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  • #31
    Well, one thign I would think alot of the parts are actually interchangable to other similar US models. Not that I have done ANY research into it. If that fails, then I would get to feel alot like our Kiwi brethen who have to find parts on ebay and pay to ship them home.

    Really, it is a pipe dream for me to think of spending that kind of money anyway, I got two kids about college age.
    Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

    When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

    81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
    80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


    Previously owned
    93 GSX600F
    80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
    81 XS1100 Special
    81 CB750 C
    80 CB750 C
    78 XS750

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    • #32
      The Yamaha FJR1300 was petitioned into N America by enthusiasts .

      When i phoned Yamaha customer relations yesterday , i was told that Yamaha listens and makes desicions based on such calls . A few thousand calls would go along way towards actually getting the XJR1300 imported into the USA for sales and that means dealer parts network support -- a biggie there for sure .

      I phoned customer relations in Cyprus , Ca and plead my case after asking where i could obtain a certificate of compliance for the 2012 model .

      http://www.yamaha-motor.com/corporate/contactus.aspx

      A fuel injected UJM standard sure would be nice ! Last , could it be that cruisers sell well because there is not a alternative choice like a modern standard sitting in the show rooms to choose from?
      1980 Yamaha XS1100G
      2007 GSX1300R
      2007 CB900F with full tilt engine
      A couple Suzuki T500's

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      • #33
        Xjr1300

        Hello Everybody,
        This is my first posting.
        Having had a break of several years from motorcycling after selling my XS1100, I was recently considering buying a Kawasaki KZ1300. I have been attracted to the concept of a six cylinder machine ever since the introduction of the Honda CBX and then the Kawasaki six. However, the prices of these bikes in Great Britain are just crazy, and to import one from the USA is costly due to shipping and customs charges.
        Then, one day whilst looking on ebay at nothing in particular, I saw a seven year old blue Yamaha XJR1300 listed for a buy-it-now price. I fell in love immediately with the bike's fantastic good looks. The idea of buying a KZ1300 evaporated from my mind within a few moments of seeing the gorgeous XJR.
        Well, now I own the bike, but I've not ridden it yet - it is in storage until I can get time to carry out various cosmetic rectification details. These consist mainly of corroded bolts/nuts, and deterioration of finish on the swing arm, footpegs, exhaust hangers etc.. The bike has a few changes from standard specification, one of which is the jack-up kit on the rear suspension - basically just aluminium blocks under the rear suspension mountings. Already though, even not having ridden it, I LOVE this bike - as my fellow countryman JamesEngland so clearly does his, judging by his frequent, enthusiastic, and most interesting posts on here.
        I have included a link to my photos - I hope it works
        http://s1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh583/biltonjim/
        Last edited by jimbilton; 07-17-2012, 09:31 AM.
        Previous 78E
        '05 XJR1300

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        • #34
          'Jimbilton' sounds like a township. A damn good one.

          In any case, welcome to the site!
          1990 Ninja ZX-10. It's the Silver Surfer. HI-YA!!

          2006 Yamaha XT-225. Yep, I take it on the interstate. It's Blue Butt.

          1982 Toyota 4x4. 22R Cammed, 38/38, 2" pipe, 20R head with OS valves, performance grind and other fun stuff. It's Blue RASPberry.

          1969 Ford F-250 Camper Special resto project. 390 RV cam, Demon carb, Sanderson headers, 2 and a quarter pipes with Magnaflow mufflers. It's Blue Jay.

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          • #35
            Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
            Once you have a gray market vehicle in the US and you us it, what do you do when it breaks? It's not like any dealer is going to have all of the parts you need.
            Yep, that's a real problem. I knew a guy who bought a whole bunch of top-of-the-line Japanese audio equipment 'back in the day' when he was in the military but it wasn't sold in the US. He couldn't even get an english-language service manual for it, much less any parts.

            This was also a problem a few years ago when some outfits were importing Japanese-spec used motors into the US as replacements for Hondas and Toyotas. You could get these for peanuts, but the same problem cropped up; more than a few parts were different from the US-spec motors and were impossible to get here. The US dealers had zero info on these...
            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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            • #36
              Originally posted by jimbilton View Post
              Hello Everybody,
              This is my first posting.
              Having had a break of several years from motorcycling after selling my XS1100, I was recently considering buying a Kawasaki KZ1300. I have been attracted to the concept of a six cylinder machine ever since the introduction of the Honda CBX and then the Kawasaki six. However, the prices of these bikes in Great Britain are just crazy, and to import one from the USA is costly due to shipping and customs charges.
              Then, one day whilst looking on ebay at nothing in particular, I saw a seven year old blue Yamaha XJR1300 listed for a buy-it-now price. I fell in love immediately with the bike's fantastic good looks. The idea of buying a KZ1300 evaporated from my mind within a few moments of seeing the gorgeous XJR.
              Well, now I own the bike, but I've not ridden it yet - it is in storage until I can get time to carry out various cosmetic rectification details. These consist mainly of corroded bolts/nuts, and deterioration of finish on the swing arm, footpegs, exhaust hangers etc.. The bike has a few changes from standard specification, one of which is the jack-up kit on the rear suspension - basically just aluminium blocks under the rear suspension mountings. Already though, even not having ridden it, I LOVE this bike - as my fellow countryman JamesEngland so clearly does his, judging by his frequent, enthusiastic, and most interesting posts on here.
              I have included a link to my photos - I hope it works
              http://s1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh583/biltonjim/
              And a great bike it is! I've seen the pix. Just copy the 'image code' from Photobucket, Jim, not th url code and paste directly into your post. Then the pic will appear in your posting. Like THIS:








              Yep, I'm a frequent and enthusiastic poster here. It's a great forum and well worth checking into!

