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DiverRay, did you custom make your lowers?
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No, those are from Pacifico/Yamaha. They were part of an option kit in '78 and very early '79. I found them on ebay for about $20!DiverRay, did you custom make your lowers?
Ray Matteis
KE6NHG
XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!Comment
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I rode mine today. Finally got the carbs dialed in.
Harry
The voices in my head are giving me the silent treatment.
'79 Standard
'82 XJ1100
'84 FJ1100
Acta Non VerbaComment
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Hi Harry Good to hear you are riding again.Originally posted by Bigfoot View PostI rode mine today. Finally got the carbs dialed in.
Phil1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
1983 XJ 650 Maxim
2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)Comment
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We rode 'em!
This was the first time in a long time that John and I have been able to get out for a real ride. It will NOT be very long before we do it again...
Of the 650 miles that we rode this weekend... about 500 of those miles were on 65 mph two lane roads that looked a lot like this... only paved.
An INCREDIBLE weekend! We even found a smoking gun...
and some bad advice...
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.
“Alis Volat Propriis”
Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
For those on FBComment
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That looks like a blast. Bikes look great. Next time use the timer and get IN the pics.
JohnJohn is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)
Go ahead, click on the bikes - you know you want to...the electrons are ready.
'81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine
"Not all treasure is silver and gold"Comment
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The non paved road looked like it would be more fun
Glad you got out!! and had a good weekend.
'80 XS1100 SG
Don't let the good times pass you by..grab all you can
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Z4cjUlIo4Comment
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Oh, yeah! Nice ride; nice roads!
The seasoning somehow doesn't really appeal but the smokehouse looks tasty.
.-- Scott
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2004 ST1300A: No name... yet
1982 XJ1100J: "Baby" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
1980 XS1100G: "Columbo" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
1979 XS1100SF: "Bush" W.I.P.
1979 XS1100F: parts
2018 Heritage Softail Classic 117 FLHCS SE: "Nanuk" It's DEAD, it's not just resting. It is an EX cycle.
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It wasOriginally posted by jwhughes3 View Post
They do (thank you)
and I won't
It was a very nice piece of road but it was a dead end (cemetery road).Originally posted by STEPPENWOLF View PostThe non paved road looked like it would be more funGlad you got out!! and had a good weekend.
and thank you!
The smokehouse smelled SOOOOO good. The seasoning, however, was at a fishmarket... the smell was... ocean fresh.Originally posted by 3Phase View PostOh, yeah! Nice ride; nice roads!
The seasoning somehow doesn't really appeal but the smokehouse looks tasty.
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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.
“Alis Volat Propriis”
Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
For those on FBComment
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New front tire and valve stem. Old one was starting to split. Learned that NAPA does carry motorcycle tire valve attend, you just have to order them or go to a NAPA that is the distribution warehouse. 6 bucks and didn't have wait for shipping. Found that my front tire gets about 4k more miles than the rear.1979 XS 1100SF Serenity
1981 XJ650 Midnight - Black Betty
Road Dog 4 LifeComment
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Just Plain WOW!
I went to visit TKat and got a: TKAT Fork Brace!
What a wonderful handling improvement.
No longer do I have the low-speed/parking lot wobbles.
The bike now tracks like it is on rails! I did do a short ride up into the local hills and was amazed.
TKat is a great guy with many great stories and wisdom.
If you want a handling improvement, GET a fork brace from him.
I wish I'd gotten one 35 years ago - it is like riding a new bike!1980 XS1100 Standard (G)
Original Owner
Stock plus:
K&N air filter, Supertrapp 4x1, Techna-fit SS brake lines, TC Fuse Block, TKAT Fork Brace
...dirt and grime from several states.
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2011 FJR1300
1978 SR500Comment
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Just be careful.......the rear of bike in stock form and frame geometry will have a hard time following suit if pushed to hard in corners, but yes, an even noticable difference at 5mph turning in a parking lot!Originally posted by ekim View Post81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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Thanks for the caution Motoman.
I am not a very aggressive rider in my mature years.
So as a theory question...
if pushed in cornering with the new brace - what would the rear suspension do under stress?
Let go /break traction?1980 XS1100 Standard (G)
Original Owner
Stock plus:
K&N air filter, Supertrapp 4x1, Techna-fit SS brake lines, TC Fuse Block, TKAT Fork Brace
...dirt and grime from several states.
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2011 FJR1300
1978 SR500Comment
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The rear suspension not having dampening on compression gets 'unhappy' and rear of bike looks like it needs 'booty' shorts...........and yours will need cleaning.
81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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Now tires WITHOUT a center grove, and the bike will be like a new bike even in the rain groves. Yeah, I really like talking with Tkat! He would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. And the stories about racing Baja..........I went to visit TKat and got a: TKAT Fork Brace!
What a wonderful handling improvement.
No longer do I have the low-speed/parking lot wobbles.
The bike now tracks like it is on rails! I did do a short ride up into the local hills and was amazed.
Bike today, rode it! The Quail bike, that is.
Ray Matteis
KE6NHG
XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!Comment
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