Primary Chain: Xb Models; Primary Lubricant Level: Xb Models; Primary Chain Inspection - Buell XB Series Owner's Manual's

Primary Chain: XB Models

Check the primary (front) chain adjustment at proper mileage intervals. Refer to
Service Intervals: 2008 XB
Chains allowed to run loose will cause the motorcycle to jerk when running at low
speed. This will result in excessive chain and sprocket wear.

Primary Chain Inspection

See Primary Chain Inspection
inspection cover opening. Adjust primary chains not meeting vertical free play
specifications.
1. See Primary Chain Inspection
washers and primary chain inspection cover with gasket from primary cover.
2. See Measuring Primary Chain Free
measuring vertical free play.
a. Measure vertical free play through chain inspection cover opening.
b. Rotate engine to move primary chain to a different position on sprockets.
c. Measure vertical free play several times, each time with primary chain
moved so that the measurement is taken with sprockets rotated to the
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Primary Lubricant Level: XB Models

Models.
Cover. Measure primary chain tension through the
Cover. Remove two fasteners with captive
Play. Check primary chain tension by
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