Shake it up!

marko138 · 08-25-2008, 12:59 PM

In your travels you have probably heard that Harley engines shake. That is a fact. You have probably also heard that Buell XBikes have Harley-Davidson based engines. They do. At idle the turn signals on my XB will jump around like they are trying to pick up broads at the club.

The engine in this bad boy will shake absolutely every single nut and bolt loose on this motorcycle if you let it.

Yesterday, while on a ride with some others, OTB and I switched bikes. As he pulled out of the parking lot a head of me I noticed the left rear turn signal dangling.

I think to myself. Upon inspection I notice both signals have worked loose. No biggie...as I the nuts are inside the tail section...so they weren't lost along the road. Lost a reflector...but who needs those.

Here is a step by step recount of how the turn signals were fixed.

Step 1. Put bike on rear stand.

Step 2. Remove cowl.

Step 3. Remove seat.

Step 4. Remove rear body work.

Step 5. Locate problem.

Step 6. Apply Lock-Tite so problem doesn't come back. Also applied to every bolt that could fall out.

Step 7. Reassemble and polish away finger prints. Job done.

Tools used:
Screw driver with TORX bit.

Also dialed in a little more preload while the seat was off.

I also likes to keep my shit clean...so I wiped down the subframe while the body work was off.

NONE_too_SOFT · 08-25-2008, 01:03 PM

u sure the ol blue loc-tite will handle the vibrations? I woulda thought the factory, knowing the vibration would cause issues, would have used rubber or lock washers to prevent the situation.

marko138 · 08-25-2008, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

u sure the ol blue loc-tite will handle the vibrations? I woulda thought the factory, knowing the vibration would cause issues, would have used rubber or lock washers to prevent the situation.

Blue seems to work. Nothing has fallen out since I've put it one.

ontwo · 08-25-2008, 01:21 PM

I've always used blue and had no problems. Good write up Marko

marko138 · 08-25-2008, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ontwo

I've always used blue and had no problems. Good write up Marko

Thanks.

Rider · 08-25-2008, 01:51 PM

You might want to apply some of that blue lock-tite to your teeth so those don't fall out.

Cutty72 · 08-25-2008, 05:41 PM

How the ol Corsa III's wearing for ya?

Trip · 08-25-2008, 05:43 PM

harley keychain = homorrific

JoJoYZF · 08-25-2008, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

harley keychain = homorrific

I noticed that shit too...it disappoints me greatly

Gas Man · 08-25-2008, 07:08 PM

But it is a HD!!! Sorry boys!!

Got the same one on the sporty.

Marko... good pics. Blue loctite is your friend and red too on the heavy duty stuff.

08-25-2008, 12:59 PM	#1
marko138 DefenderOfTheBuelliverse Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Parts Unknown Moto: Buell XB12R Posts: 18,585	In your travels you have probably heard that Harley engines shake. That is a fact. You have probably also heard that Buell XBikes have Harley-Davidson based engines. They do. At idle the turn signals on my XB will jump around like they are trying to pick up broads at the club. The engine in this bad boy will shake absolutely every single nut and bolt loose on this motorcycle if you let it. Yesterday, while on a ride with some others, OTB and I switched bikes. As he pulled out of the parking lot a head of me I noticed the left rear turn signal dangling. I think to myself. Upon inspection I notice both signals have worked loose. No biggie...as I the nuts are inside the tail section...so they weren't lost along the road. Lost a reflector...but who needs those. Here is a step by step recount of how the turn signals were fixed. Step 1. Put bike on rear stand. Step 2. Remove cowl. Step 3. Remove seat. Step 4. Remove rear body work. Step 5. Locate problem. Step 6. Apply Lock-Tite so problem doesn't come back. Also applied to every bolt that could fall out. Step 7. Reassemble and polish away finger prints. Job done. Tools used: Screw driver with TORX bit. Also dialed in a little more preload while the seat was off. I also likes to keep my shit clean...so I wiped down the subframe while the body work was off. Last edited by marko138; 08-25-2008 at 01:05 PM..

08-25-2008, 01:21 PM	#4
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	I've always used blue and had no problems. Good write up Marko __________________

08-25-2008, 07:08 PM	#10
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	But it is a HD!!! Sorry boys!! Got the same one on the sporty. Marko... good pics. Blue loctite is your friend and red too on the heavy duty stuff. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

08-25-2008, 01:03 PM	#2
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	u sure the ol blue loc-tite will handle the vibrations? I woulda thought the factory, knowing the vibration would cause issues, would have used rubber or lock washers to prevent the situation.

08-25-2008, 01:51 PM	#6
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	You might want to apply some of that blue lock-tite to your teeth so those don't fall out.