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  • AustinPhoenix
    Truly XSive
    • Mar 2008
    • 112
    • Austin, TX
    #1

    xs 1100 project

    Hey guys,

    Newbie here! I just bought an xs 1100 project for $150!

    No title, hard starter, and have to finesse each gear when shifting. I'm kind of impulsive, and the price was right.

    Does anybody have any suggestions for the shifting problem?
    1980 XS11g Standard - "Ash"
    4 to 2 Exhaust
    K&N Pod Filters
    Fuel Filters
    Inline shut off valves
    Slotted Rotors
    My heart and soul

    Soon to have stainless lines, xs750 FD, lightened rotors, and HID headlight

    1979 Special Project Bike
    Non-gasoline conversion
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    • DiverRay
      Moderator
      • Nov 2004
      • 7694
      • Star, IDAHO
      #2
      Change ALL the fluids in the bike!!! Go to the MAIN page, xs11.com, and THEN go down the left side to the "Tech Tips". You should get all the information you need from there. You WILL need to pick up a manual for the bike. They are still available new, so don't bid to much on ebay for one.
      These bikes ARE kind of particular about the shifting. it's something you learn quickly. Correct NEW oil in the engine, middle gear and final drive WILL help. Don't forget to grease the spline on the drive shaft! You will have to pull the rear wheel to do it, but I and most of the owners grease the spline every time we replace the tire. The grease fitting Yamaha put on the swing arm does NOT work.
      Welcome to the site!
      Ray Matteis
      KE6NHG
      XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
      XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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        • AustinPhoenix
          Truly XSive
          • Mar 2008
          • 112
          • Austin, TX
          #3
          Typical...

          Perfect! Changing the fluids is pretty typical with any restore, but I didn't know about the shifting...touchiness. I already saw a few manuals on ebay. If anybody has a scanner and some time, that would be a great thing to do for the forum. A few of the other forums I'm a part of have online manuals that members scanned and uploaded. I'll see if I can find a way to do that.

          Are there any special tools needed for a rebuild?

          I'm looking forward to posting pics and getting advice from all of the experts on here!!
          1980 XS11g Standard - "Ash"
          4 to 2 Exhaust
          K&N Pod Filters
          Fuel Filters
          Inline shut off valves
          Slotted Rotors
          My heart and soul

          Soon to have stainless lines, xs750 FD, lightened rotors, and HID headlight

          1979 Special Project Bike
          Non-gasoline conversion

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            • AustinPhoenix
              Truly XSive
              • Mar 2008
              • 112
              • Austin, TX
              #4
              Manual

              I ordered a PDF repair manual. If it looks good, I'll be happy to upload it or send it somebody with the rights to upload it.

              Anything to help out other people...

              Does anybody know of any salvage yards in central Texas? I'm in Austin, but also go to Houston to see my girlfriend all the time.
              1980 XS11g Standard - "Ash"
              4 to 2 Exhaust
              K&N Pod Filters
              Fuel Filters
              Inline shut off valves
              Slotted Rotors
              My heart and soul

              Soon to have stainless lines, xs750 FD, lightened rotors, and HID headlight

              1979 Special Project Bike
              Non-gasoline conversion

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                • webbcraft2150
                  XS-XJ Guru
                  • Sep 2002
                  • 1605
                  • AUSTIN.TX
                  #5
                  Re: Manual

                  Originally posted by AustinPhoenix

                  I'm in Austin, but also go to Houston to see my girlfriend all the time.

                  Welcome to the addiction! I am also in Austin. Have a coveted factory service manual if ya need some reference. Also have a carb-stix and can pull a stock airbox off in 6 minutes without cussing (much). There are some other XS11's in Austin, but I don't hear from them much. The Texas chapter has lotsa members that try to get together at least a couple times a year. Check out the rally section. There is a "Meeting of the Minds" event in June hosted by the venerable Guru John and his lovely and talented wife, Kat.
                  When a 10 isn't enough, get a 11. 80g Hardbagger

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                    • Paintman
                      XStremely XSive
                      • Mar 2008
                      • 312
                      • rapid City SD
                      #6
                      Anyone around me

                      Hi was wondering if anyother XS fanatics were around South Dakota
                      Thanks John
                      80 XS1100SH
                      79 XS1100SF 750 FD,Galfer Brake lines,ebc brake pads,Cross Drilled Rotors,TKat fork brace,bead blasted wheels repainted and polished
                      80 XS1100 S Project gonna be a hot rod
                      06 CBR1000RR sold!!!!!
                      2000 Concours
                      84 Kawi KLR600
                      79 Yam XT500 Ouch it kicks back
                      79 XR250
                      Why is it that the smallest part can fly to the farthest part of the shop?
                      John

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