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I have run into a little snag. I've been going through the brake calipers on my XJ11. I need to replace the dust seals. The trouble is, these dust seals are not the typical boot style, they are a smaller square rubber ring inside the caliper similar to the fluid seal. I have a parts bike with good fluid seals so those are covered, but the only rebuild kits I can find are an entire piston assembly kit for around $60. If anyone can locate these please chime in. I've tried O-rings from Ace, but none of them have the right diameter or thickness. I can't use the calipers from my parts bike cause they bolt to the forks differently. I can't use the forks cause the wheel bolts differently, and the rotor is a smaller size because the bike is a 78' XS750 standard. Subtle differences are annoying me. Maybe they are interchangeable with a virago? Looking for an alternative.
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This is crap. I have found the caliper seal set, but there's no way I'm paying $30 for each caliper just for a few rubber rings. I just want to buy 2 dust seals. I can't find any parts dealer with the exploded view who will sell me the dust seals alone.
I was considering using the pistons with the boot style seals from the other calipers and then attaching them to the caliper with glue instead of the metal snap ring but I don't think it will last long. If someone would buy my E-bay parts then I would have no problem forking out the money for the caliper seals. Hint hint. Who needs parts for a 78' XS750 standard?Last edited by Yard Dogg; 09-08-2012, 08:13 AM."The Hooligan" XJ1100, Virago Gauge Pods, Screaming Eagle Mufflers, K&N Filter, hand made rear fender, side covers, and solo seat, round bar conversion, small headlight, tail light, and cat eye turn signals, chip fuses, rewired the right way.
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You might want to try this site...dont know what they charge but they usually have a good breakdown of the part numbers if they are sold individual.'79 XS11 F
Stock except K&N
'79 XS11 SF
Stock, no title.
'84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws
"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~Comment
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I don't see the link."The Hooligan" XJ1100, Virago Gauge Pods, Screaming Eagle Mufflers, K&N Filter, hand made rear fender, side covers, and solo seat, round bar conversion, small headlight, tail light, and cat eye turn signals, chip fuses, rewired the right way.
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Yeah, it helps to past it lol.Originally posted by Yard Dogg View Post
http://www.yamahapartshouse.com/home.aspx'79 XS11 F
Stock except K&N
'79 XS11 SF
Stock, no title.
'84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws
"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~Comment
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try Chacal on xjbikes.comNathan
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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.
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My neighbor says he may have an XJ1100, I'll see what he's got on it. Most of these sites want to sell the whole piston assembly for $60. I wish I had an XS11 Special sitting here to change the forks and calipers over."The Hooligan" XJ1100, Virago Gauge Pods, Screaming Eagle Mufflers, K&N Filter, hand made rear fender, side covers, and solo seat, round bar conversion, small headlight, tail light, and cat eye turn signals, chip fuses, rewired the right way.
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If you really want to change forks use the triple tree, forks and all from a XS11 standard. Brakes are way better and are more adaptable for modifications.Originally posted by Yard Dogg View PostNathan
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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 RooseveltComment
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I have a 78' XS750 standard here, but the rotors are smaller so the caliper mounting is different. And they're not slotted. I know, I'm picky. I could run em temporary but the forks are leaking every where and I don't want to mess with it. I ordered new pads today plus a bunch of other stuff. I should hear this beast run in a week or two. I can use the calipers without the dust seals for a short time if need be just to piddle around on. In the meantime I will be looking for a backyard fix. It will come to me eventually."The Hooligan" XJ1100, Virago Gauge Pods, Screaming Eagle Mufflers, K&N Filter, hand made rear fender, side covers, and solo seat, round bar conversion, small headlight, tail light, and cat eye turn signals, chip fuses, rewired the right way.
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Fairly certain these are the same.
Brake Caliper Rebuild Kit
#29-0126 | Yamaha XJ550 (1981-1983)
http://www.partsnmore.com/parts/yamaha/xj550/?filters[fitting]=custom79SF
XJ11
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This is where I get them. $14.10/caliper. The XJ1100 and the XS1100LH use the same front brakes.1980 XS850SG - Sold
1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).
Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
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Thank you for that! Those will work just fine. Whats weird is my midnight had a different style caliper, but I can't remember which dust seals were used. Maybe it did have the double seals inside.
+1 Catatonic"The Hooligan" XJ1100, Virago Gauge Pods, Screaming Eagle Mufflers, K&N Filter, hand made rear fender, side covers, and solo seat, round bar conversion, small headlight, tail light, and cat eye turn signals, chip fuses, rewired the right way.
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The '80 MNS had the same calipers as the other specials. Only the '81 MNS and the xj11 had the same calipers as yours.Originally posted by Yard Dogg View PostNathan
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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 RooseveltComment
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There it is. I would be lost without this forum. I love the collective knowledge here."The Hooligan" XJ1100, Virago Gauge Pods, Screaming Eagle Mufflers, K&N Filter, hand made rear fender, side covers, and solo seat, round bar conversion, small headlight, tail light, and cat eye turn signals, chip fuses, rewired the right way.
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