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 Post subject: Head Bearings
PostPosted: 27 Jan 2017 16:59 
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I'm looking at an XB12SCG on ebay. It's a long way from me, but maybe worth the trip.

The thing that concerns me is that the steering head and wheel bearings have been replaced and it's only done 7500 miles. This seems a very low mileage to replace these bearings, so could the owner be a power washer owning wheelie freak or is this normal for a Buell?


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 Post subject: Re: Head Bearings
PostPosted: 27 Jan 2017 17:41 
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Pretty normal for an XB, the head races last about 10k, wheel bearings every other tyre change...

Bearings are too small for the job...

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 Post subject: Re: Head Bearings
PostPosted: 27 Jan 2017 17:42 
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May be of interest...

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 Post subject: Re: Head Bearings
PostPosted: 27 Jan 2017 18:04 
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wheel bearings every other tyre change...


Only if you're expecting 2.5K from your tyres.......bearings last around 5K max IME and are always changed with tyres in the hope they last as long as the tyres do.

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 Post subject: Re: Head Bearings
PostPosted: 27 Jan 2017 18:34 
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Okay, so it's normal.

Now got to decide whether to go to Colchester (270 miles each way) for that one or go and have a look at a 'Long' 120 miles away.

I'm 5'5" and wondering if a Long is too tall?


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 Post subject: Re: Head Bearings
PostPosted: 27 Jan 2017 18:53 
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dinogyro wrote:
Okay, so it's normal.

Now got to decide whether to go to Colchester (270 miles each way) for that one or go and have a look at a 'Long' 120 miles away.

I'm 5'5" and wondering if a Long is too tall?


Mrs Adam had a 'Long' and is 5'4''.

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 Post subject: Re: Head Bearings
PostPosted: 27 Jan 2017 19:14 
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I'm not much taller (+2") and I've got a Uly, and it's the proper high one... :ill:

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 Post subject: Re: Head Bearings
PostPosted: 27 Jan 2017 19:30 
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pash wrote:
I'm not much taller (+2") and I've got a Uly, and it's the proper high one... :ill:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr83YRkbXpw

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 Post subject: Re: Head Bearings
PostPosted: 27 Jan 2017 20:37 
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pash wrote:
I'm not much taller (+2") and I've got a Uly, and it's the proper high one... :ill:

But you are awesome Pash ;) :D

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 Post subject: Re: Head Bearings
PostPosted: 27 Jan 2017 21:29 
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kevmean wrote:
pash wrote:
I'm not much taller (+2") and I've got a Uly, and it's the proper high one... :ill:

But you are awesome Pash ;) :D

You've got a point there Kev

(Jill is awesome too - lest we forget)

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 Post subject: Re: Head Bearings
PostPosted: 27 Jan 2017 22:07 
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deepsix wrote:
pash wrote:
I'm not much taller (+2") and I've got a Uly, and it's the proper high one... :ill:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr83YRkbXpw


That's 19 seconds of my life I won't get back!

I don't mind tiptoeing, but as I wanted to keep this one long-term, I was thinking I should get a lower one from the start. It turns out that beggars can't be choosers and I'm just gonna have to get something. I can look for a nice SCG later!


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 Post subject: Re: Head Bearings
PostPosted: 27 Jan 2017 22:34 
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You REALLY need to pop in for that brew/education before parting with your hard earned :idea:

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 Post subject: Re: Head Bearings
PostPosted: 27 Jan 2017 22:48 
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Maz wrote:
You REALLY need to pop in for that brew/education before parting with your hard earned :idea:


What are you going to tell him Maz??? :4roz:

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 Post subject: Re: Head Bearings
PostPosted: 27 Jan 2017 23:00 
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 Post subject: Re: Head Bearings
PostPosted: 27 Jan 2017 23:02 
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Yes, what are you going to tell me? Save me the trip to Manchester!


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