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So, I finally got my first XS1100!
It's a 1981 XS1100 Midnight Special with only 5600 miles on it. I was able to get it for $1000. It has sat in a garage for about 8 years. So it is going to need a little work, which leads to the reason for this post.
What are the order of steps that I should take to get the bike up and running for the spring? I know that I'm going to need some new tires, oil change, new battery, change/flush the brake fluid. But I guess I'm wondering what I should do about the carbs, brake lines, exhaust, etc...?
Are there any common problems with the XS1100's sitting for a long period of time?
I'm also wondering what book I should get for accurate detail of parts; i.e. Clymers, etc...?
Thanks ahead of time for anyones help on this topic.
It's a 1981 XS1100 Midnight Special with only 5600 miles on it. I was able to get it for $1000. It has sat in a garage for about 8 years. So it is going to need a little work, which leads to the reason for this post.
What are the order of steps that I should take to get the bike up and running for the spring? I know that I'm going to need some new tires, oil change, new battery, change/flush the brake fluid. But I guess I'm wondering what I should do about the carbs, brake lines, exhaust, etc...?
Are there any common problems with the XS1100's sitting for a long period of time?
I'm also wondering what book I should get for accurate detail of parts; i.e. Clymers, etc...?
Thanks ahead of time for anyones help on this topic.
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