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Oldskoolfool
Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 02:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

hey folks. I'm looking into getting a used XB, preferably an Xb12S, and I was wondering if the top triple tree part that the handle bars attach to on a Lightning could be swapped onto a Firebolt with no problems, just a direct swap. Meaning, the handle bars wouldn't hit the fairing, don't need to get longer cables, etc... Also, are the foot pegs the same on both models (from what I could tell they looked the same)? I basically want the riding position of the Lightning.

I need a bike with a riding position that won't hurt my back and siting on the Lightning it felt great, the Firebolt felt the same as my Triumph Thruxton which hurts my back after a little while.

For longer distance freeway riding I'm assuming the Firebolt's 1/4 fairing would also help reduce wind compared to the flyscreen on the Lighting. So would that be my best bet for that type of riding if I wanted an XB? There's a limited selection of XB's in my area so I wanted to see if I did pick up an XBR that I could put the higher handle bars on there.

Thanks
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Oldskoolfool
Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 02:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Looks like the ignition would have to be remounted somewhere if putting XBS bars on the XBR.
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New12r
Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 03:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Read this thread 10 threads down from this one.

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show .cgi?tpc=32777&post=875168#POST875168

NO IT IS NOT A DIRECT SWAP.
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Deltablue
Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 03:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Look at the Heli Bars top clamp, not quite as tall as the lightning, but it is a direct swap, and is a decent adjustment to ride position.
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Steve_mackay
Posted on Thursday, April 26, 2007 - 01:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Or just raise the fairing & support up about an inch. This is what I'm doing with my TT project.
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Cityxslicker
Posted on Thursday, April 26, 2007 - 09:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

buell blast bars on a XB9SX, almost a direct fit. Brings me more upright without changing cables. and allows me to get up in saddle on the dirt hoopdies : D
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Surewin
Posted on Thursday, April 26, 2007 - 11:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If you have back issues, and the lighting felt good, go that route. I always wished I had gotten a 12r instead; until I put a bunch of test miles on one for a friend, then I was glad for my s. Am thinking about modding up a r fairing for it though.
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Bake
Posted on Friday, April 27, 2007 - 09:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Heres my solution to the igniton on a S top tree, first cut off the hang down thing (fairing mount?)

Next make a bracket out of whatever, I used a piece of aluminum

drill and polish if so inclined, mount to centre hole of top tree

mount ignition , viola
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Steve_mackay
Posted on Friday, April 27, 2007 - 09:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nice job... I am probably just going to machine up a new top clamp that incorporates the ignition lock + a ram mount for my GPS.
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