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16-8-2014 - Buell XB12X, Big service and suspention upgrade with 25 mm lower progressive springs. Other Buell XB12X, little adjustments to the fuel mapping. Buell 1125 Oil leak finish.

Buell XB12X, Big service and suspention upgrade with 25 mm lower progressive springs , very nice bike btw.big service kit can be bought here:

https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=4645&cid=0&s=K&N&a&aname=Buell_XB_912_03-10_Service_kit_16000_km_service

 

Buell XB12X, Big service , as it is a 2007 model, first we check the rear rocker cover gaskets... still bone dry on this one  big service kit can be bought here: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=4645&cid=0&s=K&N&a&aname=Buell_XB_912_03-10_Service_kit_16000_km_service

 

Buell XB12X, Big service, warming up to drain the oil. big service kit can be bought here: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=4645&cid=0&s=K&N&a&aname=Buell_XB_912_03-10_Service_kit_16000_km_service

 

Buell XB12X, Big service , left covers off , while draining big service kit can be bought here: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=4645&cid=0&s=K&N&a&aname=Buell_XB_912_03-10_Service_kit_16000_km_service

 

Buell XB12X, Big service , noticed some regulator cable rubbing to the exhaust bracket, will address this. big service kit can be bought here: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=4645&cid=0&s=K&N&a&aname=Buell_XB_912_03-10_Service_kit_16000_km_service 

 

Buell XB12X, Big service , priming oil filter, before putting it on. big service kit can be bought here: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=4645&cid=0&s=K&N&a&aname=Buell_XB_912_03-10_Service_kit_16000_km_service

 

Buell XB12X, Big service, while warming up the bike i could here the primary chain rattle ling allot, an customer told me bad shifting to neutral, the chain is way to loose big service kit can be bought here: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=4645&cid=0&s=K&N&a&aname=Buell_XB_912_03-10_Service_kit_16000_km_service

 

Buell XB12X, Big service , adjusting to correct free play, will shift much better to neutral big service kit can be bought here: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=4645&cid=0&s=K&N&a&aname=Buell_XB_912_03-10_Service_kit_16000_km_service

 

Buell XB12X, Big service , rear pads will need replacement big service kit can be bought here: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=4645&cid=0&s=K&N&a&aname=Buell_XB_912_03-10_Service_kit_16000_km_service

 

Buell XB12X, Big service , belt is still ok. big service kit can be bought here: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=4645&cid=0&s=K&N&a&aname=Buell_XB_912_03-10_Service_kit_16000_km_service

 

Buell XB12X, Big service , rear wheel bearings are not.. still the originals.. earing can be found here https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/index.asp?guid=YXHFSC&cid=10609&a&s

big service kit can be bought here: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=4645&cid=0&s=K&N&a&aname=Buell_XB_912_03-10_Service_kit_16000_km_service

 

Buell XB12X, Big service, new fresh bearings in the wheel: bearing can be found here https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/index.asp?guid=YXHFSC&cid=10609&a&s

 

Buell XB12X, Big service, and taking out the rear shock , for the new sping.. customer needed just a little lower to have a better feet to the ground.

 

Buell XB12X, Big service , normally rear shock is easy, but with the additional under seat fan cover... little job become a big job.

 

Buell XB12X, Big service , i tried to find away around it, but really needed to take off the side rail to get the cover off.

 

Buell XB12X, Big service , stock spring.

 

Buell XB12X, Big service, -/- 25 mm lower ride progressive Hyperpro spring mounted can be found here: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=2333&cid=492&s&a&aname=Buell_XB12X_25mm_lowering__combi_kit

 

Buell XB12X, Big service , and every thing back under the seat.

 

Buell XB12X, Big service , covers back on.

 

Buell XB12X, Big service , bottem / rear off the bike done.

 

Buell XB12X, Big service , rear spark plug change. spark plug we use: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=531&cid=0&s=ngk&a&aname=NGK_spark_plug_DCPR9E_Buell_XBXR1200Sportster

 

Buell XB12X, Big service , and replace the air filter K&N filter: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=24&cid=0&s=BU-9003&a&aname=Buell_XB912_RS_models_KN_Air_filter_2003-2010

 

Buell XB12X, Big service , front end out, wheel bearings are still ok.

 

Buell XB12X, Big service , some protective tape to protect the fork caps for the oil change and new springs.

 

Buell XB12X, Big service , top the new springs, lower the stock ones, little differance to look at , much to ride with  Lowering KIT: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=2333&cid=492&s&a&aname=Buell_XB12X_25mm_lowering__combi_kit 

 

Buell XB12X, Big service, front end back on.

 

Buell XB12X, Big service , brake fluid change.

 

Buell XB12X, Big service, and test ride  i love this part , good suspention.. .nice bike and customer can have bought feet to the ground now.

 

Other Buell XB12X, little adjustments to the fuel mapping, as the customer want to ride it all the time with DB killers, on a remus exhaust this makes a big difference.

 

1125 Oil leak, exhaust back on.

 

1125 Oil leak , tapping the header pipes a little to get the tension out ( they are very flexible ) and tighten theme.

 

1125 Oil leak , as most the oil was already drained for the changing the cover gasket, i will drain the left over to and put some fresh oil in.

 

1125 Oil leak , and new oil filter in.

 

1125 Oil leak, oil filling a steady hand or funnel highly recommended.

 

1125 Oil leak, fill the coolant , and let it warm up a little ( untill the thermostat opens ) and put the cap on.

 

1125 Oil leak, heating up the bike to check oil level.

 

1125 Oil leak, and test ride... always nice, and power full, and leak free.