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21st July 2012
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 289 Sportster/Buell Model: 883 converted to 1212 Sportster/Buell Year: 1993
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First top end rebuild
I just finished reassembly on my first top end rebuild and I am ready to fire it up. Any advice on things to double check before I do so. It is pretty nerve racking wondering if all the time and money I have into this is going to pan out.
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22nd July 2012
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Know It All
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Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 178 Sportster/Buell Model: xl 883c Sportster/Buell Year: 2001
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I would make sure it will turn over by hand before I put fire to it. I assume you know but if you don't, plugs out, in 5th gear rotate the rear tire and listen for noise. If none the turn the key.
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22nd July 2012
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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23rd July 2012
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 289 Sportster/Buell Model: 883 converted to 1212 Sportster/Buell Year: 1993
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I put about 90 miles on the motor today. So far no problems.
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23rd July 2012
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Athens, GA, USA
Posts: 487 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 2003 Sportster/Buell Model #2: Buell Blast! Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2007
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Congrats! I feel your anxiety!... I just did this as well with my blast, that first click was a pucker
I am 275 miles in breaking it in
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2007 Buell Blast: NRHS 515cc, NRHS Stage 2 head, NRHS Andrews B50 Cams, SE Ignition, Jardine RT-1, Dan's SuperBoot, Dan's Custom Intake, Glowshift Tach 7, Innovate Wideband o2 gauge, Jetted 45/175, CVP Emulsion Tube, CVP N65C Needle, SuperBike bars, SuperBrace, Currently breaking in new topend!
2003 XL1200C: Andrews N4 Cams[NRHS], Daytona Tech 1005, Samson Caliber 2 into 1, Pro-S Hypercharger, Daytona Tech 2005 coil, Speedway Instruments MicroTach, Jetted 45/180 NOKK, CVP Emulsion Tube, Drag Bars
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24th July 2012
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Biker
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Rockingham, Perth, Western Australia
Posts: 99 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH 883 Sportster/Buell Year: 1992
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dwl25
I would make sure it will turn over by hand before I put fire to it. I assume you know but if you don't, plugs out, in 5th gear rotate the rear tire and listen for noise. If none the turn the key.
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As I look through this forum I find great bits of info , will keep what you say in mind for when I am ready to start my total rebuild 
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Cheers :) Shaun
"Never let yesterday's disappointments overshadow tomorrow's dreams"
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24th July 2012
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Know It All
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Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 178 Sportster/Buell Model: xl 883c Sportster/Buell Year: 2001
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YEA! She's a runner. Good job.
Have fun.
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24th July 2012
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Irwin, Pennsylvania
Posts: 4,588 Sportster/Buell Model: Hammer 1250 Hugger Sportster/Buell Year: 1997
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Radcheck86
I put about 90 miles on the motor today. So far no problems.
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And many more miles in the future. Congrats!!
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24th July 2012
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Carnoustie, Angus
Posts: 572 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200R Sportster/Buell Year: 2004
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The ride is good but there is nothing that replaces the moment it fires for the first time, congrats.
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My patience and the Winter Rebuild are not well matched.
Coming soon:
2004 XL1200 R
Cylinder Head Work including:
1.900 intake 7MM 4.425 SG
1.615 Exhaust 7MM 4.651 SG
7MM Beehive Spring 600 Lift
Striker Performance 7MM Valve Spring Kit
HP 3563 30D76 3.563 30 Degree Piston with Reverse Dome, 76 CC Chamber
XL/ Buell 1250 kit, Black With Highlighted Fins
04/Buell XB Intake 10.676x.065x3/8 (-.050)
04/Buell XB Exhaust 10.730x.065x3/8 (-.050)
XL 560 lift Impact hammer Performance Cam Set
V & H Competition Series 2 into 1 Exhaust, 04-12 Xl models
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26th July 2012
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 289 Sportster/Buell Model: 883 converted to 1212 Sportster/Buell Year: 1993
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Quote:
Originally Posted by morvenhouse
The ride is good but there is nothing that replaces the moment it fires for the first time, congrats.
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You got that right. Was one of the most gratifying moments of my life to honest. |
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