| Author | Message | ||
     Adrian_8 |
I find it odd Buell gives you an axle nut adapter but no allen wrench to loosen the pinch bolt and one to take off the rear brake caliper. You need five different size allens/torx wrenches to change a belt or a tire and to work on the bike. Don't get caught in BFE with a flat or a broken belt and expect all the essential tools to be there. Tip Of the Day..ULY ON> | ||
| Jmhinkle |
That is good info. Since I pretty much just commute a short distance on the bike to work and back, I don't even think about the tools. I'll definitely make sure I plan for any serious trip. | ||
| Teeps |
Yea, I found that out when I changed tires recently. Lucky I had all the tools, just had to get them from 3 different tool boxes. Anyone made a list? | ||
| Adrian_8 |
You need an allen wrench that fits the pinch bolt on the front axle..this one also fits the swingarm brace...which you have to remove to change the drive belt...Just go around the bike and try them out for size. There are 4 allens and one torx with my ULY kit. | ||
| Bosh |
Adrian, Do you have the factory (accessory) Uly kit or one you made up? http://buell.com/en_us/gear/accessories/Product.as p?Menu_ID=2&ProductLineID=1&CategoryID=9&ProductID =2248 If so does it seem complete? I was thinking of picking one up. | ||
| Adrian_8 |
I just have the regular one that comes with the bike and have added the necessary items......the ratchet and wobble extension/spark plug socket are nice in the big set...you don't really need all those wrenches and the screw driver thingy as it comes in the stock kit. It takes a big allen to fit the rear axle pinch bolt and the one for the rear brake caliper is the largest that comes in most kits..If you know these allens are big enough the set might be and easy way to round up all the stuff without buying it all separately. | ||
| Arcticktm |
They probably gave us the axle nut adapter because it is a rather unique fastener ( the axle) and would require a mother of a hex wrench. The pinch bolt (3/8") and caliper bolts (5/16") are easy to find in a standard hex socket set ($10 at Home Depot for an entire set). I was able to do a tire change with only these tools (plus the ratchet and a 22mm socket to hold the axle adapter). I did not remove all the other crap the SM said to. Yes, I was careful not to bend, pry or stare too long at the belt when I removed it. I just used the "roll-off/roll-on" method like with a chain. Looks like a belt change might be a lot more work, if you have to remove all the plastic covers and the tensioner. I don't expect much from stock tool kits anymore. Even BMW has shrunk theirs down. The tools are usually junk anyway, with the exception of my KTM's. | ||
| Windrider |
Just my 2 cents: Unless you are stranded by the side of the road somewhere and really limited with tools I think it is a good idea to remove the idler pulley and other covers like it says to in the service manual to put minimal stress on the drive belt. It really only takes another 5 minutes to do and is very simple. Once everything is removed it is really easy to get the wheel off without kinking or stressing the belt in any way. | ||
| Adrian_8 |
I take the rear wheel off very easily by just taking the lower belt cover off and then the brake caliper.. then pull the axle...wheel will go forward enough to slide belt off rear sprocket with no fuss and no kinks...The Big Blue Book makes things a lot more complicated than necessary........ One tip on changing the belt...the blue book says to loosen rear axle XX number of turns about 15 I think.. before taking out swingarm brace as it is under stress and can be damaged if removed first. |
