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  1. The speedo on my XB9 2002 stopped working and the...

    The speedo on my XB9 2002 stopped working and the connector was full of oil and the cables frayed. Fitted a new as I had one to hand.17036
  2. How to Guide - Replacing the engine temperature sensor in my 2002 Buell XB9

    I have just replaced the engine temperature sensor in my 2002 Buell XB9 and the attached guide will hopefully be of use to anyone about to do the same.17034
  3. Hi Cooter - many thanks for the detailed response...

    Hi Cooter - many thanks for the detailed response that answers all my questions. I will explore and post back findings.

    You can see pics of the 1911 Triumph here -...
  4. XB9S 2002 –Can Error 14 (eng Temp too high) cause the ECU to stop the engine running

    Symptom. 1 mile into a ride with engine still cool and bike coughs, engine warning light comes on so head home to check.
    At home engine turns over, fuel pump runs but no firing. Bloody thing,...
  5. Hi RB - it is really worth doing the mod I...

    Hi RB - it is really worth doing the mod I mention - 10 minutes and you will have progressive braking.
  6. #2 Useful Tweak ... Gear Change – Perfect action...

    #2 Useful Tweak ... Gear Change – Perfect action fixed for less than a $ £ Euro

    The gear change lever on my 03 XB9S did not have precise feel and indeed could wobble about – not ideal for precise...
  7. Useful tweaks to improve a Buell for free

    The front brake on my 03 XB9s did not have a smooth progressive action – instead the brake lever at the limit moved in a series of tiny steps with creaking noises – not confidence inspiring or ideal...
  8. The bike is fixed and running – it was fuel pump...

    The bike is fixed and running – it was fuel pump assembly related.
    Many thanks to LunaticFringe for your expert help.

    So that others can benefit ... Symptoms – running so roughly it could not be...
  9. I should be clearer - it is the metal canister...

    I should be clearer - it is the metal canister filter on the pressurised side that I am needing - the one on the bike has an outer dia of 1.25" - important as it has to be this dia to slide into the...
  10. getting closer to fixing it and pre strip down...

    getting closer to fixing it and pre strip down test showed just 11psi (should be ~49psi) BUT - Got it all apart and the 2003 Buell fuel filter that I was sent is c50mm diameter - which is maybe...
  11. LunaticFringe - many thanks again and thanks for...

    LunaticFringe - many thanks again and thanks for the offer re the level sensor - just managed to get one in the UK - its a tiny thing. Got some silicon grease and all the other bits and just some...
  12. LunaticFringe - many thanks for the further...

    LunaticFringe - many thanks for the further advice. I have just ordered metal inline filter. Cant find a fuel level sensor yet in UK but will get one.

    Reading through forum - mixed views on can...
  13. Have ordered up all the bits in the UK as I...

    Have ordered up all the bits in the UK as I really want to ride my bike! Except #10 (inline fuel filter) - anyone know a part # or UK source or Lunaticfringe - would you consider sending via a...
  14. Ok LunaticFringe - All that I have been testing...

    Ok LunaticFringe - All that I have been testing does point to this - Your summary of symptoms are spot on and thanks for taking the time to help out a complete stranger with advice.
    Looked at the...
  15. Thanks for your further thoughts. I do have...

    Thanks for your further thoughts. I do have ECMDroid and find it very useful.
    I like the idea of Cooters - put a valve in the fuel block - then in future very easy to test.
    I will also make up a...
  16. Thanks for all of your suggestions and I am...

    Thanks for all of your suggestions and I am working my way through them.
    Definitely no air leak (new seals last year and leak test shows all OK)
    Plugs are new and OK (but I have ordered new HT...
  17. XB9S – running very roughly – tried various fixes – need some expert help!

    2003 XB9S BUECB “Factory Race ECU” and Factory Race exhaust.
    Low miles and well looked after and not messed with - just stock. Was running fine before.
    After not riding it for a couple of months...
  18. Just to finish this thread and tell you what I...

    Just to finish this thread and tell you what I did to solve this ...

    The Check Engine light did not indicate any trouble codes (it comes on when you start the bike and then goes out - if an error...
  19. I have an Android phone. Whilst checking that...

    I have an Android phone.
    Whilst checking that the diagnostic plug was working (it is) I tried jumping Pin 1 & 2 and see what codes flashed.
    All I had was rapid flashing so no codes - does ECMspy...
  20. I have ECMspy but it will not work on either of...

    I have ECMspy but it will not work on either of my Sony laptops - the USB serial converter drivers FDTI clash with Sony's Intel USB drivers and no connection. many hours spent trying to get a...
  21. Ideally looking for guidance as to most likely...

    Ideally looking for guidance as to most likely cause from experience of others or simple non ECMspy approaches.

    I have installed ECMspy onto 2 laptops and have bought 2 cables but after 10+ hours...
  22. XB9S '03 Diagnostic assistance - erratic running seemingly temp related

    2003 XB9s 8k miles, Buell race ECU and exhaust - otherwise standard and been running perfectly for years. In England so air temp is 10-20c. I have been riding bikes with carbs for 30 years and...
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