Accessories for Buell XB9R Firebolt

Accessories for the Buell XB9R Firebolt

The Buell XB9R Firebolt is a sports bike suited to lively road riding. On a bike like this, where your hands sit, how easily you can see behind and how the controls feel all shape the ride. That makes it worth thinking about more than just a weekend run through the bends: everyday traffic and the time the bike spends parked matter too.

What riders usually fit to the Buell XB9R Firebolt

Accessories for the Firebolt focus on parts you notice while riding, alongside ways to keep it covered between outings. Which ones matter most depends on where you ride and how you use the bike from day to day.

• Handlebars: the shape and position of the bars affect how your hands rest and how you sit on the bike. That becomes particularly noticeable when you are moving through a succession of bends, but it also matters if a ride includes a slower stretch through town.
• Mirrors: a clear view behind is useful when changing lanes, joining a road or dealing with traffic on a daily journey. On the XB9R Firebolt, it is also worth considering where the mirrors sit in relation to your riding position and the space they take up at the sides.
• Brakes: braking components are relevant to the way you approach a bend and adjust your pace around other road users. If the Firebolt sees both open roads and urban journeys, this is an area of the bike you will rely on in quite different situations.
• Covers and blankets: these are worth considering if your Firebolt stands unused between rides or you want to keep it covered while parked. They address a part of owning a sports bike that is easy to overlook when most attention goes to the ride itself.

For a road-focused ride, start with the parts that affect your position, view and braking. Then consider how you look after the bike once the engine is off.