| Author | Message | ||
     Jandj_davis |
I crashed onto the left side of my 03 XB9R this summer, and since then have seen some oil leaking out around the shift shaft. I will try simply replacing the seal first, but if that fails, I suppose the shift shaft could be bent. How difficult will that be to replace? Can I take the primary cover and primary drive off, and it pops out, or am I going to have to pull the engine? I have read (http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/158 664/270453.html) that you have to completely tear down the engine, in which case I can deal with a little seeping. But, if I can replace it without all that work, I may give it a try. I think I may have messed up the splines a little as well (don't try shifting an XB with a pair of vice-grips on the shift shaft), and they are rusty anyway, so replacing it would be beneficial whether it is bent or not. Thanks. | ||
| Reepicheep |
Don't need to split / pull the engine. You pull the primary cover, then pull the clutch assembly, stator bell, and triple chain as a single unit. Only one special tool needed (an aluminum bar) along with a couple of big freaking sockets (that Sears stocks). | ||
| Jandj_davis |
Oh goody. I was hoping I would get that answer. Hopefully I will get it from somebody else as well, since it doesn't look like you have actually done it. I'm not saying I know better, but I find the best source to be someone who has first hand experience. Thanks for the input. On another note, what is a good way to ensure that rather important part of the bike does not touch down again in the future (beside not going down again). Will axle sliders keep it off the ground? I have the frame pucks already. | ||
| Buell_bert |
I guess I would replace the shaft and the seal also. (Take this following advice humorously). (Do not under any circumstance install training wheels. I tried it and the Gals really don't think it's cool.) Also honestly I've laid down a couple bikes and I do not like doing it but as Forest Gump says S--T Happens. |
