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my X1 still has original steering head and swingarm bearings at 42000 miles with no ill effects
Wanna bet....you cabbage
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| Author: | shineyshoes [ 13 Jun 2009 20:42 ] |
| Post subject: | new x1 |
Mr_stabby is going off to look at another x1 what's the in's and outs again? What should I look for and what should I walk away from. Tried searching but couldn't find anything. I'm the one that's going to have to test ride it (as mr_hobbly, as he's now known as, won't be on a bike for a while) and as I never rode his I need to know what to look out for. It's just had it's 10,000 mile service how can I check if bearings etc have been changed. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I don't want to buy him a crap one and then get the blame for Thank you, Shiney |
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| Author: | Maz [ 13 Jun 2009 21:00 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: new x1 |
If it aint a 2001 model, then forget it IMO. |
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| Author: | kevmean [ 13 Jun 2009 21:16 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: new x1 |
Make sure it's a 2001 or 2002 model year ...all updates were standard on those ......beware of late registered 2000 models. Before 2001 had the ugly up and over gear linkages plus the six bobbin front disc which is a known weak spot. Check for leaking rocker cover gaskets (easy enough to fix ). Ensure that it has the later type front exhaust hanger (looks a bit like an inverted y shape). Would nearly gaurantee they won't have had bearings changed at 10000 miles unless serviced by maz ......but don't panic to much as my X1 still has original steering head and swingarm bearings at 42000 miles with no ill effects and wheel bearings are simple enough to change. |
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| Author: | chris_sheena [ 13 Jun 2009 22:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: new x1 |
its a 2001 cheers folks |
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| Author: | Maz [ 13 Jun 2009 23:26 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: new x1 |
Quote: my X1 still has original steering head and swingarm bearings at 42000 miles with no ill effects Wanna bet....you cabbage
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| Author: | kevmean [ 14 Jun 2009 12:18 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: new x1 |
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| Author: | Maz [ 14 Jun 2009 12:51 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: new x1 |
Never ceases to amaze me Kev, that a bloke who maintains machinery for a living, could actually believe the head and swingarm bearings on an X1 are OK after 8 years and 42K miles. As you've already found out, a gas mask and gutted race can wont get you home.....maintainance is everything.......your head and swingarm bearings are absolutely fucked. You may not have noticed them deterioring but much like your wheel bearings, they will leave you stranded (or worse) sooner or later. Head and arm bearings are the same taper races and only move through a set arc. The head bearings are open to the elements and I guarantee the lower bearing is red rusty and as notchy as a very notchy thing......change them asap and you WILL notice the difference 
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| Author: | pontiusxbazooka [ 14 Jun 2009 13:00 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: new x1 |
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ mine were fooooked after 10,000!....
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| Author: | Maz [ 14 Jun 2009 13:15 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: new x1 |
They're always fucked at 10K. |
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| Author: | Spook [ 15 Jun 2009 11:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: new x1 |
I've got 9,528 miles on mine. Will I be alright for 472 miles and then grind to a halt? |
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| Author: | SideshowBob [ 15 Jun 2009 12:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: new x1 |
Ignore Maz's advice if ya like... I just changed mine at 15k and the difference, even to a numpty like me, is huge. They were exactly as Maz described, orange, rusty and notchy as hell. |
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| Author: | Gasaxe [ 15 Jun 2009 13:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: new x1 |
Hi Is it the one in Mitchells? Lee |
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| Author: | chris_sheena [ 15 Jun 2009 13:26 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: new x1 |
nope the one at west coast harley mitchels ? |
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| Author: | Gasaxe [ 15 Jun 2009 13:36 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: new x1 |
Yup there is an X! in at Mitchells in Inverness. Lee BTW I havn't heard good things about west coast. Oh and my M2 has PM wheels,I don't hate them,but they are a bastard to keep polished,but if they were powder coated they would be fine + the back is wider than a standard X1 so you can safely fit the cheaper 180 rear tyre |
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| Author: | chris_sheena [ 15 Jun 2009 13:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: new x1 |
got my last x1 off them and they were not too bad .the one at mitchells has gone bugger |
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