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[J.D.]

Hey, y'all;

New guy checkin' in. New to the XS, anyway; I'm actually a Vulcan 750 and 1500A (BUBF) nut, but fell into a '79 XS Eleven Special when a guy wanted it and an '86 VN750 out of his storage unit. I needed the '86 to finish an '87, and I wasn't about to pass up two free scoots at one shot. Besides, my neighbor had a '81 under his carport for a while, and sold it for a $100; I'd wanted it to play with, but he didn't tell me before he got rid of it.

I'm not new to working on bikes; I've had the engine out of my daily rider to replace the stator twice, and currently have the engine out of the '87. The 1500A has had the engine swapped into a titled frame, and the frame wiring is back in it. I also rebuild CVK carbs, when I can't get out of it. My regular ride is a '95 Pearl Teal Green/Candy Atlantic Blue VN750 with the rare Kawasaki Tour Pack fairing and hardbags.

I'll be lurkin' off and on, and jump in now and then if I can help, but mostly I'll be readin' and learnin' when I do check in. I do have a couple/three questions, and a comment...
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1) Where's the key code? On the Vulcans, it's stamped in the side of the ignition switch; same place on the Yamaha?

2) The XS came with a fairing, with air inlets between the headlight and turn signals letting out just below the windshield; Pacifico? Doesn't have the typical Vetter cutout at the windshield base. Windshield nice and clear, too.

3) How hard is it to punch the hingepin on the gas cap, without screwing sumpin' up? Came with a couple extra tanks...
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I got lucky. This thing also came with a set of universal mount hardbags, and a Yamaha trunk complete with two rail guard. I already have a set of Yamaha hardbags, complete with guards and a trailer hitch, that came off an 11 Special. I had planned on modifying the mounts to fit the BUBF; glad now I hadn't gotten around to it! One dresser bar, but I know where another set is, or was anyway. All the guards are gonna need rechroming.

The comment? That is one dinky rink handlebar; looks like it belongs on a lot smaller bike. I've read some of the comments about vibration; I can see why they came up. Seems GL1100 bars would be better than those baby buckhorns. Does have what looks like old Gen-mar risers, tho.

I see there's a few other members in the Houston area; somebody's brains are liable to get picked! <G>

Jim

[rpgoerlich]

1: Check on the chrome cover of the ignition switch for the key code, if worn off look at the helmet lock.

2: Not sure about the type of fairing without a pic.

3: I'd try and pick the gas cap. I was fortunate to have a locksmith friend pick mine under 30 secs.

[J.D.]

1: Check on the chrome cover of the ignition switch for the key code, if worn off look at the helmet lock.

2: Not sure about the type of fairing without a pic.

3: I'd try and pick the gas cap. I was fortunate to have a locksmith friend pick mine under 30 secs.

1) I'll do that...

2) Pics here: http://tinyurl.com/ly232f

3) If I can get a key for the ignition on the bike, that tank won't be a problem. Trying to pick the other two might turn out interesting, but I'll try that first.

Thanks; much appreciated!

Jim

[tarzan]

You should have a # on the gas cap lock.Thats the one I took to the locksmith.He looked up the number and cut a key.It cost me $22.

[CatatonicBug]

The key code is on a sticker on the bottom of the ignition switch. You have to remove the switch to get to it though. Take it to the dealer and they can use the number to make a new key. Cost me $18.

That is a Pacifico fairing. Not a Vetter Windjammer. Very good fairing though. That's the fairing that was sold as the re-branded Yamaha, along with the hard bags and trunck for the full touring package (I'm trying to build a vetter touring package for my MNS ).

I'd suggest getting that key from the ignition switch or the helmet lock to enable you to access the gas cap. I had to do tha same thing when I got my bike.

[kirmit77]

Hey man, Channelview is not but a hop and a skip away!! You should check out the Meeting of the Minds and try to make it up there!

Nice too see some more people here in texas that are close.

[J.D.]

The key code is on a sticker on the bottom of the ignition switch. You have to remove the switch to get to it though. Take it to the dealer and they can use the number to make a new key. Cost me $18.

Kool; thanks. There are numbers on the switch cap, but they don't match any of the gas cap numbers, and as far as I know, this bike's never been wrecked. Doesn't signify, of course... Should be able to take it to a locksmith, too, but that may not necessarily be cheaper than a dealer.

That is a Pacifico fairing. Not a Vetter Windjammer. Very good fairing though. That's the fairing that was sold as the re-branded Yamaha, along with the hard bags and trunk for the full touring package (I'm trying to build a vetter touring package for my MNS ).

I figured it was a Pacifico; I'd like to find lowers for it. I'm familiar with Vetters; I've had a few over the years, and have a Kawasaki by Vetter (Vetter Vindicator) fairing now. I've also got 3 Quicksilvers and a Rooster. Came across mention of Pacifico several months ago and did a search. I know where at least one Pacifico Aero is.

What do you need for your Vetter package? I think I might know where there's a Yamaha branded fairing; dunno about lowers.

I'd suggest getting that key from the ignition switch or the helmet lock to enable you to access the gas cap. I had to do tha same thing when I got my bike.

I can do that with the one on the bike; the other two tanks, I may have to fiddle with...

Appreciate the info. Altho it may be awhile before the bike is back on the road, I'd like to at least see what works and what doesn't, and what kind of shape all three tanks are in internally.

Jim

[J.D.]

You should have a # on the gas cap lock.Thats the one I took to the locksmith.He looked up the number and cut a key.It cost me $22.

I'll try that, too; thanks!

Jim

[J.D.]

Hey man, Channelview is not but a hop and a skip away!! You should check out the Meeting of the Minds and try to make it up there!

Nice too see some more people here in texas that are close.

<chuckle> Yeah, saw a couple of your posts, and one from a guy in Houston, when I was browsing before I registered. I go thru Humble 4 days out of 6; I'll be coming thru there around 10:35 or 10:40 in the morning.

I saw the Meeting of the Minds earlier, too; I'll check it out.

Jim

[kirmit77]

Humble is just the mailing address..... I live in Kingwood but the bike is in Atascocita! If you make it thru here you should stop by and look