JeepinBueller
10-22-2009, 01:10 AM
Hey everyone,
I just got my '03 XB9R recently and I'm looking to start making it my own. I'm one of those people that needs to be 100% sure before I buy something, especially if it's over the net.
The previous owner had the wheels powder-coated burnt orange, leaving about a 1.5" ring around the edge bare wheel. Looks nice--won't be changing it. I also did the breather re-route mod and added some 6000K HIDs in the headlights.
I'm planning on a few things over the winter, and I'm just looking for some feedback:
* Definitely going to do an exhaust, and I'm looking at either the D&D or the original Drummer. From what I've read, the D&D adds some meat to the mid-range, and the Drummer sings in the low- and high-end. I'm sure both are plenty loud (I do want to be on the louder side ... but not Jardine loud from what I've read) but I just want to make sure. Is the D&D deeper/louder? ... or does the Drummer take that prize, too? I was set of the Drummer, but now the D&D seems better because I spend more time cruising in the mid-range than ringing it out. Plus, if it's a bit better sounding (louder/deeper), then I'm all for it.
* Definitely getting an upgraded rear light from XBLights.com (option #6). Nothing else, to me, comes close visibility/functionality-wise.
* At 6'3", 250 lbs, I'm a bigger dude and would really like a smidgen more room. I've read that the stock Lightning rider foot pegs are a bit lower and are a direct swap onto the Firebolt for a little extra leg room. Is this true? If so, I'd really like to do this.
* The last on the list is a maybe ... because of my large frame, I'm constantly staring at my elbows in my rear view mirrors. What kind of bar-end mirror options do I have for an R with the Buell Traction grips?
* My front signals are trash from the PO ... what kind of LED options are out there that are worth it? There's the cheap pair on ASB, but I'm not sure they'll be bright enough?
* Already have ECMspy ... just need to get the cable. After that, I need to locate someone local to me that knows what they're doing, haha.
* Pazzo or ASV shorty levers ... pretty much self explanatory.
So if you're just cruising through and you have some input about any of these, I'd greatly appreciate you sharing it!! ESPECIALLY if you have sound clips or pictures of any of these mods.
Thanks!
I just got my '03 XB9R recently and I'm looking to start making it my own. I'm one of those people that needs to be 100% sure before I buy something, especially if it's over the net.
The previous owner had the wheels powder-coated burnt orange, leaving about a 1.5" ring around the edge bare wheel. Looks nice--won't be changing it. I also did the breather re-route mod and added some 6000K HIDs in the headlights.
I'm planning on a few things over the winter, and I'm just looking for some feedback:
* Definitely going to do an exhaust, and I'm looking at either the D&D or the original Drummer. From what I've read, the D&D adds some meat to the mid-range, and the Drummer sings in the low- and high-end. I'm sure both are plenty loud (I do want to be on the louder side ... but not Jardine loud from what I've read) but I just want to make sure. Is the D&D deeper/louder? ... or does the Drummer take that prize, too? I was set of the Drummer, but now the D&D seems better because I spend more time cruising in the mid-range than ringing it out. Plus, if it's a bit better sounding (louder/deeper), then I'm all for it.
* Definitely getting an upgraded rear light from XBLights.com (option #6). Nothing else, to me, comes close visibility/functionality-wise.
* At 6'3", 250 lbs, I'm a bigger dude and would really like a smidgen more room. I've read that the stock Lightning rider foot pegs are a bit lower and are a direct swap onto the Firebolt for a little extra leg room. Is this true? If so, I'd really like to do this.
* The last on the list is a maybe ... because of my large frame, I'm constantly staring at my elbows in my rear view mirrors. What kind of bar-end mirror options do I have for an R with the Buell Traction grips?
* My front signals are trash from the PO ... what kind of LED options are out there that are worth it? There's the cheap pair on ASB, but I'm not sure they'll be bright enough?
* Already have ECMspy ... just need to get the cable. After that, I need to locate someone local to me that knows what they're doing, haha.
* Pazzo or ASV shorty levers ... pretty much self explanatory.
So if you're just cruising through and you have some input about any of these, I'd greatly appreciate you sharing it!! ESPECIALLY if you have sound clips or pictures of any of these mods.
Thanks!