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bitter rod
01-09-2008, 05:56 AM
I don't have either right now. Love to hear your expert opinions on either.

Also, anyone using an after market seat for 04 Firebolt? After 3 hours my ass is numb! Is there anything more comfortable than stock?

Thanks in advance!

Somthngfrce
01-09-2008, 01:43 PM
I got Pucks in lieu of Sliders because the pucks actually recess about 2 inches so if the bike is dropped your highest point will touch the ground and give you that buffer zone. Granted the sliders cover the frame. Good luck with whatever you choose.:D

shaiss
01-09-2008, 01:55 PM
you have to have pucks. Sliders will help, but the pucks will save you, plus there alot cheaper ;)

About your seat, I've done 15hrs in one day on my 05 bolt and my ass was fine. Numb yes, but still fine. Cheapest solution is to get those biciclist shorts with the gel pads

bitter rod
01-09-2008, 05:15 PM
Thanks for the response...looks like pucks it is!

Somthngfrce
01-09-2008, 05:17 PM
Sorry, didn't mean recessed.. meant Stick out 2 inches. That's what happens when you have a State of Florida education,lol..

dans03firebolt
01-09-2008, 07:26 PM
You should be able to guy a gel seat right from Buell for your bike. THey are a little expensive but people who use them like them.

squiers007
01-09-2008, 07:53 PM
Or you could go with the custom seat that you can get from the buellxb store, they are a bit pricey, but have a lot more padding for added comfort.

PAIRTBOW
01-09-2008, 09:04 PM
ya, what they said!! you need to stop for gas after about an hour an a half or so any way just walk it out haha and ya pucks r goooood, saved my frame

salbreth1
01-11-2008, 12:10 AM
If you are interested, I have designed custom sliders for all XB models. You can see them on my XB12S at metalvisiondesign.com For more info, pics and prices please email me at metalvisiondesign@comcast.net
Thanks, Sal

bitter rod
01-11-2008, 01:46 AM
Right...I emailed you about a week ago about your sliders...you haven't responded. Think I'm going with the pucks anyway.

motu
01-22-2008, 12:23 PM
Select seat, part# ? available from your dealer.
It has a groove for the chicks wet patch to blow to the wind!!

justice720
01-23-2008, 02:42 AM
I'm thinking about a cage, powers stuntworx has 'em and 12bars. but I'd think sliders would be a better choice.


http://www.powersstuntworx.com/CrashBars.html

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/1308_20080122204121_L.jpg

THEO
02-10-2008, 12:50 AM
how much did you pay for the bike cage on your buell?

justice720
03-16-2008, 08:57 AM
that's the stuntworx bike.. I haven't gotten one yet but the cage runs $320.00 and the 12bar runs $150.00 on a bad day. call 'em they'll probably wheel and deal.