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dumb question,,with the bike on centerstand,,how much resistance should the rear wheel have,mine is really hard to turn:
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In neutral, should roll easy.'82 XJ1100J Maxim (has been sold.)
'79 F "Time Machine"... oh yeah, Baby....
(Sold back to Maximan)
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You might loosen the rear brake adjuster rod. I had mine too tight and it did the same thing. For what its worth. Good luck'81 XS11 LH (MNS)
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Hi Midnight and welcome,Originally posted by 81 MIDNIGHT View Post
remember it's a shaftie so the wheel has to move the final drive gears and the driveshaft along with it.
It's worse than that?
The prime suspect is that the rear brake is dragging.
Quickie test, drive it around the block WITHOUT using the rear brake and feel the rear disk immediately you stop.
If the disk is hot or even warm, the brake is dragging.Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
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Take a rubber mallet and pound on the right side of the caliper a few dozen light blows then try again. If it's better, rebuild the caliper. Also do not use grease on the slide pins. It requires a synthetic or silicone based lube.
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Be careful touching that disc after your ride around the block! If it's dragging it's going to be HOT! A couple of layers of crisp skin will just give you more resistance
1979XS1100SF
K&N's and drilled airbox
Jardine 4in1
Dunlop Elite 3's
JBM slide diaphragms
142.5 main jets
45 pilot jets
T.C.'s fusebox & SOFA
750/850 FD mod.
XV 920 Needle Mod.
Mike's XS plastic floats set at 26mm
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yep,,brake was dragging,,,thanx yall:Comment
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