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  • Fixed the pick up wires, Miracle Cure!

    Don't know why I waited so long to fix the pick up wires. It fixed all the hot starting, loss of power and most of the popping problems.

    Ken, TopCat and all you guys who keep pointing to that fix keep it up.

    If anyone was wondering how hard it is to tell, it isn't hard. When I pulled on the first wire it was like grabbing a rubber band! All four needed repair.

    Thanks again, that was a huge fix. I'll resync sometime over the weekend and set the idle screws when one of my buddies is in town with his gauge.

    Unbelievable the difference in power. I really like the 30mph rollout in 5th. Awesome.
    Bothell, WA
    1980 XS1100SG

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    Good to hear you got it all sorted,
    I was the same with the valve clearances,
    havent checked them in 4 yrs, 3 inlet valves were so
    tight i couldnt get a feeler guage in, all adjusted, the bikes
    never run so good, especially down low and cold start idling.
    pete


    new owner of
    08 gen2 hayabusa


    former owner
    1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
    zrx carbs
    18mm float height
    145 main jets
    38 pilots
    slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
    fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters

    [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pA8dwxmAVA&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/url]

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    • #3
      Hi Pete, I was holding off on the valve clearances until I ran it for a while and had it inspected. Sounds like I need to speed that task up too!
      Bothell, WA
      1980 XS1100SG

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      • #4
        It cant hurt hey,
        im kicking myself for waiting so long 2 do it, laziness really,
        still cant believe the difference in the bike.
        Good luck with it, let us know how you go when you do do it.
        pete


        new owner of
        08 gen2 hayabusa


        former owner
        1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
        zrx carbs
        18mm float height
        145 main jets
        38 pilots
        slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
        fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters

        [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pA8dwxmAVA&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/url]

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        • #5
          You DO need to check the valves now and then! The bucket adjusters close up, NOT loosen up. If you go too long, you can burn a valve, and that WILL ruin your ride for a while!
          Ray Matteis
          KE6NHG
          XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
          XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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