| Author | Message | ||
     Mikej |
Actually it depends on the tool and the dealership. I've inquired a few times and each time I was told I could get the special tool in question, but when told the price I decided to use some adaptable tool I already owned. I'm not sure if there are any legislative rules regarding the availability of special tools for home mechanic use, but maybe there should be since if a special tool is required then the dealerships have a Monopoly on getting the part/bike serviced. If you can't get it direct then get it indirect. S&S makes a lot of the "special" tools, but not all of them. YMMV | ||
| Court |
Kent-Moore has traditionally been the major supplier of HD unique specialty tools. Generally, I stand ready to learn things have changed, you can buy anything through them. I used to do it through a dealer, since the dealer already had an account. They are not cheap, but they are also not impossible to get. If you have a certain tool in mind, say so. Many tools, some better than the dealers have, have been created by Badweb folks. Court | ||
| Mich |
Thank you all, for your quick answers. Well, I usually do not need special tools for servicing my Buell but this time, I was looking for a crankshaft locking tool (part HD-43984). As Buell dealers refused to sell me this tool, I've manufactured it (it looks very simple), it has worked just to unscrew the crankshaft pinion nut and...broke just after, killed by torque and poor design. So, I was looking for the original tool to tighten now the nut to right torque,as the work is done. I've been told to put the bike in gear and to use the rear brake to stop the crankshaft movement but, unfortunately, this is not enough to completely block it. Maybe some usual HD tools manufacturer is offering this tool ? Michel. | ||
| Mikej |
Michel, Go to the following link and see if this is the "tool" you need. American Sport Bike sells one, and others have made one from available material laying around. http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show.cgi?tpc=3842&post=391291#POST 391291 | ||
| Henrik |
I ordered and bought the crank shaft seal tool through Dave King when he was working at Manchester HD & Buell. But that was then. But I'd be willing to bet that Daves at Appleton could help you out with whatever you need. Henrik | ||
| Henrik |
A big Thank You for a great issue of Fuell. I really enjoyed the easy to read while still in-depth articles about the suspension upgrade as well as the details of Mass Centralization. It was also great to see Art Diaz featured. He really is a great ambassador for Buell motorcycles, as well as an excellent racer and all round good guy. I met him last year at a Pocono track day, where he and Rodger spent all days explaining the "Black Magic" of suspension settings and helping riders of all brands setting up their bikes. Of course it didn't hurt that they had one of their race bikes parked nearby for review and demonstrations. Oh, and Thank You for designing the spring upgrade so it will work with the stock damping - and for making that clear in your article. All round great job. Thanks Henrik (Message edited by henrik on March 21, 2005) | ||
| Cruisin |
Henrik - Just an FYI - Dave King is now at Meredith HD. They've moved into a new building and are VERY pro Buell. They've been great to me so far. Plenty of important people there ride Buells, so it's a good place to go. | ||
| Tripper |
Dave King is the King of New England and Meredith is very Buellish. | ||
| Henrik |
Thanks for the update on Dave King. I'm happy to hear that Dave is still involved with Buells. He's a great guy, knows his stuff, and will get you set up right. Tell him I said hello - don't know that he'll remember me, but still  Henrik | ||
| M1a65 |
Can Anyone tell me if they've ever had a stock Buell rear shock rebuilt? I'm on my second leaker and don't have $800-$900 for a Penske or Works Performance aftermarket replacement. Warrentee's well run out and another soon to fail shock off e-bay isn't looking too attractive. Thanks for the help. | ||
| Marks3tbillet |
Is Buell still honoring the fuel tank replacement to fix the bubbling decals? For a '96 S1. Thanks for any help. | ||
| Marks3tbillet |
bump | ||
| Lake_bueller |
Mark....The last I heard was that you had to be the original owner. Too many people peddling the bubbled tanks on ebay and other places. Then people were bringing them to the dealers for replacement. Not sure if that's really the case. I'd contact a dealer to verify. | ||
| Rd3501 |
Ok factory I have some ideas for the XB. You have heard them before but here goes anyway.... I think you guys need to put a helmet lock on the bike that connects under the seat so I don't have to take my helmet every where I go. You need to put the front turn signals into the mirrors to clean up the bike a little. Need to get with the times and put a digital speedo on it, like any other bike on the market. Single sided rear swingarm would be cool. 6 speed or even better 7 or 8 would be different. More gears means a better shifting trans and work on the pull on the clutch cable. Would be nice if you could drop 10 to 20 pounds off the bike. | ||
| Buelliedan |
Digital speedos suck when its sunny out. Keep the gauges just as they are! Single sided swingarms are heavy. Why do you think Ducati got rid of them? Lighter? Its a featherweight now! | ||
| Court |
Actually, digital speedos are not off the list so much owing to visibility as the way the human brain acquires data. If you need to understand the whole process, take a look at the 1983 Corvette, when Chevrolet rolled out the high-tech digital instruments. Chevy learned, quite quickly, what manufacturers of high performance jet fighters have known for years, that the eye-brain-act/respond system doesn't need to spend the time looking at a number, thinking "is it higher or lower?", "is it in the "normal" range", etc. It's far easier to look at a simple pointer. Is it where it belongs:
