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Poohspot18
10-06-2008, 02:54 PM
I was wondering, with the larger fuel capacity of the 1125R would people consider putting the frame on a firebolt? I'm thinking that the Engine Mounts would be different, but perhaps that could be handled. any Ideas? Do you Know BPG??

dave_xb12r
10-06-2008, 02:59 PM
Its not possible, but if larger fuel capacity is what you're after, you can use a frame from a XB12Ss. I think you may have to swap some other things like the swing arm as well.

jsg
10-06-2008, 03:18 PM
But the Ss frame does not have the same radical steering geometry then the firebolt

dave_xb12r
10-06-2008, 03:32 PM
No its not as short, but it's still shorter than the 1125R frame

jsg
10-06-2008, 11:57 PM
Well not just for the length of the frame:
SS: Rake (at steering head) 23.1º 23.1º
Fork Angle 21.6º 21.6º

Firebolt: Rake (at steering head) 21.0º 21.0º
Fork Angle 21.0º 21.0º

From Buell website

Poohspot18
10-08-2008, 02:08 PM
ah. more science. Thanks All.