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Lookin' good again with the hard cases all mounted! See you musta' been at the point a 'cold one' fit the hand better than wrenches did anyways
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Yeah, these bags are a little bigger and are a bit more useful.
Gotta take those XJ shocks off and rebuild them AGAIN. They're leaking all over the rear brake AGAIN! Got some different seals this time. Those LeakProof seals are garbage.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.”
― 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.
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Ahh. I had the newer model, and will replace them with floods, like on my XS.Originally posted by madmax-im View PostI guess they are spot...but i like them..I need more adjustments to get the proper light pattern but i am most primarily concerned with being seen than actually seeing with them..but as they sit I am quite pleased with them...They have to be ordered from China and they takke about a month to get here...But for 24 bucks you cant beat 'em
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.Comment
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Bummer on havin' to rebuild those shocks.......again! FWIW, found through conversation among riders a decade ago when still involved in the moto-x world the LeakProof brand seals were exactly as you stated. Got faith in ya' buddy, you'll get that resolvedOriginally posted by BA80 View Post.
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Looking real good Greg...how many miles do you suppose those XJ shock have on them before the seals failed? BTW thats one serious topbox...nice
one more thing how much air pressure do you use in them? Just curious..i keep mine at about 30psiLast edited by madmax-im; 02-19-2017, 02:08 PM.1980 XS650G Special-Two
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nothing at but i did do setups on 2 basses and a gretch 6 string that ok ?
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I don't know how many on the original seals but the LeakProofs didn't even make it a season....TWICE. Gonna try some Emgo this round.Originally posted by madmax-im View PostLooking real good Greg...how many miles do you suppose those XJ shock have on them before the seals failed? BTW thats one serious topbox...nice
one more thing how much air pressure do you use in them? Just curious..i keep mine at about 30psi
That's the same trunk I've had for 3-4 years. It's detachable and I use it for a suitcase on trips so you never see it on a ride. Just when I arrive or leave.
I run 30 usually but bump it to 40 when the bike is loaded down.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.”
― 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.
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Hi Jim...Good to seeya here...Originally posted by hamjam View Postnothing at but i did do setups on 2 basses and a gretch 6 string that ok ?
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Greg...last season when Mark and i installed my set of XJ shocks that we rebuilt... they worked at first then wouldnt hold air and was leaking fork oil on the right shock...turned out there was a nut/bolt on the frame that was too long exerting pressure onto the side of the shock causing it to misalign internally and caused the oil to pass the seals... there was visible gouge into the side of the shock...so check to be sure nothing is pressing on them...Last edited by madmax-im; 02-19-2017, 04:42 PM.1980 XS650G Special-Two
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I'm sure Ben. The only clearance issue I've had since I switched to the XJ shocks 5 years ago is the mount for the rear brake hose rubbing a hole in the dust cover. Fixed that.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.”
― 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.
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Just a thought guys. How about new shocks? Technical improvements have been made since 1982.
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Hi Marty...at what cost?Originally posted by jetmechmarty View PostJust a thought guys. How about new shocks? Technical improvements have been made since 1982.
.the xj shocks are a cheap fix that works fine...1980 XS650G Special-Two
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You're right, Ben. Go back to the junkyard.Originally posted by madmax-im View PostMarty (in Mississippi)
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Well...im not the first and not likely to be the last ...whatever works for you...so if new expensive stuff floatsyour boat then by all means have at it...and tell me pls...what is wrong with recyling reusing and refurbishing old parts? Why dont we all just scrap thesr old bikes and just buy something new? Unless u r teasing me again..i find your statement somewhat arrogantOriginally posted by jetmechmarty View PostLast edited by madmax-im; 02-19-2017, 10:42 PM.1980 XS650G Special-Two
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Don't see that at all Ben.........bettin' getting moved to Tuscon will lighten you up. Besides, doing that will give ME closer, better opportunity to pick on you.
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