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  1. c3powil

    XB9S Motor Uses

    Thanks Barrett. As it happens, I already have a spare set of headers and a race muffler. Then I found this decent looking XB9R fuel tank/frame on Facebook marketplace for $250 shipped to me, including the clear title, and can add an ECU for $100... You guys thinking what I'm thinking? A full...
  2. c3powil

    XB9S Motor Uses

    We'll... true enough! After comparing with the vin on my 05 City X, it looks to be from an '03 Lightning. I took Barrett's info to mean that the 5th number in the engine code was the year number, but he meant the 5th character, letters included. SX = Lightning KX = City X So it's not a...
  3. c3powil

    XB9S Motor Uses

    Just got it home. Looks like this is the engine code: SX123452125 Is that an '05 City X? If so, it's a perfect match for my bike. What are the odds...
  4. c3powil

    XB9S Motor Uses

    I was lucky enough to notice an XB9S motor being sold near me for local pickup only on ebay. I submitted an offer and won it for $250. I have no ideas if the motor is any good, or the mileage on it, but since I have an XB9 I thought it might come in handy. Firstly, are there any parts that I...
  5. c3powil

    New Tires, New Bearings

    Thanks! I have considered going that route to avoid tire changes as much as possible, and I don't really ride very sporty at all. The Pilots have made my short list for the next time.
  6. c3powil

    New Tires, New Bearings

    A perfect moment for the classic DOH. Speaking of dumb stuff, I don't actually own an electric air pump, aside from the small one I keep for my wife's car that isn't fast enough at pumping air to set a bead. I've been using a bike pump to keep my tires filled, and my other ride, now a Suzuki...
  7. c3powil

    New Tires, New Bearings

    I got it done. I tried to do it Barretts way, but my tool making skills are quite limited, and I wasn't able to file my punch sharp enough to get a good grip on the bearing edge. Finally I went to AutoZone and found a rental tool that did the job. It was very similar to the one Cooter...
  8. c3powil

    New Tires, New Bearings

    Well, good news and bad news. The tires are in, but I have not been able to get these bearings out. They are really stuck in there. I need to visit an autozone to see if they have a blind bearing slide-hammer thingamajig to loan me because this Harbor Freight bearing puller is just not getting a...
  9. c3powil

    New Tires, New Bearings

    As always, I appreciate the wealth of knowledge, Barrett. I'll install them myself. Hopefully, I'll get it done tonight so I can put the new tire on tomorrow. Will update if there are issues. I have some Moly grease I used to use on shaft drive splines that should work for the axle, tube, and...
  10. c3powil

    New Tires, New Bearings

    Yep, I agree, DozerBoy. The bearing set arrived already, so I'll see if I can install them before the tires come in. It's only got 8000 miles on it, so I think these are probably the original bearings. I'll inspect the axel tube spacer before reinstalling.
  11. c3powil

    New Tires, New Bearings

    Thanks for all of the help, guys. I'm betting my pinch bolt is 3/8. I tried a 10mm hex key, and it would not fit, and an 8mm was too small. I'' have to run out and grab one. I got the tire off today. It's never as easy as they make it look in the how-to videos. This is the thing that was...
  12. c3powil

    New Tires, New Bearings

    A little construction debris ended up in my rear tire this weekend. :sorrow: So I purchased some Shinko Ravens to replace the front and rear. Decided to go ahead and remove the rear and that's when I noticed these. :black_eyed: Could hardly spin them by hand. The tire getting punctured...
  13. c3powil

    WTB: Lightning central Florida area

    That's the one to get if money is no object. I wish mine had the black frame, too.
  14. c3powil

    WTB: Lightning central Florida area

    I've been considering selling my beautiful blue '05 Lightning City Cross with 8k miles and a lot of goodies. :sorrow: Nothing wrong with it, I'm just a fickle man about motorcycles. I'm in North GA, so if that's not too far, let me know.
  15. c3powil

    Buell XB fuel pump removal in 7 minutes.

    Cooter, thanks so much for posting this. Valuable information for those of us who are mere mechanics by necessity, not by trade.
  16. c3powil

    Uly to Abruzzo (Italy) April 2023

    I will consider it for my own camping adventures, then. Thanks for your advice.
  17. c3powil

    Chinese Battery

    "Sealed"
  18. c3powil

    Uly to Abruzzo (Italy) April 2023

    Thanks for posting these. It makes me miss my Uly! I want to do more moto camping soon. How do you like that tent?
  19. c3powil

    Stickies

    Both my Buells have had the Tech Spec grips, and I like them a lot. They definitely help with the heat, because that frame gets HOT. Riding my XB9SX home for the first time, I went straight through ATL in the middle of summer heat with afternoon traffic. All in all, it wasn't that bad for a big...
  20. c3powil

    Uly to Swiss Alps, last moto camping trip of the year (October 2023)

    Wow! I hope I am lucky enough to have such a trip one day. Amazing pictures.
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