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I just installed a Jardine aluminum system on my XB9R and I really like the sound but it breathes so freely that it pops and back fires on deceleration. Is that typical of all the aftermarket...

Unique! Not my style...

Thanks guys!

Metz

Anyone know what it takes to raise the bars on a Firebolt? There used to be an XB9R running around in Ramona, CA. that the guy had raised the handlebars and the fairing. Bike was done really well,...

As I posted on 10-21-15, I removed engine from the Buell after blowing a head gasket while goofing off on a wonderful October Saturday night ride. Since then I have been busy raising my 2 boys and...

Thanks for the help guys. I was able to use cjanderson_90's links and find the p/n. I called our local HD dealer (Biggs in San Marcos) they had them in stock for $23 a set.

All is well...Metz

I'm just running a hone through the cylinders to de-glaze them and the rings are stock HD rings.

So how do you recommend I break in my new piston rings? Specifically, what oil do I run while breaking in the rings? I have heard rings have a tough time seating in when using synthetics.

My plan...

Thank you!

Does anyone know where I can buy a set of stock rings for my xb9r?

Does anyone have a junk Buell engine case set they want to sell cheap or donate to a good cause? I mean junk, rod through the side kind of junk. I need a set of cases to build a transmission jig for...

Had to tear down my XB9R to fix a tranny issue, and while I am in there I am going to go ahead and freshen it up with a new set of piston rings. My Buell has 30K on it, and runs great, all of the...

I knew the was a trick, MEK takes the stuff right off.

Metz

Yes I do have it apart. Should have made that clear, sorry.
Thanks for the good input John, but bike had a blown head gasket so it may have only cleaned 1 cylinder anyway...

Will give the ATF a...

Anyone know any tricks for de-carbonizing (getting the carbon build-up off) of pistons and cylinder head/combustion chambers? I am going through the engine on my XB9R and the pistons look great...

Anyone know of any great tricks for removing Yamabond 4 or ThreeBond 1194? Last owner of my XB9R used it prolifically and I need to remove it.

Thanks...Metz

It could be a bent shift fork, but likely isn't as that would still allow either first or second, but not both. My best "GUESS" is that the sliding gear has galled to the shaft due to lack of...

Yeah, I will probably end up going the universal kit route...

I was just wondering if anyone knew if it was the same as a Chrysler, Ford, or GM clip, and which size it is, 1/4", 5/16", or 3/8"?

Sweet! Thanks, Cooter!

Well, I went off the deep end now...

Since I needed a head gasket, and the old Buellster has had a hard shifting issue in 4th and 5th gears, I went ahead and pulled the engine testerday for a...

Anybody know what size the clip is that goes on the fuel line connector at the injector manifold? Working on the XB9R yesterday and noticed mine is missing and the previous owner had safety wired the...

Ok, good to know, thank you Dellinger!

Thanks guys!
Metz

2006 XB9R

rear head gasket is blown (loud and obvious).

Can I change the rear cylinder head gasket with the engine in the frame? It looks very doable, wondering if anyone has tried?

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What is the "race kit"?
Thanks...Metz