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You could get the same design onto a bit of stainless?
Scan or get a pdf of the design and make up a sticker mask then have it vapour blasted.
I do like the idea of a Buell and they look great. The XB12R has clip-ons which is a no-no for me, reliability has always been an issue with Buells too. The front brake is something that I love and loath…. mechanically as a braking system goes it is a fantastic idea, but on a high torque and short wheelbase bike like a Buell I can only imagine buckled rims or cracked disks from hamfisted wheelies!
I’ve always liked them – for no sensible reason
Had a go on one once, not sure why they fit a front wheel as it’s never on the ground.
Looking forward to it. Sorry I couldn’t come with you today.
I’m still having trouble believing that you are going to own a non-standard bike!
Good work! Is the wicker basket there in case the bike still topples over!?
That’s my new environmentally friendly top box
Didn’t know that about the American stands, is def worth remembering for sure!
I think most manufacturers use the same stands both sides of the Atlantic, Aprilia for some reason don’t.
Been getting the RSV ready for the summer.
Put the repainted tank back on, gave it a service and took it for a MOT last week.
This morning I got rid of the dodgy standard side stand that Aprilia fitted to the Euro spec bikes. These are notoriously very weak and unstable resulting in many a RSV toppling over. In the USA the legal requirement is for a stand to support the bike, rider and passenger so the stands fitted over there are much better, but difficult to get hold of for sensible money.
Luckily. 04-07 Fireblade stand is almost a straight swap (I just needed to add a blob of weld to stop it hitting the fairing when folded up).
Original
Fireblade stand
Just need some better weather now
