Its tax season and im sick of riding alone!I am going to purchase a 06 firebolt for my man.He has done quite a bit of research but I just want to make sure.
Who knows the pros and cons of the firebolt?My boyfriend has bad knees,real bad, just want to know if the firebolt would be ok for him.

I sat on a XB12Ss today and I gotta tell ya, with bad knees I have to think that would be rough. I would definately have him try it out first.

And how cool is that? Buying a bike for him like that! :tour

You should find out if you can rent one or take one for a test ride if his knees are really bad. That's probably the only way to know for sure.

Good Luck

Have him go to the dealers "demo days" - they are having them this time of year.

Let him try out some bikes.

The Buell dealer here does H-D demos the same days.

I think the sportbike posture is hard on knees, wrists, and neck. (My opinion only)

Camden County Harley in W. Collingswood is having Buell demo rides on April 22nd and you get a free Buell sling bag. That might be a good time to get him to do some test rides.:tour

Best Regards,
Norm

Do you have a sister? ;)


Bart

I'll have to see if she is my wifes cousin, My wife got me an 06 883 and a S1 White Lightning.

I didn't think there was another man as lucky as me, I bet if you ask him, he'll tell you, LIFE IS GOOOOOOOD!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D

Its tax season and im sick of riding alone!I am going to purchase a 06 firebolt for my man.He has done quite a bit of research but I just want to make sure.
Who knows the pros and cons of the firebolt?My boyfriend has bad knees,real bad, just want to know if the firebolt would be ok for him.

I'd suggest trading in your boyfriend for me. My knees are great!!! Plus, I have my own bike. I'd be happy to tag along with you while you go shopping with your tax refund.

JB

Its tax season and im sick of riding alone!I am going to purchase a 06 firebolt for my man.He has done quite a bit of research but I just want to make sure.
Who knows the pros and cons of the firebolt?My boyfriend has bad knees,real bad, just want to know if the firebolt would be ok for him.


.....Ever thought about moving to Australia??........you can stay at my place.......:)

....P.S.........Bring your bikes......:D

The Firebolt would probably be very uncomfortable with bad knees. I would suggest he look at the XB Lightning instead as the footpegs are better placed for bad knees. But you also could put the Lightning pegs onto a Firebolt with some easy wrenching.

The Firebolt would probably be very uncomfortable with bad knees. I would suggest he look at the XB Lightning instead as the footpegs are better placed for bad knees. But you also could put the Lightning pegs onto a Firebolt with some easy wrenching.
That was my first thought as well. Maybe the Lightning riding position might be a bit more comfy on a pair of bad knees, especially for someone who is tall.

I sat on a XB12Ss today and I gotta tell ya, with bad knees I have to think that would be rough. I would definately have him try it out first.

And how cool is that? Buying a bike for him like that! :tour
Thanks Gotwa.Is the firebolt light compared to your bike?

:banadevi :banadevi :banadevi :D Do you have a sister? ;)

sorry bart.just me.you would have to share.
Bart
:D

thanks for your help everyone.I wanted to surprise him but i guess its not a good idea.he did sit on a firebolt and said he was comfortable but I think he is just gona have to demo one.

thanks for your help everyone.I wanted to surprise him but i guess its not a good idea.he did sit on a firebolt and said he was comfortable but I think he is just gona have to demo one.
But him a Hot Wheels or Matchbox motorcycle, and include a "coupon" for a bike.

Or, have the checkbook handy each time you "happen to" visit a dealeship and sit on or demo a bike..... when you find the onw, write the check.

Those are some good ideas dusty.It would be cool to have him demo the bike and then find out its his!