Buell xb Fork Seals

[@billfichthorn2326]

The correct spark plug socket size that fits is 13/16", the back side of it is exactly 22mm

[@IanLandesman]

Thank you! I have pinned this comment so it is at the top and hopefully it helps someone.

[@PatrickKalush]

Amazing! Ive had a broken XB12SS for two years because of a fork seal. Thanks for this guide!

[@markwinchester3005]

Man Ian thanks a whole heckuva lot w/ the ladder/jack stand that only a BUELL owner would understand the need for. Ingenious.

[@IanLandesman]

It's a huge inside joke in the community, but honestly... it works so well that I'd use this on a different platform without hesitation. Have a great day!

[@jburnham9109]

Things I discovered during my go: Video suggests a 32mm for the tube cap. An 1 ¹/⁴ deep socket works too and is actually tighter than a 32. For making the seal driver out of an 1 ¹/⁴ PVC tee, make sure it's 1 ¹/⁴ x 1/2 in tee. I bought one that was 1 ¹/⁴ x 1 ¹/⁴ and the added material in the pipe for the big 1 ¹/⁴ tee portion made it impossible to snap onto the fork, even after grinding it down many times. I went and bought an 1 ¹/⁴ x 1/2 from Lowes (only place I could find one) and it worked like a champ. Also, you didn't have the issue I had but when you go to remove the pre-load adjuster cap, one of mine just spun the while dampening rod assembly, instead of just the cap. I had to compress the sleeve assembly and put the 17mm on a step earlier (make sure to do it UNDER the teflon bushing) so I could crank the pre-load cap down to remove the snap ring.

[@IanLandesman]

Added to video description. Thanks for helping!

[@paulfiore850]

Just happen to need new oil seal on my 09 Ulysses. Plan to refer this video to my mechanic just to save him some headaches

[@millatym04]

Great video! Please make videos for all of your Buell endeavors! You’re a wonderful instructor.

[@IanLandesman]

millatym04 thank you! Comments like yours really make my day. I sure will make more videos as the bike requires repair. I’m just an amateur though... if you run into any Buell problems I can help get you in touch with the enthusiasts that helped me.

[@clockworkbike]

OMG! Thank you for making this GREAT video. Great sound, great lighting, great angles, great explanation. I'll be doing my XB9SX tomorrow so she'll be ready when the snow stops. If the snow ever stops. Cheers from Edmonton Alberta

[@IanLandesman]

Glad you found helpful. Check the description for additional info from viewers and please comment any suggestions after you get through the job. Thanks!

[@kaytea274]

I was looking for this comment on anyone working in their XB9sx as I have to do mine. If you found anything different about the process, comment back! ✌️ from BC

[@clockworkbike]

@@kaytea274 I see I made that comment 2 yrs ago and I still haven't done the job. Ha ha ha. This May for sure.

[@glenwallace6314]

I replace my very leaky seals., thanks to your very well made video. I subscribed and enjoy your other videos. You have charisma that makes your videos enjoyable. Keep up the good work.

[@IanLandesman]

glen wallace thanks so much Glen!

[@Lew1125CR]

Thank you for doing this DIY vid. I was able to get my right fork rebuilt with your help. Wish you still had the XB but that chopper is awesome.

[@IanLandesman]

Glad the info helped. I miss the Buell, but I didn't ride enough to keep it in good shape. The old bike is currently in good riding shape!

[@ekkerhard]

Awesome tutorial man!

[@clockworkbike]

Man, I am sooooo glad you made this video. I thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@IanLandesman]

Glad it helped

[@Ed-ty1kr]

The teflon covered sliders should be replaced as well, and even if you spread them or even if they feel lose for some reason and do not fit snug onto the groove, the outer fork casing will keep them in place. But it will be a bit harder to slide together. 9:19 time stamp. Great video, love the DONT TOUCH THIS front brake comment. LOL

[@IanLandesman]

I wish those were easier to buy replacements for. Thanks for watching.

[@tylerallison8438]

Perfect walkthrough video! Thank you

[@IanLandesman]

Thank you for the comment and sub! I'm happy to help.

