differences between....

[ocroft]

are the differences between the lightning models s,ss,scg, all cosmetic or are there others?

[frostedflakejake]

S model is the "base model" that I will use to compare the other models too.

SS model is a long model. It is somewhere around 4" longer if I'm mistaken and holds another 1/2 gallon fuel. Ride height is the same as the S model

SCG model is the low model. It rides lower and closer to the ground. Not only is the suspension a little bit lower but the stock seat is cut down more. Many find this the more visually appealing bike. Fuel capacity is the same as the S model.

As far as my knowledge goes, those are the differences. Numbers aren't exact, but should be close!

[upthemaiden]

I thought the Ss was taller? I always thought the inside fork tubes looked longer when you compare the fork seal level against the top of the fender.

The SS's also have a bigger tail/seat. I did a detailed write up once similar to FFJake's, but I have no idea what thread it was in anymore.

[ocroft]

I was just curious. I have a XB9R and it seems a lot of users on here have the lighting.

[upthemaiden]

A lot of us do, but there's definitely no shortage of firebolts.

[andymnelson]

I was just curious. I have a XB9R and it seems a lot of users on here have the lighting.

That's because you're posting in the Lightning forum :p


juuust kidding.

The firebolts basically are all same- only the 9 and 12 motors really differ.

The Lightnings do have a few more options:
9S and 12S are the base models
9SL and 12SCG are lower
12Ss, 12STT, 12X and 12XT all use a slightly larger frame and longer wheel base. They all sit higher than the "S" model. X is highest, then XT, then STT and Ss.

The mechanics of the bikes are roughly the same.

[ocroft]

Hmm...well andy that explains a lot. The more I look at the lightning the more I like it,,maybe tnhe wife will let me buy a 2nd bike:D

[frostedflakejake]

upthemaiden -

I was unaware of the different forks! I thought our riding position was high (forgot to mention that in my 1st post) simply due to the seat, but I don't know much! You could very well be correct in what you say.

[user_deleted]

ocroft...i have a 2007 xb9r cityX. you can spot them by the handguards, etc. don't mean to sound like a braggard but i have an eclectic bike collection ranging from vintage jap to bmw. of all the bikes in my little stable, when i want to take an evening spin, run down to the store, or 125 miles to the ocean, ya know what i take? the buell! they are addictive beyond belief. shall i talk to the wife for you on this pending purchase? LOL

[ocroft]

lunatic...haha i don't think it would do much good right now, being as i just got my bike a month ago and with me talking about all the stuff i want to do. the bike was pretty much stock when i got it. but they are definitly addictive and fun.