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  • James England
    XS-XJ Super Guru
    • Oct 2010
    • 3039
    • North of England
    #31
    Originally posted by b.walker5
    Thanks, will definately look at that. Those spacers look like they're well made. Ive read on the XJR1300 forum that some have moved the air box forward to accommodate the shorter manifolds, but ive looked at that option and it looks like a pain in the arse. Think i'll use your method instead.

    What does the 4 degree advance mod entail?
    Moving the airbox means elongating the holes in the frame that the airbox fits to. The carbs+airbox can then move 10mm forward but this leaves very little space between the carb top and the fuel tap, and IMO alters the appearance of the bike adversely and is a bit of a rubbishy way of doing things. Yes, the spacers are excellent, especially siince they take the required O ring seals. I had them made in the town where I live.


    The 4 degree advance mod takes about 3 minutes and is a bolt on timing plate thing which replaces the OEM one. It looks identical to OEM except for the projecting metal tab which fires the coils. Here's one.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-XJR...item231df411e4 I don't think you can do this mod thought if you have the fuel injected version....
    Last edited by James England; 05-31-2012, 03:51 PM.
    XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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      • James England
        XS-XJ Super Guru
        • Oct 2010
        • 3039
        • North of England
        #32
        Originally posted by Wildkat
        Skipping past the legitimate portion of your post and going directly to...
        To which, the most eloquent reply I can give at the moment is:


        lol




        Oh good!
        I shall continue to look at the pictures of these bikes without fear of losing my awesomeness.
        lol

        You'll not lose your awesomeness, I can assure you. Drool on.....




        XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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          • steelraider
            XSive
            • Jul 2011
            • 55
            • Spring City, TN
            #33
            Xjr

            James-

            Please stop posting pictures of your bike. It is the harshest form of torture I can imagine. I have a heart condition and have to double my medicine dose each time you post. It is not fair that you Brits have access to these bikes and we don't. If you continue to taunt us I will have to take drastic action.

            Really James, you must consider our feelings when you do this sort of thing !!!!!


            Larry Walker

            Ham Radio kw4a
            ex Submarine Sailor (8 yrs)
            Dirt Rider 1970-1980
            Sreet Rider Touring 1980-2000
            Couch Potato 2000-Present
            1980 XS1100 Standard
            1979 XS650 Special
            2000 BMW R1150GS

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              • BA80
                Doctor of XSology
                • Oct 2010
                • 9980
                • Tulsa, Ok
                #34
                I fail to see why your jealous when we have the FJR1300.....

                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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                  • Wildkat
                    XS Special Gurette
                    • Apr 2004
                    • 3416
                    • Location, Location
                    #35
                    Originally posted by steelraider
                    James-

                    Please stop posting pictures of your bike. It is the harshest form of torture I can imagine. I have a heart condition and have to double my medicine dose each time you post. It is not fair that you Brits have access to these bikes and we don't. If you continue to taunt us I will have to take drastic action.

                    Really James, you must consider our feelings when you do this sort of thing !!!!!


                    +1
                    lol

                    Originally posted by BA80
                    I fail to see why your jealous when we have the FJR1300.....
                    To each, their own
                    81 SH Something Special
                    81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
                    ☺

                    79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
                    81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
                    80 LG Black Magic
                    78 E Standard Practice


                    James 3:17

                    If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.

                    “Alis Volat Propriis”

                    Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
                    For those on FB

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                      • James England
                        XS-XJ Super Guru
                        • Oct 2010
                        • 3039
                        • North of England
                        #36
                        Originally posted by steelraider
                        James-

                        Please stop posting pictures of your bike. It is the harshest form of torture I can imagine. I have a heart condition and have to double my medicine dose each time you post. It is not fair that you Brits have access to these bikes and we don't. If you continue to taunt us I will have to take drastic action.

                        Really James, you must consider our feelings when you do this sort of thing !!!!!


                        Ha ha! I'd hate to present a health risk to any XSive. I'll not post any more pix... not even any of the lovely seat fairing I put on which covers and streamlines the unused passenger seat in shiny black ABS. Or the left 'window' engine casing which replaces the solid OEM one and allows you to watch the timing plate spinning round. Very trick and a bit brash but.... nice..... Nope, I won't post those pix....
                        XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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                          • crazy steve
                            XS-XJ Guru MODERATOR
                            • Jan 2009
                            • 7932
                            • Beautiful outer Yelm, WA
                            #37
                            Originally posted by BA80
                            I fail to see why your jealous when we have the FJR1300.....

