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10-1-2015 1125 CR big check up.
15-1-2015 - 1125 CR big check up, customer brought his bike in to have a big check over.
1125 CR big check up, nice bike smile emoticon
1125 CR big check up, did a quick walk around, and noticed the clutch slave cylinder leaking. Upgraded clutch slave: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=4207&cid=10605&s&a&aname=Buell_1125R_1125CR_Clutch_Slave_Cylinders_
1125 CR big check up, and the rear wheel bearings move :-X side ways.
1125 CR big check up, will start right away with the rear wheel bearings...
1125 CR big check up, and press some fresh ones inhttps://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=754&cid=0&s=6006&a&aname=Buell_XB912_1125_Rear_wheel_bearing
1125 CR big check up, cleaning up the axle and apply a coat off neverseas on it.
1125 CR big check up, i like to rotate the wheel, tightening the axle, can check the belt the same time.
1125 CR big check up, with a long extension you can tighten the rear brake caliper from the other side.
1125 CR big check up, don't for get to check the rear brake on function, the master cylinder is known to corrode.
1125 CR big check up, first replace the clutch slave cylinder, little trick to not completely drain the reservoir and making bleeding much harder , pull the lever half way and secure with a zip ty.
1125 CR big check up, remove the hydraulic line and remove the slave nut Upgraded clutch slave: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=4207&cid=10605&s&a&aname=Buell_1125R_1125CR_Clutch_Slave_Cylinders_
1125 CR big check up, and remove the cover Upgraded clutch slave: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=4207&cid=10605&s&a&aname=Buell_1125R_1125CR_Clutch_Slave_Cylinders_
1125 CR big check up, always a jukky mess under the cover, the leaking brake fluid leave a sticking layer Upgraded clutch slave: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=4207&cid=10605&s&a&aname=Buell_1125R_1125CR_Clutch_Slave_Cylinders_
1125 CR big check up, this one also leaked a little engine oil inside Upgraded clutch slave: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=4207&cid=10605&s&a&aname=Buell_1125R_1125CR_Clutch_Slave_Cylinders_
1125 CR big check up, clutch cover pull out the c-clip Upgraded clutch slave: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=4207&cid=10605&s&a&aname=Buell_1125R_1125CR_Clutch_Slave_Cylinders_
1125 CR big check up, and knock out the old clutch slave Upgraded clutch slave: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=4207&cid=10605&s&a&aname=Buell_1125R_1125CR_Clutch_Slave_Cylinders_
1125 CR big check up, clean and de-burr the sharp edges Upgraded clutch slave: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=4207&cid=10605&s&a&aname=Buell_1125R_1125CR_Clutch_Slave_Cylinders_
1125 CR big check up, new Slave cylinder comes ready to assembly Upgraded clutch slave: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=4207&cid=10605&s&a&aname=Buell_1125R_1125CR_Clutch_Slave_Cylinders_
1125 CR big check up, after a little cleaning, it looks allot better Upgraded clutch slave: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=4207&cid=10605&s&a&aname=Buell_1125R_1125CR_Clutch_Slave_Cylinders_
1125 CR big check up, if you have the time , leave the membrane to sweat out for a night ( oil and brake fluid will sweat out ) Upgraded clutch slave: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=4207&cid=10605&s&a&aname=Buell_1125R_1125CR_Clutch_Slave_Cylinders_
1125 CR big check up, cover back on , mounting the pulling nut Upgraded clutch slave: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=4207&cid=10605&s&a&aname=Buell_1125R_1125CR_Clutch_Slave_Cylinders_
1125 CR big check up, the clutch slave kit comes with new crush washers for the hydraulic line Upgraded clutch slave: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=4207&cid=10605&s&a&aname=Buell_1125R_1125CR_Clutch_Slave_Cylinders_
1125 CR big check up, fill and bleed the system
1125 CR big check up, and if you notice there rough, take the lever out and clean and apply new grease , you see the round bushing has already been wearing Grease: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=5164&cid=184&s&a&aname=Bel-ray_assembly_lube_for_axles_bolts_and_nuts
1125 CR big check up, filter has not been tought in allot off km New K&N filter: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=2264&cid=0&s=BU-1108&a&aname=Buell_1125R__1125CR_KN_Air_filter
