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buell(er)? buell(er)?
« on: March 21, 2007, 05:13:01 AM »
hey guys anyone out there have knowledge of buells?
particularly how to lower it an inch or two?  both forks and shock?

I have a friend that is selling an '03 firebolt.  he has given me an awesome price for this thing.  the bike is an awesome ride.  the only problem is the seat height because I have short legs and at lights and stop signs I am on the   balls of my feet. to all that is not short this is uncomfortable in more ways than one.  any suggestions or forums or websites to help me with this bike prob?   I want this bike but only if it can be lowered safely.

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Re: buell(er)? buell(er)?
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2007, 07:52:14 AM »
do a search for lowering links for the rear.
there's to ways to lower the front... smaller springs and drop the triple clamps.  dropping the clamps is obviously the easiest but, it will affect handling more.
my suggestion on forums that could help... THIS ONE!    ;)
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Re: buell(er)? buell(er)?
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2007, 09:12:58 AM »
thanks heffay

i did not find quite what I am looking for but I am now on a better path.

thanks again
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« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2007, 09:23:45 AM »
also, any good machinist should be able to knock out a few lowering links pretty easily.  you might look for one in your area and go visit them.  usually lowering links are just a bar of metal w/ a few holes for adjustment.
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Re: buell(er)? buell(er)?
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2007, 01:46:08 PM »
ya I am just trying to find someone that has done it on this bike and get some feed back on handling and how far of a drop can be made etc.
I am waiting on some info and pics from someone on another site.   
thanks again for your info.   as always this is the best site to ask bike questions. 
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Re: buell(er)? buell(er)?
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2007, 03:35:47 PM »
there are three of us on my block alone that are MMI grads... the other 2 are harley wrenches and one of them has buell.  i'll ask them soon.
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Re: buell(er)? buell(er)?
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2007, 05:02:20 AM »
I PM'ed you.
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Re: buell(er)? buell(er)?
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2007, 05:29:14 AM »
kb,

I got your message this morning.  thanks!  I will be waiting for more info.  I am going to do some more searches today.  again thanks for the help.
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Re: buell(er)? buell(er)?
« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2007, 05:30:49 AM »
Quote from: heffay on March 21, 2007, 03:35:47 PM
there are three of us on my block alone that are MMI grads... the other 2 are harley wrenches and one of them has buell.  i'll ask them soon.

heffay

again thanks !

any help will be appreciated!
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Re: buell(er)? buell(er)?
« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2007, 07:11:10 PM »
On some versions of the Buells they have a lower seat that snaps in instead of the stock unit. (The Blast has this, don't know about the Firebolt.)
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Re: buell(er)? buell(er)?
« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2007, 09:40:37 PM »
here's what i have written on my hand after a night of drinking and powdercoating at my neighbors' house. 

nallin

allen bros customs

could be spelled any which way.  they can probably at least point you in a direction.... denver area.  good luck  ;) 
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Re: buell(er)? buell(er)?
« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2007, 06:09:36 AM »
Quote from: Jonesy on March 22, 2007, 07:11:10 PM
On some versions of the Buells they have a lower seat that snaps in instead of the stock unit. (The Blast has this, don't know about the Firebolt.)

jonesy

thanks I looked up some info and found that, I believe,  that I can lower the xbr9 upto 1.5 inches with seat changes.

I still need to do more research.  I will check if a blast is interchangeable.

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Re: buell(er)? buell(er)?
« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2007, 06:14:11 AM »
Quote from: heffay on March 22, 2007, 09:40:37 PM
here's what i have written on my hand after a night of drinking and powdercoating at my neighbors' house. 

nallin

allen bros customs

could be spelled any which way.  they can probably at least point you in a direction.... denver area.  good luck  ;) 

heffay

drinkin on a school night?  :D ;D  I will check those out today and see if they have websites or something.  I am going to try and talk to my buddy about the bike today.  they weather should be nice enough to test it out. 
thanks for the help
I hope the powder coating turned out well.
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Re: buell(er)? buell(er)?
« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2007, 07:40:34 AM »
Quote from: cb(r) on March 23, 2007, 06:14:11 AM
drinkin on a school night?  :D ;D
my last day of school was yesterday... i am officially on SPRING BREAK!!!  YEAH!
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Re: buell(er)? buell(er)?
« Reply #14 on: March 26, 2007, 05:23:45 AM »
to all,

I went and rode the buell yesterday and I was on the top of my toes! Actually my boots.  A little bit uncomfortable for me.  although I really want the bike and I will be picking it up today!  It should be about 75F to 80f degrees  with a slight chance of spotty showers so I might go thru a couple of tanks of gas before I put it up for the night.  well if it had a gas tank.
so thanks for all the info.  I have read a lot of stuff so I am confident that I can lower the bike properly.  thanks again guys.
oh ya and heffay enjoy your spring break but try not to kill to many brain cells!   ;D :D

later
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