| UK Buell Enthusiasts Group https://ukbeg.com/forum/ |
|
| Firebolt mods Advice Please https://ukbeg.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=11741 |
Page 1 of 1 |
| Author: | dclee750 [ 23 Jul 2011 20:39 ] |
| Post subject: | Firebolt mods Advice Please |
I have finally done it , for better or worse just bought a 2006 (2004 model) firebolt 1200 with only 2700 miles on the clock , I love it so far and want to keep it that way , so could do with some advice on frame protection as it appears very vulnerable , was thinking of carbon frame protectors and front and rear axle bungs , maybe also the frame mounted protector bar , anyone suggest which ones are best (and cheapest), also the free spirit belt tensioner seems popular . why? , is it worthwhile . And is there anything else I should be considering ?. Thanks Dave |
|
| Author: | Maz [ 23 Jul 2011 20:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Firebolt mods Advice Please |
|
|
|
| Author: | Beef [ 23 Jul 2011 23:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Firebolt mods Advice Please |
The free spirits prolong the life of your belt and gearbox output bearing. Should be the first thing on the to do list |
|
| Author: | Nutah [ 24 Jul 2011 08:36 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Firebolt mods Advice Please |
Hi Dave bolt on frame protectors ,more expensive but a better option than carbon or plastic stick on types the stick on types don't protect much change your oil & filter regularly 2.5k , & remember the separate gear box oil too if it still has the snorkel in the air box take it off K&N air filter (or something similar ) after market exhaust can ,as the standard one is mild steel & rots.. don't buy a Quill they vibrate to bits keep a wary eye on wheel bearings , only got 5k from mine H/T leads can chaff keep an eye on em it is a fun sweet handling bike enjoy it you can fit XBS foot pegs which are an inch lower for comfort too DO NOT perform clutchless gear changes |
|
| Author: | Kev [ 25 Jul 2011 04:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Firebolt mods Advice Please |
Fit fuel in the tank, rider on the bike, and ride it 
|
|
| Author: | WILLYBUELL [ 25 Jul 2011 14:07 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Firebolt mods Advice Please |
dclee750 wrote: I have finally done it , for better or worse just bought a 2006 (2004 model) firebolt 1200 with only 2700 miles on the clock , I love it so far and want to keep it that way , so could do with some advice on frame protection as it appears very vulnerable , was thinking of carbon frame protectors and front and rear axle bungs , maybe also the frame mounted protector bar , anyone suggest which ones are best (and cheapest), also the free spirit belt tensioner seems popular . why? , is it worthwhile . And is there anything else I should be considering ?. Thanks Dave ive got loads a mods you can do 
|
|
| Author: | mcrbuelligan [ 25 Jul 2011 16:17 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Firebolt mods Advice Please |
get ride of the oe exhaust buy a albert reverso pipe K&N change oe pads to aftermarket ones / and change oils every 2500 miles do a maz nipple and breather mod and the freespirts is well worth it as per beef hows about that for starters |
|
| Author: | boldy [ 30 Jul 2011 20:50 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Firebolt mods Advice Please |
as whats already been said , ive owned mine over three years and wouldnt swap it for anything . always changed and got bored with bikes till i got me xb12r . its addictive and youl ride nothing like it , enjoy 
|
|
| Page 1 of 1 | All times are UTC+01:00 |
| Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited https://www.phpbb.com/ |
|