Just got me a XB12R

[mayo]

Hello, I just traded a 2005 Suzuki C50T for a 2004 Xb12R Firebolt. I didn't get a manual with it, but found the 2005 here. Question is there any major difference between the 2004 and 2005?

Thanks for any help.

Mayo
WOW this bike Rocks!!!

 

[browland]

Yes that bike does rock. And no really major difference the manual will work fine for you[up]

 

[firebolt020283]

There are not a lot of major differences between the 04 and 05. I think the major difference that I can think of is the front forks.

 

[mayo]

Thanks, 2nd Day loving this bike. Still getting used to the brakes! lol

P.S. what difference in the forks?

 

[Stevenc150]

Differences between '04 to '05 was the updated Fuel injection (DDFI to DDFI2) And upgraded Kickstand components. You need to look into the kickstand because it resulted in quite a few dropped bikes on the '03-'04s. - XB Year Models Reference

Here's where you can get the upgraded kickstand for the peace of mind: ASB Kickstand Upgrade kit

And Welcome to the Forum and the Buell family. [up]

 

[mayo]

Thanks

 

[firebolt020283]

Steve if they have different fuel injection systems why do they use the same ecu?

http://www.ebracing.com/shop/page8.html

 

[firebolt020283]

not saying your wrong but it is my understanding that all xb bikes 03-07 are DDFI2 and DDFI was for 99-02 x1 and s3 bikes. The only thing that I know of that changed on the FI system around that time was for the 9s and that is because they changed the throttlebody in 05 which is why the 05-07 9s use a different ecu than the 03-04.

 

[Stevenc150]

They may be the same ECM, but the EEPROMs loaded on the ECMs are different.

To be honest, I can't remember my original reference but the '03 Bolt & '04 Lightning Service manuals both state "DDFI" and the '05 Service manual states "DDFI II".

Edit: Let me know if you find different for sure, and I'll update my link if it's so.

 

[firebolt020283]

I will keep looking for the answer though it may not be until I get back to the states until I find the answer so I can go threw some of my old buell brochures and stuff I have in my collection. I was mostly going off of my understanding and the fact that the EBR web site labeled all of the 07 and older ecms as DDFI 2 to include the 03-04 xb9 model.

 

[mayo]

2004 SPECIFICATIONS FIREBOLT(tm) XB12R

DIMENSIONS

Overall Length: 76.2 in. (1935 mm)
Overall Width: 28.2 in. (715 mm)
Seat Height: 30.5 in. (775 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.35 in. (110 mm)
Rake: 21 degrees
Trail: 3.3 in. (83 mm)
Wheelbase: 52.0 in. (1320 mm)
Front Tire: Dunlop D207FY 120/70 ZR-17
Rear Tire: Dunlop D207FU 180/55 ZR-17
Fuel Capacity: 3.7 gal. (14 L)
Reserve Fuel Capacity: (warning light at approx. 0.7 gal.) 0.7 gal. (2.6 L)
MPG: - EPA Urban/Highway Test 48/65 mpg (4.9/3.6 L/100 Km)
Dry Weight: 395 lbs. (179 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 850 lbs. (386 kg)
Load Capacity: 390 lbs. (177 kg)

ENGINE

Engine: 1203cc air/oil/fan-cooled, four-stroke, 45 degree V-Twin
Valve Train: OHV, two valves per cylinder, self adjusting
Bore x Stroke: 3.500 x 3.812 in. (88.90 x 96.82 mm)
Displacement: 1203 cc (73.4 ci)
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Fuel Delivery: 49 mm downdraft DDFI II fuel injection.
Intake: Zero resistance Air Box, Ram Air Intake
Exhaust: Large diameter headers w/ InterActive exhaust
Torque: (North America Per SAE J607) 84 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm
Horsepower: (North America Per SAE J607) 103 HP @ 6800 rpm
Lubrication: Dry sump
Oil Capacity: 2.5 qts. (2.4 L)
Oil Filtration: Screw-on disposable element

DRIVETRAIN

Primary Drive: Chain; 1.500:1 (57/38)
Final Drive: 3 Constant path; 14mm pitch aramid reinforced Hibrex(r) belt w/ Flexten(r) Plus technology; 2.407:1 (65/27)
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate, compensated
Transmission: Five-speed, constant mesh
Transmission Ratios:
1st: 2.688
2nd: 1.850
3rd: 1.433
4th: 1.181
5th: 1.000

CHASSIS

Frame: Aluminum frame w/ Uniplanar(r) powertrain vibration isolation system - Fuel in Frame
Front Fork: Showa(r) inverted fork w/ adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear Shock: Showa coil-over monoshock w/ remote, underseat reservoir and adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Wheels
Front: 6-spoke, ZTL(tm), cast aluminum; 3.5X17"; Translucent Amber
Rear: 6-spoke, cast aluminum; 5.5X17"; Translucent Amber
Brakes
Front: ZTL type brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper, 375 mm single-sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear: 240 mm stainless steel, single piston, floating caliper, fixed rotor
Suspension Travel
Front: 4.72 in. (120 mm)
Rear: 5.00 in. (127 mm)

ELECTRIC

Battery: 12 volt, 12 amp-hour, 200 cca, Sealed Lead Acid, maintenance-free, Charging 494 watts peak, 38-amp permanent magnet 3-phase alternator w/ solid state regulator
Starting: 1.2 KW electric w/ Bendix-type engagement
Lights: (as per country regulation)
Headlight: Twin projector beam (H3); 55-watt low beam, 55-watt high beam
Tail/stop lights: 5/21 watts
Turn signal lights: (manual canceling) 10 watts