| Author | Message | ||
     Bluzm2 |
OK folks as promised, here's pictures of the XB rocker box cover install on a 1995 S2. The whole job is very straight forward. The only "special" tool needed is the ususal shortened allen wrench for the right rear bolt. The parts list used is as follows: Quan Part# Desc 1 17605-00YB Cover Front 1 17642-02Y Covor Rear 2 17606-00YA Grommet 2 17607-00Y PCV Valve 2 868A Hex Socket Button Bolt 2 17353-89 Gasket , Rocker Cover 2 17358-84A Gasket, Lower Rocker Cover 8 63858-49 Bolt gaskets 3/8" ID heater hose 3/8" Nylon hose barb type "T" Yes, the bugger needs washing! I rode in the rain last week, I haven't had time to do a proper cleaning yet... Here's the before top shot of the stock rocker box covers.  Here's the before shot of the carb side and stock breather bolts.  This one is the carb side after install of the hex button head bolts. I used lots of Locktite Blue to hold and seal them. This would also be a good time to check the condition of your carb boot seal.  On to the top. This is a shot of the rear rocker stripped down to the lower rocker assembly. Just the top and center cover section are removed. No need to remove the lower rocker cover. I replaced both the outer and inner gaskets.  Before I installed the new XB covers, I installed the PCV valve grommet. I installed the PCV valve after the covers were in place. I used standard 3/8" fuel type hose to connect everything together. The "T" by the rear head is a standard 3/8" nylon barbed hose "T". About $1 at the local hardware store. The hose fit quite tight, I didn't feel hose clamps were needed. The rear section of hose is currently routed down to the left rear of the motor and dumps on the ground as far from the rear tire as space allowed.  In the picture above, the fuel line is routed above the breather hose. I had to move it under after mounting the tank. Gas doesn't flow up hill very well..  If you haven't seen a set of stock XB covers, they are pretty rough. I did a quick cleanup and polish on the ones above. They come with a rough sand blast type finish. Lots of sanding needed to get them ready to polish. Note: The procedure for an S1, X1 or M2 would be very simular. Clearances however will vary model to model. some grinding may need to be done on the covers to get the necessary clearance. No grinding was needed on my M2. YMMV Good luck! Brad edited by bluzm2 on April 26, 2004 | ||
| Henrik |
Brad; thanks, excellent write-up. Another thing to do while you're in there: safety-wire the throttle cables in place in the carb receiving barrels. Prevents them from jumping up/out and locking the throttle. Henrik | ||
| Bluzm2 |
Your right Henrik. I forgot about that. My M2 has the clamps, I should pick up a set and be done with it. Wire is cheaper though! | ||
| Henrik |
The clamp is probably gentler on the cables though. How much do they go for? Henrik | ||
| Steveford |
Henrik, The clamps are under three bucks last time I looked. | ||
| Henrik |
Steve; thanks. I have one on order now  Henrik | ||
| Court |
Henrik: P/N and where did you order from? I am getting ready to start a Buell project and might as well get one. Court | ||
| Court |
Henrik: P/N and where did you order from? I am getting ready to start a Buell project and might as well get one. Court | ||
| Steveford |
Court, The part number is C0126.K which retails for $2.65. | ||
| Bluzm2 |
Thanks Steve, I'm ordering a set tomorrow. | ||
| Henrik |
Court; I called DaveS at Appleton - a few parts are now on order. Although most (read: all) of my time goes into the house, I like to keep the "I'll be riding soon" illusion alive Henrik (termites in the basement, squirrels in the garage, wasps in the attic and bats in the belfry ) | ||
| Firemanjim |
Welcome to the wonderful world of home ownership.After 12 years in this one I think I have most of the big stuff done.(Wait til you add kids into the mix)And I used to think I had alot of time off--it just means more time to get all those honey-do's done. | ||
| Court |
>>>I like to keep the "I'll be riding soon" illusion alive If that XB needs "exercised" some weekend, I'd be willing to help. | ||
| Henrik |
Yeah, thanks Fireman - that's the feeling I'm getting; once I get all this done, it'll be time to start over from the beginning Court; I'm still looking for "less unreasonable" insurance, but once there you're welcome to take it out for a weekend. Henrik | ||
| Bomber |
Henrik ownership of a dwelling is a great deal like painting the Golden Gate Bridge . . . . .. . edited by bomber on April 28, 2004 | ||
| Mikej |
And owning one that's 100 years old is like painting the part of the bridge that's underwater.  | ||
| Henrik |
Well, our house is only 75 ... so I guess I still have my head above water Henrik (Golden Gate indeed) | ||
| Bomber |
Henrik -- if your house is 75 years old, be aware that the 2 X 4 lumber used to frame walls and stuff are very likely measure 2 inches by 4 inches this will create some interesting shimming activities should to add/move/repair walls with present day 2 X 4 dimensional lumber not a big deal, but aggrivating at 6pm on a Sunday evening when you want to button up the project you've been working on all weekend | ||
| Mikej |
Yep, and the stud spacing is not always what it is today. Helps to know this when you are searching for a stud to bolt/nail something to. Our basement has mortis and tenon (sp?) joints on the beams. The wiring would give Sherlock Holmes a good workout trying to figure out what goes where and why and what to fix first. And you should see the setup we have for running the water out to the outside faucet, I should post a pic of that someday as an example of creative plumbing. Imagine a blend of cast iron, pvc, and rubber hose, not in any particular order, all linked up via a convoluted multiple spigot assembly conflaguration. Somehow this all relates to working on an S2. Probably via the needs for open mind thinking and a patient sense of acceptive humor. | ||
| Henrik |
Bomber; thanks - I know I took down a couple of walls, and made sure to keep the old studs, since I'd be adding a bit to another existing wall. The 2x4 dimensions along with the lath/plaster wall covering in varying thichnesses does indeed make it interesting. Henrik (way off topic - sorry  ) | ||
| Loki |
I grew up in one of those 100 year old houses.....well at least one section of it was. You could read its history by walking room to room. The original section with its limestone basement walls. The first addition with its slab on grade. The final section with the block wall basement section. Doing projects was always interesting. The coolest part was the front door was the original one. I miss that old farmhouse. One of my dreams in life is to own it someday. this is one very convoluted buell topic now..... | ||
| Reepicheep |
Ditto... my parents house (they still own it, I grew up there) is something like 180 years old now. Lots of cool stuff, including solid oak wall studs in places, and solid single pieces of either cherry or walnut that are 6 foot by 3 foot square. |
