XS Southeast 2013

[BA80]

I don't understand what your asking here. What about the XS bearings?

[knybanjo]

I don't understand what your asking here. What about the XS bearings?

What if they fail inspection during the tire change?.....metrics seem to be in short supply locally......

Would hate to have something like that make me miss this...just sayin' y'all have been posting up lots of recent troubles.....

[jetmechmarty]

Don't borrow trouble. I expect your bearings are fine. While you have the rear wheel off, pull the grease seal from the left side. Slide out the inner race and grease that bearing well. The other three are sealed.

[BA80]

If there is no bearing play in that rear wheel your going to be good to go. The right side bearing is sealed so as long as it is smooth and tight don't worry about it.

The left bearing is really easy to lube up. I just was talking to TC about this the other day. There is a seal there that is really easy to remove. There's also a small spacer with a little lip that sticks through that seal that is easily pried out. It won't hurt the lip of the seal if your careful. There's a looped spring that fits in a groove in the lip of the seal that might fall out but you can pop it right back in there. Then, the seal comes out real easy.

There is an inner race that will slid out of the bearing then you can lube the bearing rollers and reassemble.

Put the inner race in the bearing then with the spacer installed in the seal you can push the seal and spacer back in with your thumbs.

Here is one disassembled.

[knybanjo]

Thanks guys...it was a joke...but.......

[BA80]

Thanks guys...it was a joke...but.......

Ha ha ha................................................ ..............ha.............

[MaximPhil]

If there is no bearing play in that rear wheel your going to be good to go. The right side bearing is sealed so as long as it is smooth and tight don't worry about it.

The left bearing is really easy to lube up. I just was talking to TC about this the other day. There is a seal there that is really easy to remove. There's also a small spacer with a little lip that sticks through that seal that is easily pried out. It won't hurt the lip of the seal if your careful. There's a looped spring that fits in a groove in the lip of the seal that might fall out but you can pop it right back in there. Then, the seal comes out real easy.

There is an inner race that will slid out of the bearing then you can lube the bearing rollers and reassemble.

Put the inner race in the bearing then with the spacer installed in the seal you can push the seal and spacer back in with your thumbs.

Here is one disassembled.

Hi Greg, I wish I had asked that question last week. My bearing has less than 10k miles on it but I would have greased it if i had known how easy it would be.
Phil

[MaximPhil]

Good to hear 3Phase is already on the road. Ted & Heather up and running again is great too.
My test ride blew up my speedo cable
Have I messed up the wheel drive or is it just coincidence ? I really do not what to take the wheel off again.
I will try and get a replacement before I leave on Thursday.
Phil

Any opinions on my speedo drive question?
Left indicator refuses to flash. Cleaned ground and new battery even at 5000 RPM still just on no flash ? Any suggestions what else to check?
Phil

[jetmechmarty]

Phil,

I think it's more likely the speedo jammed up as the drive. Will an XS650 cable fit?

For the signal, open up the switchgear. The screw on the rocker is loose. Or...bad lamp connection or ground. Secure the screw in the switchgear first.

[knybanjo]

Ha ha ha................................................ ..............ha.............

New rear tire & tube changed, left bearing re-greased, all brakes looked to still be at 3/4 pads, axle keeper on left fork was loose (oops) Oil and filters were changed recently about all I may do now is change the middle and final gear lubes.

Hope to meet some of you around the fire or out on the back porch Saturday night.

[JeffH]

Hope to meet some of you around the fire or out on the back porch Saturday night.

EXCELLENT ........
btw: We are taking a Rest Stop at Waterrock Knob on BRP (that's between US23 & US19) say 3:30pm Sat, after that its a Fuel Stop in Cherokee then Ride back to I-H. If you can't make that then see you at the I-H. Riders should start arriving back at I-H say 5:30pm to 5:45pm.

Lot's of final maintenance going on (heavy duty repairs & regular stuff) happening since last week to get these beasts 'Rally Ready'. Will be fun.

Jeff

[motoman]

Mom pulled in as I was getting ready to get out of Dodge and I had to do some brake work on her car so I'm taking a break before I get on the road.

Oh joy. More night riding. This is going to turn into an Iron Butt ride.

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Gee Scott......Columbo makin' U live up to 'just one more thing'! A couple more of those, and I coulda' planned on meetin' ya' somewhere south on the STeed! Dern, the nite ridin' sucks, but least not as many forest rats on that southern route. Be safe out there buddy, and if weather decent, may see ya' on your return trip!

[BA80]

You should be headed down there too Brant. If Scott can come from Cali you should be able to get there from Colorado.

[madmax-im]

nuthin to do except pack and bide time 2 more nights of work the 4 days off...weather is shaping up too...plan is to leave at 5a.m. fri and be there by early afternoon...taking my time and cutting out a major portion of I40 for 2 laners...this rally is all about relaxtion and having fun...I've been waiting for this...

[MPittma100]

Bryson City

I am coming to the rally and bringing two others. We will be staying in Bryson City - about 20-30 minutes from the IH. We plan to make the rides and attend the "functions". If anyone gets in a bind, we have room for a couple more to stay with us.

MP