Just got my bike and I love it. Now i'm not a mechanic and i'm kind of broke after buying it but i've heard that the nice folks here at xs11.com are very helpful. I don't currently have a manual, I have to wait until I get paid again to buy one. What i'm wondering is if you kind people should inform me on what I should check and how to make sure my bike isn't going to break down on me on the road. Thanks a bunch ahead of time
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Go to the Misc. tips on the main forum page. There is a post there on what to look for on a neglected XS1100. Even if your bike seems good, it is best to go over things. What is listed there are problem areas. Better to be safe. Welcome to the excitement of the XS1100.1980 XS1100LG Midnight
1991 Honda CBR1000F Hurricane
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Welcome to the site and to the XS Eleven family. As mentioned, you can download a free manual. Just look under member Catatonicbug and you will see his web address where it can be found. Also, for ease of future inquiries put you model and mods etc. of bike in a signature so we can tell how to advise you. GL and post us pictures!Last edited by WMarshy; 05-02-2011, 07:43 PM.'79 XS11 F
Stock except K&N
'79 XS11 SF
Stock, no title.
'84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws
"What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~
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Great! That helped a lot. I now have a manual and I know how to quirk on my bike. Thanks a bunch. Luckily the previous owner did most of the things I should check on. I just need to do an oil change and it should be great. Runs like a beast already. Roils I be able to get an oil filter from like a kragen or do I have to order it online?1981 yamaha xs eleven standard
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Roils I be able to get an oil filter from like a kragen or do I have to order it online?Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
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Nice looking Venturer!! That is the 81 Standard XS1100, it came with the full touring package and a larger tank than even the previous Standards for a longer range.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
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81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
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80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
81 XS1100 Special
81 CB750 C
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That is one nice looking bike. If you run into any issues working on it or need any help, give a hollar, I'm not really all that far away, just the far side of town here in North Sac. The local Napa auto parts stores carry the filter, and I just happen the have an extra I won't be using since I installed TC spin on oil filter adapter, which I highly recommend. Lets you use the GW 1500 oil filter which is really easy to find and with so many of those on the road will be around for a long time.
You might notice, except for the tank, mine is kind of a dealer Venturer. Came from the dealer with Vetter fairing and bags. Plus now it's actually got an 81 standard engine in it since the original engine developed a rod knock after 168,000 miles.Last edited by cywelchjr; 05-03-2011, 11:50 AM.Cy
1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
Vetter Windjammer IV
Vetter hard bags & Trunk
OEM Luggage Rack
Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
Spade Fuse Box
Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
750 FD Mod
TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
XJ1100 Front Footpegs
XJ1100 Shocks
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Originally posted by Mrtinajero View PostGreat! That helped a lot. I now have a manual and I know how to quirk on my bike. Thanks a bunch. Luckily the previous owner did most of the things I should check on. I just need to do an oil change and it should be great. Runs like a beast already. Roils I be able to get an oil filter from like a kragen or do I have to order it online?
you know the engine turns backwards, eh?
When you drop the filter bucket note the position of the spring & washer that hold the filter up and don't throw the washer away, it can stick to the filter and some have not noticed it until too late.
And only a cupful of oil comes out of the filter, to drain the rest there's a drain plug facing forward that you can see and access better when the filter bucket is off.
I worry about the age of good looking tires on used bikes. Old tires get hard like wood even if they look perfect so check the little oval patch on the sidewall for a 4-digit number. The first two are the week and the last two are the year so that 2605 is mid-June 2005 and is just about as old as I'd be happy riding on. Any tire with a 3-digit number was made last century.Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"
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An ELVEN Standard ???
Just bought a 1981 yamaha xs elven standard
Is it full size or a scaled down version of an Eleven ?
Seriously though, nice looking bike, and you've come to the right place for good advice and support.1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.
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