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

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Mithered ta death.
92 MB
96 S2T
98 S1W
00 M2
01 X1
03 P3
10 CR

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FUBAR pilot

You only need two bikes in life-an S1 and a Multistrada!

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

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Fit fuel in the tank, rider on the bike, and ride it

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IF IT BLEEDS WE CAN KILL IT ,THIS STUFF WILL MAKE YOU A GODDAM SEXUAL TYRANASURUS ,YOUVE BEEN PUSHING TOO MANY PENCILS DILLON .GET TO THE CHOPPER

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

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