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Author Message   The_new_guy Posted on Friday, June 30, 2006 - 07:31 am:        Hey Guys. can anyone tell me the proper way to adjust my primary chain on my XB12R? I ordered a service manual from my dealer but they suck. It was "ordered" 3 weeks ago but they still didn't have it in when I called. Any good Buell techs in northern NY? Thanks, Gregg   12r Posted on Friday, June 30, 2006 - 08:32 am:        Here ya go... I turn the primary by blipping the starter button.   The_new_guy Posted on Friday, June 30, 2006 - 10:05 am:        Thank you sir.   12r Posted on Friday, June 30, 2006 - 10:19 am:        No problem TNG. BTW you may want to order a new inspection cover gasket - they can be re-used but they don't last forever. And welcome aboard   Gramps Posted on Friday, June 30, 2006 - 12:23 pm:        Well DUH!!!! After all these years why didn't I think to hit the starter??????   Midknyte Posted on Friday, June 30, 2006 - 12:45 pm:        BTW you may want to order a new inspection cover gasket - they can be re-used but they don't last forever. You can usually use one twice by flipping it over when replacing the cover. After that, use a new one.   Ferrolano Posted on Friday, June 30, 2006 - 01:41 pm:        I seem to recall in a post long ago that someone warned that the Service Manual had us adjusting the primary too tight. Can someone remember what the alternative or recommended play was as opposed to the official Buell Manual measurement? By the way, great tip--hit the starter to move the chain rather than try to rotate the rear wheel in 4th or 5th gear!   Diablobrian Posted on Friday, June 30, 2006 - 06:51 pm:        Remember a little loose is better than a little tight. There are some Buell techs that advocate 3/4" as the proper slack in the primary chain. FWIW   Cycleaddict Posted on Saturday, July 01, 2006 - 12:39 am:        but... what if the motor starts ?   Bake Posted on Saturday, July 01, 2006 - 09:18 am:        Then oil pukes out, just happened to me adjusting Pennys Sportster. It would be better to remove the plugs, put it in gear and roll the rear wheel. That way you can check over the chains length and know where you have been.   Jackbequick Posted on Saturday, July 01, 2006 - 11:02 am:        And when you find the tight spot you can spray some carb/parts cleaner on a rag, wipe the oil off the chain sideplate, make a big "X" on it with a permanent ink Sharpie. The mark will survive for many months and it will still be the tight spot. Makes later checks and adjustments a very quick job. Jack

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