suspension

Hey guys, I need to replace the fork seals on my 79 2F. I love Hugh's write up for rebuilding the forks, but if I need to only replace the seals and boots, etc, is there an easier way? Can I do it without separating the top and bottom forks? Thanks. Dave

I was wondering where the top triple tree seats on the steering stem on stock bikes? Probably 80's 35 mm front end. I'm asking this cause i had to modify my 35mm stem to fit my 73 frame. I will post pics later. Just wondering if the top triple has to sit all the way down on the notch on the stem...

I got extremely high vibration on my 71 Xs it's hard tailed by elswick everything is good and tight if I start my bike I have to stay on it while it warns up cause it feels like a jack hammer and has took of before where can I find motor mounts for it maybe it can help

Has anyone tried these out? They look great, but.... are they junk? http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-5-320mm-Pair-Air-Shock-Absorbers-Replacement-Honda-CX-500-CX-650-Motorcycle-/170796632920?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27c445cb58&vxp=mtr

Anyone know anything about Ikon shocks? I have the opportunity to buy used pair of #7610/1298 for $175.00 . They are the length I want, 13.25" and are 2005 model. They have 3 preload settings and 4 dampening settings. they came off a BMW 800. The guy who has them for sale is about my weight and...

Alright, finally got around to welding the rear shock mounts for my dropseat swingarm frame...problem maybe????....when going to bolt the top shock eyes into their new mounts they don't line up from left shock side to right shock side by about an 1/8'...is this a big deal? I can still get both...

Hay I want to do a soft tail on my xs650 and I have seen the suspension tilted forward quite far and I am wondering if u have any problems with this configuration thanx:)

79 forks (35mm) I just went for my first test ride and noticed that the ride was pretty rough, upon further investigation I noticed that the forks had compressed but did not return. *I though I had maybe done something wrong when I took them apart and then reassembled so I thought I'd tear them...

Can I swap the forks from a 1982 xs650 onto a 1977 xs650 ? I have a really nice 82 xs seized engine but really nice frame and body if any parts are needed. I know i have to weld on new lugs for the master cylinders but need to know if the head sets are the same .

I have a clicking sound coming from what appears to be the front, right wheel. Any ideas? Wheel bearing maybe? It probably starts around 25 miles per hour or higher. It doesn't seem to change pitch / loudness due to higher / lower RPMs. Nor does speed seem to really make it "worse". Though...

Can anyone that has one dismounted, please measure the inside width between the axle plates? Thanks, to anyone.

I had purchased shocks for my bike, the original were shot and rusty. the new ones were ordered from Mikesxs. they are the right ones, but can't get the Eye (top rubber insert) on to the frame to properly bolt up. what will work, i guess i have to compress the shock, it is so tight. i can bolt...

I just bought a 72 xs2 and fork seals needed replacing. I replaced them using 15w fork oil and now they dive when I hit the brakes and do not return until I stop and pull up on the bars. They were returning to the original position before. I was diligent about order and pieces. Is there any...

Here is the story- I purchased a 1981 XS with a shed full of parts. The P.O. had swapped the forks for what appear to be 1980ish XJ650 forks. The wheel is hideous, and doesn't match the stock aluminum rear wheel, and the thing has dual disks from an XJ, running off of a stock 1981 single disk...

Well hot as Hell here today in NC and a broke the end off of my upper shock stud on the left side. It was coming off hard so I backed in a bit without too much force and it sheared right off. The right came off okay and I can see that it was repaired at one time. I'm thinking about welding a...

How much sag/drop do you get in your front end when you sit on the bike?

Hi All, Turns out that the forks on my XS650 project originated from an XS750 (they have the blind retaining cap instead of the bolt at the top of the fork). They have been swapped id say because they are longer to give the chop look, where as im going for the bobber look. My question...

A quick question to those who have lowered forks. Bare with me here this is all new to me so this might be a stupid question. I bought a set of fork tubes on ebay. I was looking for a while and saw these. The picture showed looked pretty good. I snatched them up. It was a buy it now auction...

Hi Took my forks off to rebuild and shorten springs. However, when I get to the top of the forks there is, what appears to be a metal plug where the top bolt should be. It looks like its been there from the factory. Has anyone come across these types of forks? If so, how does the spring come...

I have a nice drum brake front wheel assy I'd like to use but the chrome on the tubes is shot. Will the 34mm tubes from a later TX or XS fit those chrome drum brake lowers? If not, does anyone have a decent set for sale? Thx