Most replaced part(s) ?

[trbig]

Totally agree on the speedo. I'm on my 3rd with the G and my 2nd with the SG. I think with the 80/81's that only go to 85mph, once you hit that peg, forever more that speedo's life is shortened.

Mine hits the 85mph peg just about daily. If you go in and lube the little worm gear in there, it would help. Bumping that maxed out peg does nothing to it since there's really nothing touching in there to raise the needle up. It's simply a magnet getting pulled by a bell. But if that's the excuse you use to keep you under 85... whatever works for you! lol.

[GLoweVA]

Don't have to worry about it now:



Although, the xs400 speedo is a tad bit smaller than the 750/850/1100 ones, it still bolted right up and is accurate up to 95mph that I know of.

[ViperRon]

Brake cylinder kits and master cylinder kits do need to be replaced often if you want to stop. Tires are replaced more often these days and since you repack grease in bearings then grease seals need replacing. If you use head cover gasket its probably replaced within 10,000 or less because of valve adjustment. The boots from cylinder to carb tend to crack quickly and the little nippples on the vacume ports go bad quick.

Valves are damaged far to often but that's often due to confusion.

[madmax-im]

with my XJ i went thru 4 different exhausts(not including the original) before finding the Kerker

[Cobia]

I'm on my third set of handlebars due to rusting. I live close to the ocean and the salt in the air is murder on any and all exposed parts. I don't have a garage.

[CaptonZap]

A bit pricey, but what isn't?
This stuff would save you money in the long run. I don't know how it would work on exhaust systems, due to heat, but on the rest of the brite work, it is the answer.

http://www.bing.com/search?q=sharkhide+metal+protectant&qs=AS&form=QBLH&pq=sharkhide&sc=8-9&sp=1&sk=

CZ

[Newbee]

replaced

80 xs11g replaced motor with 81sg motor which is about 5mph slower speedo cable rear brake master cylinder twice starter motor twice fuses need to up date but other than that not much still running great to this day.

[Cobia]

Thanks CZ,
I've heard of Shark Skin. I'm going to have to find some and try it out.

[bikerphil]

Robert, it's called Sharkhide....

http://www.sharkhide.com/

[RS Thornton]

pickup wires

I think I have finally found wire that will work but I am failing a set every year. Guess it does not help that replacements are same age as failed ones.

[jetmechmarty]

Okay, I have one that hasn't been mentioned yet. Clutch Springs!!! Of course that's partly because I used some standard generic ones from Partsnmore the first time, and just a couple of years later they were slipping again, and this was with NEW frictions.

T.C.

EBC clutch springs are wimpy.(10% stronger than stock) Vesrah clutch springs are stronger than stock. Ferodo clutch springs are heavier still. Barnett has the heaviest duty clutch springs.

I've had my SG for 10 years and 50K miles. I can't think of anything I've replaced more than once. The exception being tires and oil filters.

[BA80]

The only thing I can think of that I've replaced several times is gauges. I've gone through probably 5 speedometers and 3 tachs. I need another tach on the SG right now.

[jetmechmarty]

The only thing I can think of that I've replaced several times is gauges. I've gone through probably 5 speedometers and 3 tachs. I need another tach on the SG right now.

Now that you mention it, I need to replace my tach for the 2nd time.