                            Those are too squidly looking.....
                            Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

                            '78E original owner - resto project
                            '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
                            '82 XJ rebuild project
                            '80SG restified, red SOLD
                            '79F parts...
                            '81H more parts...

                            Other current bikes:
                            '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
                            '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
                            '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
                            Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
                            Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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                              • natemoen
                                Master of XSology
                                • May 2010
                                • 8640
                                • Fargo
                                #38
                                I think the people that have health issues should avoid this thread. Some of use here want to see the beautiful bike that we here cannot have!
                                Nathan
                                KD9ARL

                                μολὼν λαβέ

                                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 Roosevelt

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                                  • Wildkat
                                    XS Special Gurette
                                    • Apr 2004
                                    • 3416
                                    • Location, Location
                                    #39
                                    Originally posted by James England
                                    Ha ha! I'd hate to present a health risk to any XSive. I'll not post any more pix... not even any of the lovely seat fairing I put on which covers and streamlines the unused passenger seat in shiny black ABS. Or the left 'window' engine casing which replaces the solid OEM one and allows you to watch the timing plate spinning round. Very trick and a bit brash but.... nice..... Nope, I won't post those pix....
                                    ummmmm... James?
                                    Would you mind... ummmm... maybe posting just ONE more pic?
                                    or two? Maybe three?

                                    I'll get a towel for my keyboard and a bib and steelraider can grab his nitroglycerin tablets.
                                    lol
                                    81 SH Something Special
                                    81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
                                    ☺

                                    79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
                                    81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
                                    80 LG Black Magic
                                    78 E Standard Practice


                                    James 3:17

                                    If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.

                                    “Alis Volat Propriis”

                                    Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
                                    For those on FB

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                                      • BA80
                                        Doctor of XSology
                                        • Oct 2010
                                        • 9980
                                        • Tulsa, Ok
                                        #40
                                        Originally posted by crazy steve
                                        Those are too squidly looking.....
                                        The only difference I can see is the ground effects.Other than that it's the same bike.

                                        I haven't seen Ivan ride his XS since he got his FJR. He says it sucks at low speed though. LOL...saw him just fall over a couple of times in parking lots.

                                        But out riding he walks all over our XSs and XJs.
                                        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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                                          • natemoen
                                            Master of XSology
                                            • May 2010
                                            • 8640
                                            • Fargo
                                            #41
                                            Originally posted by BA80
                                            The only difference I can see is the ground effects.Other than that it's the same bike.

                                            I haven't seen Ivan ride his XS since he got his FJR. He says it sucks at low speed though. LOL...saw him just fall over a couple of times in parking lots.

                                            But out riding he walks all over our XSs and XJs.
                                            Have Ivan strip the plastics off his bike and see if it looks the same.
                                            Nathan
                                            KD9ARL

                                            μολὼν λαβέ

                                            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 Roosevelt

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                                              • BA80
                                                Doctor of XSology
                                                • Oct 2010
                                                • 9980
                                                • Tulsa, Ok
                                                #42
                                                Look at the frame and brakes and all the other controls. SAME_SAME
                                                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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                                                  • natemoen
                                                    Master of XSology
                                                    • May 2010
                                                    • 8640
                                                    • Fargo
                                                    #43
                                                    Originally posted by BA80
                                                    Look at the frame and brakes and all the other controls. SAME_SAME
                                                    I don't agree. The front end looks the same but the frame dose not look the same. Engine is different too.
                                                    Nathan
                                                    KD9ARL

                                                    μολὼν λαβέ

                                                    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 Roosevelt

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                                                      • b.walker5
                                                        XS-XJ Guru
                                                        • Feb 2009
                                                        • 1745
                                                        • Invercargill, New Zealand
                                                        #44
                                                        Originally posted by natemoen
                                                        I don't agree. The front end looks the same but the frame dose not look the same. Engine is different too.
                                                        Totally different bike all round Nate, not just the frame and engine. FJR's do look good though, just not as good as XJR's. Naked is way better.
                                                        1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
                                                        2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.

                                                        Woman (well, my wife anyway) are always on Transmit and never Receive.

                                                        "A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be" Albert Einstien.

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                                                          • natemoen
                                                            Master of XSology
                                                            • May 2010
                                                            • 8640
                                                            • Fargo
                                                            #45
                                                            Originally posted by b.walker5
                                                            Totally different bike all round Nate, not just the frame and engine. FJR's do look good though, just not as good as XJR's. Naked is way better.
                                                            All we have to go by is the way things look. We can't do a real world comparison!
                                                            Nathan
                                                            KD9ARL

                                                            μολὼν λαβέ

                                                            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 Roosevelt

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