Simple. For a study in what a dash board should look like, go to your local Saab dealer. I've said, for the last 4 Saabs, that I'd never own another car that wasn't manufactured by a company that made world class (Saab Viggen) fighter/interceptors on the side. Court | ||
| Bomber |
both the Navy and the Air Force did extensive resaearch on the data-acquisition preferences of the human brain -- take a look at aircraft cockpits and naval vessels (specially subs) -- though both may be bless with "glass" displays (LCD like), the majority of the clock, and ALL the important ones mimic analog dials -- it's all about functionality, and not about style (a bit like the rest of the bike, I'm thinkin) there are precisou few bikes that have mirrors or turn sigs that don't look like afterthoughts, although I understand that legality issues do come into the equation all that said, it's good to have a commo channel into the factory ;-} | ||
| Rd3501 |
Court, Chevy didn't make a Corvette for 1983. They skipped that year. The year you are talking is 1984. | ||
| Court |
Right you are.....likely the year I was standing at Bloomington going "where the hell is everybody?" I'm always amused by the "3's" ..... 1953....1963.....1973.....1983 (yes, I know) and 1993. Both the Vette and the 911 never really let go of ya. Thank you for the correction. | ||
| Rd3501 |
How about giving a small tool kit with the bike like the one from Cruz tools. I can still remember the days when a bike did come with some tools. And add $25.00 to the price to cover it. And what about an sight window for the primary and oil tank. Change the design on the dip stick on the oil tank. Can not read it very well. Just change the color of the stick to a light grey. That would work. And putting air in the back wheel in next to impossible at most gas stations because of the way the valve it straight up. You need to put a 90 or 45 degree on the valve stem or move the hole a little out. What about welding some nuts like every other bike on the market on the swingarm so we can screw in some bolts for a rear lift stand. You could sale the bolts and rear lift stand as a Buell Race Accessory. | ||
| Chainsaw |
Three Questions For the Factory #1. Why are the Idler Pulley Bearings listed as non-replaceable in the Service Manual? Section 1.26 "The pulley wheel bearings can not be replaced separately" #2 Why does the stock exhaust on the XB's exit on the left (sidestand) side of the bike, when this is typically the side the rider mounts from. #3. Why do the XB's not have hazard lights? | ||
| Another_bueller |
Court: In the Screaming Eagle part’s catalog there is some computer software and a data link can check your engine performance on your lap top. Fantastic I wont one! Unfortunately the part’s guy at the dealer says they don't work for Buells. Tell me he's wrong. I have a 99 S3 with Nallin heads; race ECM, pipe, etc. Tried this question with customer service, but the Lady must have been on vacation, cause I got her answering machine and I haven’t heard back, yet. | ||
| Court |
Okay...I'm gonna grasp here, I don't have the Screamin' Eagle catalog. I know two things:
Don't know if that helps any. In the meantime, if you need to modify the system you have contact Aaron, Pammy or any of the folks fluent in it. Court | ||
| Brad_buell |
For the Factory: The Oil Dip Stick should/must be upgraded on the XB. There shouldn't be that much ambiguity on the most important factor on your bike. This problem/situation should have been corrected after the 03's hit the market. And YES, the valve stems NEED to be relocated on the XB rims! It is completely frustrating to try and put air in that back rim. It can be done, but why should it be so difficult? If the valve stem were relocated on inch further from the spoke life would be Great! That's all. And thanks for listening. I still love my XB9s!!! -Brad | ||
| Court |
I'll take my shot at these, subject to your understanding that I do not know, have no authority and am just giving you my best guess. Chainsaw:
Next up....Brad_Buell:
Hope this was of some comfort, it not help. Court | ||
| Chainsaw |
Thanks for the info Court. The idler pulley replacement is recommended by the SM at 15,000 miles on the 03's. I know others have had new bearings pressed in. Just wanted to know if there was some fancy-schmancy engineering reason not to replace said bearings. (I do have a new $97 pulley ready for install) I had "assumed" hazards were a DOT requirement. Their absence on the XB is puzzling. Can't add that much weight to the bike! | ||
| Court |
Obviously the idler pulley bearing is something that bears study. Hazard are not a DOT requirement in the USA or, me thinks, anywhere. I'll check the homologation schedule. But, it's something I'd like to have, even with the tad of weight. | ||
| Fullpower |
chainsaw: the idler pulley does have easily replaceable bearings. they are a 6203 cartridge bearing, ntn brand, common as gravel in corners. i buy in hundred lots cheep, but the retail price is only around 6 or 8 bucks. two are required, no fancy tools are needed to refit them. they do wear quickly if ridden in damp conditions. i had my first idler replaced on warantee, and have since replaced the bearings myself after they failed. get the best bearings you can find. do not accept chinese or korean or bulgarian bearings. ntn is (usually) good stuff,skf, nsk, fafnir, koyo are also good quality. | ||
| Chainsaw |
If you have the time Fullpower, a brief "How To" would be a fine addition to the KV. Thanks for the info! | ||
| Peter |
X1 fan kit. I recently bought an X1 fan kit. When it arrived it was complete. I took out the instructions and read them. I *thought* I put them back in the box. They are not there, and I cannot find them. After a lot of looking, I now have no idea where they might be. Would someone be able to email me a copy of them? Please? Thanks for your help. pete(at)pete2dakar(dot)com Pete2 Dakar |
