Worried about my Buell..

[Squeadlies]

So the story is that I popped off the oil return line in a low-side incident and it has been that way since February. I Drained all of the oil after the crash, then other complications arose. Now it's 7 months and $3200 dollars later. It has also been on a boat from Hawaii to Nashville. Arriving tomorrow in my driveway. I now have everything to my knowledge to have her fixed, but I'm worried about just filling it and going.

Is there a preferred method of cleaning these things out? I've read Kerosene, but also read it requires compressed air to flush it out. Which I don't have access to. Would mineral oil or mineral spirits work? I am very curious to hear the opinion of some pros.

[christianmb]

I would do a multiple stage cleanout. Do the motor flush like you have read, but instead of kerosene, I would just do a lightweight oil like a 0W-20 or something, but DO NOT RIDE IT. I would follow similar directions as with the kerosene. Change oil filters with a cheap fram or something, refill with 20W-50 then ride it lightly to clean it out and warm it up. Come back, change out oil and filter again, for the last time. Refill with Amsoil, Redline, or a good, quality oil, get a good filter, and go on down the road.

If at anytime you hear loud knocking, chances are you have a clogged oil passage and you have no oil pressure to a lifter. TURN IT OFF immediately, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, try again. If the knocking persists, turn it off again, and it is time for a trip to the garage or shop because there is something in there it doesn't like, and likely won't work out.

[anrkizm95]

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[Squeadlies]

Thanks for the advice. She'll be here within an hour or two and I'll be starting on this right away.

[djs2k2]

Good Luck.

[ztied]

did the bike come today?and did you have luck getting it going?

[Squeadlies]

Yup came in today. Her and my new to me R1 that has been sitting for at least 4 years.

You don't happen to have any stands I could use for re-assembly do you ztled?

[ztied]

I got one i dont remember if it was front or rear though.bought it and never used it

[Squeadlies]

PM sent ztled

[Squeadlies]

So guess what? The front axle was bent! Yaaaaay!
That brings the total to both forks, top and bottom triple, head bearings, and a fairing bracket in the front.

Update: Got some Mobil Super Syn 0W-20 and some marvel mystery oil for the clean, waiting on the axle and 2 filters from HD. Of course Amsoil for the fill.

She's mad at me, I can tell. Ha.