Cutom made XS11 mirrors

[Geezer]

Can you send me an eMail at technojock@yahool.com so I can add to my useful contacts? I'm sure I'll have more questions later on...

My next line of products is going to be electronic ignition conversions for older bikes that came with breaker points. I will need to machine up mounts for the pickups and reluctors that will replace point cams.

Geezer

[Lunatic]

My suggestion

I'll look into it. Can you suggest a forum where I can ask more machining questions? I don't know if I'll get a lathe or a mill first, I can think of a dozen or more uses for both...

Geezer

http://www.frets.com/HomeShopTech/hstpages.html
here is a great site. Lots of good stuff there. If it were me, and it was, I'd get the lathe first, a LOT of stuff you can make just with a lathe and a drill press.

[Lunatic]

other suggeston

Can you send me an eMail at technojock@yahool.com so I can add to my useful contacts? I'm sure I'll have more questions later on...

My next line of products is going to be electronic ignition conversions for older bikes that came with breaker points. I will need to machine up mounts for the pickups and reluctors that will replace point cams.

Geezer

heck, I'd sugest a breaker poitns plate for the XS11. I'd prefe the simplicity of points over the electronic any day. I like points. Never been left walking by points yet. And if the battery or charging system fails, ponts ignition will still get me home, even if I have to run total loss ignition for a while.

[Geezer]

heck, I'd sugest a breaker poitns plate for the XS11. I'd prefe the simplicity of points over the electronic any day. I like points. Never been left walking by points yet. And if the battery or charging system fails, ponts ignition will still get me home, even if I have to run total loss ignition for a while.

I could but I don't think I would sell many. Back in the bad old days there was a kit that used Chevy points and condensers that was a big improvement over bike points but it didn't last. Everybody wanted electronic ignition...

Geezer

[Geezer]

http://www.frets.com/HomeShopTech/hstpages.html
here is a great site. Lots of good stuff there. If it were me, and it was, I'd get the lathe first, a LOT of stuff you can make just with a lathe and a drill press.

Thanx, I've bookmarked that page. I'm looking at a Harbor Freight lathe in the $600 range. Maybe after I sell my VW bug...

Tony

[Lunatic]

if-then

I could but I don't think I would sell many. Back in the bad old days there was a kit that used Chevy points and condensers that was a big improvement over bike points but it didn't last. Everybody wanted electronic ignition...

Geezer

If you have a sample part, or blue rint for the points plate for the XS I'd love to make myself one. I'd LOVE to switchmine to points. Any chance you have such things?
As for the lathe keep an eye out on Ebay or Craigslist for a older Logan or Southbend or other small lathe. parts availability is good and they are really well built.I'm afraid that a 600 dollar chinese harbor Freight lathe would be a pile of junk.
I've been a machinist for 18 years but only set up this garage lathe and mill less than a year ago. I work with CNC stuff at my day job. CNC is a hoot, but nt really practical for home use. Just too expensive. though I sure wouldn't mid a DRO, I'm too cheap (poor) caugh up for DRO on my mill.

[Silent]

I've got to agree, that harbor freight is cheap crap. I've got a bandsaw at my shop from them that I've had to repair and modify at least 5 times just so it would stay running. It came in broken when we first ordered it, so we returned and re-ordered. The second one came in broken as well 5 weeks later.

[CatatonicBug]

I've got to agree, that harbor freight is cheap crap. I've got a bandsaw at my shop from them that I've had to repair and modify at least 5 times just so it would stay running. It came in broken when we first ordered it, so we returned and re-ordered. The second one came in broken as well 5 weeks later.

I've got a bandsaw from them that my folks bought from HF's main office in CA before I can remember. The only things that we have EVER had to do to it is replace blades, the electrical switch, and the rubber blade wheel inserts (did that 2 years ago). It runs great, and we've used it for everything from intricate woodwork to cutting frozen fish heads off.

[MindWebs]

technology...

POINTS??????????????

hmm... on an xs11?? ok. i guess it might be allright.

i'm GOING to convert my 1975 Kawy S1 to electronic..
but that is due to extreme vibration,
that bike only holds tuneing for about 12-1500 miles depending on how many times i wrap the speedo to 100+mph

at 100mph your hands and feet go numb within 4 seconds.
Very high frequency vibrations, i've had many bolts loosen over the years.

points don't hold tune, the vibration get's em.

there is a kit for it.. $160.(when it's not sold out) if you're less, your in business..

since many are going back to chain drive, Why not stick points in there.
OOOhh, i just got a great idea!!!!

Lets jerk the shaft drive
install chain drive
install points
chop the rear make it a hard tail
ditch the front forks, install a springer front end

And there you have it, i good reliable bike turned into UN-RIDABLE unreliable
lawn art.....

sorry..... i quit smoking and it's making me a bit umm...sarcastic...crabby...
OK, fine... Bitchy is a more acurate....

[Lunatic]

I'll bite

Mr. Mindwebs.
No one has suggesed that everyone should set up and ride their bikes the same way. If you personally prefer to suspension and electronic ignition that is great. For older bikes with failing black boxes I prefer points.
Go ahead and put the electronic ignition on your S1, that is a fine upgrades. If someone else liked a clean stripped down rigid chopper, that is also fine. No one is suggesting that you have to set up your bike the same way I set up mine. There really is no need to go on the attack against those that like different things than you do.
Yes, a rigid springer XS would be a hoot. But then so would a cafe XS11 with a set of clubmans and a bum-stop seat, and then so would a bagger XS11 with full fairings and a tour pack, and so is a factory stock restoration. It really,honestly, truly is ok if we each like different styles of bikes.
Lastly, if you really think that a rigid can't be used for long distance riding, I know a bunch of people that would love for you to put money on that. Up for a nice coast to coast ride? Charlie on his rigid and you on any suspended bike you chose. Easy money, right?
If an individual CHOOSES to not ride a rigid framed bike, thats fine, but again, there is no need to attack those that do.

[Silent]

I've got a bandsaw from them that my folks bought from HF's main office in CA before I can remember. The only things that we have EVER had to do to it is replace blades, the electrical switch, and the rubber blade wheel inserts (did that 2 years ago). It runs great, and we've used it for everything from intricate woodwork to cutting frozen fish heads off.

The one we picked up came in brand new with a broken pivot bracket. The box was probably dropped in shipment. The replacement came in with a broken pulley, but we were able to utilize it until a replacement came. HF did not charge us for the replacement part btw. The original blade lasted maybe 5 cuts, the motor failed after about 15 minutes of cutting. I pulled the diod (or whatever it is) out of the motor and it's running again. I've had to repair the tensioner that was bent in shipment. I've had to grind clearances in the switch housing so the auto shutoff would work. I had to elongate the slot in the cover to allow the belt to tension properly. I'm sure there's more, but thats what comes to mind off the top of my head atm. I'll stand by my initial statement. Our saw is less than a year old, but now it's actually running properly and doing what it should... For now...

[Ivan]

There is a tech tip or post somewhere that someone used a couple GM ignition modules for the TCI. I suspect this would only work on the 78-80s because the 81s and XJs had the advance curve programed in the prom.

I think the best thing to do would be to find an electronics guru that could help us design and build a replacement box...

[MindWebs]

sorry..

Sorry about the rant..

And yes, you are completely correct!!

Thank god and fine Vets that keep this a free country!!!!

it just seemed odd to me to step to a simpler technology such as points..

but i'm not saying it's a bad thing, just simply different.

Keep thinking of "new" idea's and we will ALL keep riding these bikes long after we have used up every spare part there is.

Later gents