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  1. M

    White wheel cleaning tricks???

    Good point, thank you.
  2. M

    White wheel cleaning tricks???

    But hey, I have new wheel bearings front and rear now! LOL Very useful information! :D
  3. M

    White wheel cleaning tricks???

    Use the Simple Green straight, no reduction? I tried the tooth the brush, it just wouldn't go deep enough, maybe an old paint brush with longer bristles? Didn't think pressure washer, power tools are always a bonus! Thanks for the input...Metz
  4. M

    White wheel cleaning tricks???

    Newb Buell owner here hoping to gain knowledge from the forum. My XB9R has white wheels. I absolutely love how white wheels look when they are clean, but mine were not clean and after almost 2 hours of cleaning labor they are still not great. I can tell the wheels are in great shape they just...
  5. M

    tranny question xb9r

    Cool! Took the bike for a ride last night, first time I have tried 5th gear since verifying its existence in the garage with it off. Lo and behold, 5th gear is there, it is just high shift lever effort. Going to tear into the primary and check the shift shaft springs and rod for proper...
  6. M

    tranny question xb9r

    No stupid questions, I am a Buell newb so its open season for clarification... Yes all transmission testing has been done while riding the bike. Thanks for asking. Just received my gasket kit, so will be tearing into it soon. Cheers!
  7. M

    tranny question xb9r

    Ok, I checked through the list, primary chain tension, clutch adjustment, primary transmission oil, everything checked out. Next step is to pull the primary and check the shift shaft. The bike shifts into 4th good, REAL difficult to get into 5th, REAL difficult to get out of 5th, very tough out...
  8. M

    tranny question xb9r

    Thanks for the help gents! I like the support. Will pull primary and add checking shift shaft, and shift shaft springs to the list. Chicknstripn-I follow you 100%, like to read manuals and gain perspective prior to wrenching, solid advice. Global Eyes-the manual link is very helpful! I wasn't...
  9. M

    tranny question xb9r

    This sounds like a good attack plan. I'll give it a go and see what happens. One question, the shift shaft you are referring to, is it the one travelling through the primary cover from the foot lever? Thanks...Metz
  10. M

    tranny question xb9r

    I have an 06 xb9r w/30K miles on it that won't shift into 5th gear. First through 4th are fine, but as a new Buell owner the trans is pretty stiff feeling? I understand the clunking, but it is hard to shift (shift lever effort is high), and the clutch drags enough that neutral can be difficult...
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