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Anyone know of a good reason I should not use the tops from an older set of carbs 78/79 on a newer set 80/81. The only difference I can see is the smaller post for the spring to sit around.
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2-79 XS1100 SF
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80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
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That would do it for me right there. With the smaller post, the spring would be able to wander at the top and might cause things to bind making the vacuum piston not work properly.Cy
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That is exactly what I was wondering Cy. I am trying to think of a way to stabilize it without being to bulky and causing other problems. I could just use the later tops but the gold on them is so pitted that even after sandblasting they look terrible, so I am looking at other ideas.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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Stick four dabs of JB Weld around each post, then cut/file it to the right diameter. Although I've seen early tops on late carbs with no problems, so it might be worth trying...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...
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'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
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The top of the spring is flat. The surface around the cone on the cap is also flat. Install carefully. They will be fine.
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Sand / Buff
You could sand the right ones smooth with 320 then 1000 grit, then polish them to look like chrome with a buffing wheel and metal polishing compound
Originally posted by Rasputin View Post1979 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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The later type tops are steel, not aluminum, so once they're rusty/pitted replating is the only fix....Originally posted by XS1100_OEM4ME View PostYou could sand the right ones smooth with 320 then 1000 grit, then polish them to look like chrome with a buffing wheel and metal polishing compoundFast, 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
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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Ok
Cool, I didn't know that
What about primming, sand / filling the pits then painting them with chrome / alum paint
Originally posted by crazy steve View Post1979 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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If you're going for the 'OEM' look, that won't cut it....Originally posted by XS1100_OEM4ME View PostCool, I didn't know that What about primming, sand / filling the pits then painting them with chrome / alum paint
Couldn't resist....
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
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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Alsa
Here is the paint I use for that kind of stuff, looks pretty close to OEM to me
http://alsacorp.com/products/killerc...e.htm#showcase
It is kina pricey, but I have 5 spray cans of the "killer chrome" I would sell for 1/2 price + S/H if intrested
Originally posted by crazy steve View PostIf you're going for the 'OEM' look, that won't cut it....
Couldn't resist....Last edited by XS1100_OEM4ME; 12-14-2011, 02:02 PM.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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That looks great
Lon that looks like chrome to me!
Nice job.
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Holy crap, That's some good chrome paint, pricey, but I think it might be worth it for some applications.Originally posted by XS1100_OEM4ME View PostHere is the paint I use for that kind of stuff, looks pretty close to OEM to me
http://alsacorp.com/products/killerc...e.htm#showcase
It is kina pricey, but I have 5 spray cans of the "killer chrome" I would sell for 1/2 price + S/H if intrested81 XS1100HComment
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I am going to paint all the gold parts of the 81LH a different color including the wheels so I am not really worried about the chrome. Thanks for the idea and I may want to use that on future projects, just not this one. I do know the flat tops and flat springs should not move, but I wanted to know what you fellows thought.
I just used my caliper to find the depth of the spring keeper is also different as the later ones are 7.5mm and the earlier ones are 10mm. I just do not want to find out after prep and paint that I made a major goof. Thanks to everyone for the input.
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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I didn't comment earlier because I didn't have any closeup photos of mine.
I've got the later 81 carbs, and I sanded them to remove and smooth out the pitted cracked chrome surface. I then primered and painted and clear coated with the same stuff I did my tank/fenders with! I think they look good.
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Godzilla
Way to cool TC, Godzilla rules
Originally posted by TopCatGr58 View PostI didn't comment earlier because I didn't have any closeup photos of mine.
I've got the later 81 carbs, and I sanded them to remove and smooth out the pitted cracked chrome surface. I then primered and painted and clear coated with the same stuff I did my tank/fenders with! I think they look good.
T.C.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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