What did you do to your bike today?

[madmax-im]

Yep Brant..looks lije he got me again...speaking of old age and treachery...im the old one and Marty is the treacherous one...Marty said he would spring for a new set of shocks for me... Thanks buddy

[jetmechmarty]

...Marty said he would spring for a new set of shocks for me... Thanks buddy

Hold out your hand!

[BA80]

The ride of the XJ air shocks is far superior to the coil overs any day. I've ridden with both and my kidneys vote for the air.

[jetmechmarty]

The ride of the XJ air shocks is far superior to the coil overs any day. I've ridden with both and my kidneys vote for the air.

Greg,
When it comes to fixing stuff, you're my hero. Don't doubt it! But....when I read posts about leaking shocks, they are not on my radar. I don't want to mess with stuff that doesn't stay fixed. Yes, good shocks are almost $500 and much, much more if you're so inclined. I can afford to miss a few meals, speaking for myself.

[BA80]

Not the shocks, just lousy seals.

I would rather ride a. Cadillac than a lumber wagon.

[jetmechmarty]

Not the shocks, just lousy seals.

I would rather ride a. Cadillac than a lumber wagon.

Like I said, I look to you for how to rescue anything that's broken. That said, sometimes I'd rather get something new. Rock on!

[ekim]

A break in the monsoon

After the San Jose 100 year flood subsided...
I took the old girl to the 2017 Classic Japanese Motorcycle Club kick-off meeting.

[dbbrian]

Is that your 78E I see?

What is that windscreen and how do you like it?

Is it easy to take of and put back on?

[motoman]

Nice pic. of some classic bikes. Far right of the pic.....I do have to wonder who would have an XS1100 Martini on this side of the pond. As most of you already know, that IS my favorite version of the XS1100.

[ekim]

The shield is:
http://slipstreamer.com/motorcycle/s...r-the-original
I would also look at the National Cycle Plexifairing

It is on an 80G.
I don't take it off but I do re-adjust and tighten it on occasion.
Good protection for an all day ride

[MaximPhil]

Nice pic. of some classic bikes. Far right of the pic.....I do have to wonder who would have an XS1100 Martini on this side of the pond. As most of you already know, that IS my favorite version of the XS1100.

Hi Brant,
Thanks for confirming what I thought was a Martini.
Phil

[dpotter58]

I picked up an '81 LH after the SE rally. Last week, I rolled it in the garage and dropped the carbs in the ultrasonic cleaner. Sunday, reassembled them and hit the starter. The sweet, sweet sound of success.

[BA80]

Got Okie all back together. Actually rode in to work today.....

Pics from Sunday when I finished......

[motoman]

Okie lookin' happy again, as I'm sure you are!

[XJkid]

Runnin' again

Cleaned and di-electric greased all electrical connections, removed the airbox and re-aligned the airbox-to-carb boots, tightened up the clamps and took a heat gun to them in an attempt to reform them to the proper shape (PO had them on wrong, probably when he started an airbox fire and melted the PCV manifold inside). I then installed a new battery ,started Galaxy and blew out 18 months of cobwebs. I removed the exhaust system and gave it a fresh coat of VHT silver ceramic paint. She now starts better than ever! Planning on taking her to Corbin here in Ca. to get the seat redone to alleviate the butt burn and lower said skinny butt closer to the pavement.