Cylinder Head Assemblies; Head Screw Loosening/Tightening Sequence; Valve Spring Compressor - Buell XB9R 2003 Service Manual

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Cylinder Head Assemblies

CAUTION
See Figure 3-65. Distortion to the head, cylinder and
crankcase studs may result if head screws are not loos-
ened (or tightened) gradually in the sequence shown.
11. See Figure 3-65. Loosen each head screw 1/8-turn fol-
lowing the sequence shown.
a. Continue loosening in 1/8-turn increments until
screws are loose. Remove head screws.
b. Remove cylinder head, head gasket, and O-rings.
12. Discard head gasket.
13. See Figure 3-62. Remove push rod cover, gasket and
valve tappets.
DISASSEMBLY
1. See Figure 3-66. Clamp VALVE SPRING COMPRES-
SOR TOOL (Part No. HD-34736B) in vise.
2. See Figure 3-66. Compress valve spring with VALVE
SPRING COMPRESSOR.
3. See Figure 3-67. Remove valve keepers, upper collar
and valve spring. Mark valve keepers for reassembly in
their original locations.
4. Use a fine tooth file to remove any burrs on the valve
stem at the keeper groove.
5. Mark valve to ensure that it will be reassembled in the
same head. Remove valve, valve stem seal and lower
collar assembly by hand. No special tools are required to
remove valve stem seal and lower collar assembly.
6. Repeat the above procedure for the other valves.
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Front Cylinder
1st
2nd
Rear Cylinder
1st
2nd

Head Screw Loosening/Tightening Sequence

Figure 3-65. Head Screw Loosening/Tightening Sequence
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Figure 3-66. Valve Spring Compressor
(Part No. HD-34736B)
2003 Buell XB9R: Engine
3rd
4th
3rd
4th
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