| Author | Message | ||
     1bigeasy |
Ok I'm thinking an adventure bike is in my future and I like the Buell platform to start based on reliability and maintenance issues. I currently have an STT and love the hell out of it but it's pretty much a preservable/rideable example that I'm not so sure I want to thrash on cr@ppy roads. So I'm thinking Uly or sniping another STT or an Ss and fitting Hepco Becker side racks (providing they're still available) and Pelican cases and a Ventura rack for the back. My question for those who may be able to compare is: what would I be giving up in "off pavement" capability with an STT or Ss verses the X/XT. Knowing in reality "off pavement" would be most likely cr@ppy secondary roads and such, not woods/mountain riding. Thanks for your thoughts | ||
| Bernhardgrave |
In way of answering just the question you pose: the XT and the 2006-2007 XB12Ss have the lowest suspension(~4.5 inch travel), the STT and 2008-on XB12Ss have almost an inch more clearance and travel(~5.7 inches), and the XB12X has an inch more still (6.7 inches of travel). you're trading up in the size of boulders and potholes you can plow. There was a thread somewhere here'bouts by a fellow who has pictures of his White STT in high places. Something I am planning to do with the '09Ss I just bought... hope you find the one that fits, and Happy New Year | ||
| Brucespoint |
No. Just get armor for the STT, same thing as XT I believe, Suspension&Wheelbase wise. The side racks&hard bags Really help, picking it up When your bike takes a nap! Ride with Friends, wouldn't want to find you next Spring! Try to get a Uly X length rear shock&forks if you Really like it... But the Uly is an All-Road bike, use it for what it is. Only offroad with care, single track is begging for problems, unless a Really talented experienced Dirt rider... And even then, You'll nap, hopefully Not under the bike. sux that.  Enjoy the bike you have. b. | ||
| Dragonlow |
If this will help you; The side bag frames fit the X, XT, and XP. The X and XP had the heavy duty wheels, taller suspension, and more ground clearance. | ||
| Ratbuell |
Hepco-Becker makes side racks that fit the Lightning bikes. Char (Whatever) has a set on her bike and is very happy with them. They are a HB part, not a Buell part, so you'll need to find a HB dealer to get them from. They require the removal of the passenger pegs and mounts, and I'm not sure if they work on the long wheelbase tail. http://www.hepco-becker.de/anbauanleitungen/650703 .0001.pdf Ulysses racks will NOT work with a lightning tail section. | ||
| 1bigeasy |
Thanks for the info on the rack fitment Dragon & Rat I think I have my head around those issues. Rat, those HB racks you linked I have found spec'd for the Ss and STT. If you dig through the English section of the instructions it says for 2007- long tail but the bike in the pics sure looks like and S or SCG to me. Bern and Bruce thanks for the insight on suspension and ground clearance, helpful stuff that. | ||
| Pos90 |
Uly side racks can be made to work on a Lightning if you can find a set.  |
