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  • #91
    Ok so I'm happy to report my bike is alive again. I bought it in august and it was working fine then so I didn't want to screw anything up by tinkering with. I have no mech experience. so when bike died I had no choice but to go in there. this is a list of stuff I've done since it died...

    Carbs were cleaned in ultrasonic cleaner
    every jet was inspected for blockages and cleaned
    Float levels set to manual specs 24mm
    O-ring on needle jet z2 replaced
    Bench synced butterflies
    replaced old wet battery to agm battery (13+ on multimeter now)
    oil changed, oil filter and gasket replaced,
    new crushed washers for oil plug (forgot to inspect strainer )
    new spark plugs and put dielectric grease in plug caps
    cleaned air filters in soapy water

    This took about 2 months of researching online, ordering parts from dealer, ebay, mikesxs, but I'm much happier with how the idle is now. Shoot, I was thrilled just to hear the bike start!

    Exclusive video... world premier....

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJlCcKxumMw
    Frame: 79 XS1100S
    Engine: 81 XS1100S
    Carbs: 78-79 BS34

    Gf bike: 78 XS650S
    Carbs: 70-79 BS38

    Pics: http://tinypic.com/2mpmkpjb

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    • #92
      Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
      That's a very fine example of an early Special. They're great bikes. Unlike the XS1100, there are enough parts available for the XS650 to keep it running forever.

      The first thing you need to do is pull the sump screen (oil pan) and check the sump screen. They are known to tear. It happens when you rev the engine before the oil gets warm. A torn screen can wreck that engine. Mike's XS or their Canadian branch, XS650 Parts Direct has an upgraded screen. Still, you don't want to twist the throttle until it warms up.


      i got the damn sump filter out and it looks in good shape. just gotta clean it.


      Frame: 79 XS1100S
      Engine: 81 XS1100S
      Carbs: 78-79 BS34

      Gf bike: 78 XS650S
      Carbs: 70-79 BS38

      Pics: http://tinypic.com/2mpmkpjb

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      • #93
        Originally posted by Blank Slate View Post
        i got the damn sump filter out and it looks in good shape. just gotta clean it.
        I looks like good luck is on your side. Just clean and inspect. Remember to do it periodically.
        Marty (in Mississippi)
        XS1100SG
        XS650SK
        XS650SH
        XS650G
        XS6502F
        XS650E

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        • #94
          GF wants her own ride? lol.. You just march in and explain to her that a woman's job is to be in the kitchen, cleaning or making you a sammich, and the ONLY time she needs to be on a motorcycle is when she's perched on the back of yours, making you look good!
























          When you get out of the hospital, tell us the story of how it all went.
          Try your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.

          You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!

          Current bikes:
          '06 Suzuki DR650
          *'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
          '82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
          '82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
          '82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
          '82 XJ1100 Parts bike
          '81 XS1100 Special
          '81 YZ250
          '80 XS850 Special
          '80 XR100
          *Crashed/Totalled, still own

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          • #95
            Originally posted by trbig View Post
            GF wants her own ride? lol.. You just march in and explain to her that a woman's job is to be in the kitchen, cleaning or making you a sammich, and the ONLY time she needs to be on a motorcycle is when she's perched on the back of yours, making you look good!
            SMACK!
            Right upside the head


            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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            • #96
              Originally posted by Wildkat View Post
              SMACK!
              Right upside the head


              lol

              OUCH!!!! Now go make me a sammich!
              Try your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.

              You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!

              Current bikes:
              '06 Suzuki DR650
              *'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
              '82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
              '82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
              '82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
              '82 XJ1100 Parts bike
              '81 XS1100 Special
              '81 YZ250
              '80 XS850 Special
              '80 XR100
              *Crashed/Totalled, still own

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              • #97
                Ha! I got your sammich

                Wait
                Just one?
                Sure!



                But you buy the beer
                (And I still come out on top)

                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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                • #98
                  We now return you to your regularly scheduled thread..
                  Try your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.

                  You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!

                  Current bikes:
                  '06 Suzuki DR650
                  *'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
                  '82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
                  '82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
                  '82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
                  '82 XJ1100 Parts bike
                  '81 XS1100 Special
                  '81 YZ250
                  '80 XS850 Special
                  '80 XR100
                  *Crashed/Totalled, still own

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                  • #99
                    gf suffering from a lack of confidence and hasn't been out riding yet this year. meanwhile I'm having a great time on her bike

                    Frame: 79 XS1100S
                    Engine: 81 XS1100S
                    Carbs: 78-79 BS34

                    Gf bike: 78 XS650S
                    Carbs: 70-79 BS38

                    Pics: http://tinypic.com/2mpmkpjb

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                    • Originally posted by Blank Slate View Post
                      gf suffering from a lack of confidence and hasn't been out riding yet this year. meanwhile I'm having a great time on her bike

                      That is a lovely Special!

                      It looks like you have those rear springs squashed pretty good. They might be less than adequate for that bike.
                      Marty (in Mississippi)
                      XS1100SG
                      XS650SK
                      XS650SH
                      XS650G
                      XS6502F
                      XS650E

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                      • Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
                        That is a lovely Special!

                        It looks like you have those rear springs squashed pretty good. They might be less than adequate for that bike.
                        I hope they're not squashed, they're brand new progressive shocks from 650 Central. http://www.650central.com/
                        Frame: 79 XS1100S
                        Engine: 81 XS1100S
                        Carbs: 78-79 BS34

                        Gf bike: 78 XS650S
                        Carbs: 70-79 BS38

                        Pics: http://tinypic.com/2mpmkpjb

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                        • I hate you

                          having the option of whether or not to replace stuff. What the heck is up with that? My gaskets remained attached to bowls or bodies, my needle valves were the source of all the evil in my world.....
                          "Venturered" 80 XS1100G - "DoraMax" getting sort of resto/destro ed.

                          Yeah it's a pretty blue, but just because you're old is no excuse to buy a bagger. Fortunately I have wrenches.

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