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  • #1

    Jake Wilson

    I ordered 2 tires at a terrific price from Jake Wilson on Monday after 6:00 PM. The tires were delivered today. That is less than a 2 day delivery! I had never done business with them before but I am impressed! They have a very good website with a large range of motorcycle products. Just thought I would pass this on for anyone that does not know about them.

    http://www.jakewilson.com/home.do;js...A5B9.westring2
    '81 1100 MNS - "Midnight XSpress"
    Original except:
    120 mains outer cylinders - 125 mains inner cylinders - Ceramic headers - Powder coated pipes, covers calipers, and MC's
    4 pods - Air box gutted--E3 Plugs - High Back seat - Grooved out swing arm - SS brake lines
    Fork brace - 160 speedo - Auto CCT
    All gold paint and chrome replaced with GOLD plate
    "STUPID is Forever" Ron White.
    Contact me by PM -I don't deal with stupid anymore.

    Big John
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  • #2
    What did you get for tires?


    Ozz
    Four wheels move your body, two wheels move your soul.

    ATGATT, It could save your life!

    1980 XS 1100SG
    Dyna 3 Ohm Hi Output Coils
    Pod Filters
    DynoJet Kit
    T.C.'s Fuse Block
    Slip Streamer Turbo Windshield
    Custom Tank and Side Cover Decals
    V-Max Auto CCT

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    • #3
      Dunlop

      Elite II RWL (491) for both front and rear. Like the look and performance of the ones I have mounted. Total price $204. 00 USD shipped!
      '81 1100 MNS - "Midnight XSpress"
      Original except:
      120 mains outer cylinders - 125 mains inner cylinders - Ceramic headers - Powder coated pipes, covers calipers, and MC's
      4 pods - Air box gutted--E3 Plugs - High Back seat - Grooved out swing arm - SS brake lines
      Fork brace - 160 speedo - Auto CCT
      All gold paint and chrome replaced with GOLD plate
      "STUPID is Forever" Ron White.
      Contact me by PM -I don't deal with stupid anymore.

      Big John

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      • #4
        That not to bad at all. How much you pay to get them mounted and balanced?


        Thanks for the info.

        Ozz
        Four wheels move your body, two wheels move your soul.

        ATGATT, It could save your life!

        1980 XS 1100SG
        Dyna 3 Ohm Hi Output Coils
        Pod Filters
        DynoJet Kit
        T.C.'s Fuse Block
        Slip Streamer Turbo Windshield
        Custom Tank and Side Cover Decals
        V-Max Auto CCT

        Comment

        • #5
          Just got 'em

          I will mount and balance them myself.
          '81 1100 MNS - "Midnight XSpress"
          Original except:
          120 mains outer cylinders - 125 mains inner cylinders - Ceramic headers - Powder coated pipes, covers calipers, and MC's
          4 pods - Air box gutted--E3 Plugs - High Back seat - Grooved out swing arm - SS brake lines
          Fork brace - 160 speedo - Auto CCT
          All gold paint and chrome replaced with GOLD plate
          "STUPID is Forever" Ron White.
          Contact me by PM -I don't deal with stupid anymore.

          Big John

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          • #6
            I thought the elite II in our sizes had been discontinued, at least thats what I was told by a shop near my old house.
            1979 xs1100 Special -
            Stock air box/K&N Filter, MAC 4-2 exhaust, Bad-Boy Air horn, TC fuse box, Windshield, Soft bags, Vetter Fairing, Blinkers->Run/Turn/Brake Lights, Headlight Modulator, hard wire GPS power

            Short Stack - 1981 xs1100 Standard - lowered for SWMBO.

            Originally posted by fredintoon
            Goes like a train, corners like a cow, shifts like a Russian tractor, drinks like a fish, you are gonna love it.
            My Bike:
            [link is broken]

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            • #7
              Originally posted by jmnjrpa View Post
              I will mount and balance them myself.


              Lucky you,

              I am looking to replace my rear. I been asking around at a few MC shops around here. Very pricey. I can get tires cheaper online, but then they charge more to mount.

              O well.

              Thanks for the info!!

              Ozz
              Four wheels move your body, two wheels move your soul.

              ATGATT, It could save your life!

