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  • TopCatGr58
    Administrator
    • Jul 2002
    • 12650
    • Portsmouth, Va.

    #2011
    Originally posted by BA80
    Tod, Harry, Bohn and I have been talking about taking a more southern route this year. We would be passing through Northern Alabama and Georgia then up to the IH. I 40 was pretty slow in a couple of places last year due to construction and accidents.

    Maybe we could meet up and ride in together.
    Hey Greg,

    I'll be trailering Godzilla, I come up the eastern coast of Ala. on 431, then catch 185 at Columbus, and then run up to 85, and then up to Atlanta,(Usually around Noonish) catch the bypass and then onto 400/19 northward thru Dahlonega, then Owltown and Murphy, Andrews, Bear Creek, and to Robbinsville, catching 143 N/E Sweetwater Road towards Stecoah....where I turn LEFT to the "other" Motel just a couple miles up the road from the Iron Horse.

    If you're coming across on Interstate 20, then you're going to want to go up thru Tuscaloosa and Birmingham and then across to Atlanta.

    I'll be travelling on Friday that day from Ala.. I don't know what time you would expect to hit the Atlanta area, and in that rediculously large metroplex area, it could be difficult to try to arrange a "MEET UP" ? I would think on a stop once we got onto 400/19 north.

    So...if you won't be embarrassed by me with the trailer"queen", then I guess we could try...again depending on around what time you would estimate hitting the Atlanta area?

    T.C.
    T. C. Gresham
    81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
    79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
    History shows again and again,
    How nature points out the folly of men!

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    • jetmechmarty
      Master of XSology
      • Nov 2003
      • 7768
      • Coldwater, Mississippi

      #2012
      Stay as far away from Atlanta as possible! On Friday the traffic jams extend from ATL, 75 miles in every direction!

      I expect TC rounds 285 in the 1000 to 1400 window. Don't go there if it isn't necessary.
      Last edited by jetmechmarty; 09-17-2013, 05:43 PM.
      Marty (in Mississippi)
      XS1100SG
      XS650SK
      XS650SH
      XS650G
      XS6502F
      XS650E

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      • BA80
        Doctor of XSology
        • Oct 2010
        • 9980
        • Tulsa, Ok

        #2013
        No, If we do go that way we'll be passing through Huntsville, Al. and Chattanooga just skirting south of the northern borders of Al and Ga.

        It was just a thought.

        We may just follow I 40 but last year the traffic and construction sucked, especially between Nashville and Knoxville Then we got held up for a while on the road south from Knoxville because of a bad accident.
        Greg

        Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.โ€

        โ€• Albert Einstein

        80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

        The list changes.

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        • natemoen
          Master of XSology
          • May 2010
          • 8640
          • Fargo

          #2014
          #4 cylinder decides to die out on the way to work which made a crappy ride to and from work. Plus I tipped her over as I was getting ready to leave work.....

          Overall a kinda crappy day.
          Nathan
          KD9ARL

          ฮผฮฟฮปแฝผฮฝ ฮปฮฑฮฒฮญ

          1978 XS1100E
          K&N Filter
          #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
          OEM Exhaust
          ATK Fork Brace
          LED Dash lights
          Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters

          Green Monster Coils
          SS Brake Lines
          Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

          In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

          Theodore Roosevelt

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          • BA80
            Doctor of XSology
            • Oct 2010
            • 9980
            • Tulsa, Ok

            #2015
            Just one cylinder? Just about has to be a plug, cap or wire issue.


            I got the new tire on the rear of my bike for the trip next week to XS Southeast.
            Greg

            Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.โ€

            โ€• Albert Einstein

            80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

            The list changes.

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            • MaximPhil
              XS-XJ Super Guru
              • May 2004
              • 4119
              • Mississauga, ON CANADA

              #2016
              No sooner do we get it running again than i took the Wheels OFF.
              New rear tire Shinko 712. The current favoured tire for XSSE
              Front is to be remounted to see if i| can cure a perssssitant leak
              To local shop to mount and balance on Thursday and hopefully re install Thursday too.
              Phil
              1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
              1983 XJ 650 Maxim
              2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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              • natemoen
                Master of XSology
                • May 2010
                • 8640
                • Fargo

                #2017
                Originally posted by BA80
                Just one cylinder? Just about has to be a plug, cap or wire issue.
                Yup, just the one. No time to screw with it till Thursday.
                Nathan
                KD9ARL

                ฮผฮฟฮปแฝผฮฝ ฮปฮฑฮฒฮญ

                1978 XS1100E
                K&N Filter
                #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
                OEM Exhaust
                ATK Fork Brace
                LED Dash lights
                Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters

