High Performance Oil Pump Drive Gear

[Bill]

Has anyone out there installed one of these things? I've never heard of a Firebolt dying due to a lack of oil; is this a true "track only" part (I already have the old race kit on my XB12R)? Thanks.

[LeFox]

no,

there is kind of a problem with the drivegear.
it will wear down pretty fast (some even before 16000km), cause major engine damage.

this gear is stronger and will last longer.

[justice720]

LeFOX:
no,

there is kind of a problem with the drivegear.
it will wear down pretty fast (some even before 16000km), cause major engine damage.

this gear is stronger and will last longer.

in miles plz, lol. seriously? 'casue I have 11k on mine.. should I consider this a serious threat to my bike's health?

[LeFox]

Has anyone out there installed one of these things?
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/32777/242773.jpg


in miles plz, lol. seriously? 'casue I have 11k on mine.. should I consider this a serious threat to my bike's health?
10000 miles
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/3842/116754.jpg
left old - right new

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/3842/287112.jpg

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http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/3842/43037.jpghttp://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/3842/43038.jpg

detailed info @ badweb (http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/3842/297922.html?1120822259)

[BuellPartsGuy]

I have seen plenty of bike with double and triple that mileage on them without any problems. Seems to me like abuse, lack of maintenance, or bad oil selection is the problem.

[LeFox]

I have seen plenty of bike with double and triple that mileage on them without any problems. Seems to me like abuse, lack of maintenance, or bad oil selection is the problem.
yea, it's a combination of all those i think...i know guys who have it too and they do not abuse their bikes.
why would buell make another drive gear otherwise? (standard gear on '06(?) & '07)

well, i'm not taking the chance and check it every 10000km ;)

[SD26]

Hi! New here. So, can someone tell me how hard or what's basically involved in putting one in?

[LeFox]

Hi! New here. So, can someone tell me how hard or what's basically involved in putting one in?
would suggest checking it 1st and investing in a service manual.

you need to get the tranny open.

[shilohsk8]

I don't have any problems (as of yet) with my bike, but last time I changed the oil I noticed a concerning amount of metal in the oil. Doe's anyone think this is from my oil pump drive gear. Also I have an 05 XB12S which I just found out in this thread was the last year before the factory upgrade.[confused]

[LeFox]

I don't have any problems (as of yet) with my bike, but last time I changed the oil I noticed a concerning amount of metal in the oil. Doe's anyone think this is from my oil pump drive gear.
just check it when you're changing your oil agian.
remember to check the complete gear by placing it in 4th and pushin it forward.

[shilohsk8]

Thanks LeFox, I'm almost due for an oil change. Your way too awesome on this forum, do you have a life?:D:D:D