Is my engine diff??????

[TMC]

I've noticed that my engine seems to be different today when i had it next to some other Buells at a bike rally here. What I noticed was was the cam cover were very different from all the other buells??

 

[BuellPartsGuy]

They changed them quite a bit in 2008. They were pretty much the same from 03-07

 

[TMC]

whats diff? I'm used to the old engines???

 

[fastxb12r]

Pics help.....

 

[TMC]

this is whats very diff. it looks like a standard sportster engine again like the tubers

 

[fastxb12r]

[confused]WOW your right totally different then mine...What year and model do you have?Mine is a 05 12r but totally different I like yours better....

 

[TMC]

I have an 08 Firebolt

 

[LeFox]

that's the new oil pump...

no biggy

 

[TMC]

what they put it there for? It confused me for a minute

 

[LeFox]

more pressure, better cooling, no more drive-gear problems [smirk]

For 2008, the following changes have been made to both the Thunderstorm 1203 and the Thunderstorm 984:

New Timing System
The timer cover is eliminated, as the engine is now crank timed from a new crank position sensor, which eliminates the need for manual timing, reducing maintenance costs. The ECM actively monitors and adjusts timing based on driving environment. The new sensor makes 30 reads per revolution, compared to the previous two reads per revolution, for more precise control of fuel mapping and timing to conditions.

More Robust Crankpins
The size of the crankpins is increased to 1.50 inches from 1.25 inches.

Oiling System Upgraded
A higher-output oil pump supports oiling to the new crankpin area. The new pump is driven off of the crank, a design based on the Buell XBRR production racing motorcycle.
A new eight-row oil cooler offers enhanced cooling performance.
All oil line ends are now equipped with Jiffy-tite fittings.

New DDFI 3 ECM (Engine Control Module)
A new ECM with increased computing capacity.
DDFI 3 actively controls and monitors the TPS (throttle position sensor), IAC (idle air control), and timing. DDFI 3 automatically zeros the TPS and adjusts fuel metering for smoother idle, eliminating service intervals and reducing the cost of ownership.
A new progressive throttle cam and new throttle cables provide smoother throttle input from stops, and less rotation to full throttle.

 

[fastxb12r]

[confused]I have a question now sorry not trying to take over your thread.Am I able to mod my 05xb12r to this new more efficient design it looks soooo much nicer not to mention obviously better.I would bet that the cost would be crazy though...[sad]

 

[BuellPartsGuy]

The new oil pump and all other new components do not retrofit.

 

[fastxb12r]

[mad]DAMN[mad]Ok Who Has The New Motor And Wants To Trade....

 

[BuellPartsGuy]

Just the engine alone wouldn't work either. Wiring harness, ECM, and lots of other electrical things are different too.

 

[fastxb12r]

THANKS ALOT BPG JUST RUB IT IN WHY DONT YA.JK

 

[BuellPartsGuy]

....and your bike smells.......lol j/k

 

[TMC]

I know this much at full throttle shifts from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd it will pull the wheel about 2 foot or so stock