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  • #1

    XS11 no more

    After 15 years of ownership and 122,000 miles, it was time to let it go. A major problem was both crankshaft oil seals were leaking and was afraid to split the crankcase because it could do more damage to an otherwise good running motor.

    It was a great mount; daily commuter, good unit to explore places around Dallas / Ft Worth, did my first long ride from Texas to Ohio, and qualified me into the Iron Butt Association.

    But all things come to an end as parts or donor bikes were getting harder to find, the fairing, bags, bits and pieces were wearing out. Found a 2004 Honda ST1300 which the dealer offered a $500 trade-in value. Couldn't pass it up so now "Blue Bulldog" and me will make new memories.

    I'll keep in touch and pass my experience to any who will listen. The XS11 is a great bike...
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  • #2
    sorry to hear but at least

    you are still on 2 wheels...


    Stay safe.

    John
    John is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)

    Go ahead, click on the bikes - you know you want to...the electrons are ready.
    '81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
    Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine

    "Not all treasure is silver and gold"

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    • #3
      Hey Nikon,


      If you're still wanting to keep and use your XS11, you don't have to split the cases to do the crank seals. It's been posted that you can get seals that can be fitted without splitting the cases. And I believe it was JOHN there in DFW that posted about that, he provided the seal #'s and technique as well, I probably have it saved in the TIPS UNDER CONSTRUCTION in the admin forum, just haven't gotten around to making it a formal tip!

      SO..if it's still otherwise running strong, you could let another XSive get ahold of it, and fix the seals, and perhaps let it put 200K on the clock!?

      T.C.
      T. C. Gresham
      81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
      79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
      History shows again and again,
      How nature points out the folly of men!

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      • #4
        Originally posted by nikonyamaha View Post
        After 15 years of ownership and 122,000 miles, it was time to let it go. A major problem was both crankshaft oil seals were leaking and was afraid to split the crankcase because it could do more damage to an otherwise good running motor.

        It was a great mount; daily commuter, good unit to explore places around Dallas / Ft Worth, did my first long ride from Texas to Ohio, and qualified me into the Iron Butt Association.

        But all things come to an end as parts or donor bikes were getting harder to find, the fairing, bags, bits and pieces were wearing out. Found a 2004 Honda ST1300 which the dealer offered a $500 trade-in value. Couldn't pass it up so now "Blue Bulldog" and me will make new memories.

        I'll keep in touch and pass my experience to any who will listen. The XS11 is a great bike...
        Wish you and I had known we are so close to one another - I'm out in Lavon and just picked up a donar bike (that turns out to be a midnight special) and I would have made you a steal of a deal on the engine... odometer shows 14k miles.
        Which Honda dealer is your bike at .... maybe I'll run by and pick it up....
        JT

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        • #5
          Jarion, the bike is at BMW Motorcycles of Ft Worth at Hurst Blvd and 820

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          • #6
            [QUOTE=nikonyamaha;318600]But all things come to an end as parts or donor bikes were getting harder to find, the fairing, bags, bits and pieces were wearing out. Found a 2004 Honda ST1300 which the dealer offered a $500 trade-in value. Couldn't pass it up so now "Blue Bulldog" and me will make new memories.
            QUOTE]

            As a matter of fact, I also have an '03 1300ST. Love the bike for trips. It averaged over 50mpg from Reno to the Colorado line. It is a different experience than riding any of the three xs1100s. The ST sounds a lot like a sewing machine and for cutting noise on long trips, that is nice. BUT the xs1100s have "attitude" or "spirit". They just have a different feel. Fun riding!
            Skids (Sid Hansen)

            Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.

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            • #7
              Thanks

              Nikon,
              I shot them a message.... we'll see what comes back.
              JT

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              • #8
                speedi-sleeves, fit over shaft and seal the groove caused by years of friction wear from the seal. Works great but has to be installed backwards.
                Just ME and my 82 XJ 1100. Mac 4>1-2 1/2" open baffle shotgun, no octy, K&N pod filters, LED tail/brake light & directionals, 750 FD mod, Ear Cannon air horn, modified bars and dash. "Motorcyclists are all bound together by a brotherhood tie through their love of the sport, and what difference does it make what machine he rides as long as he belongs to the clan." Walter Davidson, Dec. 1920 edition of Harley-Davidson Enthusiast Magazine http://s851.photobucket.com/albums/ab78/justme1100/

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                • #9
                  Try www.yamahasuzukioftexas, the bike is on the pre-owned side of the website.

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                  • #10
                    that was nice!

                    We could have gotten you better than $500!

                    Ride safe.

                    John
                    John is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)

                    Go ahead, click on the bikes - you know you want to...the electrons are ready.
                    '81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
                    Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine

                    "Not all treasure is silver and gold"

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by nikonyamaha View Post
                      Jarion, the bike is at BMW Motorcycles of Ft Worth at Hurst Blvd and 820


                      That's just around the corner (and I mean JUST around the corner) from us...
                      We do not need another bike
                      We do not need another bike
                      We do not need another bike
                      (want is another story)
                      lol

                      Sorry it didn't work out for you but as was said, at least you're still on 2 wheels
                      81 SH Something Special
                      81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
                      ☺

                      79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
                      81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
                      80 LG Black Magic
                      78 E Standard Practice


                      James 3:17

                      If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.

                      “Alis Volat Propriis”

                      Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
                      For those on FB

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                      • #12
                        They have the color listed as brown...
                        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

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