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  • #31
    Originally posted by BA80 View Post
    Catch on fire?
    No. No spark. So, the carburetors had to be the problem, right? They were damaged in troubleshooting.
    Marty (in Mississippi)
    XS1100SG
    XS650SK
    XS650SH
    XS650G
    XS6502F
    XS650E

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    • #32
      LOL....I see. The carbs had an electrical problem.
      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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      • #33
        Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
        Hey, Greg! That's wonderful news!

        I bought an SG real cheap with destroyed carburetors. No ohm aftermarket coils were installed. That took out the ignition unit, so the carbs got wrecked.
        Resistance is futile, you will be immolated!

        -- 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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        • #34
          I remember seeing the green hornet...

          lake superior was a fun ride.

          Glad to see you will be restoring it to it's former glory!

          2 bikes rolled through town yesterday, i almost cryed...

          Road salt is a killer on aluminum and chrome. those poor bikes..

          but at 45 degree's it was tempting to ride.

          thankfully, winter won't last much longer and we'll all be back on 2 wheels.
          1979 XS1100SF Special.78 E motor/carbs, Jardine 4-2 exhaust, XS Green coils, Corbin seat, S.S. Brake lines, Hard cases, Heated grips.

          2012 FJR1300 Gen 2. Heli bar risers, R-gaza crash bars, mccruise cruise control.

          (2)2008 WR250R. Because kids outgrew others.

          2007 Suzuki V-Strom 1000. (Just added 2024) pre-crashed.

          1975 Kawasaki S1 250. My first bike. Still have it. NO I'm not selling it!!

          Most bike problems are caused by a loose nut connecting the handlebars and the seat!!

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          • #35
            Got The Hornet up on the lift working on it a little at a time. Was looking at the tires and the dates, these are the same tires that were on it when I sold it I think. the front one definitely.

            Born on date of 24/07 on front and 18/13 on the rear.
            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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            • #36
              Hey Greg-

              In another 2-3 weeks, my bikes are coming out of storage. Question for you: how often are wheel bearings changed on these bikes? I presume I'll want to pull the dust seals and rotate the bearings by hand (no notchy/gritty feel=good to go?)
              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.

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              • #37
                Originally posted by IanDMacDonald View Post
                Hey Greg-

                In another 2-3 weeks, my bikes are coming out of storage. Question for you: how often are wheel bearings changed on these bikes? I presume I'll want to pull the dust seals and rotate the bearings by hand (no notchy/gritty feel=good to go?)
                I know this was for Greg but when the wheel has any small bit of looseness felt when gripped at 3 &9 or 12 & 6 o'clock while suspended in the air I change mine. I don't wait til they get worn bad enough to feel it in the rotation.
                You can use a pick and carefully pull the sealed bearings seal and clean the old grease out and add new.
                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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                • #38
                  Thanks Schming!
                  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.

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                  • #39
                    I have a needle that I can use a grease gun and inject grease into the bearings whenever I change tires. Only had 1 front bearing go bad so far.
                    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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