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    Well here the end of week #3's progress. By the way. If you switch to SS brake line's does anyone keep the line supports. I suppose it's a personal thing but what's the concensus?
    mack
    79 XS 1100 SF Special
    HERMES
    original owner
    http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps6932d5df.jpg

    81 XS 1100 LH MNS
    SPICA
    http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad305/mack-055/2.jpg

    78 XS 11E
    IOTA
    https://youtu.be/wB5Jfbp6SUc
    https://youtu.be/RaI3WYHSuWA



    Have recovery trailer and shop if you breakdown in my area.
    Frankford, Ont, Canada
    613-398-6186

  • #2
    Wow, i just realized how dull and crusty my bike looks. Thanks.
    1980 XS1100SG Special

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    • #3
      Lookin good!

      As far as the line supports, the rear ones I understand, but I've always felt the fronts were overkill. If they don't hit anything when you bounce the front, it's unlikely they'll hit anything when riding.

      '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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      • #4
        Yeah

        I kept mine but with the SS being smaller I am not sure how much good it does. +1 on the rear cause I would hate for it to get into the shock or tire.
        Your right side sure looks a little to straight (like maybe too short?).
        Last edited by jmnjrpa; 05-20-2010, 07:15 PM.
        '81 1100 MNS - "Midnight XSpress"
        Original except:
        120 mains outer cylinders - 125 mains inner cylinders - Ceramic headers - Powder coated pipes, covers calipers, and MC's
        4 pods - Air box gutted--E3 Plugs - High Back seat - Grooved out swing arm - SS brake lines
        Fork brace - 160 speedo - Auto CCT
        All gold paint and chrome replaced with GOLD plate

        "STUPID is Forever" Ron White.
        Contact me by PM -I don't deal with stupid anymore.

        Big John

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        • #5
          Originally posted by mack View Post
          Well here the end of week #3's progress. By the way. If you switch to SS brake line's does anyone keep the line supports. I suppose it's a personal thing but what's the concensus?
          Hi Mack,
          That looks ready to ride
          Phil
          1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
          1983 XJ 650 Maxim
          2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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          • #6
            I kept mine on thinking they will be better supported at higher speeds.

            Good work mack !!!!!!!!!!
            BDF Special
            80SG Vetter bagger 1196 Wiseco big bore kit, Mega Cycle Cams, slotted cam gears, ported and flowed head, bronze intake seats, Dyno Jet kit, Dyno coils and Mikes XS air pods, Venture cam chain adjuster,Geezer's regulator, Clutch mod, Mac 4 into 1 with custom built and tuned baffle, Oil cooler,MikesXS emulators mod.
            Dyno tuned to 98 hp at the rear wheel.

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            • #7
              Beautiful bike Mack!!!
              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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              • #8
                Oh, man, now I need to clean my bike. Nice work, Mack!
                -- Scott
                _____

                2004 ST1300A: No name... yet
                1982 XJ1100J: "Baby" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
                1980 XS1100G: "Columbo" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
                1979 XS1100SF: "Bush" W.I.P.
                1979 XS1100F: parts
                2018 Heritage Softail Classic 117 FLHCS SE: "Nanuk" It's DEAD, it's not just resting. It is an EX cycle.

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                • #9
                  I wonder........

                  Originally posted by mack View Post
                  Well here the end of week #3's progress. By the way. If you switch to SS brake line's does anyone keep the line supports. I suppose it's a personal thing but what's the concensus?
                  Wow, That bike will stop guys right in their tracks. Superior job Mack.
                  There are enough excellently restored XS11's to show off at the Toronto International Motorcycle Show in 2011. I wonder if anyones up for checking that out?
                  BDF
                  I May Be Crazy, But I Have A Good Time.

                  Northern Gypsy - 2010 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS - Daily rider

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                  • #10
                    beautiful bike,
                    youve done a really good job with 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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                    • #11
                      Lookin good mack

                      I know how much work you are going thru ..

                      SS Brake lines, I kept my supports (rear) , I just cut a piece of rubber gas line to fit in the oem rubber supports, and over the SS line to keep it from getting into the shocks, wheel etc ..

                      the front's , I haven't made it that far yet ..
                      Last edited by Bullet; 05-21-2010, 10:57 AM.
                      1980 SG - "Blue Balls"

                      Complete Restoration - Finished June 21/2010

                      - 1179 kit
                      - 80/81 carbs 42.5/115 mains with XS pods
                      - Mac 4 into 1 exhaust
                      - Venture auto CCT
                      - progressive fork springs - no air
                      - Mike's progressive rear shocks
                      - Galfer S.S. Brake Lines
                      - XSDirect - Black Coils
                      - 8 mm S.S. Core Plug Wires
                      - T.C. fuse box
                      - TKat fork brace
                      - Geezer regulator
                      - Battlax BT45 V-Rated tires
                      - 5W40 - Rotella T6 Synth Engine Oil
                      - rest of bike is "good old Yamaha"

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                      • #12
                        Hey Mack: Your bike looks fantastic. Maybe down the road I'll get to see it in person. Great restoration - Dan
                        '81 XS1100 LH - Midnight Special - been lookin' a long time for this one.
                        1179 big bore kit, 80SG motor
                        Rebuilt head, valves
                        TC Bros Forward Controls (Brass Pegs)
                        Tkat Fork Brace
                        T.C. Spade Fuse Box
                        Dyna Coils & wires
                        Mikesxs shocks,controls,& bars (special)
                        ISO grips with stelleto ends
                        4 into 1 black Bassani exhaust
                        Bridgestone Spitfires
                        Tuned by Tinman905
                        & a will to keep it.

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