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  • #1

    What to take????

    When you're loading up for a 8,000 mi trip, what do you consider necessary with one of these 11's?

    I've got spare bulbs, fuses, tire plug and patch kit, pressure guage, compressor, spare clutch and throttle cable, flashlight, bag of spare nuts, bolts, cotter keys, tape, wire ends, tie wraps, my somewhat extensive tool kit, heavy duty plastic sheet, duct tape, fuel line and probably a few things I can't remember......
    You can't stay young forever, but you can be immature for the rest of your life...

    '78E "Pathfinder" Show bike...
    Lovingly restored by Dave Delzell
    Drilled airbox
    Tkat fork brace
    Hardly mufflers
    late model carbs
    Newer style fuses
    Oil pressure guage
    Custom security system
    Stainless braid brake lines
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    Bailing wire?
    1980 XS850SG - Sold
    1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
    Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
    Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).

    Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
    -H. Ford

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    • #3
      cell phone CAA or you guys AAA card and master card
      Last edited by hamjam; 04-27-2011, 04:19 PM.
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      • #4
        More than I ever carried. But if your advanced timing wires are in good shape and the rest of the bike is ready to roll..you be set.
        I take a pad lock and slip it thu the rear disc and roll it around so you don't see it,they tried to steal my bike in Galesburg IL one night,rolled it back a foot,lock hit and they dropped the bike,minor damage but I still have it.
        One other thing..a good warm rain suit.
        '80 XS1100 SG
        Don't let the good times pass you by..grab all you can
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Z4cjUlIo4

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        • #5
          Co2

          Coud you replace the compressor with a handful of CO2 cartridges? 4 wouldnt weigh what the compressor does no matter how small. Those spark plug chuffers are light too though Ive never used one on a 4 cyl.

          Cash or credit card. Some way to contact this forum (smartphone or iPod Touch to find help)

          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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          • #6
            I'd prefer the compressor, personally. It gives you unlimited air as opposed to the cylinders where you've got 4 shots at getting it right, then you're stuffed.
            Also, if it's a camping type trek, they're very handy for pumping up the airbed.
            Other than that, it sounds like you've got everything, bikewise, covered.
            Except maybe a 12v test light, and they're small
            Last edited by Eveready1100; 04-27-2011, 06:08 PM.
            79 SF Special W/ Stock all original motor @ 384,000klms
            Stock exhaust, stock airbox, XJ sump, 78E carbs, Xs1100RH seat, Bosch superhorns, 5/8ths front M/c, braided lines, sintered SBS pads, drilled discs, progressive springs, 8" 50w HID headlight 4300K, 2 x 50w HID spiral driving lights, KONI shocks, Spade fuse box
            *Touring mode - Plexistar 2 screen, Gearsack rack & bag & saddlebags, homebuilt towbar
            *"The Keg"- UC torana hubs, XS11 discs, Tokico 4 spot calipers

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            • #7
              Couple 2 or 3 oil filters unless U plan on hittin' them up at Napa's on the trip. Other than that, an attitude adjustment and your good to go!
              81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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              • #8
                When I met Tod and Ivan in Kentucky last year Tod had a spare piston and connecting rod. May have had an oil pump in the bag too. That and 2 gallons of kaluha
                "If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein

                "Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell



                1980 LG
                1981 LH

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                • #9
                  OMG, Kahlua (or however the hell you spell it) is for pussies, guess that's why Tod had it in his bag huh? Kahlua, that's pitiful.

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                  • #10
                    I don't know Jamie. If you can drink it and keep it down you are a better man than me
                    "If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein

                    "Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell



                    1980 LG
                    1981 LH

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                    • #11
                      Also have

                      Rain suit, cell phone, quality volt/ohm meter, good bankroll and credit cards too, Magellin GPS and a security system on the bike that only sets off my pager if anyone even so much as touches my bike. My trusty mini bat takes care of such foolhardies. Doing an oil change before leaving with filter and will do one on the east coast so don't need a filter as I only change it every other oil change. I do have a few nitrogen cylinders, but I've found it takes at least four to do the job and that's not really full. I prefer the compresser. As for roadside assistance, I'm an AMA member for many years and the free roadside assistance works. I have also made arrangements for a new tire in Ithaca, NY for the return trip as I only get around 4,000 miles per tire.
                      You can't stay young forever, but you can be immature for the rest of your life...

                      '78E "Pathfinder" Show bike...
                      Lovingly restored by Dave Delzell
                      Drilled airbox
                      Tkat fork brace
                      Hardly mufflers
                      late model carbs
                      Newer style fuses
                      Oil pressure guage
                      Custom security system
                      Stainless braid brake lines

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                      • #12
                        4000 miles per tire!

                        Maybe you need to be running 40 PSI


                        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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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by jwhughes3 View Post
                          Maybe you need to be running 40 PSI
                          Can't run 40 PSI in a motorcycle tire, John, lest all that pressure force the oil out of the tires and ye shall die!


                          Planedick: spark plugs; clutch and brake levers; headlight bulb; tail/brake and signal bulbs; fully charged mobile phone battery in a waterproof bag along with a written (in pencil, not ink) list of phone numbers, addresses, motel reservation confirmation numbers, etc.
                          -- Scott
                          _____
                          ♬
                          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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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by 3Phase View Post
                            Can't run 40 PSI in a motorcycle tire, John, lest all that pressure force the oil out of the tires and ye shall die!
                            I will remember to oil my tires before next trip!


                            Planedick - I second the extra lever - but check the clutch cable too - I had one break on me and had a bi#@! of a time trying to ride with a vise-grip clutch lever.

                            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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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by 3Phase View Post
                              Can't run 40 PSI in a motorcycle tire, John, lest all that pressure force the oil out of the tires and ye shall die!


                              Planedick: spark plugs; clutch and brake levers; headlight bulb; tail/brake and signal bulbs; fully charged mobile phone battery in a waterproof bag along with a written (in pencil, not ink) list of phone numbers, addresses, motel reservation confirmation numbers, etc.
                              Oil in tires, do i need to check that, wheres the dip stick,
                              1979 xs1100 f
                              142 main, 45 pilot, Jardeen crosover 4/2, no air box
                              floats @ 25.7

                              1979 xs1100 F
                              1978 gl 1000 goldwing
                              1981 gl 1100 goldwing
                              !986 venture royale 1300

                              Just an ol long haired country boy, come to town to spend some egg money
                              when ya get bucked off, get back on

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