It's Alive!!!!!!!!!!!

[80mdnt11]

Just went for the first shake-down cruise, ! Man, was that GREAT! Been chasing some carb gremlins, think I just about got them burgers out-a-there! Will update later, headin' back out to do check-over. And yea, another ride will be in order!

[80mdnt11]

more tweaking

Well, put 25-30 miles on 'er. Some town, some highway. Seems I'm runnin a bit rich off idle. If aggressive, does fine moderate seems like I've got that dreaded hit/miss I know, just go aggressive and don't worry about it!
Thinking this might be needle jet related? Not sure how far idle mix. would effect 1500-2500 rpm range. Haven't done the plug check yet, on the list after baby shower for daughter tommorrow.
Any way here's a-little input to get those juices flowing in those guru minds out there----------------------
'80 LG/ stock carbs
4/1 jardene
K+N
stock pilots
120 mains
1 1/2 turn out mix.
Float---22 mm
Huh, just had a thought May need to re-check sync. Had a goober slip in there and hang a float. Done the next best thing any ace would do--------- drain carbs, flush, and yea---heal/palm on the side

[mro]

Float---22 mm

Could try raising it.
Think mine set at 23mm and all stock jetting.

Fun......ain't it



mro

[80mdnt11]

Oh Yea, Nuttin' Better

[80mdnt11]

Well, That Didn't Take Long

Still loading up in town. Decided to take break from all the women folk, go for a ride Hit one of the main streets through town to bro.-in-laws house. I just HAD to clean it out, there he was!!!!!! Seen him, looked at spedo-------55/60 mph in a 30 Just ordered tags yesterday, ins. today----no papers on me!!!!!!!! Make it even more purcarious, did't even have billfold!!!!!! After he ran check on me, All was OK-- Just WARNING and some advise-------If you need to goose it, head out of town -----------I felt like pushing my luck just a-bit, Told him just got it up and runnin, changed speedo-----What Did You Clock Me At????//////// The response I got was--------I DON'T WANT TO SAY, WROTE TICKETS FOR LESS
He did offer for me to follow at 30 mph to gauge mine, yea I installed '79/ 160 mph on it. Yea it's fairlly accurate!!!
Thank goodness it was city cop. Had it been State-----I might not been on here for awhile!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mro]

California moto, anything for a buck

Only warning we get is to pay on time or else!
Last ticket I got, left tail light on van out and month sticker on plate missing. Was not speeding and current tags/license etc..

Cops out here will write you up for anything they can. City/County/State just want your money anyway they can get it! Out on the “LEFT” coast here we have government, by the government, for the government, screw the citizens

Figure I got a couple years stuck here until my youngest moves out.


mro

[80mdnt11]

Finally Got It!!!! Pics/ I hope?

OK, Well guys here it is--------------------------
1) Frame replaced! ( saved someone's life!)
2) tranny repaired/ 1st gear with 2nd gear mod.
3) adj. valves, set timming chain--------tensioner repair
4) replaced int. boots
5) carb rebuild-------still got some tweaking to do----as per local yokels let me know!
6) replaced wheel bearings/ front & rear
7) new grips, lever boots
8) complete front & rear brake flush & clean
9) batt. tray---------thanks andreas!
10) 4/1 jardene---------thanks glarusguy!
11) lots & lots cleaning, painting & searching for all those small pieces!!
Thanks to all, sorry for all the frustration on the pics! Guess I would rather be in the garage with wrench in hand instead of at the PC. This project woundn't have been possible without this website though
Thanks, Jim

[80mdnt11]

Picture date?????????

Don't know why pic. date is Jan. '05? I DID take pic. this weekend! Yesterday as a matter of fact. Y'all shouldn't be suprised anyway, 80mdnt11 with something electronic-------oh boy, wonder how this will turn out! And no, we don't have GREEN snow in S.E. ILL.

[prometheus578]

Man... That's clean!
Nice job.

[Bud Manley]

That's beautiful.

[mro]

Good Wooking !!!!!!

That's a great looking bike

Don't remember my LG's side covers looking like that though



mro
btw
side covers cool too!

[80mdnt11]

side covers

Yea, not exactly the look I was after. PO painted the 1100 on side covers and put mid. sp. badges on the tank!! I found some Yamaha badges off good ol' e-bay, refinished and remove mid. sp. off tank & refinish also. Had to work with what I had, considering PO had bondoed over tank badge mounts for smooth look I guess?
Good ol' 3-M tape for tank badges but too wide to use on mid. sp. badges, since he cut off mounting tits! I debated weather or not to put them on-----I ended up using 3-M glue. If I decide to get back to original look ( what I wanted anyway!) I will definatly be in the market for both side covers & badges!
Oh, & by the way mro. The fork emblem/badge was about a two week search! Missed out on two parts bikes down in Tenn., one of them '80 mid. sp. . Had to track down the buyer and the wheelin' & dealin' began! Worked out good for him, considering he only gave 60.00 for both!
The look will be OK for me for now. Feels great to be ridin' again!
Thanks!

[Bud Manley]

Why would you want to change it?
Hell if you want a bike to put back to stock, trade with me.
I'll swap bikes with you. Wives too if you think it'll help.

[80mdnt11]

Na, that's OK. Thanks anyway Bud, think I'll keep both for now anyway.? However there is one thing I'm looking for------- I work 2nd shift, coming home last night my Hi/Low switch-knob broke off. 3 mile sec. of highway, running 60-------pitch black and felt it hit my knee! No chance findin' that burger!
So if anyone out there has left control they want to sell, send me PM, or e-mail----- jjracing_140@hotmail.com
Thanks, Thought I would ask on here before going e-bay