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[oakback]

I just brought home a 1980 XS11 standard. I traded my old broken ATV for it. It's in pretty rough shape, but I'm glad to have a bike again, it's been 8 or 9 years.

I don't have a key for it, and the tank and ignition look like someone tried jamming a screwdriver in it. Should I replace these? Or would a locksmith be able to repair them and make a key? Luckily the tank is open, so I can start cleaning it and then the petcocks.

Then I plan on cleaning the carbs. The airbox was off, and it looks like there's some kind of sealant gooped on at least one boot, so this should be fun. Then a battery, and hopefully the engine isn't locked up.

Is there a preferred source for parts?

[MarkD]

Welcome, OBack. This is the hotspot for learning about your bike, and getting lotsa help from really knowledgeable guys. Check out Andreas Weiss in the parts for sale section. Here is a guide for cleaning the carbs-- it really helped me. More guys will chime in soon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95nlrP-yn2I&list=UUOG3irtFjXh1BzjCupXiiPA

[DenyP]

Welcome!!

Welcome to XS11!

Deny

[Old Red]

Welcome to XS11, you are at the right place for info and parts. For parts you can check in the Buy, Sale and Trade Form here or Ebay. There is a member here andreashweiss that has great deals on used parts.

The Other Earl

[MaximPhil]

Hi Oakback, Welcome. These guys can make a key for you.
Better get 2 or 3

http://www.keys4urride.com/index.php

Phil

[rdmcguy]

keys

I had pretty good luck at a local locksmith,
Probably best to take the ignition in with you...
I paid ten bucks but I brought in a new blank I bought at my local Yamaha shop...good luck

[cajun31]

Welcome

Your on the right site for all the help you will ever need to get your bike back on the road.

[bikerphil]

Parts....

http://www.partsnmore.com/parts/yamaha/

http://www.mikesxs.net/

http://www.siriusconinc.com/search_result.php?make=2&model=XS1100&part=All&partno=&x=26&y=4&search=search&start=25

[oakback]

Thanks for the warm welcome!

[TomB]

Hi Oakback, I used a new ignition lock, and took out the tumblers from the tank cap and sidepanel lock so any key fits.

Nice project

[jetmechmarty]

For OEM parts, I use:

Partzilla
Yamaha Sports Center
Yamaha Parts House

I also use those places linked by BikerPhil. Make it stop. Make it go. The cosmetic stuff can wait. Welcome aboard!

[oakback]

I took apart my carbs to clean them. I had never done this before, but with plenty of reading and watching vids on youtube it went pretty well. A couple of the jets I couldn't remove, but was sure to ensure they were clear.

However, I broke 2 main jets, for carbs 2 and 3. It took nearly zero effort, I wonder if they were previously over tightened (I could tell by other marks and stripped screws that someone had taken these apart before).

What size should they be? I've searched a lot, and I've found both 115 and 120. One source would say 115 for carbs 2&3 and 120 for 1&2, but another would say 120 for 2&3 and 115 for 1&2.

Which is it?

edit: Also, what is the name of the parts that connects between carbs to allow the fuel to distribute to each one?

[BA80]

If the mains were corroded enough to break off you most certainly didn't get all the crud out of the others you didn't remove.

It most likely won't run right until you get them out and clean in there REAL WELL.

Tip; always replace any bad jets with genuine Mikuni jets or you will most likely have running issues.

[oakback]

Thanks, I'll be sure to do that.


...so, 115 or 120?

[BA80]

115 on 1 & 4 and 120 on 2 & 3.

Most just run 120's all across though.

http://hitechkc.dyndns.org:78/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=268

http://hitechkc.dyndns.org:78/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=401