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Gunut75
Posted on Friday, October 15, 2010 - 09:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Search didn't help, or maybe I'm using the wrong words. Has anyone put the long swingarm, and forks on a standard XB frame?
I think oil lines need to be custom at that point, and the longer belt.......
What else needs to happen? Does it handle worth a hoot with that suspension on my frame? Thanks in advance.
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Delta_one
Posted on Friday, October 15, 2010 - 04:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

xtremelow has done it



it can be done
seems to handle just fine

lines may or may not need to be done. if you already have the new style swingarm they may match up, not sure though

I beleive you will need to fab a bracket because the Ss shock mounts in a different location on both the frame and swingarm than the rear shock on your bike

also note that the late Ss is taller than the early Ss, xtreme lowered his bike like an Scg, not sure how it would work tall, I think standard height would be ideal IMO

but I'm no expert
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Gunut75
Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 10:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yeah, it would be a costly mod. I'll put an S top tree on there, and go from there. Maybe just the longer swingarm. hmmmmm
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Froggy
Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 07:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

What are your goals?

The 06/07 SS used the same front forks as the Firebolt, so you would only need a rear shock, swingarm, belt, and possibly oil lines.
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Gunut75
Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 09:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

My goal is the longer wheelbase, so yes, just the swingarm. Now to find one!
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Brother_in_buells
Posted on Monday, October 18, 2010 - 07:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

For a swingarm try here!
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/21/ 582720.html?1280242544

or here http://buellsterparts.com/category.sc?categoryId=6
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Gunut75
Posted on Sunday, October 24, 2010 - 09:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Mees, you are the man!!!!
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