| Author | Message | ||
     Rubbinisracin |
I'm going on a weekend trip out to the Outer Banks, of NC, with some friends. The bike hasn't really given me a reason to worry but I was gonna see what tools some of you, who have done longer trips on the S2, may suggest to bring along just in case. | ||
| Buffalobolt |
Here's a list of the tool's that I keep on the S2 all of the time. Front fairing bags: - Tire plug kit - CO2 inflator w/cartridges - Tire pressure gauge - JB Weld - Zip Ties - Bailing wire (although I just realized the other day that I had used it for something else and not replaced it) Tool Kit stored in tail section: - Spare spark plu - Spare well nut for the bodywork - Folding allen wrench kit (metric and standard) - 4" Crescent wrench - 3/8" Ratchet - Ratchet extension - Assorted Torx and sockets (Torx are for when I take the XB and transfer the tool kit to it. Or, if riding with someone on an XB) - Leatherman ...And, a spare set of keys hidden on the bike! | ||
| Ratbuell |
I have the big Buell toolkit in one saddlebag. CO2 flat kit with plugs. Quart of oil. Visa card. Smartphone with web access. | ||
| Rubbinisracin |
I appreciate the tips, I'm gonna see what I can pull together out these things and just go ride the thing. I picked up some Cortech saddle bags yesterday, and they seem to fit pretty well. I figured they would since the Cortech website shows them installed on either a S2 or S3. | ||
| Rubbinisracin |
Got back from the trip. I didn't need any of the tools I brought. The bike was great and I had a lot of fun. The only thing I wished I had was a throttle lock of some sort.  Apparently there was a rat bike rally going on out there this weekend as well. Some of the "bike mods" were pretty wild/scary.  The last leg of the trip was 70 mph speed limits for about 250 miles, so we pretty much averaged 80 or so for a couple hours. I noticed when I got home there was oil all over my rear tire hugger and it appeared to have come from the primary vent tube. From what I can tell from reading some posts is that I need to change my flywheel output seal. Sounds like its not a huge deal. Anything else I oughta check for? | ||
| Essmjay |
Since you have to pull the clutch to do that, good time to upgrade. I installed the Energy One reduced pull and now it feels like an 02 S3. Vast improvement. Also check the primary chain adjuster. | ||
| Road_thing |
While you're in there you might want to upgrade your primary chain tensioner. The old ones have thinner metal backing plates than the new ones and they are prone to breaking. The newer primary gaskets with the metallic core are a big improvement, too. rt | ||
| Rubbinisracin |
So, I should probably call Al and ask for a parts list but it sounds like this so far; Flywheel seal- http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-p rodshow/17173.html Chain tensioner- http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-p rodshow/17132.html New primary gasket- http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-p rodshow/17123.html Shift shaft seal- http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-p rodshow/17124.html Locking bar tool (is this needed?)- http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-p rodshow/16075.html As far as the shifter though, I couldn't find the energy one, but I did find this one. A little pricey- http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-p rodshow/16077.html New can of oil for the primary - Can yall think of anything else I may need for the job? | ||
| Essmjay |
Energy One makes clutches, not shifters. http://www.energyoneclutches.com/ Best improvement I have done to my bike. You may not need the new tensioner, but if you have it on hand you won't be stymied if you do need it. | ||
| Rubbinisracin |
Oh I gotcha, well my bike has 18000 miles on it and the clutch isn't giving me any trouble. Whats the typical life on these clutches? I bought the bike with 16000 miles and don't know the history of maintenance so it could have a relatively new one in now. | ||
| Essmjay |
You can install just the spring plate and replace the so-called grenade plate, use the rest of the existing plates. I can pull my clutch with two fingers now. Really makes a difference in stop and go riding. | ||
| Rubbinisracin |
I talked to Al at American Sportbike and he said I should ride it again before I go in to all that stuff since it may just be hot weather, higher cruising speeds and slight overfill. He did mention however that the tool to install the seal is crucial and pretty expensive. He made one off some specs he got from BadWeb, anybody got those specs? | ||
| Essmjay |
Al's right, a leaking crank seal quickly becomes very obvious as the flow of oil increases in direct relationship to the necessary addition of oil to the tank. It can get pretty bad and still be able to ride. I was on a round trip from Washington to Arizona one year and lost my cs seal, I made a catch can out of a soda can and just kept recycling the oil for over a thousand miles to get home. Other than the hassle of the mess, bike did fine. |