                Green Monster Coils
                SS Brake Lines
                Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

                In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

                Theodore Roosevelt

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                • Garagamus
                  Truly XSive
                  • Aug 2013
                  • 141
                  • Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

                  #2018
                  Finally put the finishing touches on the 81 cafรฉ. New bar end mirrors, grips and turn signals (thanks for all the posts regarding two pin flashers). Stitched the seat cushion. Attached the seat pan, and took her for its first rip around town since purchasing it. A little boggy on the take off, (a little rich, but my carbs are all set at 2 1/2 turns out...think I'll try 3 1/2), but man does she go after hitting 3k on the tach! Little unsettling, since I lifted the front wheel when she finally decided to scream. Raining today, pictures to follow.
                  81 H "Traumaha"
                  06 KLR 650
                  06 Katana 600 (Sold)
                  05 Star 1100 (Sold)
                  78 GS1000 Cafe (Traded for a Chrysler 68 Newport)
                  79 RD400 (Stolen)
                  78 KE175
                  Schwinn Tricycle red (with a loud bell)

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                  • BA80
                    Doctor of XSology
                    • Oct 2010
                    • 9980
                    • Tulsa, Ok

                    #2019
                    These engines are lacking a little under 3K. It sounds like it might be running about right.
                    Greg

                    Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.โ€

                    โ€• Albert Einstein

                    80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                    The list changes.

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                    • Garagamus
                      Truly XSive
                      • Aug 2013
                      • 141
                      • Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

                      #2020
                      I know they lack a little, but it shouldn't wheelie like I'm stunting. It feels like I'm starting from a stop in second gear until the revs hit. My new plugs are tell-tale black as well. How far can you turn out the newer carbs without causing damage from being too lean? I've read that they can go leaner than the older ones, but I don't want to damage anything this fresh into the build. Maybe I'll just keep trying quarter turn increments.
                      81 H "Traumaha"
                      06 KLR 650
                      06 Katana 600 (Sold)
                      05 Star 1100 (Sold)
                      78 GS1000 Cafe (Traded for a Chrysler 68 Newport)
                      79 RD400 (Stolen)
                      78 KE175
                      Schwinn Tricycle red (with a loud bell)

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                      • BA80
                        Doctor of XSology
                        • Oct 2010
                        • 9980
                        • Tulsa, Ok

                        #2021
                        Turning the mixture screws out will richen it.
                        Greg

                        Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.โ€

                        โ€• Albert Einstein

                        80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                        The list changes.

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                        • IanDMacDonald
                          XS-XJ Super Guru
                          • Oct 2010
                          • 3917
                          • Grand Blanc & Fenton, MI

                          #2022
                          Umm, turning the screws out makes them richer, not leaner. That same bog is what I had. To quote motoman: "make sure your floats (and sync) are dead nuts on". I do believe my carb issues from the bog were from a bad sync. Motoman has some good advice on how to properly sync.
                          1979 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.

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                          • Garagamus
                            Truly XSive
                            • Aug 2013
                            • 141
                            • Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

                            #2023
                            my bad....so, er....I shouldn't continue richening it up over and over....If I richen it to the point where I run out of fuel...it will run leaner.
                            81 H "Traumaha"
                            06 KLR 650
                            06 Katana 600 (Sold)
                            05 Star 1100 (Sold)
                            78 GS1000 Cafe (Traded for a Chrysler 68 Newport)
                            79 RD400 (Stolen)
                            78 KE175
                            Schwinn Tricycle red (with a loud bell)

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                            • IanDMacDonald
                              XS-XJ Super Guru
                              • Oct 2010
                              • 3917
                              • Grand Blanc & Fenton, MI

                              #2024
                              ^Lmfaoooo. Good post! I can't wait to see pics with the new handlebars, etc. I'm just not excited to hear about your back pains from lack of rearsets, lol.
                              1979 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.

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                              • Garagamus
                                Truly XSive
                                • Aug 2013
                                • 141
                                • Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

                                #2025
                                Actually stuck with the old bars, they were pretty close to drag bars with a small enough rise to clear the tank. I didn't want to shell out $80 for wide clubmans, (yet). Its actually pretty comfy, not ride all day comfy, but I could probably do a couple hours if required. The seat pad has got about four full inches of hi-density foam and isn't that bad.


                                81 H "Traumaha"
                                06 KLR 650
                                06 Katana 600 (Sold)
                                05 Star 1100 (Sold)
                                78 GS1000 Cafe (Traded for a Chrysler 68 Newport)
                                79 RD400 (Stolen)
                                78 KE175
                                Schwinn Tricycle red (with a loud bell)

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