Firebolt to lightning tail conversion

[rrbuell]

I didn't know where to post this but I'm looking for a pic of the tail of a lightning under the seat so I can see where the brake reservoir goes. If anyone can help. I have a 2004 firebolt

 

[thrstrmech]

on the right side, forward and below the under tail tray, look between the upper and lower mounts (open space) a little threaded tab is where it mounts to on the seat rail

 

[thrstrmech]

you can just make out the cover to the reservoir

 

[Sirius815]

I had to make a little bracket for mine to be able to go there - I think there may be slight variations to the tail, but yes - that's where to reservoir goes. You may have to shorten up the non-pressure brake line from the reservoir to the brake cylinder for it to fit well. Very easy to do!

 

[SEXT9]

You can do this mod as well and forget about placement of the master cylinder.

Brembo hidden rear master cylinder

 

[rrbuell]

thanks for all the input, ill have to make a bracket to fit in under there and also have to trim the line so there isnt so much slack.

 

[oh9bolt]

Your Firebolt reservoir cup is not going to fit like its supposed to, the cup has a different mounting post. Sure you can make it work but why rig it when you can get a Lightning reservoir for $14?

H0012.1AD is the part number for the hose and reservoir assembly.

surdyke.com

 

[Sirius815]

^^ While this is true, but if you want to ride the next day like I did, then I just came up with the bracket.

 

[rrbuell]

Gonna let her sit a few days. While I wait on parts. Better off this way. Now I can tackle the few issues I have while she is down

 

[Abaesler]

If anyone who has done an R to S conversion has a firebolt undertail left over ill buy it off you, i need one, shoot me a pm if youve got one and want to make a few bones.

 

[Doc13]

I just stuff my res in under the seat. Easy access, sits upright, and no hassle.

 

[rrbuell]

I ended up ordering one. Didn't cost much so it all back to normal.