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Will standard petcocks fit on a special, and thus eliminating the octy that way. Sorry for beating a long dead horse
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I know this was kinda answered in another one of my petcock threads, I guess I just want to know if they bolt up, I know the standard doesn't use an octy.81 XS1100H -
No. The bolt spread, center to center, is not the same on the two. Will not work.Nathan
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Will a standard tank bolt on a special ? And doesn't it hold more fuel? how much does a standard tank(79) and a special hold?81 XS1100HComment
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Yes. The fuel level sender is different between the two models and are on opposite sides of the take so you would have to take the special sender and flip it over and move it to the other side of the tank, but other than that it would work fine. I actually had a special tank on my standard when I first got it.
The standard tank holds something like 5 gallons and the special holds something like 4 gallons.Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
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#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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It should be noted that the 'nose' of the seats is slightly different, so you might have to slightly modify the seat. This is seems to be more of a problem if installing a standard tank on a special rather than the other way, but keep it in mind...Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
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Yeah, these are future mods and something to bs about, I'd really prefer to have at least a 5 gallon tank, and have one with just standard 3 way vacuum controlled petcocks without the aid of an octy. If I was unclear, I was considering a standard tank on a special. Has anyone out there mod any other 5 gallon tanks to fit and look cosmetically decent, not talking about making one from scratch. From another bike, can even be non-Yamaha with minimal mods.
OR....just fix up my special and sell it to buy a standard..lol81 XS1100HComment
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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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BIG DIFFERENCE..I want a standard81 XS1100HComment
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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 an issue Steve.......the front of seat is soft and rides upward a bit..........could be a good thing........cushion for your junk.......BTW, the Venturer tank @6.4gal is even better........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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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'm hoping when I'm finished with the bike, I can make regular trips from my home to WV, approx 256-300 miles one way depending on the scenery I want to take in. My parents are getting older, and want to be able to check in on them from time to time, at least in the spring/summer/fall riding months and fuel cost is a big consideration, which why I want to use the bike. Plus its a great excuse to get down there and do more fishing/camping. I'm sure I'll have to stop at least once for fuel, but I don't want to HAVE to stop, I want to stop WHEN I want.81 XS1100HComment
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the 81 model was called the Venturer. it was a standard with a factory touring setup and large tank. Looks like like a standard tank just taller.Nathan
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#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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