY, it seems okay, but I have chicken strips, unlike pikey:hehe:

The closest thing to the tyre is the belt, if you measure this gap, you should be able to work out what size tyre will fit standard.



Wanna See a Pic Mr Yooligan.


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[joedirt]

I agree alot of mods, but can be done!

[yool]

Wanna See a Pic Mr Yooligan.


N x

Thought you'd never ask.....:hehe: The BBIIGG photos are in one of my albums, baby ones here
The tyre
http://buellersdownunder.com/picture.php?pictureid=2223&albumid=85&dl=1266197853&thumb=1

The gap to the rear hugger
http://buellersdownunder.com/picture.php?pictureid=2224&albumid=85&dl=1266197853&thumb=1

The gap between belt and tyre
http://buellersdownunder.com/picture.php?pictureid=2225&albumid=85&dl=1266197853&thumb=1

Another photo of the gap. It is 7mm
http://buellersdownunder.com/picture.php?pictureid=2226&albumid=85&dl=1266197853&thumb=1

Oops - dunno how this got here:grin:
http://www.2wallpaper.com/weirdspot/sexy_asian.jpg

[Captain Nartman]

Looks FILTH!!!

Double Thumbs Up JD.


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[TorquemonsteR]

I agree alot of mods, but can be done!


:errr: is it weird to wanna have 'lations with a bike :love:

T.

[Captain Nartman]

Sweet Mr Yool.

I'lll ave ta Squizz the Difference with Me 180, ie the Belt Gap.

I LIKE a FAT.

I Had One Earl... errr...

Movin Right Along..

Bout ta Park Brutus in Me Lounge Room, n DO ALL the Mods that ave Been Waiting.
Pics of Course.


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[Captain Nartman]

:errr: is it weird to wanna have 'lations with a bike :love:

T.


Yers... Pre cum. :errr:


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[joedirt]

Looks heaps better yool, and a cheap simple mod. Is the uly and xb swing arm same size? AN d was that a 190 or 200 tyre?

[Captain Nartman]

UGLY SAME as XB Lightning Long


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[joedirt]

what about the xb short? And sorry yool i read back and saw you said 190.... looks good

[Captain Nartman]

Not Sure Bout ya Stock XB Types... From memory (n i don't even trust it, so don't take this as fact) the Long n Uglys ave a Longer Frame OR swingarm.. I THINK frame Though.. ang on.. brb.


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[TorquemonsteR]

swingarm & frame are longer on SS & uglies (& 1125's)

standard XB's are shorter.

[Captain Nartman]

YAR!!


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[joedirt]

But, same width? Might be a good answer for hutch as he was looking into this 190-200 conversion with minimal mods....

[Captain Nartman]

Width? I Reckon Prolly Be Same.


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[yool]

Same engine and gearbox, so the belt will be in the same place. I haven't noticed any difference in handling, but like I said, I don't take it to the edge.
You might stretch to a 200 tyre, but I would check if the rim is wide enough. I remember reading somewhere that a too narrow rim might screw you over, and the tyre would roll from side to side.

BTW, my bike is really high.........if you put one on an s, I think it would look pretty fat:grin:

[Captain Nartman]

Yool, Canya take a Pic from Behind, But Frame the Bike in Shot as well Please.

May Go 190 Next Time Round. (wanted to once, but harley mechanic talked me outta it)


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[yool]

:errr: Took me a minute (or so) to get that photee for you

I took a few, they're in me album "bits" if you wanna squiz


http://buellersdownunder.com/picture.php?albumid=85&pictureid=2236

[hutch]

But, same width? Might be a good answer for hutch as he was looking into this 190-200 conversion with minimal mods....

I got onto a site for Buellers in the states. Now I carn't find the site I was on, but I have seen photos of a XB short with the mod using a 200 and all they needed to do was take of the belt guard or cut out about a 10mm notch. I will keep tying to find the site.

Hutch

[joedirt]

is it sporttwin.com ? good site, plenty of buell info.

[hutch]

is it sporttwin.com ? good site, plenty of buell info.

Thats it Mate. SPORTTWIN

[M1]

You'll never keep up with me if ya put a 200 on Hutchie boy hee hee hee:hehe: