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If you've lowered the front end a bit due to the clip ons, 11.5" is probably good. IIRC, stock height for the XS11 is 12 5/8".
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2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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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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Yeah, the front is lowered about 1 1/4" to accomodate the clip ons. I did put on a larger tire in the front so as to counter how much lowered the front end. I wanted to lower the back about 1" so that I would not be changing the factory dimensions of the bike too much. Sounds like the 11.5" shocks will work well then.Comment
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interested in where "under the tank" you placed the key,
did you use the std ignition barrel? ( my key falls ot of mine )http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...e/DSC00009.jpg
1980 XS1100 Std English Assembled, 378k miles
In stock untouched contion.
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...e/seatside.jpg
1979 XS1100F Std NZ new,
Mikes XS coils
Jardine 4-1
Pod filters
Harley Davidson Rear Fender
Bullet signal lights
Twin 75mm headlights
Self made single seatComment
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Since I redid the wiring harness and was changing the guages and handle bar set up, I wanted less clutter up by the handlebars. I thought about removing the key altogether and just having an on off switch, but since I already had the barrel with a key and it worked I opted to use it. Since I am not skilled at fabricating, any new key mount that I made would look like crap so I decided to shorten up all the wires and place the factory ignition barrel under the rear of the tank.
I have it mounted to the hanger for the old airbox but since I am not going to be using the airbox it won't be in the way.Comment
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Coming along nicely. Curious though, what will be your method of getting the bike off of the table it is sitting on? I can think of several ways, but was curious as to how you plan on getting the bike back on the ground. BTW I really like the paint job on the engine.1980 CB750KComment
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Yeah, I've been thinking about that too. Best that I can come up with right now is to use a low profile floor jack and lift one side of the stand (kickstand side of the bike). Take the legs off and lower it down, set the bike on the side stand and slide the wood out the other side.
What were your thoughts?Comment
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Your idea might be the best idea. I would have to think about it for awhile. Are you pretty close to being finished? It's looking great.Last edited by Electronhammer; 11-08-2010, 08:09 PM.1980 CB750KComment
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Not sure if you have access to what is needed or not, but you could use a strap around the neck of the frame and lift the front end up like in a wheelie. Have someone there to stabalize the bike and then move your stand and lower the bike back down.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 XS750Comment
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Just get a couple of your buds or neighbors to help you lift it off.
2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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Getting the bike off the stand?
I'm voting for 'E. J. Potter' style....
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...chigan-madman/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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Yeah!Getting the bike off the stand?
I'm voting for 'E. J. Potter' style....
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...chigan-madman/
I could get it facing out the garage, start her up, get the back wheel spinning and have a friend cut the legs off the stand with a chainsaw! I'll have the wife make the video instructional.Comment
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Still have a way to go on it though. Grips, foot pegs, pods, and petcocks are coming in the mail (I am going to attempt to make my own rearsets). I've found a gas cap, throttle cable, clutch cable, and shifter off several doner bikes all for $25. Still need to rebuild the front master cylinder and all the calipers, get stainless brake lines, clean up and mount the headers and muffler. Also have to figure out brake light, signals, guages, not to mention attaching and recovering the old seat. I'll be using the old XJ shocks for a while untill I have enough money to buy some new ones (not interested in rebuilding them). So on top of all this I am still going to have to mess around with trying to get it tuned. FUN!Comment
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stevestrom saidRecover it from where? Is it in a pond or some other body of water? LOLrecovering the old seat. I can't wait to see the finished product. Keep the pics coming.
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