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  • #1

    CAFE Project

    So I've been way too busy working for the man this year, time to get back to my project this winter so I can ride her this spring.

    Here is some pictures of my progress.




    Tank, side covers and seat cap are out to paint in Gloss Black, Yamaha badges are going to be red to match the frame and engine.

    Frame and swing arm are powder coated, triple tree and other flat black parts are also. I have a small home made oven so I'm fortunate enough to be able to powder coat my own parts.

    I'm in need of a couple of things if anyone has extra parts and would like to help please contact me for the following:
    Front Fender
    Swing arm pivot bolt
    Battery hold down bolt
    Exhaust headers 4to1
    Front calipers and hoses

    Thanks you...
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  • #2
    Originally posted by Finalunity View Post
    I'm in need of a couple of things if anyone has extra parts and would like to help please contact me for the following:
    Front Fender
    Swing arm pivot bolt
    Battery hold down bolt
    Exhaust headers 4to1
    Front calipers and hoses

    Thank you...
    Check over in the 'parts for sale' forum and/or post your wants in the 'parts wanted' forum. Here's a 4-1 header... http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34833. For the fender/calipers, you need to specify which forks you're using (looks like standard forks by the triple tree). Battery hold down 'bolt'; if you have the needed top retainer and strap, the bolt is a standard 5mm.

    Lookin' good so far... A few comments and thoughts. If you're relocating the ignition box, you'll need to modify the seat pan for clearance. And if you need to get front brakes, you might be interested in something better; look here: http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread...=brake+upgrade. Not much more money than buying/rebuilding the stock calipers, and will give a noticable improvement. For brake lines, look into getting new stainless steel lines; the OEM lines are getting pretty long in the tooth...
    Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

    '78E original owner - resto project
    '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
    '82 XJ rebuild project
    '80SG restified, red SOLD
    '79F parts...
    '81H more parts...

    Other current bikes:
    '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
    '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
    '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
    Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
    Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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    • #3
      I'll be watching this. It looks good so far.
      Cafe fender

      If it fits a XS650 with stock wheel, it will fit the XS11, so long as you don't have leading axle forks.
      Marty (in Mississippi)
      XS1100SG
      XS650SK
      XS650SH
      XS650G
      XS6502F
      XS650E

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      • #4
        Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
        I'll be watching this. It looks good so far.
        Cafe fender

        If it fits a XS650 with stock wheel, it will fit the XS11, so long as you don't have leading axle forks.
        I bet you it would fit a Special. With those slots, it could be shifted slightly. I have a Standard fender on my Special right now and the rear bolt hole is only about 1/2" off. That is a nice fender, I would like to see a pic of one mounted on a bike though.
        2H7 (79) owned since '89
        3H3 owned since '06

        "If it ain't broke, modify it"

        ☮

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        • #5
          Motolanna has updated their website. They used to have only a couple of fenders, and IIRC, they showed a pic over a tire. They have some cool stuff for XS650/SR500.
          Marty (in Mississippi)
          XS1100SG
          XS650SK
          XS650SH
          XS650G
          XS6502F
          XS650E

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          • #6
            Looks pretty good man! I am hoping that you are planning on getting either actual clubmans, or switching to clip-ons, though

            Here are a few more ideas

            As far as weight loss and performance, are you looking to ride in all weather or fair only. If you aren't really worried about rain,I would lose the inner rear fender and the "toolbox". Then you could get a really trick LifePo battery (like Shorai or other), and tuck it in and lose weight and visual weight!

            Also, if you need/ want better brakes and handling, look at some of the front ends from the newer 600cc class sportbikes. You can pick up inverted front ends with all the brake stuff for not a whole lot, and get a really modern front end. The XS11's are pretty squirrely at cafe speeds(100+) without making them more rigid, so swing arm bracing and fork bracing would help as well. The 4-1's sing at that range, though!

            Just some input, though. Make it yours...I will be following along for sure!
            Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die

            Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. Thompson

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            • #7
              Update

              By luck I was able to get some free time to get working on her again, still waiting on paint on the tank, seat cap and side covers but at least now she sits on the tires. I still want to paint the wheels all black with a red pin stripe.



              Working on modifying rear set foot controls and exhaust.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
                Motolanna has updated their website. They used to have only a couple of fenders, and IIRC, they showed a pic over a tire. They have some cool stuff for XS650/SR500.
                Found a fender after someone suggested a XS650 would work, it's not the best of shape but it was free :-)

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                • #9
                  Lookin' Good...

                  What are Your plans for the brakes? If your gonna keep the existing system check this out

                  http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread...lled+rotor+pdf
                  1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors )
                  1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
                  1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
                  1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
                  1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)

                  Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Schming View Post
                    What are Your plans for the brakes? If your gonna keep the existing system check this out

                    http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread...lled+rotor+pdf
                    That is wicked cool but I'm just trying to get her complete before I dive into something that involved.

                    I toyed with the idea for replacing the front end with an newer inverted fork system from a newer bike that a friend has but I think keeping it old school looking is where I want to go with this bike.

                    A couple of ideas that I want to change is the bars I might switch to clubman bars and the headlight from the original squared to a round one. I have a set of clipon's but it looks weird with the top of the triple tree having a mount for bars.

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                    • #11
                      Painter called said the tank and side covers are done. Should have it on Friday and I'll post new pictures.

                      I've also decided to go with a round headlight and round gauges from a XS650 a friend had. Unless I can get a square headlight fairing I just couldn't get past the square headlight for a Cafe racer lol

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                      • #12
                        My XS650 had a mechanical tach. Check those gauges. The Special set would work.
                        1980 XS1100LG Midnight
                        1991 Honda CBR1000F Hurricane


                        "The hand is almost valueless at one end of the arm if there be not a brain at the other"

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                        A quick death and an easy one.
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                        • #13
                          At least a couple guys have used a round special headlight with the square standard gauges. If your sticking with the standard tank and want to keep the gas gauge you want to keep the gauges, otherwise that part don't matter.
                          Cy

                          1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
                          Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
                          Vetter Windjammer IV
                          Vetter hard bags & Trunk
                          OEM Luggage Rack
                          Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
                          Spade Fuse Box
                          Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
                          750 FD Mod
                          TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
                          XJ1100 Front Footpegs
                          XJ1100 Shocks

                          I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.

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                          • #14
                            Tach

                            Far i know ( which isn't very far), all 650s had mechanical tachs. You'd have to get a special tach for the 650 set. Not that hard, except a lot of 650s have odd bluish grey color gauge faces. Many also have same color as 1100. You might be lucky.
                            Tom Clisham

                            Age is relative YOU WON"T GET OLD TIL YOU SELL THE BIKE
                            _____________________________________________

                            '78xs1100E ,all stock & original GONE TO WISCONSIN

                            '80 SG Vetter fairing,hard bags,trunk,fork brace,
                            stock headers with fishtail mufflers,black & beautiful GONE TO ARIZONA

                            79SF lowered,jardine 4/2 exhaust,pod filters,drilled rotors,fork brace, bar hopper

                            79SF 1 owner,8000 miles, restoring to completely original ( I hope) GONE TO FRANCE

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                            • #15
                              Ohhhh....shiny! I can't wait to see that thing all put together!
                              Joab

                              "If nothing else, it will be interesting..."
                              ______________________________________________
                              1979 XS1100SF
                              1972 XS2 650
                              ______________________________________________
                              Ozark, Alabama

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