1980 SG wheel bearings and other fun

[jayel]

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/

[James England]

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....

[natemoen]

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

[Rasputin]

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!!!

[James England]

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?

[ViperRon]

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.

[natemoen]

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!

[James England]

Chill out ras! I was just joking!

I knew you were joking

[James England]

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!