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I am looking and trying to find some trim to cover the welded seam on the tank. I know there is gold stuff for the MNS's but I am trying to find some black trim, anyone know where to get some one it?
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Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
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Hi Nathan,,,,I went to a local PepBoys, auto store, and picked up some black trim with the slit, and it went right over the seam my xs and xj tanks. THey sell different colors, widths, styles. I think it is used to line the edge of doors to stop paint chipping. Its been awhile but it was cheap, maybe 5 bucks at the most. It should be easy to find at the larger auto parts stores.........good luck, Mike in SUn DIeogmike
1982 xj1100 maxim
1981 venture bagger
1999 Kawi Nomad 1500 greenie
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Yeah, that is what I was thinking about trying as well of no one had any other ideas.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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Last time I looked, it was still in stock at http://www.cmsnl.com/XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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I got the OEM trim off EBAY, not too long after that I saw a pic of a black XJ like mine trimmed in silver. The silver adds a nice curved line and just for the heck of it I may go buy some.Comment
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Does the oem stuff cover the entire seam or just part of it? I want to cover all of the seam, front to back.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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The OEM trim only covers the front of the tank...Originally posted by natemoen View PostFast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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Well then I guess I dont want the OEM stuff.Originally posted by crazy steve View PostNathan
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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The OEM trim is a bit funky... it won't stay on by itself, there's supposed to be some little metal clips with barbs that grip both the tank and the trim. If the door edge trim works out, let us know...Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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I do have three of those little clips that I pulled off before I painted, figures that was what they were for.
When I get time I will check around.d and see of anyone locally has bulk rolls of the trim, I don't want seams.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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I used screen trim as sold for sportsbike screens. Like this stuff
It's 'U' shaped, glued inside, soft enough to bend in the right places and this pack was also just the right length (36 inches). It comes in Silver Chrome colour, Gold chrome colour (for you MNS owners) and Black.
Plus, it's cheap.
Brian
XS1100 LG "Mr T", SG "ICBM" & FJ1200
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Be not stingy in what costs nothing as courtesy, counsel and countenance.Comment
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Door edge trim worked great. NAPA part number 730-1901 is a 15' black roll for about 9.50. Need about 80" to do a whole tank so I couldnt get the precut door strips and had to go with the larger roll, it was actually cheaper to go with the 15' roll anyways.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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The door edge trim works and looks great, take a look.Originally posted by crazy steve View Post
http://s110.photobucket.com/albums/n...1982%20XJ1100/Comment
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