Yeah, if it bent bad enough to damage the seal, changing the bushing would be very prudent. Since the owner owns 3 XS', he's probably aware of that. Wouldn't hurt to point it out though.
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Buzzy's revival: '82 Heritage Special
- Thread starter Boog
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Glad you will soon be back on two wheels.
I see you posted 'New seals, shaft, front sprocket, chain and rear tire will go on shortly'. Best to replace the rear sprocket too or you'll knacker that nice new chain sooner than you'd like.
Great advice! I made that mistake once, just once.
Scripto VU
Dukes Speed and Custom
A mistake is only a mistake if you don't learn from it, otherwise it is a lesson. I think we can All learn a little from your experience Boog.
Buzzy is back on the road better than ever (at least since I have been riding him).
Front brakes are flushed and work wonderful. Back brakes were cleaned and adjusted and actually stop the bike now.
New roller bearing in the head make turning worthwhile now.
Shifting is far easier with the new shaft and clutch adjustments.
Oil change (10W 40 4T synthetic) and new filter seem to make engine sound smoother.
And the new tire on the back seems to roll like new (I'm just excited...)
Front brakes are flushed and work wonderful. Back brakes were cleaned and adjusted and actually stop the bike now.
New roller bearing in the head make turning worthwhile now.
Shifting is far easier with the new shaft and clutch adjustments.
Oil change (10W 40 4T synthetic) and new filter seem to make engine sound smoother.
And the new tire on the back seems to roll like new (I'm just excited...)
Congrats!!!
That's great Boog and makes your job a whole lot easier. Because your job now is to keep Buzzy up to the mark and running well by keeping on top of all those maintenance issues. There's plenty of guidance around here on how to but the great part of having the bike returned with everything tip-top is you now have a yardstick.
Your excitement is tangible.
FWIW my suggestion is spend some quality time with Buzzy every week or whenever best suits your routine. Wipe or wash or lubricate or adjust every part from stem to stern. Or even from stern to stem. Look and make note. Check the brake pads, check . . . sorry, I'm sure you get the picture. That way your delight at how good the bike feels now can develop into a truly rewarding relationship that lasts.
Your excitement is tangible.
FWIW my suggestion is spend some quality time with Buzzy every week or whenever best suits your routine. Wipe or wash or lubricate or adjust every part from stem to stern. Or even from stern to stem. Look and make note. Check the brake pads, check . . . sorry, I'm sure you get the picture. That way your delight at how good the bike feels now can develop into a truly rewarding relationship that lasts.
Nice job Boog. So pleased to see your steed back on the road, and in better shape. Keep on top of the small maintenance things and the big problems don’t happen. Just enjoy the ride.
Very nice - have fun and go safely my friend!
Pete
Pete
Wow, how old is that helmet?
My platoon SGT use to say "Private, you need to take half a step closer to your razor"
Pretty Pillion got it new for me this Christmas.
Faux scratches?
Is that a Bell 500?
I have their "Eight Ball" model and it is nice to wear - with the little 3-dome snap peak clipped on the front - I feel very "Steve McQueen" with it on.
I have their "Eight Ball" model and it is nice to wear - with the little 3-dome snap peak clipped on the front - I feel very "Steve McQueen" with it on.
Mine is a Torc. Bell is too round for my head.
But I bet you're waaay cooler. LOL
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