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XB9R engine swap, the last pieces (PART 4)

7-12-2013 - What did we do today (31 foto's) 6-12-2013

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, shifter on

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, put some loc-tite on these screw... pulling nails out off a fence because you lost one is really anoying when your on a trip

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, gear box oil in

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, oil level just touching the diaphrame 

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, hooking on the clutch mechanism

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, adjuster nut on

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, adjuster nut on, screw until you feel it is toughing , than 1/4 turn back

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, and place lock nut with spring in place

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, hold the cover for the spring tension, and screws in

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, rear wheel off the ground, shift to 5e gear 

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, rear wheel off the ground, shift to 5e gear, and check primary tension, measure on at least 3 places by rotating the rear wheel ( turning the engine )

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, secure the primary tension lock nut 

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, inspection cover on with new gasket, neversees on the screws

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, prime oil filter ( +/- 10 ML ) and lube the O-ring , and screw on the oil filter tight 

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, Exhaust back on

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, adjusting free play on the outer cable, +/- 3mm free play on the lever 

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, adjusting free play on the outer cable, little zip-tie on top to keep watter out 

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, filling with engine oil

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, connecting the spaghetti under the bonnet

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, old model velocity stack ( 2003 models only ) i'm glad they improved this in 2004

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, hooking up the throttle wires , the cover screws can be hard to reach, loosening the master cylinder and turning this a little helps

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, system check, and turn over the engine untill oil pressure is there ( spark plugs out, coil plug off and injection pump connector off

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, system check, and turn over the engine untill oil pressure is there.

 

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, system check, compression test, to check the engine , rear

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, system check, compression test, to check the engine, front hard to reach

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, system check, compression test, to check the engine, remember to open the throttle fully while testing... douse make a lot off difference

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, system check, all good to go, TPS set , and start up... she is alive  runs nice

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, while the engine is warming up, time to put some plastics on

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, system check, and in the mean while check for oil leaks and weeps 

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, engine hot check all oil line connectors on sweating , all good 

 

XB9R engine swap, the last pieces, she is ready for here 2e live, she is still a beauty, 10 years old and 60000 km + on here , good job by the owner, bike looks still very nice