| Author | Message | ||
     Sketchy |
Man, I purchased my 2nd Buell about 2 months ago and not even 700 miles later I noticed the clutch cable leaking at the bottom. It seemed to be leaking right below the silver bolt underneath the plastic sheath. I took it to Guam Harley-Davidson (no joke) and they replaced it with a 2009 XB12R cable only to have the same thing happen. I told them "hell, try a 2007 XB9R cable" since I own a 2007 XB9R and the cable has never leaked. That •••••• leaked too and now I have a 2009 XB12R with a consistently leaky clutch cable and mechanics that look to me for advice. I need help. Anyone got anything for me? | ||
| Froggy |
The clutch cable would be the same both years. Did they use the new o-ring that comes on the cable? It is also possible the primary cover is defective. | ||
| Sketchy |
I didn't know there was a new O-Ring that was included with the cable. I had someone look at the cable and they seemed to think there was a inner-stopper missing from keeping the fluid in the cable. I am so stumped and dont think the service I am getting is top notch as this dealership just gained rights to service Buells b/c of my company Military HD/Buell Sales. We even had to pay for half of their tools for the Buells and still these guys have no idea how to troubleshoot a Buell. Help People. Froggy, does the O-Ring come with every new clutch cable? | ||
| Froggy |
It should be on it already. I recall some old posts were people got cables without the o-ring for some reason. | ||
| Bobbuell1961 |
Sketchy, the o ring should come w the cable, the problem is usually at the crimp,if great care is not taken and you flex the cable when installing you will get a leak, It is a common problem w HD/Buell cables | ||
| Rays |
I have now purchased two new clutch cables for my '06 Uly and neither of them have had the O-ring included. When I used the first one I noticed that here was no reference to this O-ring in the parts manual so I re-used the original one with a light smear of silicon sealer - that has sealed perfectly. This is the clutch end of the cable and an example O-ring.  This is where it is positioned when installed.  This end should be installed VERY carefully and tightened just enough to seal the O-ring. The advice from Al Lighton in this post in the KV should be taken very seriously as there have been a lot of tears shed over this particular piece of hardware. http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/384 2/410715.html?1225990635 | ||
| Bobbuell1961 |
Ray, Courts reply is a little strange  | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
I just replaced the clutch cable on both my bike and neither one came with a O ring.... bummer. Check the breather line on the primary. It may be pinched. | ||
| Ducbsa |
When installing a cable, try screwing it in while keeping it as straight as possible, then feeding it up through the front of the motor and to the handlebars. | ||
| Spatten1 |
Mine has always weeped. It's not really leaking, just marking it's territory. There is a reason that modern bike's clutch cables engage a shaft at the top of the case cover, rather than going into the case cover, at the bottom of the cover! It's an old design and not perfect, so I just let mine weep a little, doesn't hurt anything. | ||
| Sketchy |
thanks guys for all the help, you are more reliable than my dealership! | ||
| Rays |
Sketchy, I just got my 2009 Parts Catalog today and it shows the O-ring (but not in the X and XT diagrams) - the part number is 11179. | ||
| Fahren |
the part number is 11179 an o-ring, no doubt available as a two-week special order item from your HD dealer, for the mere cost of $27.99 LOL | ||
| Froggy |
Retail price is 95 cents, and it should be in stock at most dealers as its a common part on the clutch cables of many HD models. | ||
| Stewsdad |
Does anyone know the actual size for the o'ring? Mine is weeping, not marking it territory but I am an hour from the nearest dealer and the o'ring should be an easy pick up at the hardware store. |
