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Thread: lighning firebolt tail swap

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    im thinking of swaping my firebolt tail over to a lightnin tail but am woundering how difficolt it is and how it woult affect the ride? Also where could i find the parts to do so.

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    I've done it to my '03 and love it. Not difficult at all. It's just a basic bolt on for the most part. It may feel slightly different to you than the fire bolt tail. I can't recall much of a difference myself but it has been awhile since I did it. Definitely won't be a negative in the way of comfort.

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    buellster.com i just did this swap i traded someone on this site its a simple bolt on

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    thanks for the help guys . what parts do i need and what will ikeep from my firebolt to reuse

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    There will be a few bolts you can reuse, but that's about it. you will need the seat rails, the tail, the under tail, the seat, the bolts, the battery tray, the shock resivoir holder, and there are a few other things but I can't remember off the top of my head.

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    tail lights and blinkers is about all you keep but you will need the 2 side rails, the centerpiece were your tail light, plate and blinkers are (cheese grater or aftermarket one minus the cheese grater, seat, bottom pan. I am sure I am missing some stuff but all those things for sure.

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    I love how these bikes are like legos and you can mix and match them to the way you want them.



    mine is the oposite of buellbradski's bike yet both look cool.

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    it sure is a easy way to set you apart from the others up till last week i knew of 3 bikes just like mine now i dont know of any.



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