20 Most Recent 2006 Buell Firebolt XB9R Questions & Answers

Try changing your spark plugs, this should get you started but also drain out old fuel a put fresh fuel in, use a fuel system cleaner like redex etc in a couple of tanks of fuel.

IT SOUNDS AS IF YOU HAVE A ROD OR MAIN BEARING PROBLEM. YOUR MECHANIC IS RIGHT, THE MOTOR WILL HAVE TO BE TAKEN DOWN TO DETERMINE THE DAMAGE.

Well, it depends on how nimble your fingers are!

for the front plug: remove the shifter side air scoop. . You should be able to get an open end wrnch up onto the plug pretty easily. When it is loose remove the spark plug boot from the plug. Next put the new plug up into the head and start the threads gently BY HAND!. This is an aluminum head and the plug has steel threads. You do not want to strip those threads. Once the plug is finger tight give it another 1/6 to 1/4 turn with the open ended wrench. then reach up with those nimble fingers (or a pair of plug boot pliers) and slip the plug wire back on until it seats.

The rear head requires the removal of the inner and outer airbox. you can then reach down and remove the plug wire. removing the plug requires a plug socket, an extension 6-8 inches and either 1 or 2 swivels depending on how close to the frame the extension is when on the plug. back it out and remove. I recommend using a piece of rubber tubing to hold onto the rear plug in order to carefully start the plug into the threads (see above). Then once it is "finger tight" remove the tubing and use the socket to tighten properly.

Then you re-assemble your bike and go for a ride. It sounds harder than it is, and with a bit of practice we were doing this in between rounds on the race bike in minutes.

Buell is owned by Harley-Davidson. What that means is, whatever parts you need, you are going to pay through the nose. I can give you, however, three websites that might give you a decent price, the last one (buellxb) is a Buell Forum; you can join the forum for free and ask around there about parts. I would also tell your son's "buddy" to cough up the dough. Just for the record, I am a retired Chief Petty Officer; if his "buddy" is active duty, you can force him to pay for the damage. If you ahve any more questions don't hesitate to ask! etc_johnsonatyahoodotcom (hint!)
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I am having some problems with my 2003 xb9r. It has race ecm exhaust and K&N and about 5500 miles on it. The problem is i am loosing low end power and loud backfire in airbox when down shifting exhust backfires when i let off the throttle. I just put in new spark plugs and changed all the oil and it didnt help. It seems it might be running too rich but i thought the ecm would fix it on its own. I was wondering if maybe i had to get it remapped or something... any ideas?Try to check the muffler packing.,,

You need to wait for the little red engine light to go off before hitting the start button. If you don't the computer might not be ready to start the motor.

The neck lock is built into the ignition switch - if you don't have the key you aren't getting the forks to unlock.

the bolts are behind the primary cover - the cover behind the shifter. you need to download the factory service manual - do a google search for it. It details how to do it. You can also reference a 2004 Harley sportster too.

It involves taking off the primary cover(the cover behind the shifter). You need to download the factory service manual - do a google search for it. It tells you how to do so. You could also reference a 2004 harley sportster too.

Front brakes are locked up

It appears to be a known issue. https://www.google.com/search?q=2002+Buell+Blast+oil+leak ..

Try these checks. First you can't check compression by listening to an engine. With the ignition OFF sit on the bike as normal with the kick stand up. Put it into First gear, release the clutch lever and try to roll the bike forwards about a bike's length. If the bike rolls less than a shoe length then refuses to roll that is good compression on the engine. Black smoke out of the exhaust suggests there was too much fuel being sent to the cylinder. If it is cranking and trying to start it suggests it is still a fuel issue. This time possibly not enough fuel. Check the fuel filter is clean. Replace it if your not sure as they are not normally expensive to buy. Check the air filter as well. A dirty air filter can affect the engine more than you think. Try these checks and use the comment button below if you need more help.

Does it feel like the clutch is working properly but when you put it in gear A doesn't go anywhere?