1125 CR big check up, and the 1125 is like a dust sucker , with the air intake behind the front wheel.
1125 CR big check up, oil drain and mounting new oil filter https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=3371&cid=0&s=kn-564&a&aname=KN_Buell_1125_Oil_filter_
1125 CR big check up, starting to remove the exhaust for engine rotation.
1125 CR big check up, turn around the bike and start taking apart the front end.
1125 CR big check up, as with a big service front fork oil will be changed, makes also the valve adjustment easier.
1125 CR big check up,, front end out.
1125 CR big check up, loosening the pods / covers.
1125 CR big check up,intake air guide out.
1125 CR big check up,securing the caliper and loosen the clutch master to have play on the line during engine rotation.
1125 CR big check up,, front K brackets bolts to frame out.
1125 CR big check up, middle engine mount bolt loosening the pinch bolt on the sliding bushing.
1125 CR big check up, and loose the rear sliding engine mount bushing.
1125 CR big check up, left middle engine mount bolt out.
1125 CR big check up, and right one.
1125 CR big check up, i like to pull the sliding bushing out a little so no wires can catch.
1125 CR big check up, clearing top side for engine ratation.
1125 CR big check up, and clearing the horn and sensor wires right side next to the K-bracket in preparation off engine rotation.
1125 CR big check up, left cover plug off.
1125 CR big check up, and remove the plug , there is a hex pick up to turn over the engine.
1125 CR big check up, rotate a little bit and start fighting with the rear cam cover to get it off.
1125 CR big check up,rotate the engine so the cams are pointing up to measure the free play The tool we use: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=4042&cid=0&s=gauge&a&aname=Midlock_feeler_gauge_set_1125
1125 CR big check up, in this case much to tight , gently peel out the cam follower spacer.
1125 CR big check up, slide the cam followers to one side and pull out the valve shim with a magnet.
1125 CR big check up, what size do you need smile emoticontaking notes is very usefull.
1125 CR big check up, after adjusting the free play, turn the engine over , and check measurements The tool we use: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=4042&cid=0&s=gauge&a&aname=Midlock_feeler_gauge_set_1125
1125 CR big check up, and do the same for the intake valve side , also check the cam fingers for ware.
1125 CR big check up, rotate the engine down, and remove the front cam cover.
1125 CR big check up,after measuring these to needed adjustment, careful pry the finger spacer off.
1125 CR big check up, so you can slide the cam follow fingers to the side ( turning the engine works better with out sparkplugs, but fiddeling arount the the valve shims , it is better to put something in the sparkplug hole.
1125 CR big check up, putting back the valve covers... make sure the middle rubber ( sparkplug hole ) is nice and secure , so it will not fall out while mounting the cover.
1125 CR big check up, cover on, new spark plug in and stick coil back in.
1125 CR big check up, the same for the rear, assambly lube: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=1754&cid=0&s=redline&a&aname=Red_Line_Assembly_lube_4_Oz
1125 CR big check up, clearing the wires so they cannot damage while rotating the engine back up.
1125 CR big check up,lining up the middle engine mount.
1125 CR big check up, usually you need to loosen the K-brackets bolt to the engine a little to line up the front holes to the frame.
1125 CR big check up, and TQ down the engine mount bolts starting on the left side.
1125 CR big check up, K- brackets TQ down.
1125 CR big check up, and air intake guide back in , routing the cables around it.
1125 CR big check up, spark plugs after 20.000 km, the bike will run much better smile emoticon The ones we use:https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=1754&cid=0&s=redline&a&aname=Red_Line_Assembly_lube_4_Oz