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I work construction and am off all winter so in the winter I am on 2 or 3 times a day. In the summer when I get the time. I ride a lot with the Patriot Guard in the summer so don't get the time.
Trapper
81 SH (SHotgun Special)
110 mains
idle jets 2.5 turns
floats at 24mm
I tend to be here more in the off season but then again sometimes I get busy and don't get back for a while. Other times I'm here every day. When I'm getting PM's I'm back right away to check in on those.
On the site lots, reading mostly, post occasionally. What was that saying about being stupid and staying quiet as opposed to opening your mouth and removing all doubt?
Ernie
79XS1100SF (no longer naked, now a bagger)
(Improving with age, the bike that is)
new to this site hopefully be able to pick some brains andd locate some parts i have a 79 1100 standard, and 80 Midnight special, an XT500, an 74 kawi F11 scarmbles bike,84 KLR600, wife has a XR250,and a yamaha Warrior 4 wheeler, i will probably post and ck site daily
79 XS1100SF 750 FD,Galfer Brake lines,ebc brake pads,Cross Drilled Rotors,TKat fork brace,bead blasted wheels repainted and polished
80 XS1100 S Project gonna be a hot rod
06 CBR1000RR sold!!!!!
2000 Concours
84 Kawi KLR600
79 Yam XT500 Ouch it kicks back
79 XR250
Why is it that the smallest part can fly to the farthest part of the shop?
John
I log on several times a week. Don't always log on. I do really
enjoy the site. Not anywhere near good enough to post about
repairs and such. Not social enough to join in on the " gab"
sessions. Plus I type rrreeeaaallll sslooww.
but I kinda dropped off when my Skoot caught fire and melted down. I went out and got another, a 1980 Special, just so I could keep my cool handle. Well, that and having an XSive ride! I'm coming back on and will try to check in at least every other day. The idle talk column is my favorite. Like to read post from my Brothers that I have met and ridden with.
Special Ed
Old bikers never die, they're just out of sight!
My recently re-built, hopped up '79 Special caught fire and burned everything from the top of the engine up: gas tank, wiring, seat, & melted my windshield all over the front of the bike. Just bought a 1980 Special that has been non oped for 9 years. My Skoot will rise from the ashes and be re named "The Phoenix!"
I've been riding since 1959.
I value the information available on this site and the willingness of the members to offer it to others greatly. I have learned a lot about these machines and have saved much time and money as a result of "listening" to the experiences/procedures within the site. Been a member and listening now for a little over a year.
Most of my past learning experience has come from hands-on and many, many service manuals of which I have amassed a fairly large library (mostly automobile/truck/off-road equipmment). The information available on XS11.com is like having a teacher with you while you are doing a repair. So, I am on here A LOT .
Thanks to you all, MP
1981 XS1100H Venturer K&N Air Filter ACCT Custom Paint by Deitz Geezer Rectifier/Regulator Chacal Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers Stebel Nautilus Horn EBC Front Rotors Limie Accent Moves On In 2015
Just wondering why a lurker would not sign up and enjoy asking questions in person. I know a lot would rather not, but if you want to know why not ask those who have gone before you???? It is the internet after all... who knows if you made yourself look like a dummy..(I Have many times over). Point is people just join in the fun.
2-79 XS1100 SF 2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever 80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!
my kids just walked past and said Dad that one doesn't have the correct response for you. Sometimes your on there all day.
I read past threads quite a bit and quiz myself for problem diagnosis. I wish though that some of the people who had problems would come back and post which suggestion solved their issue.
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