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Front Brakepads
Way back in autumn I recognized a shimmy feedback during the last ride while breaking up front.There are a few possible causes for this: breaking rotor, pads, floaters, bearings, etc. nothing special but a 2do. In the context of the “winter modification time” it is now time to post the act of exchanging the front brake pads….
Heating Grip
A long suspended project comes to an end: Heatgrip My goal for this project was a fully integrated solution which looks like an option from the order list. The idea is based on 12X/12XT Heatgrip but not with the original “heated handgrip’s” because of the visible cabling style. My heat comes from heating cartridges crafted…
Air Intake (1/2)
This is the first part of a modification how-to I’m into, so here we go! First of all the hardware: – air filter cover (e.g.: http://speed-of-color.de/index.php?cat=XBLUFTFILTER&product=XBLU-004) – XB12 Then the tools: – TX20 – TX27 – 8 wrench (metric) – 13 wrench (metric) – 3/4 ratchet – 8 nut (metric) – 10 nut (metric) –…
Service [16000km]
After an absence of more than a year, I’ll try to keep this blog more up-to-date!So here is the first new update – the 16k service. 2010 XB Model Service – [10,000mi / 16,000km] Engine oil and filter Replace Air cleaner Inspect, service as required Tires Check condition and treat Transmission lubricant Replace Clutch Check…
Warning Light(ning)
During a ride the engine light flashed up… After calling a good friend the XB is now at Harley Davidson for a check. **EDIT 09-11-2013** The XB is back and runs like hell. The problem – a closed oil filter… new filter set one liter Screaming Eagle Syn3 meticulous bike wash one hour of…
Project HeatGrip
Long time ago and maybe sooner or later there will be a time covered in coldness… So the next project will be a HeatGrip to eliminate this opponent and fight back! Keep you posted.
Buell XB 2010 Official Factory Manuals
Finally the three guides arrived (99574-10Y / 99493-10Y / 99490-10Y) – sealed and in perfect shape! No customs and fees =)
2010 XB Manuals
Today I purchased these three superb original sealed Buell manuels on eBay: BUELL 2010 XB MODELS OFFICIAL FACTORY SERVICE MANUAL 99490-10Y BUELL 2010 XB OFFICIAL FACTORY ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL 99493-10Y BUELL 2010 XB MODELS OFFICIAL FACTORY PARTS CATALOG 99574-10Y All together 118,84USD which is around 90EUR – the very price for the 99490-10Y is 90EUR…
Remus Revolution (3/3)
Yesterday the Remus arrived… so today the Lighting can take the glory of rumble and thunder again! In short: dismount the original pot and get the Remus ready to install. Below there is a comparison between the original and the revolution: About two hours later the Remus is firmly fixed and looks great. Time for…
K&N BU-9003
Today my K&N BU-9003 arrived! In combination with the new Remus there is maybe a difference… http://www.knfilters.com
M0076.3AE
Today I changed the original seat (M0090.1AC) against the scg seat (M0076.3AE) – also known as the “lightning low”. The benefits: 2inch lower proper fit better corner control more aggressive look