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  • I changed the sockets too TC. Not sure why it won't work right. Maybe not enough amps to run the converter. It would work right sometimes and sometimes not.

    I'll just mount another pair of lights either for the brakes or T/S.

    I did put the 2 part clear on the tank but somehow the fuel got in under it and blistered a 1" -2" spot. There was a large area that was stained but no real damage just that one spot. Gas wicked into a little scratch or nick I guess. If I would have caught it, it wouldn't have been a problem.

    I'll fix it. I'll need to touch up the lower edge of the right bag too.

    Life sucks then you get a motorcycle.
    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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    • today

      drilled out the vacuum port on my zrx carbs for the xs11. should be able to start er up soon!
      1979 xs special, just finished the top end rebuild and then i still have lots of work.
      progress thus far...
      http://s1268.photobucket.com/albums/...t=IMAG0202.jpg

      "If it runs bad, it's usually the carbs. If the tires go flat, I suspect the carbs. If the wind blows the bike over, the carbs were probably to blame. If my wife yells at me about something, I tell her to talk to the carbs" -Incubus

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      • all kinds of stuff

        i i put on my ebay acct... super easy. changed the valve cover gasket. put on my new to me alternator. pryed out the left side crank seal and ordered a new one and changed the brake pads all the way around the bike. and lots of cleaning. it was a busy few days.
        1982 xj 1100
        "The Ape"
        http://youtu.be/AiQ8CqclHr4

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        • I color sanded paint for the first time, and wow was I amazed at the change. I was also greatly relieved when the buffing with polish brought the shine back up.
          Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

          When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

          81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
          80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


          Previously owned
          93 GSX600F
          80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
          81 XS1100 Special
          81 CB750 C
          80 CB750 C
          78 XS750

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          • Now don't tease us, post a picture!

            Originally posted by DGXSER View Post
            I color sanded paint for the first time, and wow was I amazed at the change. I was also greatly relieved when the buffing with polish brought the shine back up.
            Guy

            1980 XS1100G - Frankenstein - resurrected from the impound lot
            1991 Suzuki GS500E (not running yet)
            2003 Burgman AN400 - Blue Belle
            2005 Burgman AN400 - Silver Belle

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            • Check my "A project begins....Again" thread.
              Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

              When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

              81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
              80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


              Previously owned
              93 GSX600F
              80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
              81 XS1100 Special
              81 CB750 C
              80 CB750 C
              78 XS750

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              • "Kreem"ed

                Put a second coat of Kreem in my tank prior to finishing the paint job. I developed a leak from a rust pinhole and decided it was time for a paint job. I sealed up many holes with JB Weld. I read up on it and it is supposed to be gas resistant. In preparation for the Kreeming, I used acetone to remove the old Redkote. I had no leaks from the acetone, so I am comfortable with moving ahead with the paint. Anyone out there with experience using JB for pinholes?
                "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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                • I am not certain the order of the work you described, if you Kreemed the tank after the JB weld, you should be fine. If you developed pinholes that leaked through your Kreem liner, and those were patched with JB weld and will be exposed to gasoline, I would reline the tank before painting it. JB Weld will hold up for a while, but it will fail under constant exposure to gasoline.
                  Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

                  When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

                  81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
                  80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


                  Previously owned
                  93 GSX600F
                  80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
                  81 XS1100 Special
                  81 CB750 C
                  80 CB750 C
                  78 XS750

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                  • Sorry I did not make myself clear. I JB'd it BEFORE Kreeming it. What experience have you had with gas breaking down JB? I have not put on my finish coat yet and want to make sure it will not leak. If I have to, I will grind off the JB and weld it. I shied away from welding it because I thought I would just blow out the super thin rusted metal. Anyway, I have 2 coats of Kreem on it, heavy in the bottom areas where the holes are.
                    "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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                    • You should be fine then. Another member here used JB Weld to fix his tank, it is a standard model and the gas cap recess drain tube rusted out in the tank so gas would run out the tube. Lasted a couple years or so, then leaked all over him.

                      If you kreemed after the JB you should be fine, the Kreem is the seal, not the JB Weld. It should never see gas.
                      Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

                      When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

                      81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
                      80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


                      Previously owned
                      93 GSX600F
                      80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
                      81 XS1100 Special
                      81 CB750 C
                      80 CB750 C
                      78 XS750

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                      • The weather sucks today so I got busy and color sanded, polished, and waxed the side covers for the Green Hornet and the new left cover for Ol' Okie.

                        I need to get The Hornets tank done now.

                        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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                        • Those came out beautifully. I hope I can polish up my stuff that nice...

                          Originally posted by BA80 View Post
                          The weather sucks today so I got busy and color sanded, polished, and waxed the side covers for the Green Hornet and the new left cover for Ol' Okie.

                          I need to get The Hornets tank done now.
                          Guy

                          1980 XS1100G - Frankenstein - resurrected from the impound lot
                          1991 Suzuki GS500E (not running yet)
                          2003 Burgman AN400 - Blue Belle
                          2005 Burgman AN400 - Silver Belle

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                          • Originally posted by BA80 View Post
                            The weather sucks today so I got busy and color sanded, polished, and waxed the side covers for the Green Hornet and the new left cover for Ol' Okie.

                            I need to get The Hornets tank done now.

                            Geez Greg, you should have cast a wider net. You could have saved yourself some work, and increased your holdings.
                            http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/3699112088.html

                            Oh well, at least you will have a bench mark, sans skid mark.

                            CZ

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                            • I did not get to play with my bike...

                              I was giving my sister away....



                              I will ride tomorrow!

                              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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                              • Geez John, that has to be a half sister or your dad needs to have a talk with your mother. I seen pics of you, she is way to nice looking to be related!
                                Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

                                When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

                                81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
                                80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


                                Previously owned
                                93 GSX600F
                                80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
                                81 XS1100 Special
                                81 CB750 C
                                80 CB750 C
                                78 XS750

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