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     Notmyrealnamedot_com |
I have in my near future the plans to adjust and inspect the primary. I am hoping that this will "clean" up some weird noises that I am hearing. This will be the first time that I will be doing this type of job so... First off, How do you actually tighten the primary chain? Will I need the following three gaskets?: Primary Cover gasket Clutch Cover gasket Inspection cover gasket Or will I just need the Primary cover gasket? What fluid should I put in there to replace any that may leak out? And Can I mix primary fluids? How long of job am I looking at here? remember this is my first time, and I am pretty cautious. And lastly any other pointers or helpful hints that will make this job easier? Thanks, Alex | ||
| Panhead_dan |
Alex, I am assuming that you are typing about an XB. I can't answer all of your questions but I'll answer what I can. How do you actually tighten the primary chain? --The adjuster bolt is on the bottom of the primary. It has a locknut. Ya can't miss it. Remove the little cover in the upper middle of the primary cover to feel the chain tension and snug the chain up a bit, if needed. Remember, it needs a little bit of slack. Will I need the following three gaskets?: Primary Cover gasket Clutch Cover gasket Inspection cover gasket Or will I just need the Primary cover gasket? --I have never replaced the gaskets and I have no leaks. I have never removed the entire outer primary cover either. You may want to if you are trying to find that noise. Inspect the slipper part of the adjuster. That's about the only thing I can imagine that could cause a noise. There are some tricks to re-installing that cover as I remember. What fluid should I put in there to replace any that may leak out? And Can I mix primary fluids? --You will have to drain the primary chaincase if you remove the outer primary cover. Do not reuse or mix it. Use a quart of Formula+ (HD/Buell). I fill mine till it is about to run out of the clutch inspection cover. How long of job am I looking at here? remember this is my first time, and I am pretty cautious. --That depends on if you have the right tools and if beer is involved. Also on what you find making that noise. I can change the fluid and adjust the chain on the side of the road in about 5 minutes. And lastly any other pointers or helpful hints that will make this job easier? --If you don't get the service manual, you may find that little jobs like this can be long and expensive. | ||
| 984gasm |
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| Birdy |
Just did the job a couple of days ago for the first time myself. All I needed was one small gasket ($1.00 at the local dealer)a ruler and a few hand tools PLUS the manual. Remember as was pointed out to me better too be a bit loose than too tight. As far as fluid goes I would not mix it I'd buy the H-D stuff there's be a bit fight over that here already! Here's a link to the KV of a whole mess of stuff on the Primary. OH get the shop manual it will save your bacon in the long run like Dan said. http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/384 2/4010.html?1209490007 | ||
| Metalstorm |
You don't need the very large primary case gasket. Just the very small primary inspection gasket. If you want to adjust the clutch while you're at it you need the clutch inspection gasket as well. adjusting the clutch is easy. You just pull off the little nut/spring thingy (that's my technical term for it  ), then take a screwdriver and back the screw out until it bottoms gently, then turn it in about 1/4 turn (can't remember exactly off hand) then put the nut/spring thingy back on and viola! I do this at every service. It's easy. It's quick. And it's easier to pour the oil in through the larger clutch inspection opening anyway |
