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Author:  bones [ 23 Oct 2015 22:26 ]
Post subject:  XB12 Exhaust Valve Actuator

I finished fixing my exhaust cable this evening. Normal mountain bike brake cable is too thick, but gear cable works OK. When I was disconnecting the old cable I noticed the cam on the top of the exhaust valve actuator was in a strange position (too far round), so I opened it up to check the gears. One of the gears appears to have a piece of plastic broken off , although I couldn't find the broken bit (the unit is the older one S0138.1AA). So does any one have a spare actuator they want to sell me?

I'm starting to think that buying an after market silencer might be a cheaper option if I can't get a good second hand actuator? But I don't want anything too loud or that affects the rideability of the bike.

thanks

Author:  pash [ 24 Oct 2015 10:01 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB12 Exhaust Valve Actuator

Bet loads of people have them gathering dust, however check this out:

viewtopic.php?p=272621#p272621

On begay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-F-150-EXPEDITION-5-4L-INTAKE-MANIFOLD-RUNNER-CONTROL-VALVE-3L3E-9G730-EA-/261841468129?hash=item3cf6f7bae1:m:mMmDke1IBb5DfRu_qKsp76A

Or you may be able to match the gear up with someone like HPC:

http://www.hpcgears.com/

Author:  bones [ 24 Oct 2015 10:19 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB12 Exhaust Valve Actuator

pash wrote:


Thanks Pash, yes it is the big gear attached to the cable shaft has distorted and it looks like a piece of it has broken off. I was aware that the Ford part is the same, but was trying to work out how to swap the Buell cam / cable attachment over? I'm still considering an aftermarket silencer, after watching a few videos on aftermarket exhausts, I like the look of the APH one:

http://www.aph-performance-engineering.com/buell_1125_exhaust_ans_buell_xb_exhaust.html

It doesn't seem too loud and looks well built, it also means I can do away with the whole exhaust valve setup too removing any repeat of the cable / actuator issues I've had recently.

Hmm, decisions..... I think I'm still going to try to get a replacement actuator, even if it is for the short term, so if anyone has one they want to sell please let me know.

Author:  tubbs [ 24 Oct 2015 12:47 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB12 Exhaust Valve Actuator

Hi.
I have one.......... Yours for a packet of jelly babys and you pay postage?

Author:  bones [ 24 Oct 2015 14:05 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB12 Exhaust Valve Actuator

tubbs wrote:
Hi.
I have one.......... Yours for a packet of jelly babys and you pay postage?


Deal!, do you want genuine Bassetts Jelly Babies :D

Send me your address and paypal details (if you have any?) and I'll send money and confectionery in short order.

Author:  tubbs [ 24 Oct 2015 14:29 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB12 Exhaust Valve Actuator

bones wrote:
tubbs wrote:
Hi.
I have one.......... Yours for a packet of jelly babys and you pay postage?


Deal!, do you want genuine Bassetts Jelly Babies :D

Send me your address and paypal details (if you have any?) and I'll send money and confectionery in short order.


Don't worry about jelly babys.................. im on a diet :rotfl:
You have pm

Author:  bones [ 24 Oct 2015 14:30 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB12 Exhaust Valve Actuator

Looks like a common issue:

The place mine has broken / distorted is the same place as the photos on these forums:

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142838/584634.html?1280749677

http://www.buellxb.com/forum/showthread.php?24217-Check-Engine-Light-Code-21-exhaust-valve-servo

Basically the black part on the shaft has jumped past the tag on the gear that is supposed to retain it.

Author:  tubbs [ 24 Oct 2015 14:43 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB12 Exhaust Valve Actuator

bones wrote:
Looks like a common issue:

The place mine has broken / distorted is the same place as the photos on these forums:

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142838/584634.html?1280749677

http://www.buellxb.com/forum/showthread.php?24217-Check-Engine-Light-Code-21-exhaust-valve-servo

Basically the black part on the shaft has jumped past the tag on the gear that is supposed to retain it.


Tbh I weld exhaust valve open, and move servo to a happy place, remove cable and off you go.....
Does sweet fanny adams for performance there to pass regs............. will send Monday. :yup:

Author:  bones [ 24 Oct 2015 14:49 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB12 Exhaust Valve Actuator

Thanks Tubbs :yup:

Author:  tubbs [ 26 Oct 2015 13:09 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB12 Exhaust Valve Actuator

Sent today :yup:

Author:  bones [ 26 Oct 2015 18:45 ]
Post subject:  Re: XB12 Exhaust Valve Actuator

tubbs wrote:
Sent today :yup:


Very much appreciated Tubbs.

thank you

:yup:

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