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Buellinblack
Posted on Monday, July 03, 2006 - 12:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I just got my XB12 last week (with no service manual) and Im still getting to know the bike....I have a brake pulsation from high speeds but according to a post I read the other night I think I might solve that problem with brake cleaner, but considering my pads are low, what should I use? Also my engine seems louder than my exhaust especially when it warms up almost like its low on oil, I know its a V-Twin but is that normal? Finally do I check the oil with the bike upright or on the kickstand?
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Lenb
Posted on Monday, July 03, 2006 - 01:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

With XBs, brake pulsation usually = a loose steering head bearing.
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Mobuellin
Posted on Monday, July 03, 2006 - 01:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Check the oil with the bike on the sidestand (on level ground).
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T9r
Posted on Monday, July 03, 2006 - 07:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I was very surprised at how critical clean rotor and rotor hardware was with stock pads. I also had to retorque my steering head cap bolt pulsations are much decreased now.
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Metalstorm
Posted on Monday, July 03, 2006 - 12:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If your exhaust is stock the engine will be louder.

Check oil while it is hot. The bike should be on level ground resting ON ITS KICK STAND.

Sorry for the caps, I forgot how to do bold type : )

On Edit: I know Mobuellin already mentioned that but I felt it was important enough to repeat : )

(Message edited by metalstorm on July 03, 2006)
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Buellinblack
Posted on Monday, July 03, 2006 - 09:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks guys....does anyone know if I can download a service/owners manual anywhere or should I get one from a H.D. dealership?
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Metalstorm
Posted on Monday, July 03, 2006 - 10:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'd get a service manual from the dealer. It will be the best investment you ever made for your bike.

You could get an owner's manual from the dealer as well and I believe you can look up most of it on the Buell website.

I personally prefer having a hard copy laying around for me to view.
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Spectrum
Posted on Monday, July 03, 2006 - 10:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Here's a link to the 05 manual online. Most things are the same.

http://http://www.buell.com/om/99475-05Y_en/
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Buellinblack
Posted on Monday, July 03, 2006 - 11:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

link no work
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Mobuellin
Posted on Monday, July 03, 2006 - 11:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Try this:
http://www.buell.com/om/99475-05Y_en/
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Sakuc
Posted on Tuesday, July 04, 2006 - 05:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

For pulsing brakes dump the original pads and get sintered ones instead, rub the brake disc clean before you run in the sintered ones.

Original pads leave bluish crap on the disc making it pulse.
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Skully
Posted on Tuesday, July 04, 2006 - 05:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Buellinblack,

You are welcome to read my commentary as well as view photographs regarding the brake pulsing issue here:

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show.cgi?tpc=6817&post=654068#POST 654068

If you have any questions, drop me a line.
Keith
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Buellinblack
Posted on Tuesday, July 04, 2006 - 11:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

thanks mo it works now
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Buellinblack
Posted on Tuesday, July 04, 2006 - 11:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hey Sakuc and Skully thanks for the tip....how are the EBC Double-H sintered GFA345HH??
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