Firebolt headlights - bright enough?

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Hey guys,
I have an idea about mounting some Buell XB9R/12R Firebolt headlights on my bike (as replacements). The LTSA have thwarted my plans of a big bike in the next 12 months so I want to jazz the trusty steed up a bit...make it look a bit more special.

So: Does anyone know if the Buell Firebolt headlights are very bright (or at least bright enough) for general riding around in the dark?

I guess I wont be spending much time out in the wopps after dark but I dont want to creep around when I do have to.

Thanks.

[Joni]

Sean - the person to ask would be Rashika, she rides a Buell XB12R Firebolt

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Sean - the person to ask would be Rashika, she rides a Buell XB12R Firebolt

Yeah I asked her already...she dont go out in the dark apparently . Was thinking that maybe one of the bike shop guys would know perhaps.

[cowpoos]

Hey guys,
I have an idea about mounting some Buell XB9R/12R Firebolt headlights on my bike (as replacements). The LTSA have thwarted my plans of a big bike in the next 12 months so I want to jazz the trusty steed up a bit...make it look a bit more special.

So: Does anyone know if the Buell Firebolt headlights are very bright (or at least bright enough) for general riding around in the dark?

I guess I wont be spending much time out in the wopps after dark but I dont want to creep around when I do have to.

Thanks.

I have a better Idea...the fully faired version will digi speedo,etc of your bike....better frame and suspension is due in late dec early jan...buy one of those...they look like a big bike...and then give uncle POOS a call and I'll take to your mufflers with a grinder a drill and some metal pliers...[and propally a few potrivets]...and I'll sound like a big bike

what do you reckon?

[miSTa]

Sean - the person to ask would be Rashika, she rides a Buell XB12R Firebolt

Rashika's an absolute fountain of knowledge on all things Buell.

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I have a better Idea...the fully faired version will digi speedo,etc of your bike....better frame and suspension is due in late dec early jan...buy one of those...they look like a big bike...and then give uncle POOS a call and I'll take to your mufflers with a grinder a drill and some metal pliers...[and propally a few potrivets]...and I'll sound like a big bike

what do you reckon?

Not a bad idea. Quite happy with the nekid-ness of my bike. Its just gotta have a bit more mongrel...now I know thats gonna make some people laugh but without the silly headlight on the front thats been around for centuries, it could look good. Ive seen a 'fightered' version of my bike (and have posted the pic in the past) and its looks cool. The exhaust idea is a goody though . Probably would screw my 25km/L economy though eh?
Thanks Mr Poos...might take you up on that offer. You at the Sprints or Motomart ride on Sunday?

ps - the headlight unit on that bike costs $1030+ (ex Korea) as a spare part.

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Rashika's an absolute fountain of knowledge on all things Buell.

And very helpful . asked her about 3-4 weeks ago...was looking at some hella lights (similar) that cost US$58 ea (2 lights in a set - US site)...WgtnMC said NZ$83 each for the Firebolt. Dang thats a good price...and exactly what I want, I think.

[ducatilover]

And very helpful . asked her about 3-4 weeks ago...was looking at some hella lights (similar) that cost US$58 ea (2 lights in a set - US site)...WgtnMC said NZ$83 each for the Firebolt. Dang thats a good price...and exactly what I want, I think.

well if you get any decent lights give me a yell cos i want something to go on the bros and i dont live anywhere near a dealer that can get decent parts like that

[SPORK]

Would you be able to provide us with a picture of said Firebolt lights?

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Would you be able to provide us with a picture of said Firebolt lights?

Sure thing. First image is firebolt with the light modules (one low other high pressumably).
Second image (hope order is right here) is the streetfightered Hyobag (in Korea maybe) with the type of light treatment I want to do. I think the Buells lights are a bit bigger...this wont be to everyones taste but you gotta admit...its got a bit more attitude than the stocker.

[SPORK]

Sure thing. First image is firebolt with the light modules (one low other high pressumably).
Second image (hope order is right here) is the streetfightered Hyobag (in Korea maybe) with the type of light treatment I want to do. I think the Buells lights are a bit bigger...this wont be to everyones taste but you gotta admit...its got a bit more attitude than the stocker.

I think if you made a cool bracket that placed them side by side it would look pretty awesome. The stacked look is a bit too 999 for my likings... But all the best in your endeavor, kind sir.

[cowpoos]

Not a bad idea. Quite happy with the nekid-ness of my bike. Its just gotta have a bit more mongrel...now I know thats gonna make some people laugh but without the silly headlight on the front thats been around for centuries, it could look good. Ive seen a 'fightered' version of my bike (and have posted the pic in the past) and its looks cool. The exhaust idea is a goody though . Probably would screw my 25km/L economy though eh?
Thanks Mr Poos...might take you up on that offer. You at the Sprints or Motomart ride on Sunday?

ps - the headlight unit on that bike costs $1030+ (ex Korea) as a spare part.

I'm workin this weekend man...have to catch up some time though...noisy pipe won't do buggar all to your economy as for a headlight... www.sportsbikesnz.co.nz email him if you can't see what u want...

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I'm workin this weekend man...have to catch up some time though...noisy pipe won't do buggar all to your economy as for a headlight... www.sportsbikesnz.co.nz email him if you can't see what u want...

Bummer about work. Way ahead of you re: www.sportsbikesnz.co.nz...it was gonna cost him (read: me) too much to bring something in. Besides it might be prudent to have something that actually orginates from a bike that is sold in NZ (anticipating legal reasons).
Talk to you sometime about the muffler. Will spot you on a ride at some stage...thanks again.

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I think if you made a cool bracket that placed them side by side it would look pretty awesome. The stacked look is a bit too 999 for my likings... But all the best in your endeavor, kind sir.

Fair enough...Ill keep you posted (this is frustrating the hell out of me ).

[SPORK]

Fair enough...Ill keep you posted (this is frustrating the hell out of me ).

Oh good stuff. I'd be quite interested in just how customised you're going to make that comet. I just say though, that they're quite randy looking bikes.