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Shotgun
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 - 08:37 pm: | 
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The tool only fits into the seal one way. The opposite side goes inward. I don't think you can screw it up. Me maybe, but not you. |
Grndskpr
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 - 06:12 pm: |
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new question, what happens if the seal is installed to deep, i know i installed the seal until it stopped, what problems does this cause
time to go back to the dealer and get a new seal, i think
later
Roger |
Shotgun
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 - 09:17 pm: |
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I don't think you can go too deep. If you mean you honked on it and tore it, ok get a new one. Otherwise, fill it with oil and ride it. Hard. If your rear tire aint covered with oil, you done good, son. |
Reepicheep
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 - 10:26 pm: |
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Thats what I did... pushed it in until it stopped. No problems on mine (yet), but that was only 3000 miles ago or so.
I would think if you push it in too far, the bearings just push it back out, or wear it down just a little, and you are then fine again. |
Grndskpr
| | Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 02:52 pm: |
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sweet, for some reason i was concerned about some of the other comments reguarding lightly seating, i thought it was in reference to the seal
my bad
Roger |
Valez
| | Posted on Thursday, May 27, 2004 - 10:26 am: |
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Does anyone have a good suggestion for an alternative to the Screamin' Eagle 20/50 full synthetic oil, for my S1 Lightning? |
Aesquire
| | Posted on Thursday, May 27, 2004 - 09:26 pm: |
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Mobil 1 15W-50 full synthetic, Castrol 20W50 full synthetic Syntec, Valvoline synthetic.....
Any full synthetic will work better than old style oil, Just change oil & filter often enough to get the metal shavings & burnt/heatsoaked oil out. Synthetic will resist burning far, far better than regular oil, but it's not magic. |
Brucelee
| | Posted on Friday, May 28, 2004 - 09:35 am: |
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Mobil One is great stuff.
If you ride in intense heat, you may want to give Castrol TWS 10-60 a go!
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Andys
| | Posted on Saturday, May 29, 2004 - 08:27 pm: |
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Mobil 1 15w50 is all you'll ever need. Erik told me so.
And use the long dyna filter. Done! |
Rocketman
| | Posted on Monday, May 31, 2004 - 09:32 pm: |
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Ha never mind Erik! I told BadWeB that years ago.........
Rocket |
2000m2
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 09:13 pm: |
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Does anyone have experience with the oil filters that are reuseable/cleanable (I think they are generally used in racing).
I saw one online for my M2 that is about $120, I was wondering if it is worth it? That is about 20 oil changes worth of filters.
Thanks!
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Djkaplan
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 10:36 am: |
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I know a guy who bought a reusable filter for his turbo-bike and he was very unhappy with it. Said cleaning it was messy and it turned a simple job into an ordeal. If you don't mind the extra effort, it might be worth it though. |
Oxford
| | Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 12:16 pm: |
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Hello guys, thanks for taking time to read this. I have a question about the newer oil pumps. I need to replace my oil pump form a 97 S1. I heard that the 98' and newer are better. I heard it operates with more psi. for better oiling of the internals. First of all, Is this true and worth my time? If so which year should I go with and will it bolt on directly without any modifications.
Thanks |
Reepicheep
| | Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 02:14 pm: |
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When you have it apart, make sure you take a good hard look at the oil pump drive gear (the one up under the cam cover, not the one attached to the oil pump).
It's been the death of more then one nice Buell here, is very simple to inspect, and is manageable (and cheap) to replace if necessary. |
Oxford
| | Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 04:49 pm: |
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Well I have to replace it because parts of the Piston (or whatever caused it) went through it and cracked all the gears on the inside. I know, sounds crazy, but it happened. The gear up under the cam cover was the only thing that looked good. |
Reepicheep
| | Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 05:13 pm: |
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Not crazy at all. It's a positive displacement pump... it will pump whats in it, or die trying. Pieces of metal won't pump, so the only other choice is to self destruct.
If you have not had the cam cover off though, REALLLY LOOK HARD at that gear. In several positions. The breakage you describe is EXACTLY what I would expect from a chunk of that gear coming off. |
Henrik
| | Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 09:14 pm: |
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Oxford; I remember Aaron mentioning something about the different years of oil pumps. The older version up until '98 had issues. The version after that had other, but worse issues. I believe the latest version went back to the older design, but with modifications to resolve issues.
As you can see I'm not entirely clear on what went down  , but maybe Aaron will chime in with the real story and a recommendation.
Henrik |
Reepicheep
| | Posted on Friday, June 11, 2004 - 06:03 am: |
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Lafeyette had a lot to say as well... What is his name here on the board? I forget... |
Oxford
| | Posted on Friday, June 11, 2004 - 07:15 am: |
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Thanks Guys for the help. I called the local Buell dealership here in Detroit. A new pump runs for about $165. For what I had to put into it already, I am just going to buy a new one. I had to have the casing split to clean all the debris out of it. New pistons, heads, and cylinders were also needed. It was not pretty. For that much money, I don't want to take any more chances. If anything good came out of this, it was that I learned a whole lot about how this engine is put together and runs.
Thanks again
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Bomber
| | Posted on Friday, June 11, 2004 - 09:11 am: |
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Oxford -- I believe Zipper's has a pump as well, which, of course, is advertised to do away with all lube issues, add 15 horse, increase the size of a bodily portion, and get your dainty unmentionables whiter than white --
I've got no experience with it, but, since your in the research mode, I figure more data is good data . . . I'm sure someone on the board can fill you in better |
Road_thing
| | Posted on Friday, June 11, 2004 - 09:43 am: |
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I've got a Zipper's pump on my S1. No issues so far, but only have about 16,000 miles on it. I can't personally address any of the advertising claims cited by Bomber.
r-t |
Davefl
| | Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 10:38 am: |
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I finally finished the oil cooler on my S3.
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Davefl
| | Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 10:47 am: |
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I still have to take it apart so I will take pics of all the components later. |
Bomber
| | Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 01:16 pm: |
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Dave -- very nice looking indeed! how'd you plumb into the oil system? lloks like some sort of adaptor just upstream for the (chrome) oil filter? |
Davefl
| | Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 01:30 pm: |
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It is a Mocal sandwich adapter plate with thermostat built in. It is a nice piece that is made in England. Available at www.batinc.net
edited by davefl on June 17, 2004 |
Lake_bueller
| | Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 01:31 pm: |
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Dave...looking forward to more pics. Looks like an better option than some of the aftermarket coolers. |
Davefl
| | Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 01:40 pm: |
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Lake, Yea I do not like any of the aftermarket coolers. Using the XB cooler did force me to use high end hose and fittings to get some that fit. The fittings were about $15 a piece |
Buellkowski
| | Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 02:53 pm: |
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Davefl,  Something for me to aspire to! |
Hootowl
| | Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 04:05 pm: |
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The built in thermostat would sure be nice, mine is external. Nice job. |
Buellistic
| | Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 08:59 pm: |
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David:
"i" am more impressed with the bracked that mounts the cooler to the frame...
The completed project is an excellent PRODUCT
IMPROVEMENT...
In BUELLing
LaFayette |
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