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    Hi Folks

    Just to let you all know..... I have only 12 rear left wheel bearings left from the recent order. If you have been considering buying a replacement or a spare, or spares, then I would suggest that now is the time to buy. I realise most people are strapped for cash these days but, as people know, this is an important bearing which has been virtually impossible to get hold of until my recent efforts.

    I've put this as a new thread so that people will read it and, like last time, I won't post on the subject again, other than to confirm despatch (so people don't think I'm even more boring...)
    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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    11 left now!
    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
      OK I have a 79 xs1100f that i just bought and it has 23,000 miles. since i am a new be can u tell me if i need a spare. how much are they?

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      • #4
        Originally posted by virstens View Post
        OK I have a 79 xs1100f that i just bought and it has 23,000 miles. since i am a new be can u tell me if i need a spare. how much are they?
        Well, I would say that anyone who plans on running an XS1100 regularly really should have a spare, even if the bearing that's already in the bike is OK. Members of this forum have bought approx 170 of them, some for immediate use to replace damaged ones but mostly to be squirrelled away for future need/use. If a bike has a worn/damaged bearing, then I personally would want two bearings... one to use immediately and one as a spare.

        Since you are new, you will not be aware of the difficulty people have had in getting these bearings. LHS rear bearing failure means a bike off the road and some people have searched for up to a year to find a replacement. Even then, NOS costs a lot (I paid over $100, as I was desperate).

        Bearings cost $32 each and shipping is now $6.20 worldwide. Our Royal Mail in the UK increased all postage rates on May 1st. That's airmail shipping though with delivery within 10 days.

        Please don't think I'm hussling you, by the way. If you check wheel bearing threads way back on this forum, you will see what a problem its been.
        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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        • #5
          10 left now!
          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
            9 left now and counting........
            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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            • #7
              Down to 8 now......
              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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              • #8
                Hey James if you get left with a few I will take another one. Kinda like a retirement fund I know I can sell it in the future. Seriously I have 3 new and 1 used and if you find yourself wanting a buyer so you are not out of pocket let me know.
                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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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Rasputin View Post
                  Hey James if you get left with a few I will take another one. Kinda like a retirement fund I know I can sell it in the future. Seriously I have 3 new and 1 used and if you find yourself wanting a buyer so you are not out of pocket let me know.
                  That's kind of you. I'll let you know. I think they'll all go though and I've put some on eBay (at a higher price than for XSives). Like you though, I don't mind keeping a stock for future bikes and as an investment! There seems to be an influx of new members who are new to XS1100's, so I suspect they are not aware of the unobtanium aspect of these bearings (yet...)...
                  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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                  • #10
                    Hi James,

                    I got mine in the mail today. I'm amazed at how quickly it arrived. Thanks a ton for looking out for us XS owners!

                    Kevin
                    '81 XS11H Venturer - holed up in storage while life happened since 07/08/04
                    '81 Kawasaki KE175 enduro - 63 mph of smokey fun, now with collector plates!

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by CRXSi90 View Post
                      Hi James,

                      I got mine in the mail today. I'm amazed at how quickly it arrived. Thanks a ton for looking out for us XS owners!

                      Kevin
                      You're welcome, Kevin!

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                      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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                      • #12
                        Confirmation of delivery

                        H everyone who's bought bearings

                        I'd be grateful if you could post here to confirm when your bearing(s) have arrived. The first lot, sent out about a week or so ago, are beginning to arrive in the USA. I've sent a lot more since then, so it would help if recipients can post when they get them.

                        Thanks!
                        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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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by James England View Post
                          H everyone who's bought bearings

                          I'd be grateful if you could post here to confirm when your bearing(s) have arrived. The first lot, sent out about a week or so ago, are beginning to arrive in the USA. I've sent a lot more since then, so it would help if recipients can post when they get them.

                          Thanks!
                          Hi James,
                          the postie delivered mine here in Saskatoon 10 minutes ago.
                          Thanks.
                          Fred Hill, S'toon
                          XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
                          "The Flying Pumpkin"

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                          • #14
                            James
                            Mine arrived, not sure when 'cause I don't go to the mailbox daily.
                            Thanks
                            John
                            1970? Honda Z50... gone
                            1974? Yamaha 100 Enduro... gone
                            1974 Honda CB200... gone
                            1981 Yamaha Virago 750... gone
                            1993 Honda Shadow 1100... gone
                            2008 Honda VTX 1800F
                            1982 Yamaha XJ1100J w/850 final, Raptor ACCT
                            1979 Yamaha XS1100SF "Chewey" Raptor ACCT

                            http://www.johnsoldiron.com

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by James England View Post
                              H everyone who's bought bearings I'd be grateful if you could post here to confirm when your bearing(s) have arrived. Thanks!
                              Howdy James, Bearings just arrived in the big A-T-L via post. Bearings are great and its good to Obtain some Unobtainium. That's slick service and went through customs without opening. BTW, I did cross the river on A15 a couple of times going out to Withernsea and up to Scarborough. Your Castle from 1150 AD is off the charts scenic on a blue sky day. Moors and Dales sure have some great roads. Perfect roads for that FJR1300 you showed us. Nice mods and you will have fun with that bike. Thanks again for making the bearings available to us.

                              Jeff
                              78' XS1100 E
                              78' XS1100 E
                              78' XS1100 E
                              '73 Norton 850 Commando
                              '99 Triumph Sprint ST
                              '02 G-Wing GL1800

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