[@IanLandesman]

You may like my latest Buell repair video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWnCfoafoZuledU

[@reubenbarela8481]

Thank you so much your vid allowed me and my lady to do the job ourselves

[@IanLandesman]

You're welcome. Glad it helped

[@richardbilan8519]

Very well done video. To the point and accurate.

[@IanLandesman]

Richard Bilan thank you! If you are interesting in other repair videos on this bike check out my channel

[@matttomlin1]

Thank you for such a helpful video

[@IanLandesman]

I'm glad it saved you some cursing brother!

[@HelmetHead]

Really helpful and great information. Big thumbs up 👍

[@IanLandesman]

Helmet Head Thanks! More like this to come as repairs are needed.

[@joshuaheart2764]

I needed this video. TY!

[@anascottwelding1761]

Great vid, Thanks mate, Clear with good visual explanations, I'm doing mine now, got them on the table ready to dismantle, once I get all required parts. I ride mine hard and run a heavier weight oil in them to take the high speed front wheel landings and high speed jump/impacts etc. (She rides smooth as silk over 100km/h. ) Would you also recommend changing the metal retaining clip flat rings as well? can they wear causing slight slap in the sliding of the tubes?

[@IanLandesman]

You're welcome! Makes me happy to help someone. I have an SS, so I don't bottom out, but if I didn't have the 'long' model, I'd use heavier weight oil too. Everyone likes the SCG, but those bottom out from the factory on the street. I did NOT change my retaining clips, and although in my mind there's no reason to change them, I don't want to tell you wrong. If it's only a few bucks, and it makes you feel better to change them, go ahead, but to give you an idea... my other bike is older than I am and I reused those retaining clips.

[@BooksxRonin]

Thanks for posting this.

[@IanLandesman]

x Ronin x You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@Buellxb9cityx]

thank you good video.greats from Austria

[@scottwarheit6034]

pretty good video well done and thank you

[@IanLandesman]

Thanks Scott. I am so happy it helped you out. Be sure to sub - I'm filming a belt change video right now and as things break I'll do more repair videos. Going to do a connector 77 video when the new voltage regulator comes in too.

[@clockworkbike]

Ha ha ha, I now see that I already commented a year ago. Well, I'm finally getting around to doing it.

[@Wangerdad]

Really superior video. The only thing I can add is that, lacking an assistant I trust, I pulled the tube down with a ratchet strap that I re-worked the hooks on by strategically shortening them. It may even be safer if you do it right?! But no video because I'm not as pretty as you.....

[@IanLandesman]

Thanks for the tip Kelly. Glad you were able to get it done and thanks for the kind words.

[@TyOn2Wheelz]

That is a nice xb lighting i have been trying to find a Ulysses reasonable priced.

[@IanLandesman]

My lightning is for sale. Aren't you in Tennessee or nearby?

[@IanLandesman]

I think I remember seeing one of your vids couple years ago and you're in south, no?

[@TyOn2Wheelz]

@@IanLandesman North carolina

[@IanLandesman]

@@TyOn2Wheelz woowee that a long ride. I'd knock $500 off a reasonable offer to cover your expenses getting here and riding back. If you're interested let's get in touch via email. I have it under my about on here.

[@grantsimsdds]

Thank you for the detailed information. I think I can do that myself! Where do you get the rebuild kit?

[@IanLandesman]

I believe I bought from St. Paul Buell

[@timk.58]

Thumbs up on the video! One question, my all balls seal kit states to install double seal lip twards the oil, which would be up when looking at the fork on the bike. Any comments

[@IanLandesman]

Tim K. If you haven’t already pulled your old seal off the fork (or kept it in the same orientation) copy the orientation. It’s been a while since I’ve made the video, but I think I show which direction to place it.

[@IanLandesman]

Tim K. Just reviewed the video for you bud! The two lips do go UP towards the oil.

[@timk.58]

Got ya! Harley Dealer did the seals a year ago, Already left side leaking...definitely don’t trust copying their seal placement!! Thanks (they were upside down based on this information) ;))?

[@IanLandesman]

Oh my GOD, they put it in BACKWARDS?! I would definitely let them know! Maybe that tech did other people's fork seals wrong and they've accidentally sent other bikes out fixed wrong. I never ask for money back, but if they know you are just trying to look out for other riders, they'll look into it. Glad my video could help you out! Now that you know how to do it, you can maintain the bike for a lifetime! These are special machines!

