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8-12-2016 XB 12XT service, S1 bigbore

21-12-2016 - 8-12-2016 Buell XB12 XT in for service, and Buell S1 bigbore

allweather bikes... in for service

checking the battery on CCA , plenty good

as this can be a issue on the 08 up models... checking the charging... also good

so hot , drain the gearbox and engine oil

checking the bearing in the pull plate... some things you just need to check... than just fill with new oil , as you can do a oil change with out loosening this

same reason.. i check the clutch cable and lube it... so it douse not corrode tight over time ( normal service checks )

side stand is dirty and dry

after a good clean.. i use tacky chain grease for this one.. and while off the spill . works perfect

dain plugs... debris on the gearbox is normal

plug back on and oil set to level

engine oil plug should not have any / or much debris on

plug back in and fill the oil

oil filter off K&N filters can be screwed off with a 17 mm spanner

prime the new filter. and wet the o-ring , screw back on hand tight

oily stuff done... checking the primairy chain , rear wheel in the air... and bike in 5e gear

bump the rear wheel around to check the chain on at least 3 positions , set the play on the tightest spot

rear caliper off

and wheel out to check the bearings

these feel gritty... i replace theme.. this customer don't want to strand with a pair off bad bearings

belt is a ok

fresh bearings in... wheel can go back in

tighten the rear axle to 66 Nm

front plug best done from below

check the gap on new plugs, usualy there to tight

SE spart plug wires... i think the HD dealer who had the bike in maintenace did mount these

there a little long.. but they will do , if positioned good they will not rub

rear plug... need to remove the airfilter box to get to it and you need a swivel head + extention

new plug in... and plug wires on.. long but ok

bike turned around on the lift, to checl the front end

pinch bolts loose and axle out

front bearings feel gritty to.. will replace these to

6 pot caliper back on in between the spokes so you don't damage theme

wheel back in and axle tight lefthand 55 Nm

little loctite on the caliper bolts

and set these to 50 Nm

chin spoiler back on.also loctite on the screws , these things rattle

pushed down the suspention a few times.. and thighten the pinch bolts

right hand heated grip douse not work anymore .. checking the cables , behind the flyscreen

locating the wires to the grip... and measuring resitance ... pos. 1 is about 9 Ohm.. pos 2 is about 22 Ohm

brake fluid change front

and rear

and test ride :-)

S1 bigbore engine... case back in black , to fit the color shedule off the bike better

time to put the case to getter.... cleaning the edge and regrease it good

oil windage try :-)

yep you make it weaker with a big bore

cases with sealant to getter, loctite on the case bolts

i put also 2 gearbox bolts in to tighten the case

lower screws in ( notice this is a late model case ;-))

and tq the case screws down to 24 Nm

lining up to the swing arm adaptor

and tightening all the bolts

front shock mount / exhaust bracket on

and it hangs :-) ( stil need a strap )

shock on .... so we can build the rest up...

will clean the regulator up a little and give it a paint... looks like crap on a new rebuild bike like this