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Went for a ride tonight but it was a short one. When I went to highbeam the headlight dimmed for a moment and winked out. I had a flashback of my Norton riding days- uh nights and Lucas electronics. Always said if Lucas made a vacuum cleaner they would finally make something that didn't suck. Anyways made it back home and as I suspected the 10 amp fuse was broken, not melted. I had replaced the fuse box with an ATC while I bringing Monster back to life. I strongly suspect a defective fuse. Plugged in another 10 amp, put a couple more in my pocket and went for a longer ride with no ill effects.
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1979 XS 1100 Special - Nicknamed "MONSTER"
ATC fuse box
Braded stainless brake lines
4/2 aftermarket exhaust(temp until stock is re-chromed )
V-Max auto cam chain adjuster
Brake light modulator with reserve brake light bypass
Vetter Windjammer III faring
Tkat Fork Brace
"Americans have the right and advantage of being armed; unlike the citizens of the countries whose governments are afraid to trust the people with arms”
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Took off the wheels and braught them to the shop for new skins91 kwaka kz1000p
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it was actually last sunday
But I discovered that the fuse box from TC that takes the larger "new" style spade fuses will also accept the "mini" versions that are now out on vehicles. good because you can carry your spares in less space
dunno how helpful, but it helped me when all i had in 10 amps was a mini. (i blew a fuse dismantling the bulb assembly having left key in ON position)
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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Installed New "leak proof" fork seals. It wasn't as complicated as I thought it would be. Took about 2 hours start to finish.
Also adjusted the plexistar2 windshield. The first and the last time I rode with it installed, It seemed I was stuck between looking over OR through the shield. Pretty frustrating actually. I had to move it up an inch and it's much better now. But when I moved it up I also had to tilt it out just a bit so it wouldn't rub on the "air valve" for the front forks, and now the headlight glares on the shield at the bottom where the edge of the cutout is for the headlight. Not sure how that is going to effect the night time riding. I might have a constant headlight glare back in the eyes. I'll find out I guess.Rob
82 XJ1100
Stock..With a few cosmetic changes.
Current Project..Dad's 81 1100 Special
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I took my "sexy" gold carbs off my bike and put them on "ADDIE" I am feeling a bit of separation anxiety
BDF Special
80SG Vetter bagger 1196 Wiseco big bore kit, Mega Cycle Cams, slotted cam gears, ported and flowed head, bronze intake seats, Dyno Jet kit, Dyno coils and Mikes XS air pods, Venture cam chain adjuster,Geezer's regulator, Clutch mod, Mac 4 into 1 with custom built and tuned baffle, Oil cooler,MikesXS emulators mod.
Dyno tuned to 98 hp at the rear wheel.Comment
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well not today but friday and saturday i did the second gear fix at rasputin's garage and synced the carbs. Many thanks to rasputin for all of his help. No more second gear slip yaaaah.
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This weekend, I tore my front end apart and painted my Tkat fork brace and the upper tripple tree and bar clamps. Also un-rusted and painted my crash bars. Amazing how nice they look now! I used black gloss caliper paint and baked them in the oven to cure the paint. Not sure how that will affect the durability, but I'm crossing my fingers!
1980 XS850SG - Sold
1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).
Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
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Ok, engine is together. Had it all together and then as I continued working at after awhile I noticed that I had the other two cam gear bolts laying in my tools.....valve cover came off and got those bolts in, rechecked the timing since I was in there and its all good! Put the wiring harness back on and pretty much everything hooked back up. Put the last couple engine covers on, unfortunately I had knocked over the box they were sitting on and chipped the paint on a couple, oh well it was bound to happen somehow. Just hung the exhaust on just to get a look at it too.
Not done with the bondo yet but I am getting close to paint.
Nathan
KD9ARL
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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 RooseveltComment
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Finished up a valve adjustment. Also installed a new Metzeler ME 880 rear tire, put in a stainless steel piston in the rear caliper and installed stainless steel braided brake lines. Sounds great. Next step: renew insurance and tag, then ride! 5 month hibernation = severe PMS.1980 XS 11 Special: The King of Kong, 9th wonder of the world. Pacifico fairing, chopped shield, Yamaha hard bags, Diamond seat, T-Kat fork brace, XJ top end, YICS Eliminator, '80 carbs from Spyder Cycle Works, K&N Air filter, Fuse block, stainless steel valves & reg/rect from Oregon MC Parts. Raptor CCT, XJ air shocks, 850 FD, Sportster mufflers, Standard handle bar, Tusk Bar Risers, SS braided brake lines. Cat Eye speedometer. HID projector beam headlight, LED running lights.Comment
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Wow, that looks good, Nate! Nice work!Originally posted by natemoen View Post
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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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spring cleaning
today i spent the evening cleaning the 79 special. take alook l
79 xs 1100 spec & 80 xs 1100 gComment
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Looks great, love the 79 spcl.Originally posted by rowdyboy321 View Posttoday i spent the evening cleaning the 79 special. take alook l Are those bullet lights by the licence plate for the brake?
2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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Rode 100 miles, listening to Overture XS11, the sweetest music there is. He used a whole tank of E-free Premium @35 mpg. Oughta be better than that, considering the low speeds involved, but we can work on that. With the new valves, new tire, great brakes, suspension set up just so, 55 degrees, dry, and fairly wonderful over the hills, through the woods, along the rivers and the beach. A good time was had by all.1980 XS 11 Special: The King of Kong, 9th wonder of the world. Pacifico fairing, chopped shield, Yamaha hard bags, Diamond seat, T-Kat fork brace, XJ top end, YICS Eliminator, '80 carbs from Spyder Cycle Works, K&N Air filter, Fuse block, stainless steel valves & reg/rect from Oregon MC Parts. Raptor CCT, XJ air shocks, 850 FD, Sportster mufflers, Standard handle bar, Tusk Bar Risers, SS braided brake lines. Cat Eye speedometer. HID projector beam headlight, LED running lights.Comment
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Just did some polishing and put the tkat fork brace on.Nathan
KD9ARL
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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 RooseveltComment
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You're going to like the TKAT brace.1980 XS 11 Special: The King of Kong, 9th wonder of the world. Pacifico fairing, chopped shield, Yamaha hard bags, Diamond seat, T-Kat fork brace, XJ top end, YICS Eliminator, '80 carbs from Spyder Cycle Works, K&N Air filter, Fuse block, stainless steel valves & reg/rect from Oregon MC Parts. Raptor CCT, XJ air shocks, 850 FD, Sportster mufflers, Standard handle bar, Tusk Bar Risers, SS braided brake lines. Cat Eye speedometer. HID projector beam headlight, LED running lights.Comment
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