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Hughlysses
| | Posted on Sunday, May 09, 2010 - 08:24 pm: | 
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Zack- See this post I linked above:
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show .cgi?tpc=142838&post=1366520#POST1366520
It can be disassembled. New12r (Charlie) had a new shaft made for his Uly throttle body a while back. Better than the original. Here's the beginning of the original thread showing how Charlie's broke:
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142838/430170.html?1232379109
The whole throttle body assembly is like ~$500 so it sure seems like it'd be worthwhile and cheaper to have a replacement shaft fabricated.
(Message edited by hughlysses on May 09, 2010) |
Greg_e
| | Posted on Sunday, May 09, 2010 - 08:41 pm: |
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Going to need a lath to cut the end down for the threads, all the rest could be done on a mill. If you were really into it, you could weld a fresh butterfly onto the shaft for extra strength, or take it to one more level and cut the entire thing out of solid stainless. |
Cataract2
| | Posted on Sunday, May 09, 2010 - 09:34 pm: |
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This probably associated with the old (05 and earlier) XBs by chance? Mine has 50,000 miles on it and never an issue so I'm hoping it will continue that trend. |
Mnrider
| | Posted on Sunday, May 09, 2010 - 10:48 pm: |
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It would be great if someone could make some shafts and offer them for sale on here.
With overnight shipping a trip could be saved. |
Ft_bstrd
| | Posted on Sunday, May 09, 2010 - 10:54 pm: |
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The problem seemed to concentrate with 06 Uly TBs. Don't know why, but there have been several reported here. |
Greg_e
| | Posted on Sunday, May 09, 2010 - 11:34 pm: |
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Might have been too much pressure exerted on the screw when it was staked over and cracking the shaft. All of these screws need to be split (staked) to make certain they do not back out and run through the motor.
Could have also been a bad batch of raw materials.
Would still be nice if you could pick up a new shaft and couple of screws for $15 or $20, would be easy enough to pack that it could have saved this person an entire day. |
04buell
| | Posted on Monday, May 10, 2010 - 07:31 am: |
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Steve, May God be with you in Iraq!!!!
You take care of things over there and if you need anything here---you just ask and we will make sure it gets done here and that's a promise!
Carol and Jerry
(Message edited by 04buell on May 10, 2010) |
Etennuly
| | Posted on Monday, May 10, 2010 - 10:43 am: |
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Steve, I'm hoping the rest of your trip goes well.
Sorry we didn't get to have our Burger Beer Bonfire program, next time for sure!
Glad to see BadWeB folks able to help in your time of need. Who was it that made the two hour trip and sacrificed their parts? My hat is off to them. Good Job.
From my family, our best to you on your up coming tour in Iraq. Thank you for being there for us. |
Maximum
| | Posted on Monday, May 10, 2010 - 09:32 pm: |
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Hey everyone...I just arrived here in New Jersey a few minutes ago. It took an 870 mile day today (a personal best) to get here, but the weather was perfect and the bike was flawless. Thanks to everyone for the help, advise, and hospitality! Sorry Vern that I missed seeing the Tennessee Bueller...I'll catch you guys on my way home...after my year in Iraq.
I'll post some pictures and a ride report over in the Uly section sometime tomorrow...here Trip Report |
Zac4mac
| | Posted on Monday, May 10, 2010 - 09:38 pm: |
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Godspeed, Steve.
See ya when you get back.
Sounds like a perfect time for a BBQ
Z |
Court
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 05:11 am: |
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Well done !
I'll give you a call today. |
Etennuly
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 09:43 am: |
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Glad to see you made it safely. What an excellent trip eh?  |
Maximum
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 10:26 am: |
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Trip post is up in the Uly section now...for those interested.
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142 838/562388.html?1273587913} |
