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Viros01x1
Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 03:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Anyone notice how there is only what appears to be
1/16 of an inch clearence between the rear tire and the plastic belt guard. Do I have anything to worry about if im riding with a 160+ lbs passenger, I weigh 210lbs and with a passenger I worry if there is going to be rubbing/damage.

thanks,
Victor 03 XB9R
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Geofg
Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 05:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Victor,

I'm no lightweight, and my girlfriend and I ride two-up on the 'bolt all the time w/out any trouble. You shouldn't have any problems.

-Geof
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Viros01x1
Posted on Friday, June 06, 2003 - 05:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Geof-

Thanks for the reassurance..
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Apex1
Posted on Sunday, June 08, 2003 - 12:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'd suggest setting your shock preload adjustments accordingly, if you haven't already.
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Blake
Posted on Sunday, June 08, 2003 - 03:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The belt guard is attached to the swingarm and so moves with the tire/wheel. No worries.

What Apex said too, along with increasing compression damping accordingly.
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Jasonblue
Posted on Sunday, June 08, 2003 - 11:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

My question is how do you both fit on the bike? I have a 9S and taking my wife for a ride is torture, talk about a nutcracker. And I'm 5'7" 160 and she's 5'2" 110. Good reason to get another bike though! J.
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Geofg
Posted on Sunday, June 08, 2003 - 03:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

J-

The R's have a lot more passenger room than the S's, so it's not as big a deal as you would think.

Viros01x1 -

Ditching the stock pillion seat for the cushy "custom" one, was well worth the cost. I highly recommend it if you want to keep your girl happy. 8)

-Geof
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Sparky
Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 04:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Firebolt owners, if you installed the lowered Lightning pegs for your comfort, want to increase your passenger's comfort too? I moved the passenger pegs down and forward about 3 inches each way. How?

Simply swap left and right peg brackets.

First unbolt the brackets, remove the heel guards & pegs -- watch out for the spring loaded ball!
Carve about 1/8" more clearance off the rear edge of the rear holes in the plastic underpan.
Install the left bracket on the right & vice versa.
Temporarily fit a peg in a bracket and note the pointed area where the peg touches when stowed. This slight interference will prevent the peg from clicking in the up position. File this area flat about 1/16" or so until the peg folds up all the way.
Reinstall the spring, ball & detent plate to the peg & secure with the clip.

The result is a new spacing about 9 1/4" from the front pegs and about 3" higher than the front. This is a noticeable difference from stock. With this mod & Buell's touring passenger seat, she has better leg leverage to keep from sliding forward. Now she doesn't cringe when I say, "Let's go for a ride on the Firebolt.":)

Sparky

edited by sparky on June 10, 2003
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Xb9
Posted on Monday, June 23, 2003 - 12:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Great idea Sparky! Thanks.
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