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i'm new to the whole forum thing. but i have a 1980 xs1100sg i bout over the summer for $350 that when i shift into first gear and start letting out the clutch it starts making sort of a grinding noise and sometimes will slip out of fourth back into third. any suggestions on what the issue could be?
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Welcome to the madness. Sounds like its got the notorious 1st/2nd gear issue. Easily fixed.....search and read here on the forum. Also may have a weak shifter shaft return spring. Once shift side cover is pulled may find the tranny issue has caused other issues..........no panic, all can be fixed. Lots of good info and good help here to get it all corrected. Meanwhile, would'nt ride it before fixing or there will be several other fixes you'll be doing as a result of suspect initial issues it has at the moment.81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top. -
Here is a link to the gear fix.
http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5090
You probably have a weak shift spring too though. Nothing all to bad to fix. Post your location, someone may be near to help out as well.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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thanks for replying so quickly. i've done parked the bike since my #4 carb got stuck open and lost a whole tank of gas. i've been tearing it down the last couple of weeks wish i would of found this site b4. i'm the third owner of this bike and can tell its been torn apart b4 so not sure what has been done to it thus far (or if its been done right) picked up another bike 4 parts. so hopefully will get in running 4 spring1980 xs1100sgComment
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Sounds like your floats are not closing, and octy is failing if you have one, as well as petcocks leaking if you had them closed. Lots of people here to give advise, so don't be afraid to ask questions no matter how small they may seem, its how we all learn.
Post some pics of your ride, we like pictures!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 RooseveltComment
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yup its the floats but the number 3 and 4 carbs are no good cuz the previous owner decided that messing with the gas air mixture screws would fix it and jammed the factory seals down on top of the screws and also the 1/2 inch thick gasket making material all over the inside of my engine makes me think he didn't know what else he was doing. i have the engine torn down and out of the engine haven't split the cases yet the transmission doesn't seem to have any wear or tear the dogs look fine and the gears are not rounded off and seem to shift fine.1980 xs1100sgComment
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The dogs barely engage as it is normally so it really does not take much ware to cause it.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 RooseveltComment
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how do i upload photos of my bike?1980 xs1100sgComment
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Upload your photos to Photobucket, copy the direct image, then paste in your post.2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
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parts bike1980 xs1100sgComment
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Pretty decent looking Special; interesting custom tank. Somebody spent some time on that. The bike is definitely worth saving...
Your parts bike is a standard, so pay attention when trying to swap parts.
Welcome!Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
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wow you guys know your ****. the parts bike i bout pretty much 4 the carbs going to try and switch out the main jets and the jet needles. i noticed alot of you guys have individual cone intakes (not sure on technical name on them)i want to do the same with mine read somewhere that you have to up the main jet size is this correct?1980 xs1100sgComment
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What do you plan to do with the extra set of carbs after you swap? If your goong to get rid of them I would take them off your hands for ya.
That tank on your special is pretty sweet. Can you tell if it was done in metal or in putty?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 RooseveltComment
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it came with the tank when i bought it i'll know more in the spring when i get it repainted after it gets stripped down. the xtra carbs i'll have im not sure what condition they will be in i know for sure the throttle bodies on the number 3 and 4 carbs are shot but i'll let you know after rebuild them1980 xs1100sgComment
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The carbs are NOT the same on the two bikes! You can put either set on, and it will work well, but you cannot MIX the two carb banks(bodies). If you go to ebay, and search for georgefix, he can set you up with any kit you may need to repair the carbs and petcocks. Unless the PO has really messed up the carbs, they should be fixable.
I like the "fender ornament" you have in the first picture. Looks like something I used to have running around years ago!
Welcome to the site!Ray Matteis
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XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
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