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27-9-2014 Xb12XT 2009, cam timing close up.

30-9-2014 - Buell Xb12XT 2009, cam timing close up. Buell XB12X unlucky tire change.

Xb12XT 2009, cam timing, some assembly lube on the cams to reduse ware on startup https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=1754&cid=0&s=redline&a&aname=Red_Line_Assembly_lube_4_Oz

 

Xb12XT 2009, cam timing, cover back on.

 

Xb12XT 2009, cam timing,and start the 4 top screws.

 

Xb12XT 2009, cam timing, Oil pump inner rotors back in.

 

Xb12XT 2009, cam timing, and outer rotors in, coated in assembly lube.

 

Xb12XT 2009, cam timing,, oil pump cover plate on.

 

Xb12XT 2009, cam timing, and outer cover with gasket on, as there are dowls i put to bolts in to position the gasket.

 

Xb12XT 2009, cam timing, little loctite on the screws.

 

Xb12XT 2009, cam timing,and Tq down the cover.

 

Xb12XT 2009, cam timing, clips back in the oil line fittings.

 

Xb12XT 2009, cam timing, lube the oil line ends to protect the inner o-rings.

 

XB12X unlucky tyre change , replaced this tyre just 4 weeks ago, picked up a crew on the road, as plugging it is only a get home fix , more safe to replace the tyre ( unfortunately )

 

XB12X unlucky tyre change , rear brake caliper off.

 

XB12X unlucky tyre change , lower belt guard off.

 

XB12X unlucky tyre change, axle pinch bolt loose.

 

XB12X unlucky tyre change, new tyre on, and tighten the axle and pinch bolts, hope this will last longer.

 

Xb12XT 2009, cam timing, front rocker box back on, if the markings are gone on your pushrods , the long one is exhaust .

 

Xb12XT 2009, cam timing, after cleaning smart to prime the rocker arms with a oil can pump oil in the pushrod hole until it some out the valve spring side.

 

Xb12XT 2009, cam timing, slowly fasten the rocker box bolt, evenly so the lifters can bleed.

 

Xb12XT 2009, cam timing, and tighten the bolts.

 

Xb12XT 2009, cam timing, new model rocker cover gasket in.

 

Xb12XT 2009, cam timing, and new gaskets for the rear cover to.

 

Xb12XT 2009, cam timing, don't forget the breather valve before you rotate the engine back up.

 

Xb12XT 2009, cam timing, engine temp sensor routed back in the cable guide.

 

Xb12XT 2009, cam timing, headers back on, ( our testing headers as the bike will go on the Dyno.

 

Xb12XT 2009, cam timing, spark plugs back in the easy way.

 

Xb12XT 2009, cam timing, and engine back up.