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Buellblastrider
Posted on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 02:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

my 09 firebolt has black forks which i love. when you look on buells site you ll notice that buell doesnt list a set that will fit the 04 12s. whats different on 04's that wont allow me to use them?

http://www.buell.com/en_us/gear/accessories/produc t.asp?Menu_ID=2&ProductLineID=3&CategoryID=5&Produ ctID=4268
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Xbgeorge
Posted on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 02:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Smaller diameter forks on the 2004 models.

2004-41mm
2005-43mm

You could get them and then swap the triple trees also.

(Message edited by XBGeorge on December 23, 2009)
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Nuerburgringer
Posted on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 02:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There was a fork design change in 2005. I'm not sure of the specifics; maybe somebody else could elaborate. I do know there was a diameter increase, but am unsure whether it affects the uppers. Check the parts book, and see if the triple-tree changed numbers.

My personal opinion: Why the h--- would anyone want to cover up such a perfectly beautiful metal with black? But that's just me.
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Froggy
Posted on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 05:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yep if you want the black forks, either paint yours or buy the black forks and buy new triple trees. Painting/powdercoat/etc would probably be cheaper.
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Buellblastrider
Posted on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 06:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

ok thanks i was almost positive the 9's had 41's and 12's had the 43's. im one of these odd people that when i change things i will buy extras even if im modifying stock because i like to have original parts sitting to the side.
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Delta_one
Posted on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 08:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

41mm is also on the CG models if that's what you are thinking
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Buellblastrider
Posted on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 08:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

thanks delta one. im not looking to lower the bike but that mey be helpful as its possible i may put some of the perfomance springs from buell in there as well so i may be taking them apart anyway.
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Delta_one
Posted on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 09:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I didn't think you were, I was only trying to let you know that its not the 9's that are 41 but the CG's or in my case the L's.

this spring I will try to find somebody who wants to trade an 05 or newer suspension for my low model just so I can put in the race spring set. keep us posted on how it feels after the swap,
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Buellblastrider
Posted on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 09:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

thanks will do. if my girl has to get a regular lightning at tax time instead of a cg at tax time she will need the low/cg suspension. i will keep you in mind.
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Delta_one
Posted on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 10:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

please do. I won't be posting an add till spring anyway.
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Froggy
Posted on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 10:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Just for clarification on the fork sizes:

41mm - 03-04 All XB models. All year SCG/SL

43mm - 05-10 XB-R,S,SX,SS,STT,XT. 06-07 X.

47mm - 08-10 X, 1125R, 1125CR.
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