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"What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~
Just curious... do the XS/XJ 750 and 850's use this exact same bearing?
PM sent...
Same wheel, same bearing Wade. The rotors are different though.
Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
Same wheel, same bearing Wade. The rotors are different though.
Thanks Greg, just wondering... Maybe the guys on the triple forum would be interested in them if you have a hard time getting rid of them James... or if you ever needed another group interested to place a new order..?
"What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~
I see you have some listed on fleabay James. You should list them as fitting the 750 and 850 also. You may have found a second income.
Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
I see you have some listed on fleabay James. You should list them as fitting the 750 and 850 also. You may have found a second income.
They don't fit the 750 but they do fit the 850. There are so few of the 850's about though. I did put that in the last time I listed them actually. Re second income....I wish..... with the import duties, shipping, one loss in the mail, and the cost of the bearings themselves in such small quantities, I only break even but.... it's fun! I've sent them all over the world and 'met' loads of people. Offers of free holidays from a grateful buyer in the Australian outback, Christmas cards, photos and stories. Great fun! I'm hoping to find a wife too ....or is that a bad idea?
I've also been sourcing and sending components to change the US riding posture to the European, ergonomic style. (ask Steelraider about this)......
XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.
Same wheel, same bearing Wade. The rotors are different though.
Although the XS750 and XJ750 wheels look similar to the XS850/1100, they are different re bearings. They use two different-sized ball bearings only in the rear wheel. They do not use caged needle roller bearings at all. http://www.cmsnl.com/yamaha-xs750se-...1.html#results
XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.
James
I ordered 1 more, you should have $$$ or lbs by now.
Thanks
John
Got it thanks John. The bearing is already in the mail to you and should be there within 10 days....... Please let me know when it gets there.
XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.
Now that I own 2 of these wonderful machines, I should probably get at least one of these for a spare for that one day that might never come.
Thanks for all your effort James.
Good point re the wife!
If you have two XS1100's, I would seriously advise you to buy at least one spare, if not one per bike. The failure or serious wear of this bearing definitely results in the bike being off the road until you find another wheel with a good bearing or a new bearing.
Just PM me if you want my Paypal payment details....
XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.
Although the XS750 and XJ750 wheels look similar to the XS850/1100, they are different re bearings. They use two different-sized ball bearings only in the rear wheel. They do not use caged needle roller bearings at all. http://www.cmsnl.com/yamaha-xs750se-...1.html#results
"What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~
Very good information to have if I ever decide to do a final drive swap! Sounds like the 850 FD is the better choice based on this information.
Actually, it doesn't make any difference. The FD swap doesn't affect the wheel bearings. The bearings are in the wheel itself, you see, and not the FD. I put a 750FD on my XS1100 no problem. When you take the wheel off the bike, both bearings... the LHS caged roller and the RHS ball-bearing... are in the wheel.
XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.
you should have posted this three days ago when I was changing my rear tire lol now I have to pull saddlebags and wheel again to check my bearing, sigh no rest for the weary or the wicked
where are we going, and why are we in this hand basket?
Iowa the Beautiful Land 1980 XS1100SG
you should have posted this three days ago when I was changing my rear tire lol now I have to pull saddlebags and wheel again to check my bearing, sigh no rest for the weary or the wicked
See? I did say these bearings are often neglected. I'd wipe any grease from inside the bearing and see how it feels when turned. If it's crunchy, or loose, or has difficult spots when turned, I would replace it. You might be absolutely fine though but it's worth checking.
This is quite an old thread... you're obviously not checking in often enough. Serves you right
XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.
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