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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...
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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.
My Bike:Originally posted by fredintoon
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Short answer....Yes and no. Just the rears are different.Originally posted by bwilding_2000 View Post
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 ownerFast, 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...Comment
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there is a set on ebay, forks and tripple trees for a buy it now of $50Originally posted by psycoreefer View PostHarry
The voices in my head are giving me the silent treatment.
'79 Standard
'82 XJ1100
'84 FJ1100
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Originally posted by bwilding_2000 View Post
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"Comment
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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.Comment
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