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19-6-2014 Buell Xb12X 2006, Xb12STT.
20-6-2014 - Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load. Buell Xb12STT head job.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load, looks like the clutch cable is leaking to..
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load. remove the shift lever.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load. and the complete shifter mechanism, drain oil , and clutch mechanism.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load, loosen the clutch cableon the lever, the guide bracket and the front cable clamp , and pull the clutch cable out to remove it in a as strait as possible way.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load, loosen and remove the primairy cover bolts.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load.and pull it off a little to leave it to leak some more.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load.after removing the cover place a clutch spring tool on the pulling rod, and tighten to release the clutch spring pressure and remove the C-clip.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load. take the pressure table off, to get to the clutch plates.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load. a small magnet is easy to get the plates and the last 2 half rings out, inspect clean and put the half rings back in, first the flat one.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load.than the dish shaped one, the dish needs to point outwards.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load. soak the new plates and start with the half friction plate.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load., than a steel plate.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load, and start putting all plates in, steel- friction, you should end with a friction plate.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load. release the clutch tool, and inspect and clean the spring and pressure plate for debris ( can cause the clutch to not come free )
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load.line the diaphrame spring up with the holes in the pressure plate and put the C-Clip seat ring back on before tensioning the spring again.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load.put the pressure plate assembly on the clutch hub, not the c-clip seat is seated correctly and put the C-clip in the slots on the clutch hub fingers , pull the assembly a little back to make sure the C-clip seat is seated good on the C-clip and release the clutch tool tension.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load. and bob's your uncle.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load.new primairy gasket on, check for the front and rear dowels are in position.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load. put the cover over the shifter axle and push with your fingers the primairy chain over the chain tensioner shoe, and push the cover in position.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load. little drop off Loctite on the cover screws ( yeah i have seen theme come loose during racing conditions )
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load. and TQ the screws down to 14 NM , starting in the middle and circle your way to the out sides.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load. peace off heat shrink tube with glue will fix the clutch cable oil leak.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load.while we are here, lube the outer cable adjuster, so it will not seas with corrosion.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load. clutch cable in and gearbox oil filled.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load.clutch mechanism in ( put the hook first on the cable, out side the primairy cover and hook the ball and ramp plates on ) and mount the adjustment screw, lightly tight and loosen 1/4 turn.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load. and put the locking plate with spring back on.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load.shifter mechanism back on.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load. route the clutch cable back through the triple t plate and attach to the lever, brackets back on , and adjust the outer cable to 2 to 3 mm lever play.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load. check and adjust the primary tension, and good to go.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load, noticed a sound in the front wheel while i pushed the bike in, needed to inspect further.
Buell Xb12X 2006, clutch slipping at full load, front wheel bearings where about done, did put some fresh ones in for the customer.
Buell Xb12STT head job, after everything was back on, pull off the fuel pomp connector and the coil plug ( and spark plug out ) , and first turn the engine over on the starter, with a little air pressure in the oil tank to get the oil flow every where, as it can take some sweet time by just starting the engine before the oil will reach the rocker arms ( cylinder heads ) this way it will, start with less "startup damage "
Buell Xb12STT head job, first heat cycles after rebuild, check for leaks.
Buell Xb12STT head job, all is well, time to put back the body panels, chin spoiler.
Buell Xb12STT head job, right side big airscoop inner piece.
Buell Xb12STT head job, and outer piece.
Buell Xb12STT head job, and test ride bike is ready to go, and runs much nicer than it did ( and less noisy )