| Author | Message | ||
     Mikethediabetic |
So i have all the details on how to actually adjust the primary chain ie: find the tight spot and what not, but where do i actually find the adjustment screw? I have a 2000 X1. The only 2 covers i have on the primary are for the clutch and then a tiny one by he shifter that lets you see and inspect the chain but not adjust it. Do i have to drain the fluid and un bolt the whole side of the primary to access it? any input would help. thanks. | ||
| Dannybuell |
on the primary underside is a 3/4"? lock nut surrounding an Allen. Loosen the lock nut and rotate the allen to adjust. clockwise pushes/counter-clockwise releases the nylon rubbing block from the chain. Adjusting cold on loose side of range is best. | ||
| Hootowl |
I take it you've never had the primary off. You should take it off and replace the adjuster. The stock one is a disaster waiting to happen. They're around $20. | ||
| Buellistic |
PRIMARY CHAIN ADJUSTMENT Class 101, just PM me if you want a copy ... (Message edited by buellistic on August 02, 2012) | ||
| Jayvee |
The Knowledge Vault has a sort of 'generic' service manual (for an S1) that is still valid on most engine things for all tube-framed. http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/Manuals/S1_1 996-1997_Service/intro.pdf Mid-to-late 2000 models got the improved adjuster, my Y2K M2 got the new one. Someone posted recently that if you are careful with a mirror and a good flashlight, you can tell whether you have the new or old style. You could do a search to find comparative pictures. A measured 3/4 inch of movement of the chain at the tightest spot found is supposedly the best tension. So, "loose side of range" sound as if referring to the Manual-prescribed tension, which is often considered 'inaccurate'. Even the 'loose side' is too tight, by most accounts. |
