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7-6-2014 Buell XB12SS 2008.

24-1-2015 - Buell XB12SS 2008, putting back the engine after gearbox repair.

 Buell XB12SS 2008, putting back the engine after gearbox repair ( 4e gear needed to be kicked in ) shifter arm was a little bend, small part.. but a hole lot off work , as the engine need to be take apart completly.

 

Buell XB12SS 2008, putting back the engine, route the gear box breather hose before you put the engine in, makes live more easy.

 

Buell XB12SS 2008, putting back the engine, bike in the overhead hoist, and lining up the rear engine mount.

 

Buell XB12SS 2008, putting back the engine, job for 2 man, putting back the swingarm with wheel still attaced.

 

Buell XB12SS 2008, putting back the engine, oil lines and some electrics back on.

 

Buell XB12SS 2008, putting back the engine, front engine mount back on.

 

Buell XB12SS 2008, putting back the engine, engine temporary up, to mount the v-brace with oil cooler and lines.

 

Buell XB12SS 2008, putting back the engine, rotate back down, to mount the header.

 

Buell XB12SS 2008, putting back the engine, check the regulator wiring , and connect.

 

Buell XB12SS 2008, putting back the engine, last look before final engine rotation up, don't forget the pvc breather valves.

 

Buell XB12SS 2008, putting back the engine, front engine mount tighten to specs.

 

Buell XB12SS 2008, putting back the engine, front crank position sensor.

 

Buell XB12SS 2008, putting back the engine, side stand on, before exhaust.

 

Buell XB12SS 2008, putting back the engine, exhaust back on... one off the very few times i need to connect the exhaust valve again  

 

Buell XB12SS 2008, putting back the engine, exhaust under the bike , belt on.

 

Buell XB12SS 2008, putting back the engine, idler pulley back on, and tighten the rear axle.

 

Buell XB12SS 2008, putting back the engine, checking primairy.

 

Buell XB12SS 2008, putting back the engine, something i like to do... little silicone on the stator wires to prevent theme from rubbing.

 

Buell XB12SS 2008, putting back the engine, primairy back on, cover on, clutch cable back in.

 

Buell XB12SS 2008, putting back the engine, gear box oil in to level ( with a complete rebuild you can need a little more ) adjusting the clutch , and adjusting the primary chain tension.

 

Buell XB12SS 2008, putting back the engine, starting to look like something.

 

Buell XB12SS 2008, putting back the engine, clutch cable routed to the handle bar , and adjusted.

 

Buell XB12SS 2008, putting back the engine, top side hooking up.

 

Buell XB12SS 2008, putting back the engine, looks better like this.

 

Buell XB12SS 2008, putting back the engine, pull op the gearbox breather hose so you have enough lenght to mount it on the shock, check behind the rear header for clearance to the header, and fixate the wires and hose with a ty-rap.