[@timk.58]

Yep on upside down. I don’t think they would care if I tell them plus there is no “proof” so to speak.

[@markgattis1055]

"Speaking of hammering, hammer that subscribe button right now!" - Clever!

[@IanLandesman]

Thanks! Glad the video has helped my fellow riders!

[@markgattis1055]

@@IanLandesman It did! I followed it step by step for the first fork of my XB9R, and was able to do the second purely from memory.

[@6romansoldier]

Thanks for the "right to the point". Took the bike to a shop for seals.....two months later...right seal is bad and wheel bearings are destroyed....want so ething done right? Do it yourself.

[@IanLandesman]

roman boyum absolutely! These are simple to do. I’ll do more videos like this as things on the bikes break. I mostly motovlog but really enjoyed making this video. Glad it helped

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Nicely put together and detailed :) That's a complicated enough set up too the GSXR is a tad easier :)

[@IanLandesman]

THANK YOU for watching! Just like you said in your video about it brightening your day when someone leaves a thoughtful comment, it really brightens my day that you check out my video on this GB!

[@TheGorillaBiker]

@@IanLandesman Not at all man :) And you should make sure to do all your service stuff on video now it'd definitely get interest if they were all like that :)

[@edwardcarrizoza5767]

How long is the dip stick you made?

[@US-px7wc]

Great video! May I ask you how long it took you to do both forks? Thanks

[@IanLandesman]

It'll take you a few hours. I'd dedicate a morning or afternoon.

[@xv8852]

6:07 I just got the collar tube removed and there's no "black slidy bit" on it......? I really hope someone can help me out in figuring out why tf that's not on mine

[@IanLandesman]

The bike rode fine without it? What year/model? I'll see if I can find out.

[@xv8852]

@@IanLandesman just bought the bike (paid way too much for it lol) it's a 2004 BUELL XB9S, bike rides like trash, but I assume that's just because of the blown fork seals, hard to say though since I've never ridden it while it was in tip-top shape

[@IanLandesman]

@@xv8852 it should ride really well. I guess you need those bushings.

[@xv8852]

@@IanLandesman any clue what the particular bit is called? Im trying to find a listing but don't know what it's called nor what it looks like since I don't have an example in my hands

[@xv8852]

@@IanLandesman so now I've disassembled the other fork and that one also does not have the slidy bit over the collar tube, maybe it just wasn't implemented for the 2004 model year?

[@mattgwardesq]

Anybody here familiar with which All Balls seal kit is used for 2004 xb's?

[@Spartacus4000]

So this would b the same for an xb12x "ulysses"?

[@IanLandesman]

The basics yes. You want to double check in the manual the amount of oil for each year/model of bike, but I do believe the ss forks are exactly the same. I know the swingarm and belt are interchangeable but not sure about the rear shock so don't want to speak with 100% on the forks friend.

[@bretttourigny5630]

Same forks on 05 xb9sx?

[@IanLandesman]

I believe the SS and SX share the same front forks... they both have longer travel than S and R. You can certainly use this video, but double check the fluid level is correct. In an abundance of caution I recommend you check the service manual for the X before proceeding - here's a link: buellmods.com/#TabbedContent

[@abimaelroque61720]

Crimeny I put my comment in the wrong place... I'll get it right next time, sorry.

[@IanLandesman]

She usually thumbs down/comments on my videos within minutes of upload, so surprised she didn't answer your question. It's 'punishment' for not making a requested video showcasing my body and clothes in a specific way. Click on her name and she has a 'favorite' playlist with over 3000 videos. You don't have to go very far and you'll see some gentlemen have made these videos for her. Knowing that... I think she genuinely feels like I'm an asshole for not making her the video. To her credit I thought it was a joke at first and joked back until I realized she was serious. It doesn't bother me though. She's welcome to thumbs down and comment. I hope when she stops being sour, she sticks around and has a good time.

[@duzirealz9469]

or make your own with a plastic bottle for FREE

[@IanLandesman]

I laughed thinking you meant fork seals, but I bet you are talking about the driver tool. Anything plastic that won’t scratch the fork is fair game friend