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  • #1351
    Nate do those mount to the pipes or across the pipes to the frame - can't quite tell -

    Looks good - what are the boards from?

    Like the grips - you are losing your boot knife!

    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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    • #1352
      They mount to the motor mount bolts. I got them off eBay quite some time ago, supposedly from an XS, bot sure if they are intended for an xs cause they are "modified" some but they work.

      Knife is fine, thats right where it's supposed to be, doesn't even move when riding.
      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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      • #1353
        They mount to the frame John, with the engine mount bolts. That's why he had to remove the engine guards.

        I think with a little more McGivering you could retain the engine guards Nate.

        I had a set of floorboards like that and I traded them to Joe.
        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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        • #1354
          Originally posted by BA80 View Post
          They mount to the frame John, with the engine mount bolts. That's why he had to remove the engine guards.
          Yeah, I plan on working on it but only one part at a time. They came with a set of passenger boards to, but for them to mount straight I have to do a little more mcgivering.
          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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          • #1355
            MacGiver is my middle name!

            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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            • #1356
              Fabbed a 14" wind deflector from stainless sheet scrounged from an old ice maker, used an English Wheel at work to form. Stainless is tough to work with! Pics when I get it mounted.
              "Galaxy" 1982 XJ1100J, 1983 XV handlebars, new fusebox, homemade SS wind screen and SS muffler heat shields, homemade grab bar extension and luggage rack. XS750 140 mph speedo, '81 Venture oil cooler, V-Max ACCT, Yahman YICS Eliminator, 1st and 2nd gear Dremel fix.

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              • #1357
                Put the tail/brake lights in today.



                I feel like I have a lot to do to get ready for the trek up to the lost rally. Only a couple hundred miles but it is the first time doing a multi-day trip on a bike!

                Ordered clutch and throttle cable to take with. Some other little farkle things for creature comforts. Anything else that is a must?
                Nathan
                KD9ARL

                μολὼν λαβέ

                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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                • #1358
                  Originally posted by natemoen View Post
                  Put the tail/brake lights in today.



                  I feel like I have a lot to do to get ready for the trek up to the lost rally. Only a couple hundred miles but it is the first time doing a multi-day trip on a bike!

                  Ordered clutch and throttle cable to take with. Some other little farkle things for creature comforts. Anything else that is a must?
                  Hi Nate,
                  A number plate and lids (securely attached) for those ammo boxes
                  Cables are a good idea. the usual change of clothes and a pocket full of money Enjoy your adventure.
                  Phil
                  1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
                  1983 XJ 650 Maxim
                  2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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                  • #1359
                    I had the plate and lids off to do the wiring and all, all back on though now!
                    Nathan
                    KD9ARL

                    μολὼν λαβέ

                    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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                    • #1360
                      Originally posted by natemoen View Post
                      Put the tail/brake lights in today.



                      I feel like I have a lot to do to get ready for the trek up to the lost rally. Only a couple hundred miles but it is the first time doing a multi-day trip on a bike!

                      Ordered clutch and throttle cable to take with. Some other little farkle things for creature comforts. Anything else that is a must?
                      You really are worrying over nothing Nate. You won't even have to stop for gas in 200 miles. I was a bit nervous the first time I took my scoot 820mi. to the Lost Rally and ended up having 2 flats on the rear before I got there. I'd do it all again tomorrow if I could.

                      Have a blast man, wish I could be there this year.
                      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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                      • #1361
                        Originally posted by BA80 View Post
                        You really are worrying over nothing Nate. You won't even have to stop for gas in 200 miles. I was a bit nervous the first time I took my scoot 820mi. to the Lost Rally and ended up having 2 flats on the rear before I got there. I'd do it all again tomorrow if I could.

                        Have a blast man, wish I could be there this year.
                        I am not worrying about anything, just wondering if there is something I am forgetting.

                        I have done 200ish miles at a time in the past but that was all usually within 50 miles of home.
                        Nathan
                        KD9ARL

                        μολὼν λαβέ

                        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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                        • #1362
                          Nathan, since you asked, I'll say that you may consider bringing a tire plug kit and a small pump. With all the work you've done to that bike, i have faith that it will be trouble- free. But as Greg mentioned, flats can happen.

                          The only other thing to bring is a rain suit. Sucks to ride for hours when soaked.

                          Have a blast.

                          scoot

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                          • #1363
                            I lucked out pretty well with the tire problems I had. The first flat happened in Owasso, Ok. Just outside tulsa and I stopped at a Walmart there and bought a plug kit and aired up the tire in the Walmart automotive dept.

                            The second time the tire threw the plug while Russ and I were haulin' across western Missouri in the middle of nowhere. I still had the plug kit I bought at WM and replugged the tire. Luckily there was a road crew working on the highway right across from where we stopped and they had a big compressor and I rode across the barrow pit on a flat and aired it back up.

                            Can't ask for better luck than that.

                            Well, it would have been luckier not to have had problems at all but.....under the circumstances.....
                            Last edited by BA80; 07-21-2012, 07:46 PM.
                            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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                            • #1364
                              travel needs

                              Hi Nathan,
                              ' Anything else that is a must?"

                              WATER! Not for the bike - for You.
                              If you are picky about oil, maybe a quart for your bike. Some people insist on a cell phone, but I prefer cigars for smoke signals.

                              Oh! for a lost rally - Must bring a sense of humor

                              Brent in GA
                              It is a great big beautiful world out there
                              Brent in GA
                              Yamaha 80XS1100SG, HD Firefighter Special Edition 02 Road King, Honda 450 rat, 08 Buell 1125R tour modified, 83 goldwing parts bike gone-traded for XJ1100, 2014 HD electraglide police

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                              • #1365
                                I recommend tightening the exhaust nuts (DAMHIK), some fuses, multimeter and color printout of wiring diagram (DAMHIKIJK).

                                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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