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  • Lonerider62
    Truly XSive
    • Nov 2011
    • 187
    • Gaylord, MI.
    #31
    Can't believe the difference

    I took the old girl out for an early morning spin. I really don't understand the physics of the situation, but after cleaning, greasing and tightening the neck bearnings, the bike handles like I just got a brand new ride. I've never had a bike that had neck bearnings in as bad a condition (grease wise) but neither the rollers or the races were damaged (amazing by itself) and a simple greasing changed the action of the front end like I never would have imagined. I'm about as happy as could be with it now.
    Can't beat the smell of gas & oil

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      • ddragon63
        XS-XJ Guru
        • Jan 2012
        • 1101
        • Ridgefield, WA
        #32
        Good deal... Glad you stuck thru it. They're great bikes.
        Don
        1979 XS1100SF "Old Man" bought by my Dad brand new in 79, customized in 80 with Vetter, Standard tank, and touring seat. I inherited in 02 when Dad passed. Been riding it since 09. No resto, bike is a survivor...

        2007 RoadStar 1700 Midnight Silverado "The Black Pearl" Cobra Slash-downs, K&N filter. More mods to come


        old:
        1989 kawi ex500
        1996 yzf-r6
        1999 yzf-r1
        2001 kawi zx-6r
        2000 Ducati 748
        2002 YZF-R1
        2005 V-Star 1100 Classic

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          • bikerphil
            Master of XSology
            • Jan 2008
            • 8628
            • South Flori-DUH
            #33
            Originally posted by Lonerider62
            after cleaning, greasing and tightening the neck bearnings, the bike handles like I just got a brand new ride.
            Great, enjoy your "new" old bike, glad things are shaping up.
            2H7 (79) owned since '89
            3H3 owned since '06

            "If it ain't broke, modify it"

            ☮

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