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I have to say I really enjoy working on this motorcycle. The final drive gave me some headaches. But, after changing middle gear oil, final drive oil, and greasing all the gears, it really drives/SHIFTS much better.
Thank you xs11 forum and all the people who frequent it. Without you this maintenance/repair process would take much longer, if it could happen at all. After all, I am a sound and lighting guy, not a mechanic.
So far I have.
1. Done the brakes (Stuck / hard to roll)
2. Cleaned the carbs (they were bad)
3. Fork seals/progressive springs (Both leaked)
4. Greased final drive (I asked for this one)
5. Changed all oil (Basic)
6. Lubed electrical system. (Darn water)
I still need to fix a few things before she is complete.
1. Repair oil leak from cam chain adjuster. (Rubber center is leaking. Great threads on this one.)
2. Steering bearings need repair. On centerstand, when turning it is bumpy/jumpy.
Off to repair leak. Im going to put off the steering for awhile. Untill it pisses me off that I cant hold a straight line at slow speeds 5-40mph. Must need bearings and a good cleaning/greasing.
Thank you xs11 forum and all the people who frequent it. Without you this maintenance/repair process would take much longer, if it could happen at all. After all, I am a sound and lighting guy, not a mechanic.
So far I have.
1. Done the brakes (Stuck / hard to roll)
2. Cleaned the carbs (they were bad)
3. Fork seals/progressive springs (Both leaked)
4. Greased final drive (I asked for this one)
5. Changed all oil (Basic)
6. Lubed electrical system. (Darn water)
I still need to fix a few things before she is complete.
1. Repair oil leak from cam chain adjuster. (Rubber center is leaking. Great threads on this one.)
2. Steering bearings need repair. On centerstand, when turning it is bumpy/jumpy.
Off to repair leak. Im going to put off the steering for awhile. Untill it pisses me off that I cant hold a straight line at slow speeds 5-40mph. Must need bearings and a good cleaning/greasing.
, and the grease in the steering head bearings had gotten all gummed and hardened, and was very rickety in it's action. I pulled it apart, removed the bearings, soaked in carb cleaner, and then dried, and repacked with fresh grease along with cleaning the races, and put it all back together, and it was as smooth as glass! So...if the bike had been sitting for quite a while before you got ahold of it, you might try that first, could save you some $$ in not having to replace the bearings/races!?
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