So im new to this Buell ownership lark, only had my 04 'bolt a couple of months.
And I've only ridden it a handful of times so far, what with the weather and working away (germany as i type).
Im guessing this question has been asked a plenty and there'll be a thread somewhere but..........

Firebolt or Lightning?

Have i done the right thing? Made the right choice?

Is it generally thought one is better than t'other?

This is mine btw

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'98 M2 Razorback, it's a keeper.

Depends what you want. If you want more power, try an 1125. If you want " different" try to get a ride on a decent tuber.

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Try doing this to yer fueller...........

Horses for courses. Some would say buy an XB12 not an XB9 rather than Bolt or L'ting!

I would say buy both of each. That's a FOURSOME!

Fixed that for ya

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'98 M2 Razorback, it's a keeper.

was there ever anything setting xb9's apart? price or spec etc?
or just the difference in style?

xb12x with the supercharge mod.

Then again some purists would argue that the 9 Bolt was the original XB so you got the best one of the breed!

The only thing that I can recall settingthe XB9 apart was thefact that some of the early XB9 would lock the gearbox up. Due to the work required to fix them, it meant some became worthless. The gearbox was modified and has since been OK.

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Try doing this to yer fueller...........

Some prefer the xb9 because it is smoother and higher revving than the 12 , styling wise some prefer the firebolt others like the streetfighter look of the S .

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2001 X1 2009 1125CR 2006 Uly X3 2010 Uly a fully Maz'd S1 and a 1991 RS1200 Westwind.

elsieem nice looking 9er you have there!


btw: the xb 9 serie was meant to get the turbo setup.

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The sound of a V-twin engine braking is music to my ears!!

No Firebolt owners replied yet to give you the gen Elsieem?

I never actually rode a Firebolt as I don't get on with that riding position, but think Firebolt and Lightning share identical frame, engine, airbox, exhaust system, wheels, suspension and drive belt. Only significant difference on the 'bolt are clip on bars and riders pegs being an inch higher to give the prone riding position, different rear subframe and seat, and forward fairing mounting. A number of electronic control boxes are positioned differently to fit into the different bodywork shapes. So you could buy all the bits and change yours into a Lightning over a week-end (2 bikes in one! . Someone may be along soon to correct me?

I love my XB12scg but don't know how it compares to an XB9. Whatever, they are great bikes and real fun. Xx

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Valencia Orange XB12Scg - serviced by Maz 2018
Black P3 Blast - serviced by Maz and fixed by Maz in 2019

FIREBOLTS ROOOOOCK loved mine will love it again soon ......got a ULY ....love that ....got an X1 love that too ..trouble is ..i like rideing many things ..push bike ..horses ...sheep ....cows .....oaa n lady boys ...evreything pleases me ..stopped rideing mum ..bad taste that

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