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Teddagreek
Posted on Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 05:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have have a 05 city the I love...This weekend they had Buell demo's come to town... I finally rode a SS and loved it and I rode a Bolt for second time...

I really loved the SS but Firebolt handling has got my wheels spinning. Wish there was a firebolt long.

I Know its a matter of just getting used to things but what can you to make this bike a better fit for a taller rider..What works and what ruins the bikes handling? Lean Angle

Higher Seat?
Lower Buell Pegs?
Better Rear Sets?

I also felt a hell of vibration at mostly at idle on the handle bars.. When I was done felt like I just done the yard with the weed wacker..Maybe just the factory demo generic setup? Or is that an Issue?


I'm 6'1" 230ish..
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1stbuell
Posted on Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 05:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Try the deluxe seat (about1/2 or more higher than stock), Lightning pegs (1 inch drop over the Bolt's) and finally Heli bar risers. I am 6'3" and felt pretty comfy with that setup.

Mio
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Cochise
Posted on Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 06:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The Firebolt and the Lightning Long are so close in the handling department. Trust me, as an owner of the two. (not at the same time however).
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Teddagreek
Posted on Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 06:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The long did handle real nice... Thought about going the long route with different bars..
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Rsh
Posted on Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 06:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I am the same height as you but do not weigh as much and have a Firebolt. The ergo's are fairly comfy as is once the suspension sag is set properly it makes the bike feel less cramped. 1stbuell already mentioned the common changes.
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Gentleman_jon
Posted on Monday, October 09, 2006 - 05:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

One the other hand.....................

One might put an Firebolt tail on a Lightning, and Tomaselli adjustable clubman's bars to get a weight forward position on the bars, but not in as low a position as the Firebolt clip ons.

Might look somewhat this like this:
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