              1980 XS 1100SG
              Dyna 3 Ohm Hi Output Coils
              Pod Filters
              DynoJet Kit
              T.C.'s Fuse Block
              Slip Streamer Turbo Windshield
              Custom Tank and Side Cover Decals
              V-Max Auto CCT

              Comment

              • #8
                Tubeless tires are a breeze to mount. Rear tire doesn't even need balancing. JMHO
                2H7 (79) owned since '89
                3H3 owned since '06

                "If it ain't broke, modify it"

                ☮

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                • #9
                  Thanks for the link and info jmnjrpa.


                  bikerphil,

                  Maybe I will give it a shot
                  Four wheels move your body, two wheels move your soul.

                  ATGATT, It could save your life!

                  1980 XS 1100SG
                  Dyna 3 Ohm Hi Output Coils
                  Pod Filters
                  DynoJet Kit
                  T.C.'s Fuse Block
                  Slip Streamer Turbo Windshield
                  Custom Tank and Side Cover Decals
                  V-Max Auto CCT

                  Comment

                  • #10
                    Originally posted by bikerphil View Post
                    Tubeless tires are a breeze to mount. - - -
                    Hi Phil,
                    they might be a breeze to mount but that's only half the story.
                    They are a right swine to take off after they have been on the wheel for long enough to wear out.
                    Our local bike shop wants $35 to R & R a tire if you take the wheel in.
                    I'm happy to pay them because I'm too old to fight with the damn things.
                    After the 3rd time he'd pinched an inner tube putting new tires on his XS650's wire-wheels my son was happy to pay them too.
                    Fred Hill, S'toon
                    XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
                    "The Flying Pumpkin"

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                    • #11
                      Psyco

                      They have been replaced with Elite 3 but I was looking for the II because they ran so well. Jake Wilson had some in stock.
                      '81 1100 MNS - "Midnight XSpress"
                      Original except:
                      120 mains outer cylinders - 125 mains inner cylinders - Ceramic headers - Powder coated pipes, covers calipers, and MC's
                      4 pods - Air box gutted--E3 Plugs - High Back seat - Grooved out swing arm - SS brake lines
                      Fork brace - 160 speedo - Auto CCT
                      All gold paint and chrome replaced with GOLD plate
                      "STUPID is Forever" Ron White.
                      Contact me by PM -I don't deal with stupid anymore.

                      Big John

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                      • #12
                        Rear Tire

                        I changed the rear tire on the Cruise Missle after I got it home. I don't remember it being that hard in 1980 when I changed the one on my 79 XS1100. Of course I was only 26 at that time, and in much better shape. This time around I chased that wheel and tire around the garage for a good 2 hours, before I finally got it mounted. I don't think I'll be doing that again. I'll just take it off, and take it some place. Much easier on this old body. HAHA.
                        "I'd rather be fishin'"
                        1980sg "Cruise Missle"
                        2002A Goldwing

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                        • #13
                          If i decide to change the tires myself what will be needed?

                          Thanks again

                          Ozz
                          Four wheels move your body, two wheels move your soul.

                          ATGATT, It could save your life!

                          1980 XS 1100SG
                          Dyna 3 Ohm Hi Output Coils
                          Pod Filters
                          DynoJet Kit
                          T.C.'s Fuse Block
                          Slip Streamer Turbo Windshield
                          Custom Tank and Side Cover Decals
                          V-Max Auto CCT

                          Comment

                          • #14
                            I use:

                            3 big screwdrivers, hammer, valve core removal tool, dish soap, compressor. After the old tire is off, make sure you wire wheel the rim to get the old crap off at the bead mounting surface. After the new tire is mounted, it may be necessary to add up to 70 psi to get the tire fully seated on the rim, YMMV. Check out TC's tech tip for more info...

                            http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11700
                            2H7 (79) owned since '89
                            3H3 owned since '06

                            "If it ain't broke, modify it"

                            ☮

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                            • #15
                              Need

                              an air compressor with high CFM to seal the bead.
                              '81 1100 MNS - "Midnight XSpress"
                              Original except:
                              120 mains outer cylinders - 125 mains inner cylinders - Ceramic headers - Powder coated pipes, covers calipers, and MC's
                              4 pods - Air box gutted--E3 Plugs - High Back seat - Grooved out swing arm - SS brake lines
                              Fork brace - 160 speedo - Auto CCT
                              All gold paint and chrome replaced with GOLD plate
                              "STUPID is Forever" Ron White.
                              Contact me by PM -I don't deal with stupid anymore.

                              Big John

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