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    Can you video it and post here so we can hear it? These engines are usually pretty solid and noisy.

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    At this point, the TPS used on the 2007 models is no longer available.





    Twin Motorcycles makes a revision kit to allow one to backdate to the earlier TPS by replacing the throttle shaft.

    https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/websh...cid=0&s=tps&a=



    Oh mighty Buell whisperer, do you still have the 2007 TPS available?
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    Buell didn't make the TPS, so theres no need to go all 'OE only' for a simple sensor. Any TPS that crosses over will be fine. Same goes for things like spark plugs, oil, tires, belt, light bulbs, wheel bearings, etc.

    Got a vid of that rod knock? These are pretty loud engines, but a rod knock should still be very obvious.

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    It's not like it's gonna do anymore harm than it already has to let it slap around the crank for a minute or two just gonna clean more metal outta the swing arm and I'm a glutton for punishment so why not I'll take a vid after work and post it up ASAP

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    Ok so I was going to take a video of the wonderful sound my bike was making but decided against it after I started it and it was far worse than it had been so I went to work and rotated the engine down and pulled the top end off and unfortunately my gut feelings were spot on. The front connecting rod has roughly 1/16to 1/8" of slop on the crank side rear seems good though. So does anyone have any leads they care to share on a good used xb12 engine? Any and all leads or advice are appreciated.

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    How's the cylinder? Why not just fix it?
    I needed some pistons and 34:19 sold me these for only $600! They are just a little rough so I'll it them with a 60 grit angle grinder before I stick them back in.




    In all seriousness, fixing them is cheap and easy as long as you can resist the "might-as-well's". Because if you don't, you'll have a sick Hammer 1275 and an empty bank account.



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