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Mikethediabetic
Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 - 01:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey guys, i searched a little and know this has been discussed before but couldnt really find an answer. SO my buell hangs around 2k rpm unless i slow release the clutch a little to put load on the motor and then it will kick down to a normal idle. It just stated happening. I dont have an ECM Spy yet. I have read that maybe i need to reset my TPS? How is that done on a FI X1? I have also read that it could be my intake seals or engine temp sensor. I cant find anywhere to buy either of these parts tho. So can one of my fellow bad webbers help me out with some input of some links on where to buy the parts? Also where is the engine temp sensor located? And when you say the intake seals, do you mean the ones that go from the manifold into the head? The bike runs pretty well its just the hanging idle mostly. Thanks again guys.
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Hootowl
Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 - 02:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Could be leaking intake seals, or it could be that you need to lower your idle just a tad. You can buy intake seals for a sportster at any HD shop or online retailer that sells HD parts. TwinMotorcycles sells them too.
http://www.twinmotorcycles.com/webshop/artikel.asp ?guid=YXHFSC&aid=10810&cid=0&s=intake&a=&aname=Bue ll_throttle_body_gasket_set_XB9_X1._S3_inject.

Try backing your idle off just a touch first though.
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Hootowl
Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 - 02:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

"do you mean the ones that go from the manifold into the head?"

Yes.

The engine temp sensor location on a 99 is the rear head near the spark plug. This changed (not sure when) at some point, and is now located inside the chimney of the rear head.
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Brother_in_buells
Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 - 02:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Probably the intake seals!
You can check with spraying brake cleaner or some other stuff onto the manifold seal area and see/hear what the rpm's do.

http://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp? guid=YXHFSC&mc=1&aid=212

Any h-d shop can order these for you!
say it's for a sportster.

Or you can go for this ones,
http://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp? guid=YXHFSC&aid=4130&cid=10605&s=&a=&aname=Buell_a nd_Sportster_TM_New_Style_Intake_Flange
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Mikethediabetic
Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 - 02:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I called harley and they have them for like $2.50 a piece. i am going to give this a shot. How do would you say it takes to change them out? i have done rocker box gaskets before so i am no stranger to working on the bike. just wondering from all you who have been down this road.
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Natexlh1000
Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 - 03:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Have you tried setting the idle speed a little lower?
The book says something like 1200 but I have had good luck with just under 1000.

The downside is you have to hold the throttle when it's cold started.

Try this before you get crazy with tools and money.
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S1owner
Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 - 05:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

When you teplace the intake seals its a good idea to lube them with some slide lube just a small amount. Also make sure you have an extra allen key it helps to cut one down to get at the bolts. Not a hard job
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Buellrobot
Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 - 12:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There's not a lot of room to get these bolts in – access is blocked by the engine and manifold.

I found a flexible shaft driver to be an enormous help in getting these tightened evenly and properly: https://smile.amazon.com/Wera-Kraftform-Flexible-B itholding-Screwdriver/dp/B003GDIT1U/ref=pd_cp_469_ 3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7GT95TDMSYYFZ1QGB6N2

Just need a standard hex bit set for the bolt.
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Hootowl
Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 - 09:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There is a special tool for this...basically a cut down and angled hex wrench. American Sport Bike used to sell them. : (

https://www.amazon.com/Yost-Performance-Intake-Man ifold-Wrench/dp/B0022ZVPG4
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Mikethediabetic
Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 - 11:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

thanks alot guys. I bought the seals and i am planning on installing them soon. Last night i took it out for a ride. it was probably 80-85 degrees out and i rode about 30 miles of both highway and back streets. Before i left i turned the idle down a little bit and the bike ran fine. No idle problems whatsoever. It did hickup here and there under very light acceleration but other than that it ran great. I will replace the seals and put some new plugs in while im in there and see how that helps.
Which brings me to my next question. What plugs are the best for us to use on the X1? I have a force intake, race ecu, and race exhaust. Thanks again for all your help everyone.
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Brother_in_buells
Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 - 01:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

NGK spark plug type DCPR9E for all tubers and XB Buells
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Mikethediabetic
Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 - 04:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I thought the right ones were the dcpr8e's. can anyone chime in on this?
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Two_seasons
Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 - 06:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Suggest you save this site...

http://thex1files.com/
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Brother_in_buells
Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2016 - 03:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i have these in my buells
http://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp? guid=&aid=531&cid=0&s=sparkplug&a=&aname=NGK_spark _plug_DCPR9E_Buell_XBXR1200Sportster
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