              Heh! Heh! Heh! Living in Britain does have some advantages eh, Jim?
              Last edited by James England; 07-19-2012, 05:53 AM.
              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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              • #37
                Those polycarbonate engine covers are awesome! I have tons and tons of that stuff at work, I may try to mimic that with a few spare xs covers and some leftover scraps of pc... Really cool!
                BARE BONES CHOPPERS: If it don't make it go faster, you don't need it!
                80 XS1100SG(cafe in progress *slowly)

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                • #38
                  Originally posted by daveyg View Post
                  Those polycarbonate engine covers are awesome! I have tons and tons of that stuff at work, I may try to mimic that with a few spare xs covers and some leftover scraps of pc... Really cool!
                  They use stuff called Makrolon..... you'll probably know more about it than I do. Here it is on eBay....

                  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1808944702...84.m1438.l2649
                  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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                  • #39
                    Makrolon is just the Bayer brand of polycarbonate. Another common brand is DuPont's Lexan. All the same stuff, just the compound's generic name is polycarbonate. All of it I have at work is the Bayer Makrolon brand. I'm sure I can scavenge a few scraps for the 11. One question though, your XJR, it has a oil bathed clutch like the 1100, doesn't it? And the factory cover with the pc doesn't leak? Or does it have significant RTV sealant between the layers?
                    BARE BONES CHOPPERS: If it don't make it go faster, you don't need it!
                    80 XS1100SG(cafe in progress *slowly)

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                    • #40
                      Originally posted by daveyg View Post
                      Makrolon is just the Bayer brand of polycarbonate. Another common brand is DuPont's Lexan. All the same stuff, just the compound's generic name is polycarbonate. All of it I have at work is the Bayer Makrolon brand. I'm sure I can scavenge a few scraps for the 11. One question though, your XJR, it has a oil bathed clutch like the 1100, doesn't it? And the factory cover with the pc doesn't leak? Or does it have significant RTV sealant between the layers?
                      Oil bathed. Hell, no, it doesn't leak! If it did, it would be off. Oil leaks are too reminiscent of my Triumphs years ago.

                      There's no RTV that I can see on the cover at all. The OEM cover is modified more than an XS1100 one would need to be, as there is more to the cover than an XS11's. There is a an alloy circle held in by allen bolts. I presume there is some sort of gasket in there. Maybe it is RTV. If so, it's extremely well done.
                      Last edited by James England; 07-21-2012, 06:19 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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                      • #41
                        Can you give me a guesstimate of the thickness of Makrolon they used? Cuz I have tons of the stuff in 1/16" thickness, a good amount in 1/4, and a few bits thicker than that, like 3/8 and 1/2", but I'm just wondering if 1/16" thick would suffice, or if I should use thicker? Thanks for the input!
                        BARE BONES CHOPPERS: If it don't make it go faster, you don't need it!
                        80 XS1100SG(cafe in progress *slowly)

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                        • #42
                          Originally posted by daveyg View Post
                          Can you give me a guesstimate of the thickness of Makrolon they used? Cuz I have tons of the stuff in 1/16" thickness, a good amount in 1/4, and a few bits thicker than that, like 3/8 and 1/2", but I'm just wondering if 1/16" thick would suffice, or if I should use thicker? Thanks for the input!
                          It's supposed to be 4mm, I think. 5/32 of an inch.....
                          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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                          • #43
                            Sorry for the thread jack, but I figured such a minute item didn't deserve it's own thread.
                            Here is a pic of the first piece, figured I'd start with the smallest piece, but a bonus is its a piece that originally weighed 1000 pounds... Now it's maybe an ounce...
                            BARE BONES CHOPPERS: If it don't make it go faster, you don't need it!
                            80 XS1100SG(cafe in progress *slowly)

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                            • #44
                              Originally posted by daveyg View Post
                              Sorry for the thread jack, but I figured such a minute item didn't deserve it's own thread.
                              Here is a pic of the first piece, figured I'd start with the smallest piece, but a bonus is its a piece that originally weighed 1000 pounds... Now it's maybe an ounce...
                              Interesting! You didn't waste any time. What's the white haze around the perspex? Is it sealer? Also, how have you held it in?
                              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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                              • #45
                                Well since it needs a deep offset, to clear the shaft of the middle drive, I used 2 pieces, glued together with polycarbonate epoxy, and then machined a bevel around it, so the dull haze is from machining the pc, but the thin ring of white is excess epoxy that squished out, inside the circle relief. But overall I am quite pleased with it.
                                BARE BONES CHOPPERS: If it don't make it go faster, you don't need it!
                                80 XS1100SG(cafe in progress *slowly)

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