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I have new question, what a surprise. Is they're an oil additive that is safe for these engines that will help with a stuck ring? I'm Getting a little oil on the plug in the #2 cylinder and it's not firing like it should?
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82 XJ1100
Very Little that is factory left.
Large mix of XJ/XS parts -
Most oil additives don't play well with our wet clutches. The best thing for a stuck ring, if that's what it is, is run the engine. With several heat soaks and the vibration it should loosen up.
If it is a stuck ring it should show up in a compression test otherwise it's probably a leaky valve seal.Greg
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80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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Yup, buy some extra plugs and carry the socket and rachet with you and just swap out plugs every so often to keep the cylinder running as much as possible.
Then to clean the could up plugs, take a propane torch and heat the grounding strap on the plug and the electrodes are with the torch till the black crap turns white and then hit it with a wore brush to clean it all off and you are good to use them again.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
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ok guys thanks for all the help82 XJ1100
Very Little that is factory left.
Large mix of XJ/XS partsComment
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Quick question before i decide to place an order. Will the caliper rebuild kits and master cylinder kits on mikesxs site work on our 1100's?82 XJ1100
Very Little that is factory left.
Large mix of XJ/XS partsComment
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Yes; if you order the right ones; 29-0016 calipers, 08-0204 master cylinder.
Interesting, they're now showing XS1100 applications....
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'81H more parts...
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