buell xb12 or xb9 class?

what class can those two bikes run in

 

If in SS trim.....Heavyweight Twins SB, SS, and LWT SB

 

Anyone know where to get or who can do the belt/chain conversion?

 

Not LWT SS???? Hmmmm.... Jeff Gochenour has been racing his Buell in LWT SS all season.

 

Not according to the rulebook.

 

Give www.americansportbike.com a try. I know they have them for tubers not sure about XB's

 

IMR.

 

Tubers...

potato potato...

 

On mine I just ordered a Sportster 520 front and a Renthal rear Sprocket withh an RK chain and I was good to go. There are lots of gearing options.I did have to space out my counter shaft a few mm's to keep the chain run in line.

 

Did you just use the stock tensioning pulley?

 

Nope, you just have to run the chain real loose. The counter shaft to swingarm position has allways been a problem with the Buells.That motor was never ment to be hung as a stressed member.I'ts roots go back to 1958.I did have to do a little grinding on the swing arm for clearance and had to convince the guys at tech that the chain was not going to fall off but it all worked out.

 

so this guy was racing illegally? even though the bike is push rod air cooled?

 

Wow, that is a thread resurrection.

Anyway, the XB chain drive conversion could now be ordered at any Buell dealership. Back in 2005, Hal's was a great source for Buell race stuff.

 

Don't know how I missed this butt...

 

Looks like one raced LWTSS at the GNF this year.

http://www.wera.com/results/showeventresults.asp?x=1098&rg=7101152660&c=7101151976

Wish I'd known, I would have raced more classes.

 

Buell does have the swing arm for the RR which is for running the chain. There is a chain tensioner out there that bolts up the same as the stock belt tensioner. Not sure who has it though, ask on badweatherbikers.com, they will have all the answers you will need.

 

That whole setup is available through Buell's parts department. Here is the info:

Buell® Chain Drive Swingarm Kit
• This kit offers an adjustable rear axle for better
sprocket selection at various tracks.
• Chain and sprockets are not included.
• Note: All ’08 chain drive kits will include endurance
race inspired axle sliders and a titanium rear axle.
• For race application only.
K1100.07AH $1,750.00
Fits all ’03-’08 XB and XBRR models.

If interested, PM me, and I will get you in touch with our parts department.

 

wait till you see the price

many racers use the belt...it works well for most all tracks except your road America or daytona

 

so the xb9 is lwt legal but the xb12 isnt..
yea those chain conversion kits are absurdly high