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3-7-2014 Buell Xb12Scg, XB12X, Xb12SS.

4-7-2014 - Buell Xb12Scg 2008, problem child. Buell XB12X from Germany with issues. Buell Xb12SS over from England, for some modifications.

 Buell Xb12Scg 2008, problem child, after smoothing the grooves as good as was possible, new gaskets in, and the bike started to run allot better.

 

Buell Xb12Scg 2008, problem child, so cover back on.

 

Buell Xb12Scg 2008, problem child, more covers back on.

 

Buell Xb12Scg 2008, problem child, clutch cable rubber was scorn by the header, will put a new one on.

 

Buell Xb12Scg 2008, problem child, with wide handle bars an the cable is just long enough removing the clutch lever pivot bolt is the easy way to hook the cable in.

 

Buell Xb12Scg 2008, problem child, new rubber on the clutch cable will pull it down so it will be as far away from the header as possible.

 

Buell Xb12Scg 2008, problem child, steering damper back on.

 

Buell Xb12Scg 2008, problem child, steering damper back on, nice system, only little clearance to the front fender looking at the markings.

 

Buell Xb12Scg 2008, problem child,base plate airbox cover back on.

 

Buell Xb12Scg 2008, problem child, the only way to mount and protect your translucent covers , use the spacers and the foam washers, test ride.

 

Buell XB12X from Germany with issues, after replacing the intake gaskets, fixing the engine grounds and setting the tps sensor corectly, the bike is running like it should , so time to dress up and test ride.

 

Buell XB12X from Germany with issues, i like to tie the tps sensor cable to the injector rail ( like original off factory ) this way the cable end going in the sensor will damage so hard from vibration.

 

Buell XB12X from Germany with issues, base plate back on.

 

Buell XB12X from Germany with issues, a threat nut was pulled out.. yeah we have these , easy fix.

 

Buell XB12X from Germany with issues, now there are very expensive tools to pull these inserts.. with a bolt and nut you can make a improvised puller  works just as good.

 

Buell XB12X from Germany with issues, insert back in.

 

Buell XB12X from Germany with issues, as the right side scoop is a fragile fiberglass one ( after market ) you can not really tighten these hard , as you will crack the fibers... use a light loctite ( purple ) to hold these screws better.

 

Buell XB12X from Germany with issues, chin spoilers vibrate very hard, use the nylon washers and loctite.

 

Buell Xb12SS over from England, for some modifications, and a nice visit to Amsterdam  ugly stock indicators needed a upgrade.

 

Buell Xb12SS over from England, the rear ones have had a taste off road salt in the Uk.

 

Buell Xb12SS over from England, as we will replace the indicators anyway, cutting theme off is the fastest way.

 

Buell Xb12SS over from England,, also needed to fix the licence plate bracket a little as the used pop rivits where broken, i have put some beefier ones in.

 

Buell Xb12SS over from England,nice small indicator still with E-mark.

 

Buell Xb12SS over from England, very creative navigation mount... as we remove the mirrors, i will need to find a new mounting for it.

 

Buell Xb12SS over from England, mounting bar end mirrors, the plastic oem plug need to come out,a pair off pliers and twist theme out.

 

Buell Xb12SS over from England,, the mirror adaptor plugs mounted, use good ones.. the mirrors are expensive, would be a shame if you loose your mirror because the adapters came out.

 

Buell Xb12SS over from England,very nice very easy adjustble bar end mirrors , and they give a great view, and don't vibrate.

 

Buell Xb12SS over from England, the other end.. to make it even.

 

Buell Xb12SS over from England, with LED indicators the blinking rate of the original indicator relais will go to fast ( or not even work at all ) easy swap with a LED indicator relais.. but you need to re position the feed and the ground in the socket, ( very easy to do ) 

 

Buell Xb12SS over from England, wires in the good possition for the LED relais.