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26-1-2018 lower engine XB12X, check up Xb12X
10-4-2018 - What did we do today: 26-1-2018 lower engine Buell XB12X, another XB12X in for check up.
Lower engine from customer, this engine made a whining bearing noise,
so we striped and pressed out the gearbox bearings
time to put new ones in.. 2006 and up the main bearing is a double row angle contact bearings , in stead off the single row deep groeve bearings
the double row is much better
pressed in the case
lubing the dry bearing with gearbox oil and let it drip through the other side
5e gear / end drive
wil replace these needle bearings to.. the new model 5e gear , note the clip inside
old ones out and new in
and pulling the 5e gear in place.
no need for the suire o-ring on this.. as there is a oil sealing ring on the 5e gear axle it self
c-clip in and again some oil to drip inside
and mounting the outer seal
gearbox detent holder tool inserted so we will not dammage the detend lever, and this case half is ready
2 more bearings to go
the 06 up gearbox uses a different counter shaft bearing , the main shaft is the same as the older models
shafts in the locating / press tool
aaah bugger.. forgot the hold the gear in position while placing the shafts in , it will not slide over it .. do it again ... pressing the axle a little out.. do not force the gear in place !
2e time right ;-)
and gearbox in place
prelube the shifter forks and slide theme in position , put the slider shafts in.. but leave theme out the way off the shifter drum
shifter drum in.. locate the forks in there slots and tap the slider shafts in the case
cleaning and degreasing the case halfs again , and aply a thin bead case sealer gasket
crank in prelube the pinion bearing
and slide the halfs to getter, turn the gearbox and crank if the case will not go down easy.. do not hammer it to getter !!
with 2 bolts in.. remove the detent tool
and check the gearbox on working.. shifting smooth and every gear
everything shifts good.. so red loctite on the case bolts and tightening
everything shifts good.. so red loctite on the case bolts and tightening
24 Nm from the center working our
sprocket bearing spacer / side play ring in place
hammer the oil seal in
and the seal clip in place
cleaned up the spacer and mount it in
stator plug a little silicone bead to help it seal
and bed the wires
shifter mechanism in
and cover on.. for transport protection
rear engine mount on
neutral switch in
just checking.. meeeh.. this one is on it's way out
will mount a new one.. so this wil be trouble free
gearbox breather hose back on
pully back on with lock plate
and some protective packing for transport , so the customer can finish the assembly
2e Uly for this customer, after a mishap/ crash.. he did found a new one... asked us to check up , as this will be a daily ride again
tires are still very old model.. you get used to theme but i think they corner bad
rubbing marks on the ecm connectors
and cracks are there.. i will relocate the ecm so this will not become a issue
intake seals 1 on 1 .. there is a relation between idle rpm ,tps and ego. high idle - low tps suspect intake leak ( see vid )
engine oil out
chin spoiler off, clutch cable is sweating a little
chewy screw..
ok.. that douse not work like it should
basicly the exhaust is haning loose at the front , and it is looking at the rattle wear marks
leaking and rattleling... new muffler bushings and clamp it correct
brake pad will be replaced.
breaker bar needed to loose the rear axle. usualy not a good sign
indeed.. wheel bearings are on there way out
the belt is showing some wear
not really bad. but this needs to be checked more than 1e a year
clutch cable adjuster looks corroded... — bij Twin Motorcycles Buell Support forever.
ok lock nut could be loosened.. will try to loosen the long nut. with some penetrating oil in there — bij Twin Motorcycles Buell Support forever.
checking the front end — bij Twin Motorcycles Buell Support forever.
as the disk looks bad — bij Twin Motorcycles Buell Support forever.
with a sharpy a better view what is going on — bij Twin Motorcycles Buell Support forever.
lightly aply the brake and turn the wheel , you see the sharpy lines fade — bij Twin Motorcycles Buell Support forever.
in the center gone — bij Twin Motorcycles Buell Support forever.
while here still visible . al firm indicator the disk is warped , or at least is missing a big contact pad , so it is braking less powerfull / bad — bij Twin Motorcycles Buell Support forever.
front bearings are done for aswell — bij Twin Motorcycles Buell Support forever.