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]]> Members Lounge LenB https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/members-lounge/889791-patio-furniture https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/xs11-xj11-discussion/889783-barrels Mon, 18 May 2026 11:19:56 GMT Xs1.1s has been of the road for considerable time, head off no problem but cannot get barrels off any advice. Tried... Xs1.1s has been of the road for considerable time, head off no problem but cannot get barrels off any advice. Tried heat no luck XS11/XJ11 Discussion Stewart https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/xs11-xj11-discussion/889783-barrels https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/xs11-xj11-discussion/889705-brake-pads Tue, 12 May 2026 18:04:58 GMT

]]> XS11/XJ11 Discussion speedlimit85 https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/xs11-xj11-discussion/889705-brake-pads https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/members-lounge/889662-accidental-xs1100-horse-conversion Mon, 11 May 2026 04:26:01 GMT My 1979 XS1100 special gallops like an old horse. I have no idea why, I’ve tried everything, and nothing changes. Mid...
It all started when I took my project out for the first time and it was idling high. Messed with the mixture screw, nothing happened. Figured it was lean so I ordered bigger jets. 45 and 147.5. Now before you make comments on the jets (which I’d still highly appreciate feedback on), the problem started before I even installed them. While waiting on them to arrive I took the bike out again and it started doing this weird galloping, which was a huge change from the loud high revving lean it was doing the few days prior. When the new jets arrived, I installed them, and nothing changed whatsoever, which was highly concerning seeing as they’re a few sizes over stock. The same exact unridable surging and jolting and weakness. After that I realized something was seriously wrong or broken. I checked my slide diaphragms, slightly cracked, so I replaced them. No change. Blew compressed air through all passages. No change. Break cleaner test for vacuum leak. No change. All 4 spark plugs are sparking, but fouling quickly. I adjusted the needle, no change. One of the T connectors is leaking fuel, so I ordered another and am waiting on it, but it doesn’t seem like that would cause such extreme symptoms.

It feels and sounds like I’m riding a V-twin. Not even actually, more like a V-step siblings, because none of the cylinders seem to be related in any way besides being stuck in the same engine block. I’m extra confused because it started happening without me changing anything. I feel like I’m losing my mind and i just cannot figure out what’s going on. Any advice is welcome and thanks for reading my rant. ]]> Members Lounge Lars Helly https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/members-lounge/889662-accidental-xs1100-horse-conversion https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/xs11-xj11-discussion/889656-clutch-switch-81-midnight-special Sat, 09 May 2026 17:42:53 GMT Unless I'm blind and an idiot....which I very well may be....I don't see it in any of the wiring diagrams?

It got removed from my bike and I'm trying to either reincorporate it or bypass it.]]> XS11/XJ11 Discussion shanemoon https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/xs11-xj11-discussion/889656-clutch-switch-81-midnight-special https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/other-bike-discussion/889640-recently-added-to-my-bike-fleet Fri, 08 May 2026 19:15:19 GMT


So during our riding holidays in southern Spain I rented the sexy Moto Guzzi V100 Mandela for a week. That didn't work out because of shoulder, back and neck pain and after two days I decided to swap with the V100 Stelvio which is higher, more off road orientated. When I picked it up it had just done about 100 miles. We started riding on the highway to get to the twisty roads and I noticed a whining sound from behind and we stopped at the first gas station. So I recorded the sound (it came from the clutch / shaft drive area) and sent it to the rental company. And they called me saying to swap the bike with their 1 year old R 1250 GS if I wanted, which I did. Last time I rode a Beemer was a R 100 RS in the early eighties which I got rid of after one week because the cylinders hit the tarmac every third corner. But I loved that GS although it was too high and top heavy for a daily ride. The engine and handling felt sublime. And after reading about the technical side and lots of reviews I came upon this one:

A 2023 R 1250 R:



Well... for me this is the ultimate bike, it is damn quick, has fantastic torque and handles like a dream. So Ray read that and this was his response:

"I only hope BMW got their act together! My 2007 R1200RT needed the final drive replaced at 68K miles, and I'd already bypassed the side stand switch. Oh, and that didn't include the engine rear main seal that went at 24K miles and took out the clutch..... My first and last BMW product."

Well Ray.. I hope that too but the Rental Service told me their Beemer 1250 GS's do around 100-110k miles before they sell them to a Rental Service in Poland for a second life. And of course stuff breaks now and then and the final drive is different now but still not entirely bullet proof but I will never do that many miles on mine. Mileage now is approx. 5k miles and it had the 5 year factory warranty so I can sleep well at night But thanks for your concern.

And then their was LAB3's remark hahahaha:

"Are you allowed to talk to us? I'd hate to see you void your warranty..."

