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  • IanDMacDonald
    XS-XJ Super Guru
    • Oct 2010
    • 3917
    • Grand Blanc & Fenton, MI

    #1

    What to Look for During Tire Change

    I'll be changing the tires again in another month or so. I'd like to know what to look for when changing the tires, as-far as greasing the bearings, final drive, etc.? Any routine maintenance that should ALWAYS be done when changing the tires?

    Thanks.
    1979 XS1100F
    2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.
  • XJOK2PLAY
    XS-XJ Guru
    • Jan 2009
    • 2099
    • Skiatook, Ok.

    #2
    Ian,
    I now know what'll happen if ya don't grease that hub spline!

    (Greg and JW Hughes do too... as well as Trbig... )

    '82 XJ1100J Maxim (has been sold.)

    '79 F "Time Machine"... oh yeah, Baby.... (Sold back to Maximan)

    2011 Kaw Concours 14 ABS

    In the warden's words from Cool Hand Luke;
    "What we have here is a failure to communicate."

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    • bikerphil
      Master of XSology
      • Jan 2008
      • 8635
      • South Flori-DUH

      #3
      If you have never done it before, take apart the speedo drive hub and grease it. It takes about 5 minutes to do. Pay careful attention upon disassembly of the order of the parts.
      Last edited by bikerphil; 02-01-2017, 06:32 PM.
      2H7 (79) owned since '89
      3H3 owned since '06

      "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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      • motoman
        Master of XSology
        • Aug 2005
        • 8413
        • Grand Junction, Colorado

        #4
        Originally posted by XJOK2PLAY
        Ian,
        I now know what'll happen if ya don't grease that hub spline!

        (Greg and JW Hughes do too... as well as Trbig... )

        ......y'all get REALLY cold when broke down and snowing southside of Red Mountain Pass.
        81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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        • motoman
          Master of XSology
          • Aug 2005
          • 8413
          • Grand Junction, Colorado

          #5
          Originally posted by bikerphil
          If you have never done it before, take apart the speedo drive hub and grease it. It takes about 5 minutes to do. Pay careful attention upon disassembly of the order of the parts.
          A good thought!..........but won't leave you brokedown 100mi. from nowhere like happened in post #4.
          81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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          • BA80
            Doctor of XSology
            • Oct 2010
            • 9980
            • Tulsa, Ok

            #6
            disregard this post..................
            Greg

            Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

            ― Albert Einstein

            80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

            The list changes.

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            • BA80
              Doctor of XSology
              • Oct 2010
              • 9980
              • Tulsa, Ok

              #7
              Originally posted by XJOK2PLAY
              Ian,
              I now know what'll happen if ya don't grease that hub spline!

              (Greg and JW Hughes do too... as well as Trbig... )



              Yup. The bearings are actually fairly easy to grease also. Get one of those grease needles from Oreilly's or where ever that looks like a big hypodermic needle with a grease zerk on the end and poke it into the bearings in 3 or 4 places and pump a little grease in there. I've only had to replace one bearing gone bad and I swap wheels a lot. I have a spare set for both ends and have the new tires mounted on them so down time replacing tires is just as long as it takes to swap wheels out.
              Greg

              Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

              ― Albert Einstein

              80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

              The list changes.

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              • IanDMacDonald
                XS-XJ Super Guru
                • Oct 2010
                • 3917
                • Grand Blanc & Fenton, MI

                #8
                I've replaced the tires a few times, just neglected maintenance that should have been done. Thanks for the tips.
                1979 XS1100F
                2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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                • ERM83
                  XStremely XSive
                  • Apr 2016
                  • 314
                  • Lehigh Valley, PA

                  #9
                  I just did this for the first time...was kind of a pain at first (rear tire), but then once I knew what I was doing, the front tire was a breeze. Used the windex-lube trick to slip them on/off . I made a redneck/degenerate-wheel balance using a level, our brand new broom (handle), and a guitar amp.

