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That works great, but NOT in Can'taffordya! We don't have ANY ethanol free gas available!
Well, maybe if I pay about $50 per gallon, I can find some....
Well, maybe if I pay about $50 per gallon, I can find some....
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Ray Matteis
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XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it! -
BIG Thank You to Tinman905
I cleaned it replaced a few missing screws. pumped up the tires and am ready to load up in the morning for XSEast.
BIG Thanks to Tinman905 who fixed the broken exhaust stud that I had no hope of repairing. He also re-synched the Carbs and gave her a through going over.
Phil1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
1983 XJ 650 Maxim
2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)Comment
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I hope everyone has a great time at XSEast
The Other Earl80SG, 81SH, 80 standard parts bike, 81SH parts bike
and new to me 78 standard dresserComment
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Cleaned up and refinished a valve cover for Ol' Okie 'cause I'm gonna check the valve adjustment as soon as the new gasket gets here.
I used spray truck bed liner this time, we'll see if that holds up better.
Installed my new trunk too. Now I can haul even MORE stuff on my trips....
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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I think that trunk looks great Greg! I look forward to getting older and riding a cruiser.1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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I got sick of losing two cylinders in rain, washed the bike the other day and it did it again
Fired the bike up after washing it and ran great, put on my riding kit, jumped on and put it in gear, soon as the neutral light goes out it drops to 2 cylinders GRRR!!! back into neutral and all 4 chime in.
So I got sick of the neutral light wiring affecting the ignition pick-ups wiring so totally re-wired the whole ignition pick-ups, up to the terminal block connector under the right side panel. I extended the new wires so where I spliced them to the pick-up super flexi wires can now be slid up inside the left engine cover keeping the join dry.
Hope that works.Tom
1982 5K7 Sport, restored to original from a wreck
1978 2H9 (E), my original XS11, mostly original
1980 2H9 monoshocked (avatar pic)http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r...psf30aa1c8.jpg
1982 XJ1100, waiting resto to originalComment
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You don't have to be old to ride a cruiser. You just have to realize that function is much more important than form.Originally posted by IanDMacDonald View PostNathan
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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Mine was doing that for years. I rewired and bundled the wires up in a water proof loom and it still did it. Finally I got in behind the fuse panel and pulled that plug apart and filled it with dielectric grease, hasn't hiccupped since.Originally posted by TomB View PostI got sick of losing two cylinders in rain, washed the bike the other day and it did it again
Fired the bike up after washing it and ran great, put on my riding kit, jumped on and put it in gear, soon as the neutral light goes out it drops to 2 cylinders GRRR!!! back into neutral and all 4 chime in.
So I got sick of the neutral light wiring affecting the ignition pick-ups wiring so totally re-wired the whole ignition pick-ups, up to the terminal block connector under the right side panel. I extended the new wires so where I spliced them to the pick-up super flexi wires can now be slid up inside the left engine cover keeping the join dry.
Hope that works.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.
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Hahaha, I did that when refitting the plug, I don't really care what cures it as long as its cured. The weather forcast is for lots of rain tomorrow and I have to go up to a mates house (setting up cam timing on the drag bike) so I'll give it a try.Originally posted by BA80 View Post
I also had the tank off and checked the petcock that was knocking, it works perfectly with no diaphragm leaks, I couldn't find why its knocking but fitted an old pilot jet as advised here which cured it. Bike runs well and quiet. Again I don't know what was wrong but as long as its cured I'm happy.Tom
1982 5K7 Sport, restored to original from a wreck
1978 2H9 (E), my original XS11, mostly original
1980 2H9 monoshocked (avatar pic)http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r...psf30aa1c8.jpg
1982 XJ1100, waiting resto to originalComment
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Just remember what Burt Munroe found out. To much weight behind the rear wheel induces wobble.Originally posted by BA80 View PostInstalled my new trunk too. Now I can haul even MORE stuff on my trips....
So stow the beer in the side bags.
And, come to think of it, to much beer induces wobble also.
CZ
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Wobble? I thought that was just normal. I guess I'm balance challenged.Originally posted by CaptonZap View PostJust remember what Burt Munroe found out. To much weight behind the rear wheel induces wobble.
So stow the beer in the side bags.
And, come to think of it, to much beer induces wobble also.
CZ
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.Comment
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Planned on w working on the bike today, ended up playing with my guns instead! Oh well!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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Well, put it back in in it's...................holster and go fix the bike.Originally posted by natemoen View Post
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.Comment
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Got my rear brakes going again. Disassembled the kill switch and cleaned the contacts. Fixed my turn signals so there are no bare contact points as well as the signals in the front actually show me going the right direction.
Yesterday I got the Carbs synced and took her for a quick spin. Also installed the rear view mirrors and got them pointed in the right direction. A year an a half into what was a none starter. Heading to get the tabs tomorrow
She lives once again!
79F with two parts bikes (78E and a 79F). Ran it for the first season all the way through the summer.
more work to do this Spring!Comment
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Nice work, nzemke!
It's always helpful when your turn signals are hooked up correctly so you don't have to yell at your bike, "No! Your other left!"
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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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