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  • #1

    Gas tank rubber mount thingies and more.

    Since I have to cool my heels for a couple weeks waiting for the oil seal to arrive, I figured I would turn my attention to a few of the other items that I have been neglecting.

    -The rubber mount for the gas tank. I am missing one. Always have been. Its time to look into fixing that issue.

    -Does anyone have the ability to make the sleeve for the 750 final drive conversion? I don't have access to anything that could cut it to the proper length, I figure if someone on here can make one easily, it would be easier to go that route.
    Joab

    "If nothing else, it will be interesting..."
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  • #2
    Could buy a hack saw and just cut a piece of copper pipe as the sleeve.

    Everyone needs a hack saw.
    Nathan
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    • #3
      Or, if your going the copper route (which is what I use when I do that mod) buy a pipe cutter. Now your set for the mod and for plumbing work around the house. And it is much less work and nicer cut than the hacksaw will give you.
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      • #4
        Originally posted by DGXSER View Post
        Or, if your going the copper route (which is what I use when I do that mod) buy a pipe cutter. Now your set for the mod and for plumbing work around the house. And it is much less work and nicer cut than the hacksaw will give you.
        +1 to that. If you do go the hacksaw route, be sure to use a file to clean up the edges.
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        • #5
          Joab,
          Send me your address and I'll be happy to send you one of my extra gas tank rubber cushions. You are talking about the ones on each side of the frame and is a cushion for the tank where it comes into contact with the frame?

          Let me know
          Jamie

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Jamie View Post
            Joab,
            Send me your address and I'll be happy to send you one of my extra gas tank rubber cushions. You are talking about the ones on each side of the frame and is a cushion for the tank where it comes into contact with the frame?

            Let me know
            Jamie
            I think he's looking for the forward mounts. The round circles that slip onto the pegs on the frame on either side of the forks. I may be wrong though.
            1980 XS850SG - Sold
            1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
            Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
            Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).

            Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
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            • #7
              Lol, ok, here is what I need. If this is what you meant Jamie, then let me know, and I will send you my address with a big thank you



              Also, to everyone who commented on the copper pipe..

              Do you think Ace Hardware carries the proper size copper pipe? I assume I could get a pipe cutter from them. Never had to buy pipe before...
              Last edited by Joab; 04-23-2012, 04:48 PM.
              Joab

              "If nothing else, it will be interesting..."
              ______________________________________________
              1979 XS1100SF
              1972 XS2 650
              ______________________________________________
              Ozark, Alabama

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              • #8
                Yes Ace would have the pipe and a cutter. You could probably even have them cut it for a couple bucks.
                Nathan
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                1978 XS1100E
                K&N Filter
                #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
                OEM Exhaust
                ATK Fork Brace
                LED Dash lights
                Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
                Green Monster Coils
                SS Brake Lines
                Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

                In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

                Theodore Roosevelt

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                • #9
                  I will pull the sizes of the build thread, and hit up Ace next time I am in town. Thanks Nathan.
                  Joab

                  "If nothing else, it will be interesting..."
                  ______________________________________________
                  1979 XS1100SF
                  1972 XS2 650
                  ______________________________________________
                  Ozark, Alabama

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                  • #10
                    Joab,
                    Yes, those are the ones I was speaking of. I have several, so send me your address and they'll be on the way.
                    Jamie

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