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Lightning_strikes_now
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 07:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Cox HD in Asheboro, NC just got a Street Rod in yesterday. I went to see it. It looks great! I sat on it, and it fill just my XB12S but a little heavier. The only thing I don't like about these new bikes is the fact that every 10,000 miles, the engine must be removed to check and adjust the valve clearance. This means that the radiator, exhaust system and intake breather system must be disassembled before the engine can be dropped. I bet that will be some $$$$ to do.
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99buellx1


Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 07:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Try 201 pounds heavier.







(ok, I'm just jealous because we dont have one yet)
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Hogs
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 07:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I think you have that wrong ...But who knows I was wrong Once before I never heard that one has to do that to the v-rod, Anyways They are neat thats for sure, THe braking system is high tech, I thought the front end would be ajustable though And it sure feels top heavy but I`m told it sure hauls in a straight line that is :-))
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Dale
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 07:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I did the valves at 10,000, 40,000 miles. It still was running good at 81,000 miles.
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Dale
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 08:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Lots of engines require bucket shims. Honda cars, gold wings, plus a
lot more. Simple & light weight system.
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José_quiñones


Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 10:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)


quote:

the engine must be removed to check and adjust the valve clearance. This means that the radiator, exhaust system and intake breather system must be disassembled before the engine can be dropped. I bet that will be some $$$$ to do.




That is incorrect. The engine stays in the bike.

You do have to remove the battery, the airbox, and the throttle body to get to the top of the engine. The radiator stays put.

After that you put a jack under the engine. Then the front engine mount is loosened so the motor is allowed to drop about 1/2 inch so you can get to the front cam cover screws.

From what I have heard the 10k service rarely results in shim replacement.

Anybody that has ever worked on a Buell and had to drop the front of the engine would be familiar with that particular procedure.

Anybody that has ever worked on a DOHC engine and checked their own valve clearance would be familiar with the procedure. My SV650 was pretty easy to check.

It is an expense that a Buell owner would not be used to.
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Dale
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 11:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I think Buell owners well have to get used to it.
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Court
Posted on Friday, February 04, 2005 - 05:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

>>>I think Buell owners well have to get used to it.

Set aside $0 and you'll be as prepared as you need to be.
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Lightning_strikes_now
Posted on Friday, February 04, 2005 - 12:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I talked to Tilley's in Statesville about this. They said that if shims do have to be replaced, then the canshaft assemblies have to be disassembled and removed to have access to the tops of the valve stems.
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M1combat


Posted on Friday, February 04, 2005 - 12:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Probably they do... but if the assembly is anything like most other DOHC setup, it's REALLY easy.
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Outrider


Posted on Friday, February 04, 2005 - 01:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hmmmm...Beginning to sound like a Porsche to me with all the extra steps involved in normal maintenance. LOL
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