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 Post subject: Xb essential upgrades
PostPosted: 09 May 2013 14:04 
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Hi is there a printable list of what you need to do to safe guard the smothe running of an xb on here? I here there is quite a bit to go at? Cheers Lee
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PostPosted: 09 May 2013 14:32 
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I don't think so, but I'll start you off and others can add to it...

1. Free spirits tensioner
2. Crash bungs on the axles
3. Reflectors on the forks removed
4. Stainless exhaust (Albert/Remus/Stealth etc.)

Of course, there are all the servicing needs of the bike, see my 10k service thread to get an idea of what is worn out at 10k. Plus, depending on mileage, and if your bike is pre08, an oil pump gear change could be worth looking into...

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PostPosted: 09 May 2013 20:01 
Why the oil pump gear change? Is it something I may need to look at soon?
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PostPosted: 09 May 2013 20:15 
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:roll: :headbang: .....08 onwards dont need to worry :)

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PostPosted: 09 May 2013 20:51 
Well mines a 2006 model :???:
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PostPosted: 09 May 2013 21:17 
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Oil pump gear change it is then & what about this grease nipple ??
Can they be bought from some where & my local bike builder (ex notts custom cycles ) engineer do the work?
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PostPosted: 09 May 2013 21:20 
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In which case, you (Dunk) should start panicking/getting all paranoid asap......mind you, XB ownership should already have you in that condition lOl

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PostPosted: 09 May 2013 21:22 
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Thanks Maz
So how about the where to buy & how to fit it part to this helpfulness !
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my local bike builder (ex notts custom cycles ) engineer do the work?


Good luck to you mate......he wont have a clue when it comes to Buells :)

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PostPosted: 09 May 2013 21:25 
I'll have sleepless nights now with worry :wink:
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Yep, you should.......come take a look at my XB 'black' museum sometime lOl

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Pol wrote:
Thanks Maz
So how about the where to buy & how to fit it part to this helpfulness !


There's a fitting guide in the 'How To' section and you could buy from me if I did mail order, which I dont, or your 'engineer' could turn one up on his lathe :)

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Maz wrote:
In which case, you (Dunk) should start panicking/getting all paranoid asap......mind you, XB ownership should already have you in that condition lOl

:o :idea: Get to it Dunk kill two birds with one stone trip to :maz:
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PostPosted: 10 May 2013 22:21 
I'm getting there, working tomorrow and Sunday to get some extra dosh, I will need to speak to maz to see when he can fit me in.

Problem is I have too much work and not enough time to do it all :sad:
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