Table 1. Bulb Chart: 2005 Firebolt Models
BULBS
BULBS
REQUIRED
WATTS
AMPS
PART
NUMBER
Headlamps
Bulb (H3)
2
55
4.58
68918-98
Position lamp
(European, Japan, Australia models only)
1
3
0.25
Y0026.02A8
Marker lamps
Tail/stop lamp
1
5/21
0.39/1.65
68169-90A
Front and rear turn signal lamps
(1 bulb each)
4
10
0.74
68968-99Y
Instruments
Turn signal indicator
1
1.12
0.08
Y0163.02A8
Check engine
1
1.12
0.08
Y0163.02A8
High beam
1
0.7
0.05
Y0162.02A8
Oil indicator
1
1.12
0.08
Y0163.02A8
Neutral
1
1.12
0.08
Y0163.02A8
Backlight
2
1.12
0.08
Y0163.02A8
1
0.07
0.05
Y0162.02A8
Low fuel
Replace instrument cluster if low fuel warning lamp fails.
Table 2. Tires: 2005 Firebolt Models
TIRE
TYPE
SOLO RIDING
LOADED TO GVWR
PSI
kPa
PSI
kPa
Front
Dunlop Sportmax Radial II 120/70 ZR 17 D208FY
36
248
Same as solo riding values.
Rear
Dunlop Sportmax Radial II 180/55 ZR 17 D208U
38
262
Table 3. Dimensions: 2005 Firebolt Models
ITEM
XB9R
XB12R
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
Wheel base
(without rider)
52.0
1320
52.0
1320
Seat height
(with rider)
30.5
775
30.5
775
Ground clearance
(without rider)
4.35
110
4.35
110
Trail
3.3
83
3.3
83
Rake
21 degree
21 degree
NOTE
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and corresponding Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) are given on a label located on the frame steering head.
Table 4. Weights: 2005 Firebolt Models
ITEM
XB9R
XB12R
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
Weight
450
204
460
209
GVWR
850
386
850
386
GAWR front
325
147
325
147
GAWR rear
525
238
525
238
Load capacity
400
181
390
177
All measurements include a full tank of gasoline.
NOTE
Wet weight is the total weight of the motorcycle including fuel, oil and primary fluid. GVWR is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (maximum allowable loaded vehicle weight). GAWR is the Gross Axle Weight Rating (maximum allowable loaded weight per axle). Load capacity is the amount of weight (including the rider) that can be carried on the motorcycle without exceeding the GVWR.
Table 5. Capacities: 2005 Firebolt Models
ITEM
U.S.
LITERS
Fuel tank total
(including reserve)
3.7 gallons
14.0
Reserve/low fuel lamp
illuminates at
0.7 gallons
2.6
Oil tank
2.5 quarts
2.4
Transmission
1.0 quart
0.95
Table 6. Engine: 2005 Firebolt Models
ITEM
XB9R
XB12R
Cylinders
2
Type
Four-stroke, 45 degree V-Twin
Cooling
Air, oil and fan cooled
Bore
3.5 in. (88.8 mm)
Stroke
3.125 in.
(79.4 mm)
3.812 in.
(96.8 mm)
Engine
displacement
60.0 cu. in.
(984 cc)
73.4 cu. in.
(1203 cc)
Compression ratio
10.0:1
Valve train
OHV, two valves per cylinder
Valve adjustment
Hydraulic, self-adjusting valve tappets
Fuel delivery
Dynamic Digital Fuel Injection II
Table 7. Ignition System: 2005 XB Models
ITEM
DATA
Battery
12 volt, 12 amp./hr, 200 CCA
Spark plugs
Harley-Davidson No. 10R12A
Size
12 mm
Gap
0.35 in.
0.89 mm
Torque
12-18 ft-lbs
16 Nm.-24 Nm
Table 8. Sprocket Teeth: 2005 Firebolt Models
DRIVE
ITEM
NUMBER OF TEETH
XB9R
XB12R
Primary
Engine
34
38
Clutch
57
Final
Transmission
27
Rear wheel
65
Belt
128
Table 9. Transmission Gear Ratios: 2005 Firebolt Models
GEAR
XB9R
XB12R
FINAL
OVERALL
FINAL
OVERALL
First (low) gear
2.69
10.85
2.69
9.71
Second gear
1.85
7.47
1.85
6.68
Third gear
1.43
5.78
1.43
5.17
Fourth gear
1.18
4.76
1.18
4.26
Fifth gear
1.00
4.04
1.00
3.61
NOTE