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Duketa
Posted on Tuesday, June 07, 2011 - 12:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hi,

I'm new to riding and just got a 2002 buell three months ago. About a week ago, I started to see oil leaking on the top side of the pushrod, but it was little so I kept ridding and now it's getting worst. : (


oil leaking from top of push rod



oil leaking from top of push rod looking up


From the look of it, I think it's the rubber 0-ring on one of the pushrod. I would like to replace this but I've never worked on motorcycles before and I don't know if I should strip everything (includes taking off the bike frame to get to the crankcase). Or is there a way to replace the o-ring to the pushrod without having to strip everything?

I've tried taking off the gas tank, exhaust, and carb to get to the crankcase cover but the bike frame is blocking it and I was unable to remove the cover. I really don't like the idea of taking the frame apart to get to the pushrod like the manual said to do.

anyhoo, any input would be appreciated! Thanks everybody!!

-Duke

Also, the bike has 5,400 miles
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Ezblast
Posted on Tuesday, June 07, 2011 - 04:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There is an easy way and a right way - lol -
the right way is by the manual. The easy way is buy the adjustable push-rods and and collapsible push-rod tubes, cut out the old via dremel or cut off tool, and install the new and enjoy a custom looking engine - everyone will wonder what you got in there - lol -
The book method is a bit time consuming, not really hard though, and would assist you in replacing some other gaskets that would be going south soon anyways - namely the rocker-cover set.
EZ
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Ezblast
Posted on Tuesday, June 07, 2011 - 04:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

A useful link -
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/201 64/34972.html?1251498816
EZ
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Duketa
Posted on Tuesday, June 07, 2011 - 10:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks for the input, EZ! Guess I'll go with the manual since the gaskets are probably going bad too.
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Ezblast
Posted on Wednesday, June 08, 2011 - 12:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Use the hints in that link and the work will go faster and smoother.
EZ
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Swampy
Posted on Thursday, June 09, 2011 - 11:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

To do it "Stock" you have to remove the cylinder head....New head gasket (cheap) and to do it real "Right" a base gasket...cheap also, but tedious and time consuming, especially if you are not mechanically inclined.

However, saying that, it is a toss up either way if you are not mechanically inclined.
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Duketa
Posted on Monday, June 13, 2011 - 03:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Update:

It took me all Sunday, but it's finally done. From the link given by EZ, I found that I didn't have to take the frame apart, but I could lower the engine low enough with a jack to take the crankcase cover off. Although, the exhaust have to be taken out to get to the bottom of the crankcase.

Anyhoo, it took a long time figuring out what needs to be done, but learned a lot. I ended up buying the whole kit from HD, but it came with some orange rubber rings? which I have no idea what it's for. Maybe it's for another motorcycle?

anyhow, thanks everyone for your input.

(Message edited by duketa on June 13, 2011)
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