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    Dies randomly when stopping

    NGK/ DCPR 9 EIX is a good plug for these bike Engines.And Yes the Harley Stock plugs work fine too! The TPS reset is a good thing in case the prior owner hasn't done it in a while.Wherever you have it Repaired or Checked make sure to KEEP the orignal parts. This way you know more of what is...
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    Sudden lack of clutch resistance

    Check the level of the Clutch Fluid then the weep hole on the Clutch pack. If no leak is apparent; then bleed the line and make sure to not let any air in.If the Clutch Lever won;t pump up or respond. Possibly you may need a reman kit . Try Those areas first then look up Erik Buell Racing .com...
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    Fuel Tank Breather hose

    If you have a carbed Bike with a Gravity Fuell Tank then the Clear fuell line is fine just know that most Oil and gas mix tools of the day use that now. The Heat issues of the V Twin Engine is intense and the clear hose is fine but will get brittle faster than it used to.Rubber Fuell Line hose...
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    WTB: primary cover

    Netty,You may have trouble finding a new OR older one in good shape. You may need to call your dealer due to 2004/ and 2005 the primary Cover is different than 2006 and the 2007s and up.That way you can get the correct part number. Lakeshore Harley Davidson Buell lshd 1 .com make sure to call...
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    Dies randomly when stopping

    Sometimes the cel comes on for a 4/second period every time you start the engine. This is the fuel priming the injection system, wait till the light goes off before starting.. Your idle may need to be bumped up 50/rpms so it doesn't stall. the jardine muffler opened up the exhaust so a better...
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    Battery charging help.

    Draxsonimy, glad that's covered, Yes the 77/cconnector has been a problem many times., you can get the up grade kit just a couple of bucks at American Sport Bike, The Dealer should be able to come up with it also. The drain is small but parked say for 4/days can make for a hard start or not at...
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    Hesitation & ECM Question on 2009 12ss

    There is a very long story on the Newer Buells with a Preprogramed ECM . Anyhow the 4000/hesitation is there to stay and sometimes it may actually pop and then just take off like a bat! There is some more work needed to the ECM to keep that from happening but with Speed limits here in America I...
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    Battery charging help.

    Drax., since you have put in the new battery did you do a Milla amp draw while everything is Turned off with the bike not running? Is the Engine stalling? Does the Engine when the Battery is charged Start correctly? can you ride the bike with out the Engine stalling? Also if you can hook up the...
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    Power Commander or not

    Welcome to the Forum. there are a couple of options for your Ride. Erik Buell Race ECM or Remus powerizer you can also go on the Forum here and learn from the Tuniversity how to Individually Tune the Engine to what changes you have made. That is also depending on what year Bike you have your...
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    Small oil leak

    When you do tighten the Oil/Transmission drain plugs DO NOT overtighten them! just snug them and the NEXT time you change the Fluids change the O'rings on the drain plugs. OR it is better to replace the Drain plugs so that way you not only have spares you can put new O'rings on your orignal...
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    xb12r 2007 - flat battery change - runs rough on restart

    Welcome to the forum. Check your battery connections first. then check your Regulator Connections.Make sure the Voltage is charging correctly when bikes Engine is Idling with a meter at the Battery. The Spark Plug Wires are possible in need of work. or spark plugs. IF the bike starts good then...
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    CEL ?

    Yes ECMSpy should do the trick on just a TPS reset for the older bikes remember to back off the Idle screw on the Pre /07 Bikes keep it clean in the Throttle body. 08+ Buells have no Idle Screw to set..Reset the TPS and make sure to check the Temperature sensor. Possibly your Voltage Regulator...
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    buell in penthouse

    That is a VERY Nice pin up for sure and dang shes got her panels still on come on Erik lets see her Naked! And where is the Model the Bike is supposed to have STRADDLING that bad ass bike? Well the Article I'm sure is interesting, of course we all like the pictures. Heh! *Jimi;)
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    exhaust idea? what do you think?

    Yep first saw that maybe 2/years ago.never seen one up close on a bike but dang ugly if ya ask me. takes away from the Beauty of our beasts.but as long as the rider is happy that is all That counts. That was on the Forum last year also but on a Harley and was also electric. I guess if you need...
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    CEL ?

    Cel will go off with problem solved. Codes may still be on ECM Currant or Historic, but will not make the cel stay on. 50/starts just for clearing codes w/out a computer. For buells The cel should go out unless you have a bad part elsewhere. You can Ground the Emunlator for the Active Exhaust...
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    exhaust idea? what do you think?

    There are some electrical valves and options you can install, utilizing the Stock Muffler set up ,some are very pricey and will need regular maintenance due to the heat that Exhaust gives out. You could have a Manual valve installed and open it up at Idling [louder] and when you climb on the...
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    06 xb12Ss cranking, no start

    First Welcome to the Forum I realize you have just Purchased your New Ride But Keep the Fath cause the Bike just needs a Good Owner and yes some small work to be done, try a few of these ideas and get back to us. The Spark plugs are they Firing? Possible TPS needs to be Reset. Check All of your...
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    Fan Fuse keeps blowing

    Yep Hart/81 that is the Fan Needed from American Sportbike just take your time and it will take a little work but once you are done you will have the Satisfaction of the job well done and saved some money as well. Check your work as you go and you will be fine. Check the Wiring also as you go...
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    CEL ?

    Yes the Exhaust Servo on the Bike is not of the Best Quality made materials.The Muffler Valve inside the Muffler needs to be opened.use the Data Port Plug to pull the code you are now experiencing for the Newer Bikes like 08+ Buells. If the Cable is not Connected up top of the Actuator then the...
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    Need advice on an 04 xb12s Lightning Backfire issue

    The preprogramed ECM for the Buells, if you have the Exhaust redone or Modified then the bike will not be tuned properly for the Exhaust simply due to the vehicle has had a change done to it and the ECM has not been changed [Retunned]. You can get an EBR Ecm from Erik Buell Racing .com. A...
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