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So, I get tired of having to ride the bike around for a few miles to check on my carb tune. I was wondering if it would be possible to elevate the rear wheel, and tie down the rest of the bike to simulate riding? I understand the risks involved with this, and would entertain any thoughts or ideas anyone has pertaining to this. Does there have to be some type of resistance on the rear tire? I saw a site of somebody homebuilding a dyno. I have no interest in that.
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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. -
Strap that mother down tight if you try it. I have visions of you shooting through the garage wall..."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 -
.........be sure and shoot video for a U-tube of 'what not to do'......could win you Latexeses newly formed plasti-stix trophy............Originally posted by dpotter58 View Post81H 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.Comment
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Some resistance is needed. Try a small tire turning an old box fan, and use it to cool the engine as it runs. JAT....
Ray Matteis
KE6NHG
XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!Comment
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A small metal drum 3/4 full of sand would work good.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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Resistance/load is needed. Honestly, anything you come up with will probably be more work than taking the bike out for a test spin. There is no shortcut.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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Absolutely no doubt in my mind on that. Actual running conditions will be the best indicator of the performance you have. Seat of the pants, plug color, performance, be it seat of the pants or Dyno will all lead one to clues.Originally posted by DGXSER View Post
As in any good detective show the clues will find the answer. Read what you have showing and "Know" what you need. The rest is simple deductive reasoning.
It is not like this bike is a NASA experiment. People have gone before you and will venture after you. Decisions made and posted will affect many more in years to come.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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