Yes no problem. I only know 1 other Beemer rider and he is one my friends who join us on our holidays. And they all love are XS1100's !]]> Other Bike Discussion Mathh https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/other-bike-discussion/889640-recently-added-to-my-bike-fleet https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/xs11-xj11-discussion/889621-i-want-my-ujm-back Wed, 06 May 2026 15:57:36 GMT Gotta admit, my 2001 Kawasaki Voyager XII is a great bike to ride until you gotta put your feet down. Then it becomes a...
Then there's basic maintenance, in this case change the spark plugs, clip a little off the spark plug wires to get good contact with the cap, lube the Speedo and throttle cables and figure why the coolant tank drains and doesn't refill.

I'll let the picture do the talking, thanks to Wendell at Smitty's Motorcycle Lodge in Tellico Plains Tennessee for giving me a spot to do this, what a PITA!



]]> XS11/XJ11 Discussion LAB3 https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/xs11-xj11-discussion/889621-i-want-my-ujm-back https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/xs11-xj11-discussion/889576-rear-shocks Mon, 04 May 2026 22:52:04 GMT XS11/XJ11 Discussion dpotter58 https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/xs11-xj11-discussion/889576-rear-shocks https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/xs11-xj11-discussion/889551-jaso-oil-vs-energy-conserving Sun, 03 May 2026 17:18:53 GMT
I spend a good bit of time over on "Bob is the oil guy" forum. Discussions about JASO MA/MA2 oil rating going on at any given time.

I'm looking for info/experience back in 1997/1998 when energy conserving became a label on bottles in 1997 then JASO was established in 1998.

My question is this: Even though oils above 10w30 grade are not rated energy conserving simply because the higher viscosity discounts them from an engine efficiency standpoint, has anyone experienced issues with clutch slippage during the 1997/1998 time frame or after, running "Automotive" 10w40, 15w40, 20w50 Etc in any bike not just a Yamaha XS1100?

My contention is if it doesn't have "energy conserving" on the bottle, there's no magic pixie dust that is a friction modifier other than traditional additives such as boron, moly and zinc.

Over on BITOG, guys are adamant about friction modifiers that somehow make a difference, yet no one can identify them and the potential to be in oils that are not labeled as energy conserving. However I've never had an issue myself and I'm trying to get some real world experience from others besides myself that I can share back on that forum.]]> XS11/XJ11 Discussion Bonz https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/xs11-xj11-discussion/889551-jaso-oil-vs-energy-conserving https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/members-lounge/889542-mal-pitmans-race-bike-for-sale Sat, 02 May 2026 11:25:14 GMT Check out the listing for this race winning bike that is currently up for sale.Asking is 212,000.00 NZD which is about... https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/m...BWZZaxuIMD06Qg]]> Members Lounge Rasputin https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/members-lounge/889542-mal-pitmans-race-bike-for-sale https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/xs11-xj11-discussion/889533-think-about-1979 Fri, 01 May 2026 23:40:30 GMT Its clean 25k miles good price I think ar 1500.00 the son got it from father that passed away...says it has ...
Upgrades include fork brace, RaceTech Gold Valve in forks, Progressive shocks. Recent valve check, carbs synchronized. Tires are in near new condition.

But he does not know if second gear has been addressed....he says it shifts good now

Should I be real concerned about this ? Did ALL of them experience the problem?]]> XS11/XJ11 Discussion volsrock https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/xs11-xj11-discussion/889533-think-about-1979 https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/xs11-xj11-discussion/889414-what-kinds-of-tools-steering-head-bearings Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:22:04 GMT I have been putting off the job for awhile, and contemplating bringing the bike to a shop... what kinds of tools would... I have been putting off the job for awhile, and contemplating bringing the bike to a shop... what kinds of tools would I need to make this job of replacing the head bearings a little bit easier? Removal tools, install tools... I am pretty new to bearing installs. Will do the front wheel bearings during this job at the same time. Thanks as always. XS11/XJ11 Discussion Ccitis https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/xs11-xj11-discussion/889414-what-kinds-of-tools-steering-head-bearings https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/xs11-xj11-discussion/889375-new-coils Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:29:48 GMT XS11/XJ11 Discussion EvelKeevil https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/xs11-xj11-discussion/889375-new-coils https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/members-lounge/889365-flipped-odometer-today Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:05:52 GMT The weather up here in The Great White North has been less than conducive this year to exercising my XS up until now. I... but It still pulls like a train, starts with one push on the button and makes me smile. Thanks again to all contributing forum members for your guidance in bringing this Phoenix back from the ashes. As long as I'm still upright, breathing and physically capable, this love affair will go on. Keep the rubber side down!







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