TooLax

[TooLax]

Hello,

Can anyone tell me if Bob Jones motorcycle shop is still open in Shawnee KS. Yes I am aware he has passed away. But am looking for help woth my 1981 Special and he used to do all my work. I have a nearly mint bike that has starter gear troubles and the repair is beyond my abilities. Also the parts are impossible to find.

Appreciate any information and advic,

Thanks, Duane in New Orleans

[Crazcnuk]

Most parts aren't too difficult to find. Here, mostly.

Depends on just what you need.

I believe his shop was Merriam Cycle?

Merriam Cycle
5911 Merriam Dr.
Shawnee, KS 66203
913-677-4665

[Bigfoot]

No, unfortunately Merriam Cycles is no longer open for business.

[xs11lover]

I know a guy that can help but he is in Mn. PM me and i'll help you get in touch with him if you want.

[trbig]

Also the parts are impossible to find.

You can still get replacement parts for the starter gear, BUT.. you will have to pull the engine and split the cases to get to it. I'm sending you a PM.

Tod

[TooLax]

Thanks for the info!

[TooLax]

No, unfortunately Merriam Cycles is no longer open for business.

Thanks, do you know if they sold all his bikes and inventory?

Duane

[TooLax]

You can still get replacement parts for the starter gear, BUT.. you will have to pull the engine and split the cases to get to it. I'm sending you a PM.

Tod

Sorry but i do not know what you mean by sending a PM.

I do appreciate the information. you said I can still get the starter gear replacement parts...do you know of a source?

Thanks Again, Duane

[trbig]

PM = Private Message

There's several ways to get to the PMs, but at the very top of the screen where it says "Forums", hold your pointer over that, and a drop down list will drop down. Click on "User CP" and it will take you to your Private Message screen where I left you one.

You can get the starter clutch kit at Partsnmore.com, but there's a minimum order of $35.


Tod

[redbone]

there's one on ebay

toolax,
there is one on ebay [starter] for a 1980 special now. see number
250388113028. hope this helps.

[trbig]

I can't see the Ebay listing here at work, but if it's a STARTER, he needs a starter CLUTCH which is inside the motor on a shaft the primary chain is around.

Just for your info, the engine from the piston rods down, the cases, and the drives out to the final drive are all the same for all the XS and XJ in 1100cc. The electronics such as the alternator/stator and the pickup coils differ, but the actual engines, gears, and starters all interchange.


Tod

[TooLax]

toolax,
there is one on ebay [starter] for a 1980 special now. see number
250388113028. hope this helps.

Thank You Sir !

DY