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Isham
Posted on Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 03:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I get all the torx out and now I can't find a way to pull the fan out. I really don't know how they get it in there. Any tips or tricks?
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Redstar11
Posted on Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 04:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have heard you either need to rotate the motor, or cut it some with the dremel.
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Black_sunshine
Posted on Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 05:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You must remove the shock if you haven't already. If your trying to get off the headers then may I suggest rotating the motor. It's not hard just time consuming. Take it slow and go by the manual.

Please don't cut anything with the dremel.

(Message edited by black_sunshine on February 19, 2006)
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Isham
Posted on Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 05:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The service manual says nothing about that. This makes me think bad thoughts about the design of this bike. It should just come off upwards. : (
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Isham
Posted on Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 05:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

All im trying to do is get to the O2 sensor. Shock is out now the fan is in the way.
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Isham
Posted on Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 11:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

What's it take to remove the fan to get to the O2 sensor? How is anyone doing this?
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Odie
Posted on Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 11:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Isham, go by the manual. I replaced my O2 sensor with a Hi-Po one for the Power Commander. It takes patience and moving the fan around some so it finally comes out. It's a pain but it does come out as advertised.
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Drift
Posted on Monday, February 20, 2006 - 07:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Listen to Odie. GO by the manual
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Buellrcr
Posted on Monday, February 20, 2006 - 08:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

is it a r or a s . unbolt the tail section take the bolt out of the top of the shock. make sure you support the bike with a jack then take the torx screws out it will take about a hour to do it
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Isham
Posted on Monday, February 20, 2006 - 08:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

OK found it 4.37 page 4-103

(Message edited by isham on February 20, 2006)
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Jpxb9
Posted on Monday, February 20, 2006 - 10:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

with fan removed use a 22mm crows foot tool to remove O2 sensor - disconnect sensor wire prior to removal -
Install O2 sensor : Ensure to use Never Seize Compound on the treads of the O2 sensor

(Message edited by jpxb9 on February 20, 2006)
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Isham
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 05:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

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(Message edited by isham on February 23, 2006)
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M1combat
Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 05:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Get a cheap crows foot from an auto store. Grind a bunch off of the sides so you have more than 1/100th of a rotation available. Remove fan (after damper removal). Use a 3" extension and a wobbly and both hands (all three if you've got them). Try not to scratch the frame. Good luck getting the new O2 threaded in a timely fashion and not cross threaded.

Or just rotate the damn motor... It's really easy. You don't need to dis-connect much. Loosen the coil and unplug stuff that looks like it might get tight as the top of the engine rotates forwards. Remove the velocity stack or it'll get smashed. Just loosen the clutch cable at the center adjuster and be sure to get it moved out from in front of the engine as it rotates down. It's really easy : ). It is time consuming, but it's easy : ).

I've done it both ways and the engine rotation way is easier : ).
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