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Blackdog
07-30-2008, 06:15 PM
Does Buell make one for the XB12R? If not what after market one fits/performs the best?

FIDOSOL
07-30-2008, 06:23 PM
There's probably not going to be a "best" it will all depend on how it is adjusted (assuming the one you get holds it's adjustments) but methinks that hyperpro makes a good one I've only heard good things about it. Ask the guy that is selling his black one.

LeFox
07-30-2008, 07:24 PM
hyperpro, storz, lsl and toby

dans03firebolt
07-30-2008, 08:48 PM
It sucks because every single one mounts on the side and they are ugly as all hell. Someone needs to make a triple tree mounted one like the jap bikes get.

FIDOSOL
07-30-2008, 09:13 PM
fork mounted (http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-prodshow/9048.html)

and here is a relevant thread from another forum, perhaps you can glean some good info from here (http://badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/32777/351215.html?1207868581) that's where I got the link from.

Blackdog
07-31-2008, 04:06 AM
Sounds like there's no perfect stabilizer. The side mounted ones look ugly and the bottom mounted ones hit the fenders.

I could live with either in my case as I just need it to pass the tech inspection at Bonniville. I'll remove it after the pass.

I'l keep looking for a used one.

Blackdog
07-31-2008, 04:14 AM
Hope Buellpartsguy willl chime in and tell me what he's got.

LeFox
07-31-2008, 08:11 AM
lsl & toby's mount under the lower triple tree

dans03firebolt
07-31-2008, 12:21 PM
No I am talking about the top mount ones. My buddy has a GRP or something like that on his CBR 1000 and it is awesome. They should make one of those for the Buells.

FIDOSOL
07-31-2008, 12:25 PM
I ShOuLd have a 2009 1125CR as well as my 2007 CityX...and one day I will, I hope you get lucky and someone makes the steering stabilizer you want.

Bill
08-01-2008, 12:56 AM
GPR does make a top-mount rotary dampener - check out http://gprstabilizer.com/shopping_sportbikes_buell_xb-firebolt_All

Blackdog
08-01-2008, 03:00 AM
GPR looks interesting, I'd like to see one installed. $500 though, must be nice.

LeFox
08-01-2008, 08:50 AM
nice find, bill! [up]

i wanna see that fitted...

LeFox
08-01-2008, 10:02 AM
btw...

when doing a search...bombaymotors (Reseda, CA) (http://www.shopbombaymotorsports.com/shop/index.htm) is about 90$ cheaper.
although the buell one isn't listed, i think they should be able to get it.

so shop around...you may be able to get one for a better price.

Blackdog
08-02-2008, 05:14 AM
I shopped around, the GPR stabilizers are $495 for the Buell and $405 for the ricers.[mad]

LeFox
08-02-2008, 07:57 AM
and that's how you see there are much more japs on the road compared to buell's :o

being special comes with a pricetag :p

would still like to see them mounted

sinpieces
08-03-2008, 09:52 AM
How does these fit the lightning models with Crossroads Performance bars? I have a Bitubo steering damper (side mounted as wilbers, hyper pro etc). It is very very difficult to mount it when the headers of my Tiforce eats all the space (very much larger than original headers). There are room at the fork leg (for clamp up or down), but the fork leg is getting slightly narrower over the lower triple tree, that makes the stabilizer clamp not able to clamp (when i try to mount it higher). Also the angle become very very tight and the steering stabilizer body hit headers and the actual stabilizer rod - hitting your leg, if not mounted in perfect angle.
I understand this sounds pretty confusing when not seen, so if just summed up - It's probably way better to have one of these "GPR units" if they work with the C.P. bars.
I have my bike done with Penske 8987 shock and the Hyper Pro kit for the forks. All upgrades do deliver, the steering damper help voiding more of the wobble when hitting full speed and deaccelerating fast. I second what Foxie asked, anyone with a pic of the unit mounted?

Blackdog
08-05-2008, 05:43 AM
I just bought one, will post pictures when I get it mounted.

LeFox
08-05-2008, 10:16 AM
super, blackdog!

appearantly, it's your first [up]

;)

Blackdog
08-08-2008, 07:50 PM
Here it is.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a394/Merrell/IMG_0371.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a394/Merrell/IMG_0372.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a394/Merrell/IMG_0373.jpg

rndrkeagle
08-08-2008, 08:48 PM
blackdog,

where's that lever bar attaching? it looks like it goes to the front right airbox screw..???

Blackdog
08-08-2008, 09:05 PM
Ya' air box screw. A heavy duty bracket and longer allen head screw are provided.

Blackdog
08-08-2008, 10:57 PM
Lever attaching point.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a394/Merrell/IMG_0374.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a394/Merrell/IMG_0375.jpg

shilohsk8
08-08-2008, 11:50 PM
That damper looks awesome Blackdog! How does it feel?

Blackdog
08-09-2008, 05:04 AM
The stabilizer has 20 positions, 1 being little dampening 20 being lots. I test drove it first on 5 and it was too much. I liked 1 and when I get use to it I may go to 5 or so. The faster you go the more damning you need. The GPR appears to be high quality, it mounts very well. I paid $500 for it (the price of a used Honda) and got it from the GPR factory.

shilohsk8
08-09-2008, 05:25 AM
I think this is by far the best looking option for the buell and by hearing what you got to say it sounds like the damper I'm going to purchase ($500 is pricey though). Thanks for the info Blackdog.[up]

sinpieces
08-09-2008, 11:07 AM
Looks nice!

Bikes that does not carry the original 21 degree angle can probably not use these since the attachement point might not work. The angle for the lever(arm) will be wrong and attachment point (in the frame) probably won't fit (looks like it anyway).
So, those of you that us Free Spirits trail kit (give the bike an angle of 23 degrees) should probably avoid this steering stabilizer.

LeFox
08-09-2008, 01:18 PM
looks very nice [up]

this is ending up on my list of 'wannahave' :D

burnteyes
08-09-2008, 08:30 PM
nice very nice!!![up] I asked that shop around the house about geting one and they said they could get me one for my xb12s for 380 plus tax.. Only question would it fit under the bars of the s?

Blackdog
08-10-2008, 05:55 AM
burnteyes
Mine is just for the R, they make one for the S, but I'm not sure.

LeFox
08-10-2008, 09:31 AM
according to their site, they do make one for the 's' model.

sinpieces
08-10-2008, 01:42 PM
they probably do as they have them listed for both S and R models. Only thing is it will probably not work for Ss long, STT, Uly and the raked S and R models. That is, those that has the Free Spirits trail kit at their bike.
What is also interesting is for those that use aftermarket handlebars. For example Crossroads Performance bars and all "cafe racer" versions. I wonder if the R model stabilzer works at these bars. A steering stabilizer should be original at R and especially S models. The more aggressive geometry at the bike, fork angle, the more use of these we have.
According to a dealer the 1125R wobble extremely much around 250Km/h - and over. They also ment that the 1125R should absolutely have a steering stabilzer as original.