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  • maszkiew
    New
    • Mar 2010
    • 5
    #1

    Pistons

    Hello, I'm new on the forum so let me welcome to all of you. This year I have started a renovation of my XS11 Special and I've stopped becouse of engine problems. I have read the forum so I know that there is no chance to get complete pistons for the first oversize. That's why I'm asking for advice - which way is better to go: big bore kit or simply rings for the first oversize with standard pistons? And another thing - where in US can I buy it (in Poland where I live it is very difficult to buy parts for a bike with american VIN number)?

    Last edited by maszkiew; 12-12-2010, 01:56 PM.
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    • natemoen
      Master of XSology
      • May 2010
      • 8640
      • Fargo
      #2
      Are the cylinders still within spec?

      If so, you can use 1st over rings and file the gap. Right now we have someone working with a ring manufacturing company trying to get a set of standard sized rings as well.

      If the cylinders are not in spec then its big bore or find a new (ie ebay used) set of jugs.
      Nathan
      KD9ARL

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      1978 XS1100E
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      #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
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      Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

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        • natemoen
          Master of XSology
          • May 2010
          • 8640
          • Fargo
          #3
          Oh yeah, welcome to the form as well! Have you checked out the UK xs 1100 forum as well yet?
          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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            • SFerinTEXAS
              XSive Maximus
              • Jun 2006
              • 876
              #4
              Just for out of curiosity how did you come to the conclusion you need rings? Am not suggesting you don't. Is the engine disassembled?
              79SF
              XJ11
              78E

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                • maszkiew
                  New
                  • Mar 2010
                  • 5
                  #5
                  Bike was running very poor and there was oil in the airbox. Engine is disassembled now - my mechanic says that piston rings are warn.
                  I haven't checked the UK forum - it's easier for me to buy parts in US (I have family there).

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                    • Jamie
                      Truly XSive
                      • Aug 2010
                      • 182
                      • Norman, OK
                      #6
                      Just a dumb question, but how do you know which big bore kit to order? Do you have to measure the cylinders and then order according to that, or do the BBK come with new cylinders and you order the standard size?

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                        • natemoen
                          Master of XSology
                          • May 2010
                          • 8640
                          • Fargo
                          #7
                          Originally posted by Jamie
                          Just a dumb question, but how do you know which big bore kit to order? Do you have to measure the cylinders and then order according to that, or do the BBK come with new cylinders and you order the standard size?
                          You have to have the cylinders bored and or re-sleeved to the pistons.
                          Nathan
                          KD9ARL

                          μολὼν λαβέ

                          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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                            • TECHLINETOM
                              XSive
                              • Dec 2010
                              • 25
                              • Deerfield Ohio
                              #8
                              I'm looking into this for my XJ1100.

                              Total Seal Rings can make custom rings.

                              You need 1.2mm top ( original is chrome faced)
                              1.5mm second ( original is taper faced)
                              2.8mm 3 piece oil

                              I would recommend the Maxseal rings as they have a gapless top ( actually 2 rings in one groove) .
                              I have seen engines gain 10% power and longer engine life with these rings.
                              I won't build an engine without Total Seal Rings!

                              You can google them or link thru www.summitracing.com .
                              TECHLINETOM
                              1982 XJ1100

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