Finally, got started on my rebuild project, whew!

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  • renegade_xs11g
    XStremely XSive
    • Apr 2007
    • 462
    • Mid-Michigan
    #1

    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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    • natemoen
      Master of XSology
      • May 2010
      • 8640
      • Fargo
      #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.

      Theodore Roosevelt

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        • renegade_xs11g
          XStremely XSive
          • Apr 2007
          • 462
          • Mid-Michigan
          #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."
          My Photo Bucket

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            • natemoen
              Master of XSology
              • May 2010
              • 8640
              • Fargo
              #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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                • renegade_xs11g
                  XStremely XSive
                  • Apr 2007
                  • 462
                  • Mid-Michigan
                  #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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                    • natemoen
                      Master of XSology
                      • May 2010
                      • 8640
                      • Fargo
                      #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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                        • renegade_xs11g
                          XStremely XSive
                          • Apr 2007
                          • 462
                          • Mid-Michigan
                          #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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                            • renegade_xs11g
                              XStremely XSive
                              • Apr 2007
                              • 462
                              • Mid-Michigan
                              #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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                                • natemoen
                                  Master of XSology
                                  • May 2010
                                  • 8640
                                  • Fargo
                                  #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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                                    • renegade_xs11g
                                      XStremely XSive
                                      • Apr 2007
                                      • 462
                                      • Mid-Michigan
                                      #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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                                        • DiverRay
                                          Moderator
                                          • Nov 2004
                                          • 7694
                                          • Star, IDAHO
                                          #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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                                            • CatatonicBug
                                              Master of XSology
                                              • Oct 2008
                                              • 6117
                                              • Clinton, UT
                                              #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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                                                • renegade_xs11g
                                                  XStremely XSive
                                                  • Apr 2007
                                                  • 462
                                                  • Mid-Michigan
                                                  #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."
                                                  My Photo Bucket

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                                                    • maxrageous
                                                      XSive
                                                      • Aug 2010
                                                      • 22
                                                      • Lansing, MI 48910
                                                      #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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                                                        • renegade_xs11g
                                                          XStremely XSive
                                                          • Apr 2007
                                                          • 462
                                                          • Mid-Michigan
                                                          #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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