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  • #1336
    Originally posted by BA80 View Post
    You know it never ceases to amaze me that people go through the trouble to cover thier licence plates in these pics. Is it a secret?

    You can ride in traffic with millions of people looking at them but to post pics on a site where the people are supposedly your friends you feel that the tag # needs to be a secret.

    Will someone please explain that to me? It seems like total paranoia to me.

    WTF difference does it make? What are people going to do with a tag # in a pic that they can't do with a tag # on the highway.

    SMFH

    Cop mentalities usually are a little paranoid, and since they know how to get info from plate numbers, they think everybody wants to do it.
    Or maybe he REALLY has something to hide. CZ

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    • #1337
      LOL......it's been my experience that people that don't trust you can't be trusted.
      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.

      The list changes.

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      • #1338
        fuel bottle

        I made a little auxiliary fuel tank from an old empty Lucas Fuel treatment bottle.

        Drilled a hole in bottom just slightly smaller than some clear line I had.

        Cut off cone shaped tip to just smaller than the line also so line could be press fit in both - cut line about 18" long...

        Measured where line would be inside the bottle if 2" stuck out bottom of bottle, then drilled 4 small holes in the thick fuel line. Now when bottle is filled, line in hole in bottom keeps fuel from dumping out when filling. Screw cap on and turn upside down after hooked up to a fuel tee.

        I just set bottle on frame and it gravity fed the bike fine - you could squeeze lightly or raise up if you need more flow.





        The line out the bottom acts as a vent and allows free flow out nose.

        Anyway its nice to be able to work without big tank in the way.

        John
        John 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"

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        • #1339
          Sometimes I cover it sometimes I don't. I had a piece of cardboard laying right there that fit perfect so I did it. And I definitely don't trust you Greg!

          John, they are pretty freakin huge. Don't remember the size, something like 20x17x8 ish. I was only planning on keeping them on there till I found a cover for the real hardball I have but I don't know if I could downgrade in size that much! So if I keep them on there they will get painted, if not they won't. Next they will get tail lights though.
          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 Roosevelt

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          • #1340
            I like those bags, Nate. If my plastic ones ever get crunched, I will bolt some of those on in their place. Like the lights too.
            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.

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            • #1341
              what Cal are those boxes? Have to be 20mm or bigger.. Imagine having the gun mounted on the fron fender.. Road rage? Not a problem..

              Lee
              (Sparks)
              79 SF

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              • #1342
                Originally posted by sparks View Post
                what Cal are those boxes? Have to be 20mm or bigger.. Imagine having the gun mounted on the fron fender.. Road rage? Not a problem..

                Lee
                (Sparks)
                1000 round 7.62 cans.
                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 Roosevelt

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                • #1343
                  Stripped the tank and fenders on the LG. New color is Black Cherry with a hint of pearl. Then I will try my hand at ghost flames...Whish me luck.
                  Ty

                  78 XS1100E - Now in Minnesota
                  80 XS1100LG - The Punisher
                  82 XJ1100 - Current project - The Twins
                  82 XJ1100 - Wife's Bike - The Twins
                  82 XJ1100 - Daughter's Bike
                  72 Suzuki TS125 - Daughter's Bike
                  72 Yamaha Mini JT2 - Youngest Daughter's bike (She wants a bigger one now)

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                  • #1344
                    This is thew final results for the tank.


                    Not bad for my first time with an air brush.
                    Ty

                    78 XS1100E - Now in Minnesota
                    80 XS1100LG - The Punisher
                    82 XJ1100 - Current project - The Twins
                    82 XJ1100 - Wife's Bike - The Twins
                    82 XJ1100 - Daughter's Bike
                    72 Suzuki TS125 - Daughter's Bike
                    72 Yamaha Mini JT2 - Youngest Daughter's bike (She wants a bigger one now)

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                    • #1345
                      Put the cover back on mine. No time to ride it.
                      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.

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                      • #1346
                        Carbs for XJ

                        Finished cleaning and installing carbs on Dylan's XJ550 yesterday. Test run up the street after synch was super responsive. Got back and it wouldn't restart. Dead battery.

                        Charging up overnight....if it ain't one thing its another!

                        Finishing carbs today for Great Ranger.

                        John
                        John 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"

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                        • #1347
                          Rode the snot out of it. Put it away wet.
                          Former owner, but I have NO PARTS LEFT!

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                          • #1348
                            Did battle with the airbox...

                            Finished carbs on Great Ranger and fought long and hard with the airbox.

                            I can squeeze the carbs in with box loose and get them into boots, but airbox boots though very pliable just didn't want to go on....tried for an hour, took a break and finally able to get them on. I hate that airbox.

                            Started it up before sync and things seem good. When I get home in a couple weeks I will adjust them properly.

                            Feels good to get two bikes back going in two days

                            Just agreed to do the Lone Star Rally in Galveston in November with friends and booked a hotel, so now I really need to get my bagger build going.

                            John
                            John 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"

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                            • #1349
                              Getting Closer

                              I installed the new/rebuilt xs rear master cylinder, got the new SS brake lines on and bleed, hooked up the new left handlebar switch from Mikes XS. Just need to get the tank and seat back on and we will see how it goes and stops.
                              1979XS1100SF
                              K&N's and drilled airbox
                              Jardine 4in1
                              Dunlop Elite 3's
                              JBM slide diaphragms
                              142.5 main jets
                              45 pilot jets
                              T.C.'s fusebox & SOFA
                              750/850 FD mod.
                              XV 920 Needle Mod.
                              Mike's XS plastic floats set at 26mm
                              Venture Cam Chain Tensioner

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                              • #1350
                                I have been looking at them forever and lately my hands have been killing me so I finally bit the bullet and put some Kuryakyn ISO Grips on!





                                I also have been noticing lately that I have slowly been getting a groove melted into my left boot



                                So that pushed me to figure out how to get the floorboards I got mounted. Took some ingenuity but I got it figured out. I did have to take the 3 point case guards off though





                                Feels pretty good sitting on it I will find out tomorrow morning how it all feels thought!
                                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 Roosevelt

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