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Mattr_s
07-16-2010, 08:04 AM
Im working on converting xb wheels to my x1. does anyone know if 03xb lower fork tubes will fit in 02 x1 uppers?

upthemaiden
07-16-2010, 08:35 AM
I don't know the full answer, but I can tell you that the 03-04 xb9s had 41mm fork tubes, and the 05-10 had 43mm fork tubes. You may have already known that, but if you didn't, and your forks are anything but 41 or 43mm, it won't work.

Mattr_s
07-16-2010, 05:38 PM
Ok thanks I was pretty sceptical I just saw on another forum someone was doing it and it just didn't seem right to me.
What kind of a price range am I looking at to get a full front end from an xb?

ophawk
07-17-2010, 10:54 AM
I spent less than $500 for the total swap onto my S3
But I originally got a firebolt setup and changed that to the lightning top clamp. and the longer brake line

pur pony
07-27-2010, 07:54 AM
The answer to your question is NO. I had the same question and couldnt get anyone to answer it... so i tried it.. lol. Wish it did work cause it would solve alot of problems.....

I ended up using the complete XB forks. As upthemaiden said, the 03/04 forks are 41mm and 05+ are 43. The 03/04 forks will fit the X1 triples... BUT to get the forks located in the correct place for clamping, the top of the forks stick above the top triple about 3 inches. This causes 2 problems... it lowers the front of the bike, and it does not allow for your handlebars to bolt on even with spacers. Couple ways around this... switch to clip-ons or get 3+" risers, or use XBs triples.

The XB triples lead to more problems... the XB stem is about 1/2 longer then the X1. I believe ophawk made a lower spacer (still not sure how cause i tried it and didnt seem to work) or press the XB stem out and the X1 stem in.... If you do this, you will need to machine a counterbore in the bottom of the lower triple and replace the top bolt, or counterbore the top triple hole out larger like i did to use the original bolt....

Another problem is by using the XB triples is you loose tight spot turning because of 2 reasons... the fork location is different on the XB and the upper triple hits the tank!

But the look is well worth it! haha. I havnt ridden mine yet since im still working on it, but cant wait to finish it up.

http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae282/saleenlimited/2small.jpg

XB triples with X1 stem
http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae282/saleenlimited/4small.jpg

XB underside lower with counterbore for X1 Stem. If you dont counterbore then the X1 stem is 2 short because the XB lower it thicker then the X1 and the X1 has a counterbore also.
http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae282/saleenlimited/lowercounterbore.jpg

counterbored XB upper to accept the X1 top bolt.
http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae282/saleenlimited/upperbolt.jpg

Also, i got my 03 forks on ebay for a whooping $108 and the 03 XBS triple for I think $80. I dis-assembled them and powdercoated them myself, and put all new seals in them.

ophawk
07-27-2010, 10:02 AM
That's what I did.
I made a lower spacer, precision turned, placed that where the lower bearing race sits, then put the new bearing race into that. I had to remove the XB Lightning headlight mounting on the top clamp-Hacksaw, to have clearance for my Fairing mount. Yes the forks are positioned closer to the neck of the bike with this setup. I used the lightning upper clamp and had very little issues with my Bars, Had to buy a new brake line, as the one from the S3 didn't have the same ends and the setup I originally got was from an '03 Firebolt.

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/1019_20080825220226_L.jpg

Later

Mattr_s
07-27-2010, 10:35 PM
thanks for all your help guys, i'm going to think about it first and maybe ill do the forks after my 90ci project. thanks again.

Warlock
07-28-2010, 01:51 PM
Mattr s you aren't from around Kansas are you?

Mattr_s
07-28-2010, 08:40 PM
No I live in North Carolina.