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Greetings! First time taking a look at the site. Got it from Ken in Revelstoke when we were going through there last summer (I'm a bit of a procrastinator). Would appreciate it if he could contact me about that front fork wobble prevention bracket.
Sun is getting stronger here in northern Ontario and starting to think about getting the bike in shape for this year. '81 XS1100 Midnight Special. Bought it in 2004. In storage for several years so only 12,000 km at the time. Only needed rear shocks (dry seals) to get on the road!
Hadn't rode in about three decades so stuck close to home and only put on a couple of thousand km the first season. Discovered the hazards of letting local shops do maintenence; and driving with old brake fluid in system! Rear wheel lock at 90 km! Fortunately no broken bones.
Last summer expanded ride range a little and drove across Canada and back (thus meeting Ken in Revelstoke) with a couple of buds. One had an '02 Harley the other a '98 BMW Touring. First entry in my log, "Man am I out-classed!" But, the Harley suffered brake failure in Calgary and the Beemer lost its speedometer on the way back; and, except for some excessive oil and gas consumption, my Special cruised all the way!
The oil consumption I figure had to do with valve seals (dried up from lack of use) because after a few thousand kms it settled down a bit so I think a job on them should help. I think the gas had more to do with 'tank size' than anything else so I am wondering if anyone could suggest another tank that would give me more range and not be too hard to switch to?
I know, I shouldn't mess with the look, but gas stations are far apart here in the north and carrying a gas can is a smelly pain in the .........so, please help.
Paul
Sun is getting stronger here in northern Ontario and starting to think about getting the bike in shape for this year. '81 XS1100 Midnight Special. Bought it in 2004. In storage for several years so only 12,000 km at the time. Only needed rear shocks (dry seals) to get on the road!
Hadn't rode in about three decades so stuck close to home and only put on a couple of thousand km the first season. Discovered the hazards of letting local shops do maintenence; and driving with old brake fluid in system! Rear wheel lock at 90 km! Fortunately no broken bones.
Last summer expanded ride range a little and drove across Canada and back (thus meeting Ken in Revelstoke) with a couple of buds. One had an '02 Harley the other a '98 BMW Touring. First entry in my log, "Man am I out-classed!" But, the Harley suffered brake failure in Calgary and the Beemer lost its speedometer on the way back; and, except for some excessive oil and gas consumption, my Special cruised all the way!
The oil consumption I figure had to do with valve seals (dried up from lack of use) because after a few thousand kms it settled down a bit so I think a job on them should help. I think the gas had more to do with 'tank size' than anything else so I am wondering if anyone could suggest another tank that would give me more range and not be too hard to switch to?
I know, I shouldn't mess with the look, but gas stations are far apart here in the north and carrying a gas can is a smelly pain in the .........so, please help.
Paul
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