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27-2-2015 1125R making it run again, XR1200 repair

28-2-2015 - Buell 1125R making it run again, TM rotor oiljet, service and more. Harley Davidson XR1200 repairs.

1125R making it run again, on request, the oiljet hole, little change, great effect https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=5318&cid=0&s=1125Rotoroiljet&a&aname=Buell_1125RCR_Rotor_upgrade_with_oil_

 

1125R making it run again , new stator ready to be mounted. https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=5768&cid=0&s=newbuellstator&a&aname=Buell_1125_models_2009-2010_replacemen

 

1125R making it run again , cover on.

 

1125R making it run again , oil line c-clip back on, a little lube for the o-ring on the oil line and push it in and check it's locked in.

 

1125R making it run again , sidestand wire guide back in place over the 2 screws.

 

1125R making it run again , timing sensor back on, with the wire holder plastic clip.

 

1125R making it run again , taping the leads to the the pulling wire, to route the stator wires in place.

 

1125R making it run again , check the postion on off the terminals in the regulator plug and secure the lockwedge.

 

1125R making it run again , bike was de-solinoid before and replacement resitor mounted.

 

1125R making it run again , but they did not bother to lock the throttle mechanisme , the rear throttle plate can be closed by hand no opening the throttle.

 

1125R making it run again , little lock wire to bind theme to getter, a zip tie will also work.

 

1125R making it run again, adding some cheap HP & TQ smile-emoticon mounting our intake stacks: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=3005&cid=0&s=TM1125intakestack&a&aname=Buell_1125_Performance_Intake_stack

 

1125R making it run again , check if the c-clips lock in place by pulling the stacks https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=3005&cid=0&s=TM1125intakestack&a&aname=Buell_1125_Performance_Intake_stack

 

1125R making it run again , battery was almost dead, but 2 nights on the charger / revitaliser , time to fire her up after a long time https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=3005&cid=0&s=TM1125intakestack&a&aname=Buell_1125_Performance_Intake_stack

 

1125R making it run again, charging problem fixed smile-emoticonsteady 14v @ idle with a full batter.

 

1125R making it run again , and even with the fans kicking in the voltage douse not drop.

 

1125R making it run again , after heating up, oil drain left side.

 

1125R making it run again , and right side.

 

1125R making it run again , new crush rings, and plugs back in.

 

1125R making it run again , new O-ring on the cleaned filter cap.

 

1125R making it run again , and fresh K&N oil filter.

 

1125R making it run again , i noticed the rear brake master did not return fully, we see this happen more, rear master cylinder is dirty / corrosion, when it fully binds, it will over heat the rear disk.

 

1125R making it run again , so draining the rear brake fluid.

 

1125R making it run again , and removing the rear master, keep some rags close by, as brake fluid is nasty stuff.

 

1125R making it run again , lightly twist and pull the rubber boot up.

 

1125R making it run again, as i expected, normaly the piston would come up a other 6 mm , but i could not even push it in by hand.

 

1125R making it run again , after removing the brake light switch, you can use a punch to tap the piston out.

 

1125R making it run again , piston cups looked ok. the bore to after a little cleaning, so cleaned of the corrosion off the top off the cap and with Lucas brake mounting lube, the piston back in.

 

1125R making it run again , after cleaning the loose corrosion some thick grease/ neverseas, will protect it from corrosion, you see the normal free piston height now.

 

1125R making it run again , rear master back on , use new crush washers on the banjo.

 

1125R making it run again , and bleeding the rear system, i can aim a little, but better safe than sorry.

 

1125R making it run again , baseplate airfilter back in, check the throttle mechansme is not sticking https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=3005&cid=0&s=TM1125intakestack&a&aname=Buell_1125_Performance_Intake_stack

 

1125R making it run again , new K&N filter.

 

1125R making it run again , time for the front end.

 

1125R making it run again, only 7000 km, axle has not been out since the factory, and is bone dry, i will lube the axle before it gous back in , as the bearings have a tendency to freez on the axle.

 

1125R making it run again , inside pads are really thin, i will replace these, so the bike is carefree for this season.

 

1125R making it run again , new front tyre, and new pads mounted https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=3112&cid=10036&s&a&aname=Buell_1125RCT_ZTL2_and_XB_Extreme_Pro_brakepads

 

1125R making it run again , before you do anything else, pump the brake to pressure.. safes you from some nasty moments you push the bike and try to brake !!!

 

1125R making it run again , fresh brake fluid in the front.

 

1125R making it run again , set the forks on the axle by pushing the suspention a few times , and tighten the pinch bolts.

 

1125R making it run again , little peep window to check the level coolant , heating up the bike a lst time with updated fuel mapping , oil level check, and this bike is ready to burn some Autobahn.

 

XR1200 repairs, common failure after time , the breathers hose become brittle and start to crack due the engine heat.

 

XR1200 repairs , easy fix, mount some new ones.

 

XR1200 repairs HPA airfilter back on, cleaned and charged the filter, fuel tank back on.

 

XR1200 repairs, the charger outlet did not work, as the fuse was broken ? , the wire isolation is ok, with a new fuse it is working again.

 

XR1200 repairs , time for the front end, as the fork seals are leaking.

 

XR1200 repairs , i will do bought sides.

 

XR1200 repairs , calipers off, fender off and front wheel out.

 

XR1200 repairs, right fork is easy, left one a little more work.

 

XR1200 repairs, new seals on, official HD parts is only a kit for these, but we have sell the seals as loose spareparts.