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08-10-2014 Xb12 engine chek and hammer time.

28-1-2015 - Buell Xb12X check engine light. Buell XB12XT hammer time. Buell 1125 header swap ( testing new headers )

Xb12X check engine light, Bike came in with a Check engine light, at the computer, Exhaust valve is misbehaving, and Battery to low, as there was a new battery already installed, the exhaust servo is the main cause.. option to open the exhaust valve and disable the exhaust valve servo was ok for the customer.

 

Xb12X check engine light, off course also intake seals check... but the big right airscoop was not cooperating , screws in to tight pulled the brass nut out the inner scoop https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=2848&cid=0&s=m0851&a&aname=Buell_XB_2003-2007_OEM_right_air_scoop

 

Xb12X check engine light, and not fitting key was used, i will put a new screw in , size 1/8 
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Xb12X check engine light, as i want to open the exhaust valve the exhaust needs to come off , loosening the rear straps.

 

Xb12X check engine light, and front strap.

 

Xb12X check engine light, take out the strap saddle bolt and loosen the exhaust clamp , to drop the exhaust.

 

Xb12X check engine light,using some binding wire fix the exhaust valve open , and mount back the exhaust.

 

Xb12X check engine light,preparing a little epoxy to glue back in the brass nut.

 

Xb12X check engine light, brass nut back in pace.

 

Xb12X check engine light,and new screws inhttps://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=1115&cid=0&s=an1005&a&aname=Buell_XB_10-32_x_58_button_hex_for_flyscreen, a little neverseas and don't over tighten these.

 

XB12XT 2008, hammer time, bike was stock, but customer wanted a little more noise and punch.

 

XB12XT 2008, hammer time, airbox cover off, and remove the exhaust valve cable.

 

XB12XT 2008, hammer time, stock filter out, and K&N filter in 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

 

XB12XT 2008, hammer time, Chin spoiler and pulley cover off.

 

XB12XT 2008, hammer time, screw off from the belt tensioner idler pulley.

 

XB12XT 2008, hammer time, loosen the rear wheel axle to loosen the belt tension, so the idler pulley can be pulled a little forward to remove the rear strap.

 

XB12XT 2008, hammer time, front strap and exhaust clamp loosen and remove the bolt, unscrew the exhaust valve operating cable.

 

XB12XT 2008, hammer time, i fold the exhaust valve cable on it self and some heat shrink tube about it to protect the lines and cable, fix it with tyrerap so the cable can not rattle.

 

XB12XT 2008, hammer time, remove the side stand to mount the new chin spoiler bracket.

 

XB12XT 2008, hammer time, and our TQ hammer on ( euro version ) 
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XB12XT 2008, hammer time, and upgrading the fuel mapping, test ride.. was raining.. but on a Buell it is not so hard .

 

1125 testing new headers for fit form , our shop dyno mule was waiting on the TQ 2 for 1125 to furter the testing, is little work to test fit the new 1125 headers we will be producing ( frist proto )

 

1125 testing new headers for fit form , now officialy the complete engine should come out to swap headers... but we have a work around solution, remove the rear brake caliper.

 

1125 testing new headers for fit form , loosen the rear axle.

 

1125 testing new headers for fit form , and remove the rear wheel.

 

1125 testing new headers for fit form , loosen the brake line brackets inside.

 

1125 testing new headers for fit form , and line bracket bottom side.

 

1125 testing new headers for fit form , loosen the pich bolt.

 

1125 testing new headers for fit form , adn remove the swing arm axle.

 

1125 testing new headers for fit form , remove the lower shock bolt, and pull the swingarm out ( leaving the belt in place )

 

1125 testing new headers for fit form , long extension and swivel joint , you can loosen the header nuts ( o2 sensor allready removed )

 

1125 testing new headers for fit form , sometimes a little more room is needed.

 

1125 testing new headers for fit form and twist and wiggle the headers out , be care full not to damage the clutch cover.

 

1125 testing new headers for fit form , front header is a piece off cake.

 

1125 testing new headers for fit form , new headers on, they look sexy. The header can be found here: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=10709&cid=0&s&a&aname=Buell_1125R_and_1125CR_OEM_replacement_header 

 

1125 testing new headers for fit form, we tried to create an equal length header The header can be found here:https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=10709&cid=0&s&a&aname=Buell_1125R_and_1125CR_OEM_replacement_header 

 

1125 testing new headers for fit form , test fitting with origial Exhaust The header can be found here: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=10709&cid=0&s&a&aname=Buell_1125R_and_1125CR_OEM_replacement_header

 

1125 testing new headers for fit form , fits like a glove The header can be found here: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=10709&cid=0&s&a&aname=Buell_1125R_and_1125CR_OEM_replacement_header