                  out of curiosity, what kind of tires did you go with?? NOT TRYING TO START A DEBATE, HERE...I saw the old thread about tires.
                  80' XS1100 SG "Dottie"

                  79' SF carbs
                  MAC 4-1
                  K&N Pods
                  Accel 3.0 coils
                  Tarozzi fork brace
                  TC fusebox

                  Picture update soon

                  http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g4...psej6wqu9l.jpg


                  79' XS1100 SF (parts, will be reborn)

                  http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g4...snfgpozqn.jpeg

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                  • IanDMacDonald
                    XS-XJ Super Guru
                    • Oct 2010
                    • 3917
                    • Grand Blanc & Fenton, MI

                    #10
                    Howdy- Going witj Michelin Pilot Activs, coming from Metzeler Lasertecs that I really hated.
                    1979 XS1100F
                    2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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                    • ERM83
                      XStremely XSive
                      • Apr 2016
                      • 314
                      • Lehigh Valley, PA

                      #11
                      Originally posted by IanDMacDonald
                      Howdy- Going witj Michelin Pilot Activs, coming from Metzeler Lasertecs that I really hated.
                      Right on! I need to experiment with tires for these things...just wanted to see what you/other xs vets were using, as the ones I have on are the first new tires I've put on my bike. I have shinko 230's on right now...so far, they feel fine. I really don't have much of a frame of reference with these bikes, though...been riding it (not at the moment...need to do the gear fix ) since late august, and JUST put these on about a month and a half ago. Thanks for the response, Ian!
                      80' XS1100 SG "Dottie"

                      79' SF carbs
                      MAC 4-1
                      K&N Pods
                      Accel 3.0 coils
                      Tarozzi fork brace
                      TC fusebox

                      Picture update soon

                      http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g4...psej6wqu9l.jpg


                      79' XS1100 SF (parts, will be reborn)

                      http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g4...snfgpozqn.jpeg

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                      • IanDMacDonald
                        XS-XJ Super Guru
                        • Oct 2010
                        • 3917
                        • Grand Blanc & Fenton, MI

                        #12
                        The Metzeler ME's were the BEST tires for this bile, IMO. But, they don't make the rear anymore for the 17".
                        1979 XS1100F
                        2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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                        • TADracer
                          XS-XJ Guru
                          • May 2006
                          • 1417
                          • Kenner, Louisiana USA

                          #13
                          While you have the rear wheel off ....

                          While you have the rear wheel off, check the complete drive shaft including the boot and U-joint since access is easy with the wheel out of the way. Also it might be good to do a quick check on the swing arm bearings and side play adjust if necessary.
                          Mike Giroir
                          79 XS-1100 Special

                          Once you un-can a can of worms, the only way to re-can them is with a bigger can.

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                          • IanDMacDonald
                            XS-XJ Super Guru
                            • Oct 2010
                            • 3917
                            • Grand Blanc & Fenton, MI

                            #14
                            Thanks for the info!
                            1979 XS1100F
                            2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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                            • Radioguylogs
                              XS-XJ Guru
                              • Nov 2012
                              • 1934
                              • Presque Isle, MI

                              #15
                              Originally posted by ERM83
                              ....I just did this for the first time...was kind of a pain at first (rear tire),...
                              Did you say "pain in the rear?"

                              I just put a Kenda Cruz on the V65 rear and it was the most difficult tire I have done by far. I think it is because it has "3+2 casing" construction - whatever that is. Took 80 grams to balance, so I had to rotate it so the dot was opposite the valve stem,...then it still took 50 grams to balance.
                              -Mike
                              _________
                              '79 XS1100SF 20k miles
                              '80 XS1100SG 44k miles
                              '81 XS1100H Venturer 35k miles
                              '79 XS750SF 17k miles
                              '85 Honda V65 Magna ~7k miles
                              '84 Honda V65 Magna 48k miles (parts bike)
                              '86 Yamaha VMAX 9k miles

                              Previous: '68 Motoguzzi 600cc + '79 XS750SF 22k miles +'84 Honda V65

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