G oog le BadWeB | Login/out | Topics | Search | Custodians | Register | Edit Profile

Buell Forum » Big, Bad & Dirty (Buell XB12X Ulysses Adventure Board) » Archive through February 01, 2018 » I'm Back!! « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Ontheroad68
Posted on Saturday, November 18, 2017 - 05:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

For better or worse I just bought another Uly. I had an 08 XT (Black) That I sold several years ago. I Just bought an 08 XT (Black) from a guy in FL for $2900 + $650 shipping to Seattle. 40K miles, looks to be decent but needs a few things. Runs good, mostly stock.
The rear wheel is a different color than the front (which is black) so I'm hoping it's a 3 bearing wheel, but haven't had time do much looking. What should I look for to see if it's a 3 bearing wheel?

Over the winter I'm going to give the bike a good going through but this thing needs tires NOW. How to tell if the rear is 3 bearing?

Thanks in advance,

Kevin
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

651lance
Posted on Saturday, November 18, 2017 - 06:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The only way to tell is to pull the wheel and count the bearings.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Tootal
Posted on Saturday, November 18, 2017 - 06:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If you can actually see the bearings on both sides it's a two bearing wheel. On the three bearing wheel there will be a dust cover over the bearings.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Mtz117
Posted on Saturday, November 18, 2017 - 09:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Black axle might mean it’s a 3 bearing
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

651lance
Posted on Saturday, November 18, 2017 - 10:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The three bearing axle will work in place of the two bearing axle. The only true way to tell is to pull the wheel.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Ontheroad68
Posted on Sunday, November 19, 2017 - 07:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well I can see both bearings and the axle is silver so all signs point to a 2 bearing wheel. I don't think they made a bright gold wheel in 2010 anyhow. I was going to powder coat this wheel black but maybe I'll just spring for a black 2010 wheel. Since I really don't know the history of this bike I might as well throw a new belt on the back while the wheel is off. It's only money, right??
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

651lance
Posted on Sunday, November 19, 2017 - 07:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

They only made the three bearing wheels in amber, cherry red, villain black, and magnesium tone if I'm remembering correctly.
« Previous Next »

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a private posting area. Only registered users and custodians may post messages here.
Password:
Options: Post as "Anonymous" (Valid reason required. Abusers will be exposed. If unsure, ask.)
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Topics | Last Day | Tree View | Search | User List | Help/Instructions | Rules | Program Credits Administration