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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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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 XS750Comment
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Yes it came to me like that. The rear brake sounds like my ex wives voice, so I will tear it down also. The front master cylinder is dry and from your guys past experience and from theory.....the brake fluid absorbed moisture for the last thirty years, leaked out and the water left behind seized the calipers and master? If thats the case, are they rebuildiable, or are these items on the just replace the brake system?80 SG
"Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go."
- Oscar WildeComment
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The ones in this link were rebiuldable so yours should be as well.
However if the rust is bad enough they may have gotten too far gone. Good time to invest in S/S brake lines as well.2-79 XS1100 SF
2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!Comment
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Welcome aboard. Another issue with these bikes that comes up from time to time is clutch slippage. If the bike set for a long time it is possible to have build up of some light rust within the plates of the clutch. It can cause slippage or grabbing causing you to have to change adjustments. Its not a big deal to take off and clean just do a search in the forum for clutch and get a good understanding first. TC has a pretty good pictorial of the dissasembly.To fix the problem one should not make more assumptions than the minimum needed.
Rodan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khm6...liHntN91DHjHiS
1980 G Silverbird
Original Yamaha Fairfing and Bags
1198 Overbore kit
Grizzly 660 ACCT
Barnett Clutch Springs
R1 Clutch Fiber Plates
122.5 Main Jets
ACCT Mod
Mac 4-2 Flare Tips
Antivibe Bar ends
Rear trunk add-on
http://s1184.photobucket.com/albums/z329/viperron1/Comment
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The brake system is very simple. The caliper has a seal that sits in a groove. When the brakes are applied, the piston sort of rolls the seal, and the seal brings the piston with it when it rolls back as the brake is released.
So, you will want to get the pistons out, remove the seal, and clean the groove really well. Sometimes the pistons themselves can get very pitted. Those may need replacing.
The rubber parts are typically reusable. Just need a good cleaning. Who knows if they have been dry since 86 though.
On the MC, there are two holes from the reservoir to the cylinder. One supply and a smaller return hole. Both need to be cleaned.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 XS750Comment
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Thanks, I worked on that bike for almost 2 years, but It was worth it. Just so everyone else knows what bike we're talking about.
I used "PJ1 Coatings Fast Black engine and case paint". I purchased it from Z1 Enterprises at this link. I used a total of 2 cans.
http://www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDet...item=TU53-6022
LarryInventor of the YICS Eliminator. Want one? Get it here.
http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread...399#post183399
If you're not riding, you're not living!
82 XJ1100
80 XS1100G (Project bike)
64 Yamaha YA-6
77 Suzuki TS-185
79 XS1100SF Built this one for a friend.
See it here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBYT4C9_6AcComment
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Make that $500
Hi Robert,
first, before you spend any money, make sure you have a clear title.
Next, while 27 years old is real good for a girl, a 27 year old tire is a hardened brittle ruin of a thing that you shouldn't ride on.
Take another $250 and buy baby a new pair of boots.Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"Comment
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The first thing I did was contact DMV and find out if I could even get a title, they gave me an 'affidavit to establish financial interest in a vehicle', and said there would be no problem, being I provide a bill of sale. Sounded to good to be true but after asking a few car wholesalers, they said it is that easy here in Oregon. I still have my doubts, but will find out soon enough.
I have picked out tires, ss brake lines, pads, needles and seats have also picked out accel coils, because I remember spark issues with my RD and coils cured that....just waiting to slow down in my shop to get affidavit notorized.
One thing about these KS owners.....you guys must really like working on carburetors
Do all of you install inline fuel filters? Because I imagine everything will be attracted to get hung up in the seat and let the fuel just flow and flow.
80 SG
"Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go."
- Oscar WildeComment
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YES on the inline filters!
I'm not sure what I'm more jealous of, the steal on the bike or that awesome shop you've got to work in.
+1, definitely get the title worked out before you drop a dime on anything else.
I love those bags. (Shoei ?)Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!
80G (Green paint(PO idea))
The Green Monster
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
Got him in '04.
bald tire & borrowing parts
80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
Scarlet
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
Got her in '11
Ready for the twisties!
81H (previously CPMaynard's)
Hugo
Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
Cold weather rideComment
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Welcome
Wow! A great deal and you found the right forum to learn all you'll need to know. You're gonna love your XS. They are great bikes.
1979 XS 1100 SF(16k now, more to come)
140 mains, 42.5 pilots, drilled airbox w/uni fliter
MikesXS Coils- bypassed ballast resistor- new wires
1975 GL1000 Gold Wing(81k-Old Faithful) and another 75 GL1000 project. MBS sickness for sure.
Other Bikes Iv'e owned:
1979 Kawasaki 750 LTD
1980 Kawasaki 125 Enduro
1975 Honda 400f
1976 Honda CB360
1968 Honda 160Comment
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Great buy!
Do you have to have the bike physically inspected, or just provide the paper work, in order to get title?
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