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after all the trouble i have had finding these i thought i would post this. but before i did i asked kat to look at this so i would not be posting something no one would be looking for.
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despite the fact that the forum has its own ship swapping service, those prices are pretty good relative to others sources. The shims are like $14 each from the dealer.
'81 XS1100 SH
Melted to the ground during The Valley Fire
Sep. 12th 2015
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No doubt! Can't find anything that inexpensive around here... even with trade ins...81 SH Something Special
81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
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79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
80 LG Black Magic
78 E Standard Practice
James 3:17
If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.
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Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
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Hey guys: There is also another place in Canada that ships all over. It is www.siriusconinc.com they are located in Ontario. I just got some new carb boots from them for 79.00 with shipping & tax was total 101.77 Cdn. & i got in 3 days from the order date. They have a total shim kit for all 29mm Shim tears at $89.00 cdn. You have to search the site it is order number 13-7007. This is the only other place I have found that has the shim kit. I will be ordering the kit this winter for next spring. - Dan'81 XS1100 LH - Midnight Special - been lookin' a long time for this one.
1179 big bore kit, 80SG motor
Rebuilt head, valves
TC Bros Forward Controls (Brass Pegs)
Tkat Fork Brace
T.C. Spade Fuse Box
Dyna Coils & wires
Mikesxs shocks,controls,& bars (special)
ISO grips with stelleto ends
4 into 1 black Bassani exhaust
Bridgestone Spitfires
Tuned by Tinman905
& a will to keep it.Comment
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As usual I did a typo it is www.siriusconinc.com - Dan'81 XS1100 LH - Midnight Special - been lookin' a long time for this one.
1179 big bore kit, 80SG motor
Rebuilt head, valves
TC Bros Forward Controls (Brass Pegs)
Tkat Fork Brace
T.C. Spade Fuse Box
Dyna Coils & wires
Mikesxs shocks,controls,& bars (special)
ISO grips with stelleto ends
4 into 1 black Bassani exhaust
Bridgestone Spitfires
Tuned by Tinman905
& a will to keep it.Comment
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I had to pay $20aud from a yammy dealer for
a 245 shim that i couldnt find anywhere else. It was listed at $25.pete
new owner of
08 gen2 hayabusa
former owner
1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
zrx carbs
18mm float height
145 main jets
38 pilots
slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pA8dwxmAVA&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/url]Comment
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Another source for shims
Check out http://www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/Index_Main_Frame.htm
They have shims a a reaonable price. My Yamaha dealer was 20.00+ each. What a ripoff!!!
Deny1978 XS1100E - The TimeMachine
1980 XS850 Special - Little MoComment
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Yeah it was, but i got it the next day, I wasted the
previous cpl of days trying to get one.pete
new owner of
08 gen2 hayabusa
former owner
1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
zrx carbs
18mm float height
145 main jets
38 pilots
slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pA8dwxmAVA&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/url]Comment
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