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I have a chain drive conversion I just finished machining for sale. Price is $320 shipped to the lower 48, anywhere else and I'll have to add the difference. PM me if you are interested. Here are some pictures.
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79 XS1100 "Velvet Hammer"
Progressive springs, MAC 4-1 with modified glass pack thrush 2" baffle inside megaphone, 80 carbs with Dynojet kit and K&N's, Ported & Polished head soon (it's what I do)
87 FZ700/ YZR500 replica in progress
93 GS500/ 851cc stroker superlight in progress -
It sure looks nice and the price is ok. Is it made from two halves?
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Sorry but I already have two.XS1100 3X0 '82 restomod, 2H9 '78 chain drive racer, 3H3 '79 customized.
MV Agusta Brutale 910R '06.
Triumph 1200 Speed Trophy '91, Triumph 1200 '93.
Z1 '73 restomod, Z1A '74 yellow/green, KZ900 A4 '76 green.
Yamaha MT-09 Tracer '15 grey.
Kawasaki Z1300 DFI '84 modified, red. -
No, I machine it one side at a time and when I flip it there is a slight misalignment. It is made from one solid piece.79 XS1100 "Velvet Hammer"
Progressive springs, MAC 4-1 with modified glass pack thrush 2" baffle inside megaphone, 80 carbs with Dynojet kit and K&N's, Ported & Polished head soon (it's what I do)
87 FZ700/ YZR500 replica in progress
93 GS500/ 851cc stroker superlight in progressComment
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Are you making more of these? Just wondering in case this one sells and I want one later. What all is involved in switching over to chain drive. I guess of course a wheel with cog but is it a lot more involved? I am sure one would notice the power and mpg difference.Jeff
77 XS750 2D completely stock
79 SF XS1100 "Picky" stock with harley mufflersComment
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I believe one is restricted on the size of the front sprocket though? There's not much room in there...... Or have I got it wrong?XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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Chain Drive
In order to mount the chain drive you need to remove the stock swing arm and bolt in a swing arm from a suitable donor bike, preferably from a dual shock donor. If it's not a dual shocker then you would have to make and weld on some brackets to the top of the arm to make it a dual shock arm or weld a bracket to the frame to bolt the top of a mono shock to. I should have pictures soon of a 17 x 4.5 inch ZX6E rear wheel modified to bolt on to the XS1100 swing arm with no modification (still shaft driven). The only requirement would be a different rear brake caliper arrangement. Yes the biggest sprocket you can mount on a stock engine is a 13 tooth from an XS650. If you modify the cases like I did you can get a 15 tooth on there. I don't make them to keep around but if somebody ordered one I could have it made from a billet within 2 weeks.79 XS1100 "Velvet Hammer"
Progressive springs, MAC 4-1 with modified glass pack thrush 2" baffle inside megaphone, 80 carbs with Dynojet kit and K&N's, Ported & Polished head soon (it's what I do)
87 FZ700/ YZR500 replica in progress
93 GS500/ 851cc stroker superlight in progressComment
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More details please...
What bearings did you use to make this; name brand, load rating, type pf bearing - deep groove, tapered ball etc..?
Is it servicable, i.e. what does it have for a lubricant?'79 XS11 F
Stock except K&N
'79 XS11 SF
Stock, no title.
'84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws
"What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~Comment
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Chain drive bearings
There are 2 6206ZZ C3 shielded grease lubricated bearings in the unit. One on each side. I got them on ebay, they are QJZ brand according to the seller. Here are the specs.
•Item: 6206ZZ Ball Bearing
•Type: Deep groove Radial Ball Bearing
•Cage: Chrome Steel
•Material: Chrome Steel
•Closures: Double Metal Shields
•Quality: Electric motor quality
•Lubrication: Self Lubricated (Grease) Bearing
•Dynamic load rating Cr: 19,500 N
•Static load rating Cor: 11,300 N
•Limiting Speed: ◦Grease Lubrication: 11,000 RPM
•Size: 30mm x 62mm x 16mm
•Inner Diameter: 30mm
•Outer Diameter: 62mm
•Width: 16mm
•Quantity: One Bearing
•Equivalents: 206KDD, 206SS, 6206.2ZR, 206SFF, 6206-2Z and 6206ZZE79 XS1100 "Velvet Hammer"
Progressive springs, MAC 4-1 with modified glass pack thrush 2" baffle inside megaphone, 80 carbs with Dynojet kit and K&N's, Ported & Polished head soon (it's what I do)
87 FZ700/ YZR500 replica in progress
93 GS500/ 851cc stroker superlight in progressComment
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Please excuse my ignorance as I am an XS11 newb. But why would I want to change from shaft to chain drive?
What is to gain?
Are replacement parts not available anymore and so change to chain?
Happy Riding!
Thanks,
SlimbobSlimbob
81XS1100SHComment
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Main reason is to fit a larger tire on the rear. It will also allow you to adjust drive ratios and it will also get rid of that torque steer from the shaft.Originally posted by Slimbob View Post'79 XS11 F
Stock except K&N
'79 XS11 SF
Stock, no title.
'84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws
"What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~Comment
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Realistically, it's not a mod most people would want to do though, IMO. It's pretty drastic and the stock setup has lasted decades, is reliable and proven in operation. I'd say there is no need whatsoever to do this mod, as far as most of us are concerned, and there is certainly no shortage of parts got the OEM setup. But...for those who want thus mod, it's ideal...more power to the wheel, bigger tyre, no torque from a shaft etc.XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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Is there any chance to get one of these still? Are they the same as the XSChop chain drive conversion?Comment
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Hey Cs
I would think if you PM the poster he could answer that question for you based on he is the one that built it.2 - 80 LGs bought one new
81 LH
02 FXSTB Nighttrain
22 FLTRK Road Glide Limited
JimComment
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Any chain drive kits still available
Hi MrBisBob, do you have any more chain drive conversion kits available, or possibly able to make some more kits. Thanks, Tony81 HComment
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Howdy- You did the right thing posting a visitor message, as I see his last "activity" was yesterday. However, this would not work on your 750's, or 850's for that matter, as they are different transmissions.Originally posted by LEOTR View Post1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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