firebolt lowering kit

[erkblack]

I own a 2004 Buell firebolt xb12. Does any one know of a way to lower the bike 1.5 to 2 inches in front and back?

 

[wijjiamxb9r]

get a fat girl on it

 

[BuellPartsGuy]

Put a Buell XB12scg rear spring or complete shock on the back.

 

[07xb12rblack]

You can also cut the adjustment setting off the shock and drop the front by taking out the keeper rings about 2 inches.

 

[erkblack]

will the rear be lower than the front if i cut out the adjustment setting.

 

[07xb12rblack]

Lower the front a cpl inches. I got pics if you want. Email [email protected]

 

[erkblack]

slidin the forks on the triple trees only gives about a
half inch. is there no way to change the springs in the the forks?

 

[BuellPartsGuy]

XBscg fork springs

 

[kiwi]

Lower the front a cpl inches. I got pics if you want. Email [email protected]
Posted: 30 Apr 2007 19:44

I'm looking at buying an XB12R, but stand 5ft 2. I would be keen to see what you have done to lower the bike...I thought maybe take something out of the seat, (we have a company here in New Zealand that does gel seats) also a half inch added to my boots, or the old get a fat BOYfriend...I only weigh 100lbs so don't move much downwards.

I emailed you but email was returned. Would be good to hear from anybody with regards this issue.

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[BuellPartsGuy]

I just built a Firebolt for a 5ft tall 105lb woman this month. No joke. What you need to do is get the suspension off of a XB12SCG that is listed in this post.

Buell Lowering Kit


I did do something different for the lady that I lowered it for. Rather than using a CG rear shock, I ordered one from Works Suspension. Its a better shock for her (and you too) because it is valved for your weight when you order it. It will be just as short if not a little shorter than the CG suspension if you do it that way. It does, however cost a bit more. A factory rear shock runs about $275 American, but the Works rear shock runs about $800 American. Its up to you if you want a better ride and a slightly lower ride height. Any questions about it be sure to let me know and I will walk you through it.

 

[kiwi]

THanks so much for that BuellPartsGuy...

 

[kiwi]

Maybe I should get you to do one for me and freight it out haha

 

[BuellPartsGuy]

The option is open.....

 

[kiwi]

Seriously?

You wanna email me [email protected]

 

[BuellPartsGuy]

You really want to ship a bike to Arizona, USA just so I can lower it? Or do you just want me to ship you the parts needed to lower the bike?

 

[kiwi]

BuellPartsGuy, wonderful fountain of kowledge....would you be able to price up those parts, (including the works shock, for my weight, 100lbs) plus shipping...I realise you're a busy guy, but just not sure I trust the cowboys downunder to get it right.

Cheers

Kiwi

 

[BuellPartsGuy]

Remind me tomorrow. I will let you know an estimate.

 

[kiwi]

Cool, thanks Buell parts guy but lets make it the xb9r....having trouble even sourcing a xb12r here that I like.

 

[BuellPartsGuy]

The last one I did total parts cost was $1595US. The shock can be ordered in any weight and doesn't effect the price.

 

[LeFox]

BPG, if you want some real adjustments on those rear shocks you should try AST.
contact ronny, he rides buell and makes the shocks, even custom.