| Author | Message | ||
     Outdoors |
My 2000 M2 had the factory shock without external reservoir which I replaced with a Works unit with an external reservoir on a long line. I mounted the reservoir on the left frame tubing. A year or so ago, I picked up a Penske that had been reworked by Traction Dynamics and the reservoir had been mounted on a short line similar to the later Buell ones. My question is, when I put the Penske on, where/how do I attach the reservoir? A pic would be most helpful if you have one ghat shows the reservoir mounting on a later Buell shock. Thanks | ||
| Free_bird |
 My Penske came with a longer hose | ||
| Outdoors |
I had my Works one mounted similar but this one will need to mount underneath like the later Buell ones. | ||
| Impala |
The factory just attaches to the shock mount with a clamp. I am sure someone will have a pic. | ||
| Jvv |
 This is on my S2. My S1 mounted the same. Both shocks came with stock lines. About 20 inches.......(a little linger would have been nice.) A longer line is one way to go. (Message edited by jvv on June 05, 2014) | ||
| Jayvee |
The Recall Bulletin where the M2 shock acquired a reservoir is described here: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/384 2/B035A-263582.pdf Here's the germane part: 9. Position front clamp over reservoir. Loosely install new front reservoir clamp to front shock mount (and install new header tie bar spacer between front shock mount and header tie bar on 1996-98 vehicles only) with new washer and new nylon locknut. 10. See Figure 3. Loosely install new rear clamp around reservoir and oil feed line. 11. All Models: Install new reservoir mount block between oil pump fitting and remote reservoir. NOTE Torque specifications listed in Step 12 are different for aluminum vs. steel swingarms. 12. 1995-1998 Models (steel swingarm): Tighten front and rear shock mounting hardware to 40-45 ft-lbs (54.2-61.0 Nm). 1999-2000 Models (aluminum swingarm): Tighten front shock mounting hardware to 40-45 ft-lbs (54.2-61.0 Nm). Tighten rear shock mounting hardware to 30-33 ft-lbs (41-45 Nm). 13. Tighten clamps around reservoir. Tighten tie bar to collector (if applicable). | ||
| Jayvee |
These aluminum mounts shown, are MUCH cooler than the rubber reservoir mount block on mine, by the way. Very sanitary! | ||
| Outdoors |
Thanks | ||
| Bluzm2 |
Jack, I REALLY need two sets of those mounting brackets, do you recall where you got them? Brad | ||
| Jvv |
Brad......How are you?? You were in contact with him mouths ago.......?? http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/21/ 730911.html?1388087229 Maybe he will do a re run......they are quite nice!! Ride safe..Jack | ||
| Bluzm2 |
Thanks Jack, I totally forgot about that thread. Been a rough few months. I'm doing well, thanks for asking Jack, I was wondering the same about you. I hadn't seen you post for a while. Either that or I just plain missed it. Hopefully life will slow a bit soon and I can catch my breath. |
