hello from western australia

[aussie xs1100r]

hi every one 1st time on site .i have a 1982xs1100r live in perth western australia the worlds most isolated city.took the bike for a good run at xmas with my son on the back did about 2000kms sorry guys not in mphs down here.the old girl did not miss a trick.it needs new diaphragms on the carbies got a price but they are really dear if any one has any clues on these i would appreciate it very much looking forward to hearing from other xs owners.

[cueball]

Welcome Sandgroper

I run a set of 78/79 carbs on a 81 xs1100RH, easier to tune and the diaphragms are cheaper, about $100 a piece from the local dealer, versus approx $130 for later style carbs. Pod filters, 42.5 pilot jets and 112.5 mains with a slip on 4/1 system, runs sweet, pulls to past 180. Good to get some support to deal with the cheeky Kiwi (Pggg, not really), good site, wecome.

[aussie xs1100r]

thanks for that mate .they let kiwis on here do they? already got the 4 into 1 happening have to take a trip to the wreckers and check out availability.heard a good kiwi joke the other day . an eskimoe was broken down at the side of the road and a kiwi stopped to see if he could help .he says to the eskimoe"you have blown a seal" the eskimoe replies thats nothing you root sheep" thanks for your help

[MartyA]

Gotta love that aussie humor. Don't have a clue what it means but saying it out loud sounds funny...

Welcome aussie 'r'!

[Winterhawk]

You might try Merriam Cycle . It seams that they have parts for everything. I also read his book he wrote about the XS1100's. XS Eleven Heaven

[uk1.1s]

Carb Diaphragms

If you want new ones - and can bring yourself to deal with the other side of the world..... these guys supplied mine.



Otherwise there are a lot of posts over the last couple of years on the use of sealant and the like to fix tears in the carb diaphagms.

Think someone has fabricated manifolds and fitted 1200 Suzuki Bandit carbs too - to good effect

[cueball]

Oops

Sorry, checked the price the sales bloke gave me for diaphragms, $118 for H, $133 for F. Try an American site called PartsNmore.com they have a listing for them. Alternately, I heard of a liqiud rubber in a tube that may work.

[TopCatGr58]

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Hi to all the Australian xs 1100 riders. Lts hear from you and see if we can be a bit more active on the net or meet somewhere.
cheers, Aussiexs

Location: Warragul Victoria Australia

[jimg1au]

xs1100r

hi
rubber in a bottle works well.i have 3 xs1100s 1x h 2xrh all 1981
the later carbs are good to work on get the holes fixed and give it a go.

[cueball]

Diaphragms

partsnmore.com list them for $64 US. Even after exchange rate and shipping that has still got to be cheaper than buying in Oz.

[jimg1au]

XS1100R IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA


Hi
there is a xs1100r for sale now on ebay.the seller thought it was a usa import but i set him straight it is a xs1100rh,complete with fairing and little flat bars.also known in europe as the sport
cheers
jimg

[polly]

xs1100rh

How are you aussie
Good to see your in WA. Im in manjimup 400ks down south . Im restoring a 1981 xs1100rh. I will send pictures if you like. Send me some pictures of your bike if you like.
Regards Polly..

[mro]

polly

I will send pictures if you like. Send me some pictures of your bike if you like.

NO sheep pictures please, after all I'm part eskimo.

Should find at left how to post your pic's here. Like to see how you bike(s) come out.



mro

[pggg]

Whaddaya call an Aussie in a suit? The accused.