Buell Lightning X1 suspension setup and specs
Buell Lightning X1, 2000 to 2002: adjustable front rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 749 mm (29.5 in) seat height, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure, 200 kg (441 lb).
Buell Lightning
Adjusters this bike has
| Front preload | Not adjustable |
| Front rebound | Adjustable |
| Front compression | Adjustable |
| Rear preload | Adjustable |
| Rear rebound | Adjustable |
| Rear compression | Adjustable |
Suspension travel and hardware
| Fork diameter | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec
| Front, solo | 32 psi · 2.2 bar |
| Rear, solo | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| Front, two up | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| Rear, two up | 38 psi · 2.6 bar |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 170/60 ZR17 |
Weight, seat height and geometry
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm (55.1 in) |
| Seat height | 749 mm (29.5 in) |
| Weight | 200 kg (441 lb) dry |
| Front brake | Single 340mm disc, 6-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 230mm disc, single-piston caliper |
Bike feeling wrong? These are the published numbers. What to actually change depends on the adjusters this bike has, your weight and how it feels.
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