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Today, 02:18 AM

Mesozoic replied to a thread Belt loss and sprocket options in Troubleshooting

That’s an excellent idea, cvc!

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Yesterday, 11:32 PM

Mesozoic replied to a thread Water pump housing seeping oil in Buell 1125CR

It actually never seeped enough to drip onto the floor, fortunately. Eagle Rider! When I lived elsewhere I would visit and rent from them......

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Yesterday, 04:28 AM

Mesozoic replied to a thread Water pump housing seeping oil in Buell 1125CR

The Honda is missing some part or something from its single sided swingarm, there's excessive play in it. I did, in fact, trailer the POS back to...

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Yesterday, 01:49 AM

Mesozoic replied to a thread Belt loss and sprocket options in Troubleshooting

Alright, so here's a question for the group. I have the new sprocket from Harley Davidson and comparing it to the old one, I'm not sure the new one...

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Yesterday, 01:09 AM

Mesozoic replied to a thread Fuel map from Rev-Mo vs IDS in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

Differential girdle springs! Drawn reciprocation dingle arm! I've got an old trusty laptop that I use for all of my datalogging purposes. For...

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05-28-2023, 06:22 PM

Mesozoic replied to a thread Belt loss and sprocket options in Troubleshooting

Thanks! I also have some black textured (crinkle) powdercoat, but not sure what to do about the teeth.

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05-28-2023, 05:55 PM

Mesozoic replied to a thread Belt loss and sprocket options in Troubleshooting

Got ma sprocket in for $208, planning to install it this weekend. I'm going to see if I can refinish the old one as well, not sure what it will take...

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05-27-2023, 04:12 AM

Mesozoic replied to a thread Fuel map from Rev-Mo vs IDS in Buell Lightning XB12S, XB12Ss, CityX, XB12Scg

While I guess you can use a precanned fuel map, the DDFI ECMs are pretty good for datalogging and adjusting the maps yourself. You do end up having...

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05-25-2023, 03:23 AM

Mesozoic replied to a thread Xb12r isolator mount in Buell aftermarket parts

LOL what a ride that was to read! My first isolator failed at 33,000 miles and I replaced it in 2014. I’ve got about 56,000 miles on the bike now...

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05-21-2023, 04:56 AM

Mesozoic replied to a thread Water pump housing seeping oil in Buell 1125CR

Still seeping occasionally. I think I'm going to chance it and ride the **** out of it up to Greer at the end of the month. I did buy a new...

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05-19-2023, 08:42 PM

Mesozoic replied to a thread Belt loss and sprocket options in Troubleshooting

Good point, will remember to remove the brake before loosening the axle. Regardless of talent and skill, still been known to blow things up from...

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05-18-2023, 08:22 PM

Mesozoic replied to a thread Belt loss and sprocket options in Troubleshooting

The rear wheel bearing interchange may be 6206-RS2. I picked up some Nachi bearings that say they're made in India, but the industrial supplier...

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05-18-2023, 04:04 PM

Mesozoic replied to a thread Belt loss and sprocket options in Troubleshooting

I always use a calibrated torque wrench for everything since my job is working on aircraft, so I don't think I'd be dealing with an overtorque...

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05-18-2023, 05:28 AM

Mesozoic replied to a thread Belt loss and sprocket options in Troubleshooting

Ordered from my local dealer - cheaper than online!

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05-16-2023, 09:06 PM

Mesozoic replied to a thread Belt loss and sprocket options in Troubleshooting

Thanks very much! I'll be making a trip to my local HD dealer this week.

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05-16-2023, 03:31 PM

Mesozoic started a thread Belt loss and sprocket options in Troubleshooting

Finally snapped the original belt on my 2008 XB12Ss and it fortunately occurred right around the corner from my office after a some very spirited...

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05-11-2023, 08:30 PM

Mesozoic replied to a thread Water pump housing seeping oil in Buell 1125CR

So at this point, I've driven the thing to work and back several times, hammering on it a fair bit at times while passing or just stretching the legs...

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05-11-2023, 06:17 AM

Mesozoic replied to a thread Water pump housing seeping oil in Buell 1125CR

I haven't approached the techs about this because I've put 6000 miles on the bike since that work was done. If it does need to come apart again, I...

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05-10-2023, 05:10 PM

Mesozoic replied to a thread Water pump housing seeping oil in Buell 1125CR

I looked at what I received from the mechanic (who is a former Buell tech) after I asked them to do my last valve adjustment and replace the clutch...

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05-09-2023, 06:54 PM

Mesozoic replied to a thread Water pump housing seeping oil in Buell 1125CR

Haha nice... I knew it was going to be a royal PITA. So initially, the seepage looked like it was oil mixed with coolant. Now, after a hard ride...

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05-09-2023, 03:49 PM

Mesozoic replied to a thread Water pump housing seeping oil in Buell 1125CR

If I do need to order some parts, it looks like the simplest thing to do is go straight to Buell Motorcycles and order from them, is that right?

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