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the shrader valves for the forks80 xs11 special- pods, kerker, cafe seat/tail, clubmans.
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Unless the bowl has been changed they are 80 style. That said, without pulling the bowls its not possible to tell if they are the early hybrid carbs or not.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
I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.Comment
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I have found that you cannot switch bowls between 81 and other year carbs. The brass tube is in a slightly different spot and/or the hole that the tube goes into in the bowl is shapped differently and moved over slightly.Originally posted by cywelchjr View PostNathan
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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.
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Welcome new guy
have fun out thereSpooky
A thing of beauty is a joy forever
11/1978 SX 1100 Special SF black metallic 59,000+ miles still kickin
850 FD Mod
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I'll be whatching this one!
Tearing right into it I see!
I hope you found that tool you were looking for.
I thought I wanted to strip mine down but waited and now though it goes counter to what I want to look at I may need to add a back rest and some saddle bags 'cus my girl likes it so much...
But I think I'm going to get a vicarious thrill out watching you trim yours down for one up
Happy Wrenching!1980 XS1100LG (MNS)
Tucson, AZ
It's just like the beach, but with cactus and the tide comes in only a few times a year.
Be nice to scooters.
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thanks, and btw dont go to spark for valve shims any more, they tried to give me the wrong ones and only had 2 of the 4 i needed. if you need some go to iron horse bmw right across the street they have the right ones and any size you need. plus they are cheaper, $3 a piece and you dont even need to give them your old one.Originally posted by Sol View PostTearing right into it I see!
I hope you found that tool you were looking for.
I thought I wanted to strip mine down but waited and now though it goes counter to what I want to look at I may need to add a back rest and some saddle bags 'cus my girl likes it so much...
But I think I'm going to get a vicarious thrill out watching you trim yours down for one up
Happy Wrenching!
just got my motorcycle endorcement today. I want to get this thing on the road.
I havent done much in the way of looks to the bike lately, work has been hell the past 2 weeks. but i've got the rest of the day off so i'm finishing the valves and putting the cams back in. now just gotta get the carbs done and order a few things.
to do list.
-finish valve adjustment
-finish carbs
-make new airbox or get pods
-make cafe seat/tail(including a new tail light and blinkers)
-get standard tank
-fuse box mod80 xs11 special- pods, kerker, cafe seat/tail, clubmans.
2000 s10- 5.3 v8 swap, cam, stall, ford rear with 3.73s and posi, upgraded brakes, lowered, traction bars, larger sway bar, and a bunch of other stuff..Comment
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I'm convinced!! //////////I'm not.........looks like hex-head bowl drains..........no BOLT drains in the 81's......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.Comment
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Thanks for the heads up on the shims
Good call on the shims. I got mine online, then had to exchange for the correct ones. after that 2 weeks wasted I lost an pilot jet and went to sparks for a new one and just asked for pricing on the shims.
I hope all went well on the cam pulling. I know I could not wait for the tool either. Mine was off a tooth anyway but I think I will avoid pulling them from now on. careful with the cam chain tensioner they are finnicky in all sorts of ways. Mine leaks a little oil now, the plug is no longer there.
I made a carb sync tool with tubing and a yard stick - they work if you don't want to shell out the $ for some real carb sticks. the only problem I have had with it is the tubing gets soft from the heat and when they do it changes my vac reading, so I stop and trim the tube and check again.
I did not listen when folks here told me not to ditch the air box as I was sick of removing and reinstalling the thing when I had some sticking floats. I have to say it is easier not to have to re-jet a bike. that is my current project on mine. I'm up to 225's on the mains and still lean. reading plugs is bothersome. That said I might trade you mine for something off your beast if yours came without. what I did for filters was take some 1/8" expanded steel mesh and made cut outs that lodge in the stock rubber velocity stacks followed by some uni foam cut outs. I have extra foam I will share if you are interested but then you will be having to re-jet like me. I'm out of the expanded steel but home depot has the stuff for under $10. you might need to re-jet if you go with pods as well. Happy Wrenching!1980 XS1100LG (MNS)
Tucson, AZ
It's just like the beach, but with cactus and the tide comes in only a few times a year.
Be nice to scooters.
How would you feel with out the ability to get away from the cars?Comment
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Double checked photo
Looks like you have an air box in the photo. I must have read something into something. Is the one it came with ugly or not functional? For me I took mine off too fast and now I'd rather be riding more and thinking less, but I still refuse to put it back on. Really it's cus I'm stubborn.
1980 XS1100LG (MNS)
Tucson, AZ
It's just like the beach, but with cactus and the tide comes in only a few times a year.
Be nice to scooters.
How would you feel with out the ability to get away from the cars?Comment
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I am hoping you meant 125 on the mains.Nathan
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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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oops! slip of the finger. yes 125 on the mains!
Looking forward to the next installment!
1980 XS1100LG (MNS)
Tucson, AZ
It's just like the beach, but with cactus and the tide comes in only a few times a year.
Be nice to scooters.
How would you feel with out the ability to get away from the cars?Comment
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Seat....
I could use the seat....BADLY. kind of kapootsky without one... i have the hardware.
BTW....isnt it SOOOO much fun tearing into a project??!!!! I love it!!
Welcome aboard!!! Folks here are awesome!!! Wouldnt be riding the beasts without them!!!!!'81H (my first XS ) "Grey Ghost"
Stock Pilots/ 110 mains (to change)
4:1 Jardine w/ headerwrap
Windjammer(wiring issues)
SonyMarine unit for Ipod/Polk Speakers
New paint/brakes to come!!
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'80G FrankenBike (parts bike)
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'80G to fix "BlackSunshine"
Stock Pilots/125 mains
Pod filters; 4:1 Kerker??
SS Brake lines w/ new M/C's
LED Brake Lite
Needs paint....
It is better to be thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt....Comment
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drove all the way to the other side of town to find the parts stores closed today. both of em...
got the metal for fabbing a seat pan, getting ready to order a few things from mikes if i dont findem used.80 xs11 special- pods, kerker, cafe seat/tail, clubmans.
2000 s10- 5.3 v8 swap, cam, stall, ford rear with 3.73s and posi, upgraded brakes, lowered, traction bars, larger sway bar, and a bunch of other stuff..Comment
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small update
figured i would update the little i have done since im on.
-got new tail light and licence plate mount/light
-e-bay pods(i know i gotta fix the inlets)
-the valves are all gapped correctly now and buttoned up, along with timing chain adjustment.
-hacked off the last few inches of the frame, new seat pan is half way done with fab work.
progress has been slow as work has been busy, but its coming along. pics when i get home tonight.80 xs11 special- pods, kerker, cafe seat/tail, clubmans.
2000 s10- 5.3 v8 swap, cam, stall, ford rear with 3.73s and posi, upgraded brakes, lowered, traction bars, larger sway bar, and a bunch of other stuff..Comment
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Large bowl drains....................80carbs...........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.Comment
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