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Thread: Idler pulley stud, bolt and washer

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    Idler pulley stud, bolt and washer

    Does anyone know where I can get new idler pulley studs and the nuts? 2009 Buell Xb12ss.

    Thank you

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    Quote Originally Posted by GregoXB View Post
    Does anyone know where I can get new idler pulley studs and the nuts? 2009 Buell Xb12ss.

    Thank you
    Give these people a call. https://st-paul-harley-davidson-buell.myshopify.com/

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    I sent a message to SPHD as well - I don't *need a new stud, but I do need at least one shoulder nut for the idler pulley myself. I'll probably go ahead and replace the forward stud and both nuts at this point. When I get a reply, I'll post back up here.

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    Buell didn't make the shouldered nut, you can buy them for pennies at any good hardware store. Try a True Value

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    While we are talking about the studs.... question:

    When putting the idler pulley stud back in, should you use Loctite on the end that taps into the motor?

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    My shop manual makes no mention of the idler studs. Here is what I would do:

    -Chase the two studs holes with a tap.
    -Spray the stud holes with brake cleaner.
    -Blow the holes dry with compressed air.
    -Put one or two drops of medium strength Loctite on the stud threads.
    -Tighten as best you can

    You need to clean all the debris the stud holes, especially if the original studs were secured with Loctite. I tend to use Blue medium strength on almost all of the fasteners. It hold very well, yet can be broken with a wrench or screwdriver. Fasteners secured with High Strength Red usually have to be heated with a propane torch before removing.

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    TPEHAK,- that's a great parts list...thanks...

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    I 2nd putting blue Loctite on clean threads on the case end only.
    They should bottom out by hand, don't crank them in there!



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