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  • b.walker5
    XS-XJ Guru
    • Feb 2009
    • 1745
    • Invercargill, New Zealand
    #1

    Alternative parts...

    Who has found or adapted a part from something or somewhere else to fix/restore thier XS. For instance TC's fuse box, Geezers regulator/rectifier, U Joints from a forklift, Rings from a Ford, etc. ?

    If we can complile a list of hard to come by parts from alternative sources and add it to the Tech Tips it will be helpful to others following in our footsteps...
    1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
    2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.

    Woman (well, my wife anyway) are always on Transmit and never Receive.

    "A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be" Albert Einstien.
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    • James England
      XS-XJ Super Guru
      • Oct 2010
      • 3039
      • North of England
      #2
      U-joints are standard Datsun Sunny......
      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.

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        • MrOzz
          XSive Maximus
          • Aug 2008
          • 782
          • Massachusetts
          #3
          Does the Auto Cam Chain Tensioner from a V-Max, Venture count?
          Four wheels move your body, two wheels move your soul.

          ATGATT, It could save your life!

          1980 XS 1100SG
          Dyna 3 Ohm Hi Output Coils
          Pod Filters
          DynoJet Kit
          T.C.'s Fuse Block
          Slip Streamer Turbo Windshield
          Custom Tank and Side Cover Decals
          V-Max Auto CCT

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            • ManagerMike
              XStremely XSive
              • Mar 2010
              • 445
              • S.E. Michigan
              #4
              Starter solenoid from a ford.
              Bosch relay for the headlamp relay.
              Fuse box from Napa.
              '78 E "Stormbringer"

              Purrs like a kitten, roars like a lion, runs like a gazelle (being chased by a cheetah).

              pics http://s1209.photobucket.com/albums/...tormbringer45/

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                • bikerphil
                  Master of XSology
                  • Jan 2008
                  • 8628
                  • South Flori-DUH
                  #5
                  The ol' Ford 2.3L thermostat gasket works in between the carb boot and the head with just a small amount of trimming.
                  2H7 (79) owned since '89
                  3H3 owned since '06

                  "If it ain't broke, modify it"

                  ☮

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                    • b.walker5
                      XS-XJ Guru
                      • Feb 2009
                      • 1745
                      • Invercargill, New Zealand
                      #6
                      Originally posted by MrOzz
                      Does the Auto Cam Chain Tensioner from a V-Max, Venture count?
                      Absolutley..
                      1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
                      2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.

                      Woman (well, my wife anyway) are always on Transmit and never Receive.

                      "A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be" Albert Einstien.

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                        • MaximPhil
                          XS-XJ Super Guru
                          • May 2004
                          • 4119
                          • Mississauga, ON CANADA
                          #7
                          The late 80's early 90's Ford Taurus SHO (Yamaha V8) uses the same SHIMS.
                          Hey Brian you have been elected to keep the list
                          Phil
                          1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
                          1983 XJ 650 Maxim
                          2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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                            • skids
                              XS-XJ Super Guru
                              • Jul 2002
                              • 5043
                              • Florissant, CO, USA
                              #8
                              Kawasaki shims can also fit.
                              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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                                • MrOzz
                                  XSive Maximus
                                  • Aug 2008
                                  • 782
                                  • Massachusetts
                                  #9
                                  Also some BMW motorcycles have the same shims.
                                  Four wheels move your body, two wheels move your soul.

                                  ATGATT, It could save your life!

                                  1980 XS 1100SG
                                  Dyna 3 Ohm Hi Output Coils
                                  Pod Filters
                                  DynoJet Kit
                                  T.C.'s Fuse Block
                                  Slip Streamer Turbo Windshield
                                  Custom Tank and Side Cover Decals
                                  V-Max Auto CCT

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                                    • justme1100
                                      XStremely XSive
                                      • Jul 2008
                                      • 243
                                      • Eagle, WI
                                      #10
                                      Harley Highway pegs ha
                                      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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                                        • b.walker5
                                          XS-XJ Guru
                                          • Feb 2009
                                          • 1745
                                          • Invercargill, New Zealand
                                          #11
                                          Originally posted by justme1100
                                          Harley Highway pegs ha

                                          Eeeeewwww....
                                          1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
                                          2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.

                                          Woman (well, my wife anyway) are always on Transmit and never Receive.

                                          "A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be" Albert Einstien.

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