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7-3-2018 XB9Sx service XB12 belt, RS1200
5-6-2018 - 7-3-2018 Buell XB9Sx service, Buell XB12SCG broken belt , Buell RS1200 check up
very nice XB9SX in for service check
the later Xb9 models this cover was deleted
stock filter will be replaced by the owner
draining the gearbox and engine oil
while draining, check on loose screws
and lube the side stand.. chain lube is perfect
front spark plug from below
refilling the gearbox oil
we need to replace the disk and pad.. when it is mounted easy to loosen the pad pin and cap
all on the same height.. customer also asked to replace the corroded bolts
yep.. looks better
the oil cooler side is with a nut at the rear
front plug gap set and neverseas on the threads.
betl check.. mnnnn lots off wear cranks
rear wheel bearings are ok
but the belt is worn about everywhere tough the top layer
best to replace this.. this one will leave you stranded
with everything loose, easy.. foot peg bracket off
and swingarm brace out
while we are at it, replace the rear disk.. i use a impact for these bolt.. works better, by hand you chew up the bolt heads to fast
the disk problem... it is warped.. losening a few bolts and the disk came up onone side
yep nice bowl shape.. good for musik , bad for braking
new disk on.. tq the bolt to 35Nm
wheel in, first put the swingarm brace in , than tighen the rear axle.. and fasten the pinch bolt
rear wheel in the air.. check the primairy chain.. and adjust to the tightest spot
new rear pads on
moving up tot he rear spark plug.. check the cables
typical front cable rubbing marks.. this is still ok
also check the conenctors for corrosion
rear plug in , check the point distance ( gap ) these are to narrow out the factory ( box )
wobble joint and long extention needed for rear plug
the rear brake light wire was dammaged. it still funtioned , but as it is a 12 v wire better to isolate
remove the connector
cut the old protective off
and some new heat shrink on
battery poles.. check.. very common these are loose , ( about all bikes i check )
front end check up
pinch bolts out and axle loose
wheel bearings are done.. i need to replace these
front fork out for oil change
protecting the top caps with electrical tape so the amuninium will not dammage
front bearings replaced.. nice rattler ( grease is about gone )
front legs to getter.. and stil look nice
lining up the reflectors
with fork oil service , i also clean the leg pritty good..
so no brake dust can dammage the seals when you slide the tube to getter
axle in , nice and greased up
and caliper bolt back on.. drop of loctite
wheel axle tighened.. set the forks on the axle by pushing down the front a few times
then tighten the pinch bolts
brake fluid replacement.. nasty stuff
do not for get rear brake fluid
checking the settings.. little update
and airbox cover can be mounted.. transulcent , use the front spacers and foam washers
warming up and set the oil level
shw is ready for the season :-)
we need to make this RS1200 ready for the road to
ok short interuption... flintstone bike
looks good.. but very exhausting
pulley cover of, and right footpeg bracket of
as this bike makes km... i wanna check the wheel bearings.. so remove the caliper
eehhh.. you need a new tyre to ;-)
black axle ... 2010 model
2010 model rear wheel has 3 bearings and dust seals on each side.. on the left side there is a spacer ( XB ) place the spacer back in
new belt on , wheel in half.. now first mount the swingarm brace
cover on and all done
rs1200.. removing the acces panels , as we need to look under there
battery needs replacement
going to look at the carb to.. so airfilter off
sportster stuff..
the original ULY flip seat :-) .. very old chain lube and tough up paint was still in
these seats where made by Corbin
yep.. this bike was on disply on the guggenheim years back
removing the flip up tail, and seat section.. electics with connecto
state of the art back than.. anti dive brake system
electrics loose
alu oil tank
look below the fuel tank.. 2 electrical solinoids for normal and reserve , operated by a switch
old battery is dead
as the colors to the battery a normaly black.. i keep these wires to getter with tape , as sign this is battery plus
strap removed
collorado dirt ;-)
battery in.