View Full Version : easy ram-air mod?
LeFox
11-13-2008, 01:32 PM
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v378/87/39/1649280263/n1649280263_61710_480.jpg
;)
kajer
11-13-2008, 02:16 PM
I've always been a supporter of function over form
Devlsmurf
11-13-2008, 03:07 PM
LOL, That looks like something Macgyver would piece together in 5 minutes with some duct tape and a swiss army knife to make a faster getaway....but oddly cool :)
dave_xb12r
11-13-2008, 03:30 PM
I'd like to see some close ups of the scoop itself
mrdozer2you
11-13-2008, 04:47 PM
It looks like they used corregated pipe ( dunno if I spelled it right ) Seems it would be better with a smooth pipe...It might be but hard to tell. Either way still its still a kick ass mod[up]
Thaloc
11-13-2008, 05:01 PM
I used to ride a '96 FZR600R and it used almost the same design OEM. Air hole/scoops in the upper cowl and rubber pipe leading toward the engine.
http://www.sportbikez.net/bikepics/109/medium/1096758738.jpg
Buell_Cru
11-14-2008, 12:25 AM
Where do you pickup a windshield like that and what type of added perfomance do you think it will create?
LeFox
11-14-2008, 07:16 AM
for air getting in, i think it would make significant difference.
the xbrr has a similar kinda setup...
and my guess is that the front fairing used is indeed that of the xbrr.
http://images.motorcyclistonline.com/newsandupdates/xl+2007_buel_xbrr_racing_motorcycle+right.jpg
otherwise mod the stock ;)
Lordfenwick
11-14-2008, 09:14 AM
Adrenalin Moto (Trojan Horse) did the same on their racing XB. I believe they moded a HALS full fairing. Looks a neat job.
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/2018_20081114023823_L.jpg
Would you need to do an airbox delete to get the full benefit?
FIDOSOL
11-14-2008, 11:49 AM
most definately
Buell_Cru
11-14-2008, 09:56 PM
Can you buy a XBRR front fairing? I have looked at modding mine but don't want it to come out looking like s**t.
LeFox
11-14-2008, 10:57 PM
you can buy a cheap xbr fiberglass front fairing for about 100$, new.
ebay should get you an even cheaper price.
otherwise, i would suggest you page bpg for the price of the xbrr fairing. ;)
xtremelow
05-02-2009, 06:55 PM
Just modify your stock front fairing by removing the low beam light and put in a duct system just like shown on the race bike.
Buellysses
05-02-2009, 07:46 PM
Interesting that the Trojan Horse guys ditched the ZTL brakes...
I like the look of the Macgyver job on the first pic better. All-in-all pretty cool ideas though.
steve may
05-02-2009, 08:56 PM
Don't know if the wife will miss the vacuum hose.
veeemdoubleu
05-10-2009, 02:13 AM
I have the CF airbox cover with vents in them, isnt that same thing?
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xtremelow
05-10-2009, 02:51 AM
No because the front fairing deflects the air, which makes it Not a ram air since the air isn't being forced into the intake through the front.
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