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Putmanadm
Posted on Friday, October 13, 2006 - 12:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

just curious if any body has ever tried this... is it even possible? Would it be more cost effective to get the crossroad clip-ons, which ones are harder to install? pictures of either on a lightning would be nice
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Odie
Posted on Friday, October 13, 2006 - 04:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Drop a line over on the 3%er's thread. I did the majority of the fab'n for Stealthxb. See how his long-term comments add up. Looks good!
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Glitch
Posted on Friday, October 13, 2006 - 05:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/37/96480.html?1121334427

I may do it this winter.
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Xbob
Posted on Friday, October 13, 2006 - 08:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

im going to do this over the winter also.
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Tq_freak
Posted on Friday, October 13, 2006 - 06:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have been thinking about it too, I personal cant stand the way the crossroads look. they are too bulky and look like an after thought. The R triple looks like it came stock and I like that look a lot better. If any one has a R upper triple that they want to get rid of let me know
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Bigbuell
Posted on Saturday, October 14, 2006 - 01:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I also have been thinking about this. I was wondering if the Hele bars would work instead of the stock bars. I would like just a little higher riding position than the stock Firebolt bars. Any thoughts.
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Moonrunrs
Posted on Monday, October 16, 2006 - 02:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have an upper triple tree from a 2003 Firebolt that's for sale. PM me if you want to buy it. I can send you a pic of it too.
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Xbob
Posted on Monday, October 16, 2006 - 03:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

moonrnrs -
pm sent
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Stealthxb
Posted on Monday, October 16, 2006 - 03:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It's a great mod, but it requires some patience.
Odie did a wonderful job with the metalwork but it was a process of trial-and-error.
There are a few issues with the master cylinder, gauge cluster and the clutch cable that will arise but I can help you out if you have any questions.
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Gentleman_jon
Posted on Monday, October 16, 2006 - 08:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

On the other hand.................

Years ago, the clubman's bars were invented to give a clip on type riding position on English bikes that came with handlebars at a time when clip ons were relatively unusual.

Here is a modern version, Tomaselli Adjustable Clubmans bars fitted to my Lightning. I have fitted risers so the bars are in about the same position as the Firebolt bars, but about 2" higher.


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I believe that the bike handles better in the corners with these bars, but of course, they are a bit less comfortable than the stock Lightning bars.
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Moonrunrs
Posted on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 - 11:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Xbob got a triple tree from someone else, so if anyone else wants to buy mine let me know.
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