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Archive through March 13, 2010Kenney8330 03-13-10  11:12 am
         

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Glitch
Posted on Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 11:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

wouldn't it be easier to go from a R to a S because of where all the electronics are stored?
Yes
I think I have heard of people haveing trouble with the bank angle sensor after a swap?
Yep, one must make sure and position it so the bike doesn't thinks it's on it's side.
No biggie.
The hardest thing is the placement of the fuse box and ECM.
But still with that being said, it took Mark and I about an hour to do both bikes.
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Fatboy_grim
Posted on Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 12:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Can I use parts off my xbss tail section to for the firebolt swap? Like bolts, seat lock, ect.. ?
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Glitch
Posted on Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 12:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'm not sure what all you'll be able to re-use.
The lock, yes, but you'll need the cable, so it'll unlock the rear seat.
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Xb1221
Posted on Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 01:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I can add some input to this thread....

I have an '04 Buell that started out life as a Lightning and ended up as a full on CCS racer campaigned by Williams H-D in Trenton, NJ. It was the #21 bike riden by Randy Rega. First half of the VIN is 4MZSX14J.....etc. It has the racing sub-frame, full Sharkskin bodywork w/ tail section and more. So get the wrenches out and have at it!!

If the readers are curious enough I can drag it out of the corner, pull some plastic and take some pics.
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Fatboy_grim
Posted on Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 04:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

lets see some pics
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Jstfkndi
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 07:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

As far as linking the Ss tail section to the Firebolt frame, what would I expect to encounter? Any fabricating? I'd like to just swap, but want to make sure I'm not stuck waiting on custom parts because it's my only ride. Would the tail section stick out beyond the rear wheel?
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Glitch
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 08:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

It's a direct connect.
Putting an S tail on an R is the easiest of the two.
R with S tail easy
S with R tail, a little bit tricky.
The only thing I can think of that may get tricky for you is the rear brake, and how/where it mounts.
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Jstfkndi
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 11:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The standard "S" change, I've heard is pretty easy, but Fatboy grim and I are discussing a trade. He has the long, which I like, but not sure the difference of those vs a standard "S".
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Froggy
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 11:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Like stated in the first reply, nothing will bolt up, you will need to fabricate adapters when switching between the 3 gallon and 4.4 gallon frames.
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Jstfkndi
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 12:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

May just have to go with a better seat then. Thanks!
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