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  • psycoreefer
    XS-XJ Guru
    • Feb 2008
    • 1557
    • Minden, NV
    #16
    I'm "on the list" for some FJ take off forks and trees, once I get those I'll be looking into this more, possibly running a 17 rear rim on the front. I could use the FJ rim, but it won't match...
    1979 xs1100 Special -
    Stock air box/K&N Filter, MAC 4-2 exhaust, Bad-Boy Air horn, TC fuse box, Windshield, Soft bags, Vetter Fairing, Blinkers->Run/Turn/Brake Lights, Headlight Modulator, hard wire GPS power

    Short Stack - 1981 xs1100 Standard - lowered for SWMBO.

    Originally posted by fredintoon
    Goes like a train, corners like a cow, shifts like a Russian tractor, drinks like a fish, you are gonna love it.
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      • crazy steve
        XS-XJ Guru MODERATOR
        • Jan 2009
        • 7932
        • Beautiful outer Yelm, WA
        #17
        Originally posted by bwilding_2000
        Hey, since we are talking about front rims, will a standard and a special front rim swap? Are any special parts needed?
        Short answer....Yes and no. Just the rears are different.

        As to trying to 'adapt' a rear to the front... sheesh, the machine work! If I was really determined to do this, I'd find a first-class tig welder and weld the front center into the rear rim...

        '78E original owner
        Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

        '78E original owner - resto project
        '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
        '82 XJ rebuild project
        '80SG restified, red SOLD
        '79F parts...
        '81H more parts...

        Other current bikes:
        '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
        '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
        '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
        Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
        Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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          • Bigfoot
            XS-XJ GURU
            • Sep 2005
            • 1422
            • Kansas City, Missouri
            #18
            Originally posted by psycoreefer
            I'm "on the list" for some FJ take off forks and trees, once I get those I'll be looking into this more, possibly running a 17 rear rim on the front. I could use the FJ rim, but it won't match...
            there is a set on ebay, forks and tripple trees for a buy it now of $50
            Harry

            The voices in my head are giving me the silent treatment.

            '79 Standard
            '82 XJ1100
            '84 FJ1100


            Acta Non Verba

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              • fredintoon
                Master of XSology
                • Mar 2004
                • 6795
                • Saskatoon SK
                #19
                Originally posted by bwilding_2000
                Hey, since we are talking about front rims, will a standard and a special front rim swap ? are any special prts needed?

                Hi bwilding,
                Yamaparts swap like LEGO. All XS650/750/850/1100s have the same 7-spoke cast front wheel. The 750/850 wheels have smaller brake disks but 1100 or 650 front disks bolt straight on. Even the XS650 front wire wheels will work if you change their 2-piece disks.
                Fred Hill, S'toon
                XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
                "The Flying Pumpkin"

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                  • Welsh1100
                    XSive
                    • Apr 2009
                    • 40
                    • Fairfield, California U.S.A.
                    #20
                    Wider front tire

                    I went slightly wider with my front tire on my 1979 xs1100"f". I am running Metzlers front and rear. I bought a 110-90, 19" for the front. I had to loosen the brake calipers to slip the wheel on. What I found is alot less "groove tracking" effect on the highway. With the original size I found that the bike wanted to stay in various grooves and creases. I run both front and rear at 40 psi. When riding in the rain, I decrease the rear to 35psi.
                    Some days you're the pigeon..and some days you're the statue/

                    1979 XS1100f
                    Saddle bags, small wind screen and non-original rear shocks. Otherwise..completely stock.

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