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Mhlunsford
Posted on Wednesday, May 03, 2017 - 09:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There is a xb12r for 3k but I really want a lighting. How hard to put lighting bars on a fire bolt?
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Teeps
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2017 - 12:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Al of American Sport Bike may have done this mod.
No phone number, we're out of business
No address, we're out of business.
Please send email to the address below, but it isn't monitored daily.
E-mail: americansportbike@gmail.com


Also found this thread doing a search of BadWeb.
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/327 77/273681.html
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Skipbarberman
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2017 - 01:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There are more differences than just bars....

Tail section, headlight, fairing, ignition, wiring, etc. That said, anything can be done. Often think I'm the only one that tried to go the other way. As a byproduct, I have a Firebolt tail section, and LSL machined top clamp, risers handlebars and brake line for that. Ended up selling the half converted one and bought an original Firebolt; was much cheaper in the end. Your results and mileage may vary. But now I have parts that I need to list on here in my spare time.
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Livers
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2017 - 04:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You are buying the wrong bike.

(Message edited by Livers on May 04, 2017)
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Phelan
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2017 - 05:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Best advice is wait for the right deal on a Lightning. You will end up changing throttle and clutch cables and front brake line to go with a Lightning handlebar conversion, even with the LSL conversion top tree. Otherwise, easiest is to get a Lightning top tree, clamp, and ignition, but even still you will be changing cables and brake line.
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