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Fozziebear
Posted on Monday, November 03, 2014 - 11:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

So I managed to pick up a 1997 S1, along side of a MWC roller frame with a bunch of parts, I got the bike to save it from the chop as I love the way this tuber looks. It's awesome but this is my first owned bike, I've ridden before, but never had to maintain a v-twin. I love working on things and I'm a gunsmith as a trade, so I'd love to learn anything I can about working on it. Here's a link of a crappy pic, I plan on cleaning it and snapping some more later : )

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Psykick_machanik
Posted on Monday, November 03, 2014 - 11:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

welcome to the dysfunction. you have good company here.
first off......get that HD sticker off that tank!!!!
Next, get a manual.
Third, Thank you for saving that beautiful bike from a chop. You have done the motorcycle world a solid favor.
Your gunsmithing background will give you all the skills you need to work on your bike and this site will fill you in on any/all gaps in Buell knowledge that you might run into.
have fun
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Jolly
Posted on Monday, November 03, 2014 - 05:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Welcome to the madness!!! And +1 to above!!!

Thanks for saving a tuber!!! And yeah, that HD sticker removal ought to be a first mod!! ; )

Great people here and a TON of wisdom and insight!
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Fozziebear
Posted on Monday, November 03, 2014 - 07:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hahahaha, I will definitely take it off, I planned on doing the tank in a pearl white, I do kinda have a stupid question,I hear every body saying to check the drive belt tension, I don't have a drive belt. I have a chain and sprocket.
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Jolly
Posted on Monday, November 03, 2014 - 08:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Someone did a chain conversion somewhere in the bike's history....
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K12pilot
Posted on Monday, November 03, 2014 - 09:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There is NO CURE!!!!
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Catfish_ssffss
Posted on Monday, November 03, 2014 - 09:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Glad you saved a tuber and welcome!
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Jefc73
Posted on Monday, November 03, 2014 - 10:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yeah! Its a sickness. lol. Huh Jolly!
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Lynrd
Posted on Tuesday, November 04, 2014 - 09:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well, then check the chain tension

Seriously - because the swing arm does not rest at the longest point of it's arc when the bike is static, it is easy to adjust the final drive too tight. Then when you ride, you are putting unnatural pressure on the Trans main drive gear, leading to failure of the part, halitosis and possibly communism.

What I do on both my chain and belt drive tubers is support the bike from above (I use a cable hoist tied to the garage rafters), uncouple the shock, and move the swing arm to it's longest point perpendicular with the engine. Adjust the chain/belt at that point for correct tension, then put it back together.

Once it's back together, it will be "Scary loose". That is ok. it tightens when riding. If you note the deflection after you put it back together you can skip the whole "unlink the shock" part in future services.

Congrats and welcome. Saving the Tubers is a good thing to do, you will not regret it!
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Fozziebear
Posted on Tuesday, November 04, 2014 - 09:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Man, this has to be the nicest forum I've even been a part of, Thanks a ton guys! I'm looking forward to tinkering this winter
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