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I am beginning to do the cleaning...I posted on "Purchased XS110....???" or something like that, but this is what I don't understand. Bottom frame slides into the top frame, and previous owner put on hose clamps. Is this the way it is supposed to be???? Can you take a look at this photo, and give me some advice??? http://jimphoto.freeprohost.com/Yamaha/yam021.JPG
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I doubt both front down tubes of the frame are busted and held together with hose clamps if that's what you're wondering. I'd have to guess there was some kind of accessory/bar/lines that were attached to the frame vial the hose clamps at one time. Just a guess though!'79 XS11 Special, fork gaiters, Uni pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, ditched the octy, solo seat, T kat fork brace
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That looks normal. The hose clamps probably held the mount for a fairing.When the horse is dead, dismount.
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That's that I was thinking.Originally posted by Barnfresh 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
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Back off and give us a better view of what that is.
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.
The list changes.
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+1 on the clamps being for a fairing.2-79 XS1100 SF
2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
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I've got hose clamps right there, but they are for my fairing bracket. You might want to check to make sure those welds are good though.Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!
80G (Green paint(PO idea))
The Green Monster
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
Got him in '04.
bald tire & borrowing parts
80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
Scarlet
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
Got her in '11
Ready for the twisties!
81H (previously CPMaynard's)
Hugo
Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
Cold weather rideComment
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Yep, those look like the hose clamps used for the lower part of a Vetter fairing mount. Sometimes it easier to just leave them one and tighten them back up when taking the mount off then take them off.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
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It looks like a tube inside a tube? Can't tell from photo if it is just an acc. ad on or if two tubes are being joined with hose clamps
I so, get them weilded befor riding
Will watch for better pic's with more info
1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
1980 XS1100 Special
1990 V Max
1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
1974 CB750-Four
Past/pres Car's
1961 Catalina 389/1970 Torino GT 351/1967GTO 12to1 comp./ Roller cam/ T-10/ 456 gear/Tri-power/1967 GTO 400, 1969 Camaro, 1968 Z28, 2001 BMW M Roadster 0 to 60 in 4.5 sec. Jaguar XK8Comment
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Not to worry it looks exactly as it is supposed to!!!2-79 XS1100 SF
2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!Comment
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Stupid Me!!!! False alarm!!!!
Hi, Guys! Well, I took the stupid clamps OFF,and examined the frame underneath, and well, it looks normal. The frame from the bottom goes up to the top, with a welded bracket on the outside of the frame and welds to the top of the frame. All is good!!! I will post photos tomorrow. Thanks for your information!!!!Comment
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Ok
Ok, the top half of the tube in the pic has a larger dia. the the lower halfOriginally posted by Rasputin View Post Is this how some XS1100's come from the factory Mine has one piece tube all the way down on both sides No weilds or connections
1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
1980 XS1100 Special
1990 V Max
1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
1974 CB750-Four
Past/pres Car's
1961 Catalina 389/1970 Torino GT 351/1967GTO 12to1 comp./ Roller cam/ T-10/ 456 gear/Tri-power/1967 GTO 400, 1969 Camaro, 1968 Z28, 2001 BMW M Roadster 0 to 60 in 4.5 sec. Jaguar XK8Comment
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I went out to the garage and took a couple of pics for you. Hope this helps!
Frame of a 78E
Frame of a 81LH
A 78E with fairing installed
2-79 XS1100 SF
2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!Comment
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Yes, that helps, looks stock from those pic's, thanks, happy bikeing
1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
1980 XS1100 Special
1990 V Max
1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
1974 CB750-Four
Past/pres Car's
1961 Catalina 389/1970 Torino GT 351/1967GTO 12to1 comp./ Roller cam/ T-10/ 456 gear/Tri-power/1967 GTO 400, 1969 Camaro, 1968 Z28, 2001 BMW M Roadster 0 to 60 in 4.5 sec. Jaguar XK8Comment
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