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I finally finished my xs11 chopper. The v-max driveshaft does work fine. The u-joint end is machined a little differently so I had to put a small hose clamp on it to keep it from slipping too far back into the u-joint. The stock length on a v-max shaft is 13.5" in case anyone wants to know. It seems I can't post pictures, or I just can't figure out how, so if you want to see it I guess I could e-mail a few pics. Thanks for all the great information!! My project would never have been completed without the help of your fantastic site!!
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You have to link to pictures here on the site. You can post them to a photo hosting site like Photobucket. There is a thread here somewhere with a tutorial.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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There it is!Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
XS650EComment
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holy $&^@! that is awesome dude! i love it. i would never in a million years have the skill or patience to make that, but i love it. good job!1980 XS 1100 Special (working to be my daily ride)Comment
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Sorry about the hugeness of the photos, but you get the idea.Comment
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I'm not a hardtail guy, but that's still a very nice fab job.
Good work!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...Comment
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That's sweet man! Looks awesome! I see your in Milwaukee, I am just west in pewaukee. Maybe if I get my bike running halfway decent we can get some of the guys in the area together and go for a ride sometime.Nathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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I like it, you can really see the whole motor, nice job.2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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Gotta say - that's a fine looking custom!Ken TalbotComment
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Nice work!! Looks very cool. What kind of frame is that?1980G Standard, Restored
Kerker 4 - 1
850 Rear End Mod
2-21 Flashing LED Arrays on either side of license plate for Brake Light Assist, 1100 Lumen Cree Aux Lights,
Progressive springs, Showa rear shocks
Automatic CCT
1980GH Special, Restored
Stock Exhaust, New Handlebars, 1" Spacer in Fork Springs, Automatic CCT, Showa Rear Shocks
'82 XJ1100 (Sold)
Automatic CCT, RC Engineering 4 X 1 Exhaust, K&N Pods, #50 Pilot Jets, YICS Eliminator. Sorely missed.Comment
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Hi Fender,Originally posted by Crooked_Fender View Post
well, if you insist on taking a suspended bike back in time 70 years to when most bikes came with rigid frames,
your extended frame and exposed drive shaft modification is definitely the way to do it.
Congratulations on a great engineering job.
Some touches remain?
The exposed drive shaft would show to a better advantage after seeing a polishing wheel?
And the front fender also stiffens the fork. How about getting the stiffness back by installing a T-kat fork brace instead?Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"Comment
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Thats one cool ride - its all motor man - looks great & with a massive engine - no CB750 motor in that bike. Thx for pics - oh & of course I love the forwards - 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.Comment
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I would love that. I'm always looking for an excuse to ride. Let me know!Originally posted by natemoen View PostComment
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