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S1owner
Posted on Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - 06:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ok so I ordered the xb conversion from Al at American Sport Bike. Question I have is currently I have the crossroads Devonator that is there now that will go away correct?
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Dannybuell
Posted on Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - 07:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

yes! the breather holes the the carb bracket uses will just use regular bolts. the tops of the rockers have PCV's that will need hose routing to a catch can.
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S1owner
Posted on Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - 07:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thats what I thought I have a hose from the devonator going to the can any way
Thanks
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Kalali
Posted on Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - 08:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I see folks going down this road and never understood the benefits in switching to the XB rocker boxes if you still need a catch can?
Less spooge, better breathing? Just asking.
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Stev0
Posted on Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - 08:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

supposedly it breathes a bit better. Personally I think it was more of a production cost saving exercise, as it went from a 3 piece to a two piece box and less machining.

Replacing the umbrella valves when you've got a few years on the bike helps heaps as they get stiff with age (know that feeling.. LOL)

Running the bike in properly so the rings seal as they should makes a big difference too. I've seen some motors that had major blowby issues and when I've pulled them down it's been obvious what the problem was and no breather set up was going to fix it.
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S1owner
Posted on Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - 08:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Its alot simpler for me I just want to! LOL I have heard it breathes better. The devonater does work well never had spooge anywhere but the can!

(Message edited by S1owner on August 06, 2013)
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Stev0
Posted on Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - 09:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Certainly not gonna do ya any harm...

I ran a PCV valve directly out of the timing hole to add to what the rockers were doing.

but I used to sit at nearly fun noise around the race track... and most of the probs from that were not getting enough oil back to the oil tank and having too much floating around in the engine. Never a problem on the street or the drag strip
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Buellistic
Posted on Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - 09:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

"i" did this using my OEM Rocker Arm Covers when the BLAST first came out in 1999(2000 Model P3) ...

"i"can provide you'll with the Pictures of the IMPROVISED Special Tools "i" made to CORRECTLY "TORQUE" the Rocker Arm Covers to keep them from weeping !!!

Just PM me if you want copy's of the pictures ...

The TORQUE SPECS are in the FACTORY SERVICE MANUAL, "BUT" it does not mention tools or the proper sequence ...
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S1owner
Posted on Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - 09:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

LaFayette
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