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    1980 SG wheel bearings and other fun

    Originally posted by James England View Post
    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
    well I'm new so I'll plead ignorance (probably get away with it too) so checked bearing and all is good, and to make up for not doing it earlier here's some pics, yes black murder paint job but fixable next fall, well now my fuse box replacement just got here so it back to the shed... thanks TC
    got CB750 bars on the way too but those 450 bars are close to the same minus crossbar and a little less pull back the the 750s may take it out and see how it does in the dirt lol



    http://s1068.photobucket.com/albums/u442/jayel650/
    where are we going, and why are we in this hand basket?
    Iowa the Beautiful Land 1980 XS1100SG
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    I'd still invest in a spare bearing if you can afford it. It's the only truly unobtanium part for these bikes. All other stuff is readily available and often better than OEM....
    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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    • #3
      Originally posted by James England View Post
      I'd still invest in a spare bearing if you can afford it. It's the only truly unobtanium part for these bikes. All other stuff is readily available and often better than OEM....
      If it were TRUE unobtainium then you wouldn't be able to sell all the ones that you have! :P
      Nathan
      KD9ARL

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      1978 XS1100E
      K&N Filter
      #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
      OEM Exhaust
      ATK Fork Brace
      LED Dash lights
      Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
      Green Monster Coils
      SS Brake Lines
      Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

      In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

      Theodore Roosevelt

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      • #4
        Originally posted by natemoen View Post
        If it were TRUE unobtainium then you wouldn't be able to sell all the ones that you have! :P
        The fellow is doing everyone who reads this forum a favour. For the most part when I log in I see more lurkers than actual members. Unobtanium is a different thing for most people than say "Jay Leno" as he can afford to have them custom built. I have 4 bearings here and they are all mine until I run out of bikes that need them. Then I will still save one for myself. Just cause you do not currently need/want one does not make them any rarer. I tried for over a year to get one here, including talking to company reps who could not help me. My thanks to James for this!!!
        2-79 XS1100 SF
        2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
        80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
        Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!

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        • #5
          Originally posted by natemoen View Post
          If it were TRUE unobtainium then you wouldn't be able to sell all the ones that you have! :P
          Haha! Are you saying I should make it truly unobtanium?
          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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          • #6
            Jayel thanks for the pictures.

            James At least collect names, up the cost by a decent percentage and if you feel uncomfortable pocketing the money, make a donation to XS11. I thank you and many people here for their efforts with hard to find parts.
            To fix the problem one should not make more assumptions than the minimum needed.

            Rodan
            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khm6...liHntN91DHjHiS
            1980 G Silverbird
            Original Yamaha Fairfing and Bags
            1198 Overbore kit
            Grizzly 660 ACCT
            Barnett Clutch Springs
            R1 Clutch Fiber Plates
            122.5 Main Jets
            ACCT Mod
            Mac 4-2 Flare Tips
            Antivibe Bar ends
            Rear trunk add-on
            http://s1184.photobucket.com/albums/z329/viperron1/

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Rasputin View Post
              The fellow is doing everyone who reads this forum a favour. For the most part when I log in I see more lurkers than actual members. Unobtanium is a different thing for most people than say "Jay Leno" as he can afford to have them custom built. I have 4 bearings here and they are all mine until I run out of bikes that need them. Then I will still save one for myself. Just cause you do not currently need/want one does not make them any rarer. I tried for over a year to get one here, including talking to company reps who could not help me. My thanks to James for this!!!
              Chill out ras! I was just joking!
              Nathan
              KD9ARL

              μολὼν λαβέ

              1978 XS1100E
              K&N Filter
              #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
              OEM Exhaust
              ATK Fork Brace
              LED Dash lights
              Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
              Green Monster Coils
              SS Brake Lines
              Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

              In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

              Theodore Roosevelt

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              • #8
                Originally posted by natemoen View Post
                Chill out ras! I was just joking!
                I knew you were joking
                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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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Rasputin View Post
                  I tried for over a year to get one here, including talking to company reps who could not help me. My thanks to James for this!!!
                  You are welcome, kind sir, and it's nice to know that my efforts are appreciated. What you said re looking for a year shows me how lucky I was to find a NOS one on eBay after a mere 6 weeks of daily checking. I was thrilled and happy to cough up over $100 too!
                  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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