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  • #1

    Any Advise Please

    Finally have the kids off my hands and about to restore my XS1100E which I have had for 14 years.
    Have not started the beast for over 12 years. So the big question is??? what do I do prior to hitting the starter switch as I don't want to damage anything.

    Also the gas tank has been empty for 10 years. I know should have cranked the beast over from time to time.

    Any help would be appropriated.
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    Welcome Russell, Don't take this the wrong way, but you may want to review a thread in the FAQ section titled "What to look for in a neglected XS".

    Besides the obvoius of checking and changing fluids, if you did not drain out the carb bowls, you most likely (almost definitely) are going to need to clean out those carbs. Also look in the tank to see if it rusted inside there. If it did you will want to clean it out before you put that rust into your carbs.

    Past that, well, push the button and see what you get. But before you ride, check those brakes thoroughly!! Then enjoy!!
    Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

    When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

    81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
    80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


    Previously owned
    93 GSX600F
    80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
    81 XS1100 Special
    81 CB750 C
    80 CB750 C
    78 XS750

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    • #3
      Hi Russell,

      Welcome aboard. As stated above, read the tech tips and also checkout xs1100.com.au for some local advice and support.

      Refresh your fluids and filters, replace your battery, wind it over a few times with the plugs out to get the oil round the works and make sure the pressure builds up, replace your plugs and fire it up. It'll either go or it wont and if it doesnt there's plenty of help to be had here. Dont forget your brakes.

      Just a note to consider. I'm not sure about your fuel across the pond, but over here in NZ we dont seem to have the same problems as the guys stateside. Maybe it's better refining or less additives or something, but I've had plenty of things stored with fuel in for long periods over the years, and never had to anything other than drain the stale and refill with fresh.

      An addenda to that though would be that about 5 years ago I got a tank fill in a rental car at a 7-11 in Maroochydore and it was full of water. We were heading south from Noosa at the time and we got as far as Brisbane before it finally died. Had to get another car to get us to Coolangatta so we could fly home. Never had fuel from a 7-11 since.

      Good luck.
      Brian
      1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
      2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.

      Woman (well, my wife anyway) are always on Transmit and never Receive.

      "A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be" Albert Einstien.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by b.walker5 View Post
        ... also checkout xs1100.com.au for some local advice and support.....
        Scratch that. I see you're already there...
        1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
        2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.

        Woman (well, my wife anyway) are always on Transmit and never Receive.

        "A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be" Albert Einstien.

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        • #5
          I second that...

          Welcome Russ,

          Fluid replacement is going to be the key. Depending on how you "stored" the bike over the past 12 years, you either made your job hard, or easy. Im sure your not too gun-hoe to ride this beast so take the time to search for all the tips on here. Everyone has already been in your shoes and made all the mistakes for you, so if you read about it here you will save time and money. Dont forget to change the middle drive and rear diff gear oil. It wouldnt hurt to add a few cc's of motor oil to each cylinder through the spart plug hole now while your doing other work. When your ready to crank the beast over I would add just a few more. Do not spray any penetrating oil in the cylinders because it is a solvent and will break down the lubrication properties of engine oil. As you may already know, the fuse box on these bikes are not the best. For less than $15 you can buy a new automotive style spade fuse box with all the necessary connectors from member TopCat (TopCatGr58). Again, welcome to the addiction.

          Read about the Fusebox here.
          Last edited by WMarshy; 05-19-2010, 06:12 AM.
          '79 XS11 F
          Stock except K&N

          '79 XS11 SF
          Stock, no title.

          '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
          GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

          "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~

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          • #6
            Hey Russ,

            If your going to take apart the calipers, do yourself a favor and use the master cylinder to force the piston out of the caliper body after you take it off the rotor. Just make sure you refill the MC resivor so you dont run out of fluid or get an air bubble in the line. The pistons can be a real pain to get out of the caliper if done anyother way.
            '79 XS11 F
            Stock except K&N

            '79 XS11 SF
            Stock, no title.

            '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
            GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

            "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~

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            • #7
              Originally posted by russell View Post
              Finally have the kids off my hands and about to restore my XS1100E which I have had for 14 years.
              Have not started the beast for over 12 years. So the big question is??? what do I do prior to hitting the starter switch as I don't want to damage anything.

              Also the gas tank has been empty for 10 years. I know should have cranked the beast over from time to time.

              Any help would be appropriated.
              Hi Russell & welcome,
              like they said, there's whole scripts of resurrection advice available.
              If they don't tell you this, fix the brakes first. Before you even put gas in the tank. You know damn well that if it does fire up you are gonna ride it right effin' now rather than fiddle with the brakes.
              And buy new tires. 14 year old tires will be rotted with age even if they look great.
              Fred Hill, S'toon
              XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
              "The Flying Pumpkin"

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              • #8
                Whatever you do and try...

                Just remember that so long sitting for your breaks, tires, wheels, and bearings may have some adverse effects. As has been mentioned, before you release that clutch and engage any gear make sure that the tires are in good order and you're brakes will stop you. No quicker way to make an exciting day a sad day than an accident that could leave you or your bike unable to ride, ever.
                1978 Yamaha XS 1100E "Monster" 2010-2012
                2004 RCM-50GL 2008-2010, Don't ask, don't tell (don't really know)

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