Dave's DIY videos (all in one thread)

[Cooter]

I totally agree the vid needs to be revised.

You bring up another point though. Why search for a specific 'Buell technician' at all?

There are only a few things on the bike that are Buell only specific (like the ECM... front brake hardware...???). 100% of the maintenance can be done by ANY motorcycle mechanic (I'd find a V-twin guy) and 90-95% of any other work is identical to other bikes.

If he can re-build forks, swap wheel bearings or bleed brakes, what makes a Buell different?

 

[MMARVINxb9]

what about the rear brakes removal for a fire bolt/thunderstorm?

 

[Cooter]

Remove appropriate bolts, change pads, re-install.

 

[BambamXB12r]

Really is that simple. Just make sure you don't hit the brake while your changing pads of course.

 

[BUELLDRIVER007]

Outstanding!!! Thanks Dave

 

[Booper]

Thanks for the Oil change guide, it was verry helpfull! Makes me feel more like i can do things myself.

 

[GregoXB]

Thanks for the Oil change guide, it was verry helpfull! Makes me feel more like i can do things myself.

Whatever you do, do not torque down the oil plug bolts!!!

 

[Cooter]

It's not supposed to be listed in the manual as foot-pound. It's the correct spec but it's supposed to be inch-pounds.

Or remember its a steel bolt in an aluminum swingarm, and the rubber o-ring is what seals it. Just tight enough to not leak is good enough, about hand tight and a half turn. It's not pipe threads so tighter isn't better...