| Author | Message | ||
     Varget |
I just got a stainless race only muffler that looks like it the same as the stock black muffler on my 03 xb9r except stainless and it has dual outlets. Can I use this with my stock ecm. It is right from Buell. And also could someone tell me how much freeplay should be in the primary chain. I just bought the bike with 2400 miles and the chain seems loose. | ||
| Vaneo1 |
Varget, I have posted threads regarding the same two issues in the past. 1) The Buell Performance muffler you have is HIGHLY RECOMENDED that you run it using the racing ECM. Some say you can get away with just the pipe and NO performance airfilter using the stock ECM but that would be your call. From experience DAVES who is a member of the BadWeb can get you the race ecm, and deliver it to you for under $200. 2) The primary chain should have roughly about Im having my pipe installed this comming Friday, I hear they sound bad ••• and add about 10 horsies if you use the complete race kit (muffler, Race ecm, performance filter)  Adam, Suggest you re-adjust your primary chain  See Terry's post below for the exact specs. Blake (Message edited by blake on January 09, 2006) | ||
| Buelldyno_guy |
Zack. ... Please learn something here. This is not the place to get the answer to your question about how much primary chain play you should have. Ask us the tricks about adjusting it, (hot or cold) but if you have the money for performance mods then you need to purchase the manual for your bike. ... Inside you might find that the chain should be between 3/8 to 7/16 of an inch of play. ... But again please don't believe me take a look and find out for your self. ... It will be the best performance money you have ever spent. ... Terry | ||
| Rocketman |
Jeez Terry, not everyone's as mechanically knowledgeable as you. This is the place to get the answer to primary chain adjustment. If it were not it would be a pretty pisspoor place to come for Buell info. Yes you're right. The manual is the best money ever spent and a necessary part of any mechanics tool inventory. Just a heads up.  Rocket | ||
| Buelldyno_guy |
My point was that one should always look up specifications in the manual, but yes I agree this it the place to find the process and tips on how to do a job. ... There is another thread on this board where someone ask how to do something. ... They were told exactly how to get the job done, but it included to "adjust to the manufacture's specs.". ...Terry | ||
| Charlieboy6649 |
Member the cheezey MSF video??? Check with MOM. (Motorcycle Owners Manual) But a lot of guys on here don't mind helping out, including me! | ||
| Rocketman |
Rocket | ||
| Fusa21 |
Guys, Its great to be open with information that is provided in this forum. However when a spec is provided that is more than 4 times what is recommended in the manual, we have a duty to keep all riders safe, and not allow that bike to be ridden without correctly checking numbers. In the case of a primary chain. A severely loose chain can slap against the cases, chunk out a groove, destroying the chain rollers, and possibly lock the shift linkage. No offense Van. | ||
| Xring |
Varget, Shoot me an e-mail and I'll scan the primary adjustment page from the Buell service manual and send it back to you. A too tight primary can be just as bad as a too loose one. Check my profile to send me an e-mail. Bill | ||
| Blake |
Yes, be sure to adjust for the tightest section as the chain travels around the sprockets one full journey. Thanks Terry. All, This kind of stuff is EXACTLY what the Knowledge Vault is for. PLEASE use it! |
