New member, build issues

[BA80]

I'm talking about the cap on the side of the gearbox not the drain plug. Like I said though, I found a gasket online no worries.

The fill plug for the middle drive right?

That's what I'm talking about.

Or do you mean the engine oil fill plug?

[bikerphil]

He means the chrome cap on the side with the 4 bolt holes with the big nut and bearing underneath.

[beastcoastxs]

thanks

Thought I was going crazy there for a second. Thank you. haha

He means the chrome cap on the side with the 4 bolt holes with the big nut and bearing underneath.

[BA80]

Nope, I'm the crazy one. Misunderstood what you meant, didn't pay enough attention.

Try this......... http://www.ebay.com/itm/79-YAMAHA-XS...qA1B6g&vxp=mtr

Or this........... http://www.ebay.com/itm/80-XS1100-XS...jX_ZtQ&vxp=mtr

[motoman]

Nope, I'm the crazy one. Misunderstood what you meant, didn't pay enough attention.

Try this......... http://www.ebay.com/itm/79-YAMAHA-XS...qA1B6g&vxp=mtr

Or this........... http://www.ebay.com/itm/80-XS1100-XS...jX_ZtQ&vxp=mtr

Don't feel bad.........as I was thoroughly confused.

[beastcoastxs]

brake rotor lockwashers

I was just looking for the gasket but I found one already. Thanks though guys.

On to the next question...
I ordered the brake caliper brackets from pandemonium and sorted out a ton of brake parts I have sitting around. When I took off the rotors most of the "lock washers" on the rotor bolts feel apart. I know I can order them online but that will require more waiting. Anything wrong with loctite or a single lockwasher per bolt?

[TopCatGr58]

Hey there,

Blue Locktite and lockwasher is fine. Wish I had known that when I rebuilt mine, those OEM washers were $$ !

T.C.

[BA80]

I've been running just 5/16 lock washers for years. Locktite might be ok but I would be wary of pulling threads on the aluminum wheel.

I never had one even try to loosen up with just lock washers.

[MaximPhil]

I've been running just 5/16 lock washers for years. Locktite might be ok but I would be wary of pulling threads on the aluminum wheel.

I never had one even try to loosen up with just lock washers.

Hi Beast,
I would be worried about the Loctiet in aluminum too.
Did both tabs break ? You could also drill the bolt heads and safety wire them. Make it look really racy then eh!
Phil

[bikerphil]

I've been using single lockwashers with locktite blue for years with no problems. I would be more worried about them coming loose than a problem with the threads. When I need to remove a rotor, the bolts come out no problem and no kind of thread damage, YMMV.

[beastcoastxs]

sounds awesome but...

That is a great idea if I had all the toolage for a proper safety wire job. But, I have loctite and lockwashers at home already so I'll stick with that.

Hi Beast,
I would be worried about the Loctiet in aluminum too.
Did both tabs break ? You could also drill the bolt heads and safety wire them. Make it look really racy then eh!
Phil

[jetmechmarty]

I ordered the brake caliper brackets from pandemonium and sorted out a ton of brake parts I have sitting around. When I took off the rotors most of the "lock washers" on the rotor bolts feel apart. I know I can order them online but that will require more waiting. Anything wrong with loctite or a single lockwasher per bolt?

If you should decide you want them, Mike's XS has 'em.


Bolt Lock Tabs for Disc Brake Rotor

[beastcoastxs]

If you should decide you want them, Mike's XS has 'em.


Bolt Lock Tabs for Disc Brake Rotor

Thanks man but I already installed with loctite. She's back on the road... WITH a front brake. I got that setup from pandemonium and I'm running the brembo seup but decided to go with single disc instead of dual. I need to get the exhaust swapped out with the 4-1 setup I have sitting in the garage. I have a bit of a popping issue with cyl 4 but other than that she's running great. I haven't had much time to take a look at it but the popping is either an intake or exhaust leak or exhaust issue I'm hoping instead of a hanging valve or something.

I'll have pics of the progress soon but my phone is on the fritz lately.