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    Finally, got started on my rebuild project, whew!

    So, after being delayed by a number of factors, I got after it today,
    It started out as a base gasket leaking badly....the reason for teardown!
    But it's gonna be a rebulid, did'nt break a ring or anything, but seeing wear on skirts of pistons, and walls.....
    only cracked one fin pulling the head, carb side middle....you'll have to know its there to find it! LOL

    I've had the tank and side covers painted, helmets TOO....
    take a look
    what do you think, other than the pic is a little blurry









    1980 XS11 Special aka The Monster
    "My life used to be a Soap Opera, until I realized something, I own the network."
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  • #2
    I like the paint scheme! Keep the pics coming!
    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.

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    • #3
      And the helmets....



      LOVE EM!!!!!
      1980 XS11 Special aka The Monster
      "My life used to be a Soap Opera, until I realized something, I own the network."
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      • #4
        What are you using for paint to get that look?
        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 Roosevelt

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        • #5
          I had them painted....but he used a black base, with a silver/white pearl type...said something about using either saran wrap or aluminum foil to get the marbled look...he called it 'bowling ball' LOL

          wasn't too sure how it was gonna turn out at first, but I LOVE it!!!!!

          along with the new Jardine exhaust, and polishing all the aluminum covers, and painting the frame,

          it should look AWESOME
          1980 XS11 Special aka The Monster
          "My life used to be a Soap Opera, until I realized something, I own the network."
          My Photo Bucket

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          • #6
            Sweet! Can't wait to see it all together!
            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 Roosevelt

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            • #7
              Me either, the bottom of the motor is coming out this afternoon, and then I'l start on the frame....
              Might take some time before its all done, but I want to be finished before Memorial Day 2011....

              Wish Me LUCK!!!!
              1980 XS11 Special aka The Monster
              "My life used to be a Soap Opera, until I realized something, I own the network."
              My Photo Bucket

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              • #8
                Of course, I'm a long ways away from this, BUT,
                PLAN on the 1179 kit
                stock airbox, with K&N filter, undrilled as yet
                and the Jardin 4to1 exhaust.....

                where is a good starting point for jets, and such?????
                1980 XS11 Special aka The Monster
                "My life used to be a Soap Opera, until I realized something, I own the network."
                My Photo Bucket

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                • #9
                  I will let someone else speak for certain on the 80 carbs with a BB but I would imagine 1 or 2 up on the idle jet and maybe 3 or 4 up on the main would be a start and leave the needle clip on the center notch.
                  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 Roosevelt

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                  • #10
                    Got started by setting the tank in place for a minute, just to get a look....
                    after all, I did just get the parts back last night!

                    Had to throw a teaser in:




                    just 5 hours later:



                    still have to pull swing arm and forks....but have to be able to move things quick if needed, it's in a shop for 18 wheelers!!!!
                    1980 XS11 Special aka The Monster
                    "My life used to be a Soap Opera, until I realized something, I own the network."
                    My Photo Bucket

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                    • #11
                      Looks good! Rather than the 1179, I'd go with the 1196, as it 's the same price!
                      You should NOT need to rejet unless you change the exhaust and airbox.
                      Ray Matteis
                      KE6NHG
                      XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
                      XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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                      • #12
                        I dunno... That paint job just looks like it needs a bath... I thought you were showing the primer'd pieces until I realized that they were already glossy. Although, as long as you like it, I guess that's all that really matters.
                        1980 XS850SG - Sold
                        1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
                        Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
                        Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).

                        Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
                        -H. Ford

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                        • #13
                          Nate: thanks...

                          Ray: really, would have thought sure that I'd need to rejet...
                          Am switching from a 'stock' exhaust...well, I have Hardley Mufflers on!
                          But not just because of that, bigger bore should need more fuel????
                          Just can't wrap my brain around that...unless the bigger pistons would allow for more 'draw'????

                          Bug: thanks for your take....i did ask what was thought...lol
                          All I can say is that the pics really dont do any justice....
                          And that I really like it......


                          Also noticed a little wear on at leat one of the cam journals...normally I'd replace the cam bearings....but....obviously
                          1980 XS11 Special aka The Monster
                          "My life used to be a Soap Opera, until I realized something, I own the network."
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                          • #14
                            Renegade's restoration

                            Dear Renegade,

                            Hi, I just realized you are in mid Mich! You might be a "neighbor". I'm in the Lansing area. Maybe we could do a home and home session?

                            I've got two 1980 XS 1100 Specials that need a lot of work to get back to respectability and I have limited(translation, coward)experience. LOL.

                            Max

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                            • #15
                              got the motor tore apart the rest of the way,
                              some of the bearings were showing large amounts of wear, doing this just in time I think...
                              also noticed a couple of odd things,
                              it has a different final drive, assuming PO had to have it replaced....

                              BUT THE ODDEST IS....I rolled the head over, to get a look at the tops of the valves!
                              cant remember which was which, but intakes on one side were black, exhausts on same side white...(1&2)
                              it was exactly the opposite on the other (3&4) thought that was odd....
                              but one of the 'cups' fell out (from on top of the valves) I paniced when I couldn't find the spacer....until I pulled the other 'cups'
                              NO SPACERS ON ANY OF THEM!!!!!
                              IF I understand correctly, they SHOULD have spacers????


                              anyway, just thought I'd toss that at the GURU's and see what happens!

                              Thanks, John
                              1980 XS11 Special aka The Monster
                              "My life used to be a Soap Opera, until I realized something, I own the network."
                              My Photo Bucket

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