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Yesterday, 03:56 AM

drootang started a thread Throttle cable routing--bracket removal in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

I tried many times/ways and no matter what I do, if I route the throttle and idle cables of my 02 xb9sl through the plastic bracket alongside the...

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09-25-2023, 12:39 PM

drootang replied to a thread Throttle and idle cable replacement in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

For the record, the cables from twinmotorcycles are made by venhill, but if you go to venhill's website they are not listed anywhere. I routed the...

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09-15-2023, 12:48 PM

drootang replied to a thread Throttle and idle cable replacement in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

Thanks for the various links. It's odd to me that Motion Pro and Venhill only seem to have cables for pre-xb models. I ordered from...

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09-15-2023, 01:56 AM

drootang replied to a thread Throttle and idle cable replacement in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

Thanks, I did see that, but it doesn't list the 04 xb9s/l as a compatible model

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09-14-2023, 10:50 PM

drootang started a thread Throttle and idle cable replacement in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

Throttle cable looked fine, but when the bars were pinned all the way left, I felt binding. After messing with it in that state for a bit it started...

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09-11-2023, 10:32 PM

drootang started a thread Primary drain plug o-ring fraying and front tie rod bolt torque spec in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

Thanks to the help of various old threads on this forum, I installed a new clutch cable today. I drained the primary for the first time in a decade...

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09-09-2023, 12:25 PM

drootang started a thread Battery terminal rigging in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

How has everyone rigged their power and ground wires to connect to aftermarket battery terminals? The OEM battery had the terminals flush with the...

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09-08-2023, 04:45 PM

drootang replied to a thread Throttle tube and maybe cable replacement in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

Well, that's easy. Thanks

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