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  • #1

    Needing advise

    So some of you noted from pictures I posted my 80 XS Special is missing the right front caliper. So looking around I did found a 78 XS1100 brake port with hoses for the front. And a caliper for a 80 Special. Question being will the 78 stuff fit my 80? More so the hoses. Like to get it back to having both front brakes working. Also came across a deal on ebay from a 78 xs1100 with both front hoses and calipers. But it's my understanding the special has longer forks or reach because of the axle location????

    Second, in the repair manual it tells me to use a special gauge in the tool kit to check gear lube. What if one is missing this gauge? What's the best way to check it??

    Sorry for the basic questions. still learning about the bike.

    Or if anyone here has some parts let me know!
    1980 XS1100
    1980 GS550 "bobber" Project
    1981 Honda CB900C Custom-working on restoring
    1996 Kawasaki KLX650 Enduro (love this bike!)
    2008 Yamaha TTR50 (used my boy as an excuse to buy this one. LOL)
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  • #2
    brakes & tool

    Brakes: Sorry, they're not the same. You need caliper from a Special. Standard calipers are completely different. I might have a R side caliper that needs rebuilding (cleaning?). I'll look today. I might not.

    Tool: The little tool is a little white plastic dipper with gauges on bothe ends for the middle & final drives for dipping. They come up on ebay from time to time. I'm pretty sure there's a thread somwhere on here for making a substitute. It's pretty simple, but, must be exact.

    Good Luck. I'll PM you about the caliper.

    PS: There's a set of used Stainless brake hoses on Ebay right now. opening bid is $45.00.
    Tom Clisham

    Age is relative YOU WON"T GET OLD TIL YOU SELL THE BIKE
    _____________________________________________

    '78xs1100E ,all stock & original GONE TO WISCONSIN

    '80 SG Vetter fairing,hard bags,trunk,fork brace,
    stock headers with fishtail mufflers,black & beautiful GONE TO ARIZONA

    79SF lowered,jardine 4/2 exhaust,pod filters,drilled rotors,fork brace, bar hopper

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    • #3
      the calipers are usually on ebay regularly. finding decent pistons for said calipers is the hard part.
      testing 1-2-3

      1980 1100 mns

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      • #4
        Originally posted by redbone View Post
        ...finding decent pistons for said calipers is the hard part.
        Just takes money.... http://www.hvccycle.com/brake-caliper-pistons.html
        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
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        Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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        • #5
          dipstick

          Here's a link to the dipstick tech tip
          http://www.xs11.com/xs11-info/tech-t...-dipstick.html
          '78 E "Stormbringer"

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          • #6
            Cool thanks for the link! I got a buddy who owns a machine fab shop and he's going to make one out of aluminum for me!
            1980 XS1100
            1980 GS550 "bobber" Project
            1981 Honda CB900C Custom-working on restoring
            1996 Kawasaki KLX650 Enduro (love this bike!)
            2008 Yamaha TTR50 (used my boy as an excuse to buy this one. LOL)
            www.cvsimotorsports.com One stop shop for all your automotive and marine needs!
            Team Rice Racing Website
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            • #7
              Van still buy the tool from yamaha for something like 6 bucks.
              Nathan
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              #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
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              ATK Fork Brace
              LED Dash lights
              Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
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              • #8
                Originally posted by natemoen View Post
                Van still buy the tool from yamaha for something like 6 bucks.

                Well that's no fun! I work for a custom auto shop. Stock is boring to us. LOL
                1980 XS1100
                1980 GS550 "bobber" Project
                1981 Honda CB900C Custom-working on restoring
                1996 Kawasaki KLX650 Enduro (love this bike!)
                2008 Yamaha TTR50 (used my boy as an excuse to buy this one. LOL)
                www.cvsimotorsports.com One stop shop for all your automotive and marine needs!
                Team Rice Racing Website
                Step Up or Step Aside

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                • #9
                  Hey Steve,

                  I added that link to the LINKS forum for easier finding by the members.

                  Team...if your machine shop fellow can make them and not too expensively...the ones in that Link Steve provided were ~$25.00 each, and Stainless steel, but Aluminum would provide a little less unsprung weight, and they don't RUST either, they do/can corrode though, sorry for the runon sentence....anyways, might be able to make some $$ from the sell of the pistons to members here IF they can offer a better price??

                  I was looking at trying to make some myself, and was thinking that the piston doesn't really NEED to be hollowed out in the middle IF using Aluminum, could provide additional strength, but then would add to the weight!

                  Ideas/thoughts on this from other members with machining experience?

                  And yes, Team, you'll want to get SS brake lines, don't go putting on OLD or NEW OEM styled vinyl lines! It's one of the best mods to improve the braking performance and feel for these old brakes!!

                  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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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by TopCatGr58 View Post

                    And yes, Team, you'll want to get SS brake lines, don't go putting on OLD or NEW OEM styled vinyl lines! It's one of the best mods to improve the braking performance and feel for these old brakes!!

                    T.C.
                    Where is the best deal on SS brake lines? I need some for my project too. Sorry for the hijack here.
                    2016 Yamaha FJR1300A
                    2007 Kawasaki KLR650A
                    1979 Yamaha XS1100SF
                    1971 Kawasaki F6 125

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