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I agree. I use this, http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut...ute_Gasket.htm , and never had it fail.
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I agree. I use this, http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut...ute_Gasket.htm , and never had it fail.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
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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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I installed the new brake pads I finally got in for my front brakes. Had to make pads from different vendors, but at least they are both semi metallic (sintered), the reason for that is a long story and maybe one for another time.
I also finally figure out why the two prong auto cancel mod that I did over a month ago wasn't working. I figure out that you need a good ground for the relay
for it to work. Switched it to a good ground and it works great.
Also fixed the tail lights on my Vetter trunk that quit working. Had to fix the ground wires that broke. Found that there are some other problems with the sockets, so it looks like a light fixture replacement is in my future, so I'm looking at what might work for a replacement, trying to decide if I want to try and stick with 4 lights or go to two wider lights instead (I've been thinking about making the outer two into turn signals instead of brake lights, can't do that if I change to just two lights though).Cy
1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
Vetter Windjammer IV
Vetter hard bags & Trunk
OEM Luggage Rack
Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
Spade Fuse Box
Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
750 FD Mod
TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
XJ1100 Front Footpegs
XJ1100 Shocks
I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.Comment
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I'm finally getting the SG painted today... who hoo! Jalapeno Red!
Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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I picked this pepper to help you Steve...
More accurately SWMBO picked it
Is it gonna be this color?
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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Yuasa GYZ20-HL
Today I installed a new battery and changed the engine oil and filter.
The new battery is the latest sealed battery from Yuasa; roughly $130 before tax; pre-activated and charged at the factory so it just hooks up and away you go.
Here's a picture of the new battery installed in my XS. The GYZ20-HL is not the same length as the stock battery so there is enough extra space left in the battery compartment to store an emergency blanket and a bar of soap!Code:Manufacturer Type Amp hr Yuasa GYZ20HL 20 L W H L mm W mm H mm 6 7/8 3 7/16 6 1/8 175 87 155 Wet wt. Terminal Acid oz Charge CCA @ 0* F (-18*C) 15.7 14 N/A 2.0 310
So far the new battery spins the starter and fires the ignition as if the engine was filled with fresh 0W-20 oil instead of 20W-50 oil and the charging system voltage/current readings show that it likes the new, very clean, battery too.
Last edited by 3Phase; 08-16-2011, 10:49 PM.-- 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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Scott, what is that little black box with the U shaped wire in it up in the left corner of the pic?Nathan
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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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That's the main fuse on the '80-81 bikes...Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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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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Nate, I'm really not sure why the main fuse is under the left side cover on the Standard models but Steve's got it.
The black box is just rubber with the 30A fuse inside. The Red wire on my XS has been replaced with a 10 gauge wire so it's much larger than the ~14 gauge stock wire.
The Red wire comes from the battery terminal on the starter solenoid and goes through the rubber fuse housing and cap on the left side.
The wire loops back into the cap on the right side to the top fuse clip.
The fuse goes into the body, the cap slips over it and the Red wire continues from the lower fuse clip up to the regulator/rectifier output and the ignition switch.-- 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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Colorsanded and rubbed out the paint on the SG tank and sidecovers.... boy, is it red...
Tomorrow, I'm gonna finish that sucker...Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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Tune up
Yesterday Pete came by for a tune up proir to selling his bike, so since I had all the "stuff" out I decided to do mine too. Synch, adjust, synch, adjust.... Checked fluid levels too.You can't stay young forever, but you can be immature for the rest of your life...
'78E "Pathfinder" Show bike...
Lovingly restored by Dave Delzell
Drilled airbox
Tkat fork brace
Hardly mufflers
late model carbs
Newer style fuses
Oil pressure guage
Custom security system
Stainless braid brake linesComment
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I took off from Arizona this morning at about 6:30 AM and got home at noon o'clock.
Columbo being Columbo: one of the two Chevy van horns I had mounted broke its spot welds somewhere in the desert and fell off so I'll have to find a new low-tone horn.
The new battery works great! but gas milage was better with the 750 final drive. It's down around 35 MPG at Arizona-legal speeds but it sure is a lot of fun to ride with an 1100 final drive again!
-- 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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Repaired the restrictor for my vacuum advance installed new irridium plugs tapped to. 032 some fresh gas and air in my tires And went for a spin runs great!91 kwaka kz1000p
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Lunch Break
I just put in a TC fuse block in on my lunch break at work. I think I got some funny looks as I was cutting wires and such in a parking lot in downtown mpls.
Makes me wonder how easy it would be to hotwire a bike and take it home in broad daylight
Cheers!!1979 XS 1100F
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