XS2 Front Disc Brake

[Hamo]

Front Disc firm but slight movement back and forth, rattles when idling, braking good, handling good, need to be concerned??
How do I fix, or do I need too?

 

[Wingedwheel]

The XS2 is a 1 year only set-up. There are some rubber bits and an O-ring that wear out and cause the clunk. Do a search on the forum and I believe it was member @GLJ that came up with a fix for the NLA parts. I believe he used plastic packing strip.

 

[Mailman]

I have a photo album that details the front disc set up. It shows the original factory rubber pads and the later replacement O Ring and also in the photo album is a couple of diagrams of the disc set up. It’ll give you an idea of how it all goes together.
Note: the album has two pages.

https://www.xs650.com/media/albums/xs2-disc-brake-detail-photos.3096/

 

[Hamo]

The XS2 is a 1 year only set-up. There are some rubber bits and an O-ring that wear out and cause the clunk. Do a search on the forum and I believe it was member @GLJ that came up with a fix for the NLA parts. I believe he used plastic packing strip.

Thanks WW appreciate

 

[GLJ]

What I use is strapping. Cut it and bend to fit. Then do a test fit. Strapping is made in several thicknesses. You want a good tight fit. Then I "glue" it in place with 3M weatherstrip adhesive. Assembly can be a bit fiddly. You have to make sure the pieces don't move when assembling. With a tight fit I have had to use the axle and spacers to press the hub into the carrier when putting the wheel on the bike. I've had good success doing this. On my original XS2 I've got close to 10K smiles on a set of these dampeners. They are now starting to get loose but there is no clanging like when there is nothing in there.
I tried black RTV, that lasted less than 1000 smiles. Yamahabond less than 500. I also tried to use intertube rubber. It was too thick, all the old tubes I have are heavy duty.

 

[Hamo]

What I use is strapping. Cut it and bend to fit. Then do a test fit. Strapping is made in several thicknesses. You want a good tight fit. Then I "glue" it in place with 3M weatherstrip adhesive. Assembly can be a bit fiddly. You have to make sure the pieces don't move when assembling. With a tight fit I have had to use the axle and spacers to press the hub into the carrier when putting the wheel on the bike. I've had good success doing this. On my original XS2 I've got close to 10K smiles on a set of these dampeners. They are now starting to get loose but there is no clanging like when there is nothing in there.
I tried black RTV, that lasted less than 1000 smiles. Yamahabond less than 500. I also tried to use intertube rubber. It was too thick, all the old tubes I have are heavy duty.
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Thanks again