Need An Opinion on the Buell

[JohnG]

So I picked up this 03 XB9S last December.  I've done some routine maintenance and general cleanup and put a few hundred miles on it.  I like it.  A lot.  But I'm concerned that maybe I didn't do a careful enough check out when I bought it.

 

It seems to have a knock in the front end of the motor/trans somewhere.  It had a pretty good rattle to it also, but I cleaned that up with a primary chain adjustment.  Now I'm worried that I've got something more serious going on.

 

Question.  Where/to whom should I take the bike for a check out?  There's a Buell mechanic at Northstar HD but the shop fees are pretty pricey.    Suggestions?

 

 

[Tpoppa]

Post your symptoms on bad weather bikers.  It will be quickly diagnosed.

[Gixxus Christ!]

Any John deere mechanic should be able to diagnose your issues.

[redkow97]

Issues? Sounds like a Harley motor to me...

[Tonik]

I bet totally normal. We all hear weird stuff from our bikes. Get another couple of bikers to listen.

Edited July 6, 2014 by Tonik

[J_Copeland]

Depends on your location.

NE Ohio there is Western Reserve HD in Mentor,very Buell friendly !

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[rawlins87]

Video record the sound with a good mic, post on YouTube. Link to buell forum ask if normal or common problem or such.

[oldschoolsdime92]

I bet totally normal. We all hear weird stuff from our bikes. Get another couple of bikers to listen.

 

I'm with this guy. ^^

[JohnG]

Very cool...  Thanks all.  Looking to find someone to give a listen and get their opinion.  Fourth of July weekend is a pretty busy time, so hard to get ahold of folks.  I'm hoping that its just a noisy plant.  

[Heagachongoose]

They are loud engines naturally. These bikes require little maintainence so unless it's been thrashed I doubt it's anything to worry about. Record the sounds/symptoms you were referring to and post them up either here or on badweatherbikers.com. We will get you straightened out quickly enough.

I don't know of any local shops to take it to. Although any decent Harley dealer should be able to sort you out. It is a Harley sourced engine after all.

[Tpoppa]

When everything is good, it should sound like a blender full of nickles.

[Heagachongoose]

^ lol. True statement.

[JohnG]

Ok bubbies...  Give a listen:

 

[granda080]

Watch the last 30 seconds. Sounds as terrible as yours lol

[JohnG]

Watch the last 30 seconds. Sounds as terrible as yours lol

 

I heard a vibration rattle on his.  Not the knock I hear on mine.