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2003 Buell XB9R: Drive/Transmission 6-5
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Primary Chain Adjuster Inspection &
Replacement
NOTE
The primary chain adjuster shoe should be inspected and
measured for wear every 10,000 miles (16,000 km).
1. See Figure 6-4. Remove chain adjusting nut from the
chain limiting screw.
2. Turn the chain limiting screw clockwise until it can be
removed from the inside of the primary cover along with
the chain adjuster shoe.
NOTE
See Figure 6-5. When measuring the shoe for wear it is nec-
essary to measure from the top surface of the shoe to the
bottom of the chain groove. If the measurement in any one of
the four locations exceeds the listed specifications, the shoe
should be replaced.
3. See Figure 6-4. Thread chain limiting screw (2), counter-
clockwise, down through the bottom of the outer primary
cover, on the inside, until it bottoms out.
4. Install the chain adjusting nut (3) but do not lock down.
5. Install primary cover. See Primary Cover in 6.2 PRI-
MARY CHAIN .
Figure 6-4. Primary Chain Adjuster
b1051x6x
1. Shoe, chain adjuster
2. Chain limiting screw
3. Chain adjusting nut
1
2
3
1
2
3
8800
Figure 6-5. Measuring Chain Adjuster Shoe
1 2 3 4
b1054x6x
.040
.0625
.0625 .040
b1052x6x