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  • Tat2demon
    XSive Maximus
    • Jun 2012
    • 718
    • Sioux Falls, South Dakota
    #1

    Caliper wont fit

    I tried to put my front brake calipers back on tonight after putting in fork seals and I cant seem to get the left side caliper to go back on. Once the pads are over the rotor, there is still about 1/4 inch to go before I can get the mounts on the inside of the fork.

    I looked in the book and didn't see anything but is there supposed to be a washer between the speedo sensor and the fork? That's the only thing I can think of that would cause this.
    Nate

    78 XS11 "Matilda" 2H7 000364

    2001 Raptor ACCT, T.C. Fuse Box, TC Bros Forward Controls
    Kuryakyn Iso Grips/Throttleboss/Bar End Mirror, Custom Covered Seat
    Shinko 712s, HID Headlight, RC Performance Exhaust
    Bikemaster Daytona Handlebars, Galfer SS Brake Lines
    Barnett HD Clutch Springs, T.C. Spin On Filter Adapter
    K+N Air Filter

    88 Voyager XII
    81 XJ650 Maxim
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    • Nightengale
      XSive Maximus
      • Jun 2011
      • 521
      • Hampton, VA.
      #2
      washer

      I just had my front tire off to change the tire and i dont remember a washer at the speedo gear.
      xs1100 hartail bobber

      http://i1169.photobucket.com/albums/...-38-36_563.jpg

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        • DGXSER
          Doctor of XSology(Deceased)
          • Nov 2008
          • 12001
          • Cincinnati, Ohio
          #3
          I am not certain on the Standards as I have not worked on one as of yet. However, the Special I know has no spacer / washer. The parts fishe for the Standard shows no spacer.

          Is the caliper itself hitting the fork? Or is the brake pad not fitting?

          Of course you can try pushing the caliper piston all the way if it is not now, and see if that helps. JAT
          Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

          When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

          81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
          80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


          Previously owned
          93 GSX600F
          80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
          81 XS1100 Special
          81 CB750 C
          80 CB750 C
          78 XS750

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            • mikubuilder
              XSive Maximus
              • Jul 2011
              • 548
              • Westland, Mich.
              #4
              you have to make sure that the pinch bolts are loose, and only axle nut tight....then set your left fork tube to center rotor in caliper, and then tighten pinch bolts...
              Nick

              1979 XS11 F,Yamaha fairings w/hard bags, TC's fuse box, K&N air filter

              1982 Virago 750 (it's alive!)

              1979 XS 11 F, Windjammer IV, Samsonite luggage cases(another rescue)

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                • mikubuilder
                  XSive Maximus
                  • Jul 2011
                  • 548
                  • Westland, Mich.
                  #5
                  also make sure that speedo sits in it's notches
                  Nick

                  1979 XS11 F,Yamaha fairings w/hard bags, TC's fuse box, K&N air filter

                  1982 Virago 750 (it's alive!)

                  1979 XS 11 F, Windjammer IV, Samsonite luggage cases(another rescue)

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                    • Bonz
                      XS-XJ Super Guru
                      • Apr 2008
                      • 3206
                      • Palmer Lake, Colorado
                      #6
                      Ditto that...

                      My bet is the speedo drive isn't seated/lined up like it should be.
                      Howard

                      ZRX1200

                      BTW, ZRX carbs have the same spacing as the XS11... http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35462

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                        • Tat2demon
                          XSive Maximus
                          • Jun 2012
                          • 718
                          • Sioux Falls, South Dakota
                          #7
                          The speedo was fine but Miku was right. I had tightened the collar first, then the castle nut.
                          Nate

                          78 XS11 "Matilda" 2H7 000364

                          2001 Raptor ACCT, T.C. Fuse Box, TC Bros Forward Controls
                          Kuryakyn Iso Grips/Throttleboss/Bar End Mirror, Custom Covered Seat
                          Shinko 712s, HID Headlight, RC Performance Exhaust
                          Bikemaster Daytona Handlebars, Galfer SS Brake Lines
                          Barnett HD Clutch Springs, T.C. Spin On Filter Adapter
                          K+N Air Filter

                          88 Voyager XII
                          81 XJ650 Maxim

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                            • Bonz
                              XS-XJ Super Guru
                              • Apr 2008
                              • 3206
                              • Palmer Lake, Colorado
                              #8
                              Glad you got it 'figgered out!
                              Howard

                              ZRX1200

                              BTW, ZRX carbs have the same spacing as the XS11... http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35462

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