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Thread: Converting a 2005 lightning to a firebolt

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    I've searched through the forums and I can't find a post specificallg stating what i will need to convert my xb12s to an xb12r. I know i will need the fairings but what will I need to fit them onto the frame? What sort of brackets should I be buying? I've bought the front fairing for the headlights but im sure ill need some sort of bracket or frame to mount it. Ive looked up videos but all i can find is people converting their firebolts to lightnings and not the other way around. Please help! Thank you all for reading

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    You will need the mount that holds the fairing on. pretty simple. I did it once. don't know the part numbers so not much help there. Sorry

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    That's great info for anyone looking to do the swap! to you, sir!

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    Can i buy those same parts listed with the same p/n even though mine is a 12s not a 9s?

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    yeap, just double check on the upper triple clamp size as the fork tubes sizes were changed on the newer models, check out my build thread here as a guide, pay close attention to the headlight wire harness part instead of hacking the original to install the R setup.

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    You dont have to worry about the top triple they were all the same size the lower triple is what changed.

    thrst awesome help with those lists.

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    Okay thanks, and last question. Does that list include the parts needed to change the xb12s tail end go the R version or do i need more parts for that?

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    You will need the rear subframe, battery tray and bodywork for the tail change out.



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