https://xs11.club/ Not for Off topic postings or discussions of other bikes, please.]]> en Thu, 21 May 2026 10:48:37 GMT vBulletin 60 https://xs11.club/images/misc/rss.png https://xs11.club/ https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/xs11-xj11-discussion/889818-the-infamous-rear-wheel-bearing Thu, 21 May 2026 02:26:05 GMT I am doing tires, so thought I might as well replace the original wheel bearings. I like to sort things out slowly as I... DEEBS11 I saw you using one off Ebay somewhere? I haven't pulled the back wheel yet, I am not really sure what the bearing setup is back there. What bearings do I need, and seals? Cheers. ]]> XS11/XJ11 Discussion Ccitis https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/xs11-xj11-discussion/889818-the-infamous-rear-wheel-bearing https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/xs11-xj11-discussion/889802-the-square-headlight Wed, 20 May 2026 03:01:09 GMT Hey all, My XS had a fairing on it, which the previous owner buzz sawed off, sadly. Anyways, he put on a cheap...
My XS had a fairing on it, which the previous owner buzz sawed off, sadly. Anyways, he put on a cheap round headlight... and that is what I have had since. I would like to go to a square headlight to make the bike correct. Anyone have a housing, or the whole headlight they would like to part with? No ebay links please, I know how to search there. I have had great success getting some really nice parts off some very generous folks here who are looking to pass them on. Cheers.]]> XS11/XJ11 Discussion Ccitis https://xs11.club/forum/idle-talk-forum/xs11-xj11-discussion/889802-the-square-headlight 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/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/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/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