Dave's DIY videos (all in one thread)

[francis1125r]

Any help about how to fix leaking stator side cover 1125r thanks

[GregoXB]

WARNING: when dong the oil change do NOT torque the bolt to the 26-29 ft lbs. As a matter of fact, do not torque either of the bolts. I did that and now my threads are stripped. Just get it snug and then a 1/4 turn is more than sufficient! I am so pissed right now, my threads are stripped. I have to do stupid timesert now.

Here is a rule I will never forget, that unfortunately I had to learn the hard way:

Written numbers NEVER replace sound mechanical judgement. ARRRRGH!

[GregoXB]

P.S. Dave, you should really update your video. There is just no reason to apply that much torque to those bolts. From what I have seen a lot of people are stripping those threads, and your video is a noob trap, that I, as a noob, fell right into.

[neilrl79]

Does anyone have the mp4 files for these videos? I had them at one time but lost them. I used a YouTube downloaded app before but it doesn't seem to work now.

[Sirius815]

clipgrab has worked for me lately.

[TexasXB12]

Thanks for these videos, glad to learn as much as I can to keep the Buell running and maintained by myself.

[Heine]

Great job on the videos, they will help! Thanks

[ToneTheMoan]

Heine there is even more stuff on here too with a bit of searching! these video`s are worth their weight in gold and i really admire the time and trouble the members go to on this forum, they have a whole ocean of knowledge between them!

[JeremyConnors]

Years later, still relevant. Used the roadside clutch vid just the other night, Thanks @Dave!

[notanothergsxr]

WARNING: when dong the oil change do NOT torque the bolt to the 26-29 ft lbs. As a matter of fact, do not torque either of the bolts. I did that and now my threads are stripped. Just get it snug and then a 1/4 turn is more than sufficient! I am so pissed right now, my threads are stripped. I have to do stupid timesert now.

Here is a rule I will never forget, that unfortunately I had to learn the hard way:

Written numbers NEVER replace sound mechanical judgement. ARRRRGH!

^^^^I second, third, and fourth that
im livid right now as well. I almost always "eyeball" things and go by feel, but decided on my bike I would try to do everything by the book. welp the books wrong, and now im out 120$ spent on the TIME-SERT... its my daily rider too, so now im out of a ride for a few days until the parts come in.