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18-9-2015 XB trouble shoot, XB9 upgrade, TH2 1125

21-9-2015 - What did we do today 18-9-2015 XB trouble shooting, Exhaust dents,nice XB9SX from Belgium for some upgrades, XB9R check up, TH2 1125R

funny electrics on a Buell, Bike would not start as the starter button did not work, head light caused a short circuit and blows the light fuse... with the light fuse out... the bike will not start

funny electrics on a Buell, new light bulb and fuse... we do a full service next week

Exhaust dents... really not a low bike front has been hitting

Exhaust dents and half way down also hit something

Exhaust dents, anyway exhaust after welding back on... and taking this very nice bike out for a spin smile-emoticon i do love my work

XB9SX from Belgium, new Buell owner, asking for some little check ups and Hammerise the bike

XB9SX from Belgium, the is almost new with only 7000 km done, air filter stil stock

XB9SX from Belgium, will check the wheel bearings , rear caliper off

XB9SX from Belgium, the axles come bone dry out off the factory , will grease here up so it can not rust on the bearings

XB9SX from Belgium, wheel bearings are still ok

XB9SX from Belgium, even with so little km... first cracks apear in the belt

XB9SX from Belgium, ok... off with tthe stock exhaust... loosen and remove the rear straps

XB9SX from Belgium, front strap loose and remove the hanger bolt

XB9SX from Belgium, loosen the clamp , and the factory sealant is broken already ( exhaust has been removed earlier ) good thing.. as this can make it a struggle to remove it

XB9SX from Belgium, they use to have different exhaust for the XB9 and XB12... but for efficency and cost reduction the changes to xb12 exhaust bodies for all models

XB9SX from Belgium, side stand with chin spoiler bracket

XB9SX from Belgium, like Xmas unwrapping the black coated exhaust... nice. The Black euro Stage 1 kit can be found here: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=3468&cid=0&s=TMstage120082998XBsmallblack&a&aname=BLACK_XB9-12_stage_1_kit_2008_-_2010_stock_header

XB9SX from Belgium, pre assembled the exhaust and mounting it The Black euro Stage 1 kit can be found here: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=3468&cid=0&s=TMstage120082998XBsmallblack&a&aname=BLACK_XB9-12_stage_1_kit_2008_-_2010_stock_header

XB9SX from Belgium, tighten the rear straps and dent the straps right side off the bike to give clearance for the idler pulley wheel. The Black euro Stage 1 kit can be found here: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=3468&cid=0&s=TMstage120082998XBsmallblack&a&aname=BLACK_XB9-12_stage_1_kit_2008_-_2010_stock_header

 

XB9SX from Belgium, right chin spoiler bracket on. The Black euro Stage 1 kit can be found here: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=3468&cid=0&s=TMstage120082998XBsmallblack&a&aname=BLACK_XB9-12_stage_1_kit_2008_-_2010_stock_header

XB9SX from Belgium, and chin spoiler back on the bike The Black euro Stage 1 kit can be found here:https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=3468&cid=0&s=TMstage120082998XBsmallblack&a&aname=BLACK_XB9-12_stage_1_kit_2008_-_2010_stock_header

XB9SX from Belgium, added the K&N filter. The Black euro Stage 1 kit can be found here: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=3468&cid=0&s=TMstage120082998XBsmallblack&a&aname=BLACK_XB9-12_stage_1_kit_2008_-_2010_stock_header

XB9SX from Belgium, upgraded the ecm and put the good fuel mapping in ( ecm was still old firmware ) The Black euro Stage 1 kit can be found here: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=3468&cid=0&s=TMstage120082998XBsmallblack&a&aname=BLACK_XB9-12_stage_1_kit_2008_-_2010_stock_header

XB9SX from Belgium, previous owner drilled out the threads in the mirror hole..

XB9SX from Belgium, i will replace the clamp, there not that expencive , test ride smile-emoticon can be found here:https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=6000

XB9R check up

XB9R check up, mnnn odd ware pattern

XB9R check up , the sliding pin on the caliper is put back in at a angle , will try to rettap the treads so it is centered again

XB9R check up , wheel bearings check , still ok

XB9R check up , on the 03 models put some never seas on these little screws as they will seas

XB9R check up , rear caliper bolt out

XB9R check up , mounting half way to have some support and used s thread chacer first from the rear and finished from the front

XB9R check up , little attention screwing the bolt back in as the rounded front end can make it cross thread very easy, but she is in straight and will brake to the full disk now

XB9R check up , very early xb.. the plastic inspection cover is still on, did not last very long and these where very soon replaced by the alumium covers wink-emoticon ... checking primairy chain tension

XB9R check up , swapping the bike around for the front end

XB9R check up... little tight on the front axle... needed the breaker bar to loosen it

 

XB9R check up, little show and tell what happens when a disk feels warped , with a sharpy and twisting the wheel a few times braking lightly you see the sharpy fade on some places

XB9R check up , and will be left full on others

XB9R check up , a pair off almost done wheel bearings are no help for a good brake

XB9R check up , so new bearing, and off with the old disk. New Disc can be found here we als recommand new pads with the new disc and a breaking in periode of 200 miles: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=3356&cid=9769&s&a&aname=Buell_XB_1125_FRONT_brake_disc_with_TUV

XB9R check up , and a nice fresh disk on.. clean off the preservative oil before you mount it New Disc can be found here we als recommand new pads with the new disc and a breaking in periode of 200 miles: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=3356&cid=9769&s&a&aname=Buell_XB_1125_FRONT_brake_disc_with_TUV

XB9R check up , new disk , please start with new pads... loosen the pin while the caliper is supported

XB9R check up , itchy bitchy spider came out of the caliper for a look... who was disturbing here

XB9R check up, front wheel in and put the caliper back on the disk before you put the axle in New Disc can be found here we als recommand new pads with the new disc and a breaking in periode of 200 miles: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=3356&cid=9769&s&a&aname=Buell_XB_1125_FRONT_brake_disc_with_TUV

TH2 1125R... need more sound, as the Ducatie riding friends did not notice the Buell... so off with the old heavy rusty can

TH2 1125R.. and on with the stainless headers. Stage 1 kkit complete can be found here: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=10925&cid=0&s=th2&a&aname=Buell_1125_Stage_1_Kit_from_Twin_Motorcycles

 

TH2 1125R.. and carbon pipe. Stage 1 kkit complete can be found here: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=10925&cid=0&s=th2&a&aname=Buell_1125_Stage_1_Kit_from_Twin_Motorcycles

TH2 1125R.. nice. Stage 1 kkit complete can be found here: https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=10925&cid=0&s=th2&a&aname=Buell_1125_Stage_1_Kit_from_Twin_Motorcycles

TH2 1125R.. and upgrade the sw.. i would say a must.... Stage 1 kkit complete can be found here:https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?guid=YXHFSC&aid=10925&cid=0&s=th2&a&aname=Buell_1125_Stage_1_Kit_from_Twin_Motorcycles