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  • #61
    Originally posted by bikerphil View Post
    OEM, I've had plenty of gas run out my airbox but never, as far as I know in the crankcase. My bike never goes on the centerstand unless I'm working on it, it resides under my workbench. That Pingle valve I run is perfect for the single fuel tap that I run, I'm sure you could rig up a second T connection for dual fuel taps. Anyway, it's the best $90 I've ever spent, piece of mind is priceless. Here they are if you decide to go that way....

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...&condition=new
    Boy I feel lucky... other than my leaky petcock I have never had a fuel issue with mine. (knock on wood) I've left it parked for months on end in RES or ON sitting on the kickstand. if it sits longer than a month i have to switch it to Prime to refill the carbs to start it. but I've got a standard tank... no octy
    Don
    1979 XS1100SF "Old Man" bought by my Dad brand new in 79, customized in 80 with Vetter, Standard tank, and touring seat. I inherited in 02 when Dad passed. Been riding it since 09. No resto, bike is a survivor...

    2007 RoadStar 1700 Midnight Silverado "The Black Pearl" Cobra Slash-downs, K&N filter. More mods to come


    old:
    1989 kawi ex500
    1996 yzf-r6
    1999 yzf-r1
    2001 kawi zx-6r
    2000 Ducati 748
    2002 YZF-R1
    2005 V-Star 1100 Classic

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    • #62
      Originally posted by XS1100_OEM4ME View Post
      Lucas, just a squrit helps these shift better IMHO. I dont add a lot as you have a oil soaked clutch, but 10% or less makes them shift nice, still big "clunk" but it goes in gear all the way IMHO
      are you using the "motorcycle" Lucas or just the regular stabilizer? I would assume the motorcycle stuff is designed for wet clutches. all my ATV buddies use it
      Don
      1979 XS1100SF "Old Man" bought by my Dad brand new in 79, customized in 80 with Vetter, Standard tank, and touring seat. I inherited in 02 when Dad passed. Been riding it since 09. No resto, bike is a survivor...

      2007 RoadStar 1700 Midnight Silverado "The Black Pearl" Cobra Slash-downs, K&N filter. More mods to come


      old:
      1989 kawi ex500
      1996 yzf-r6
      1999 yzf-r1
      2001 kawi zx-6r
      2000 Ducati 748
      2002 YZF-R1
      2005 V-Star 1100 Classic

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      • #63
        Thanks

        Thanks my brother, right now, 100 bucks is too much cash for me, I love the idea, but just cant spend the $$ right now Thanks for all your help, I am thinking, drop the filters below the bowl hight to stop the draining from them, and shut off the petcocks before I shut off the bike. Just trying to do what I can on a nickel Thanks though

        Originally posted by bikerphil View Post
        OEM, I've had plenty of gas run out my airbox but never, as far as I know in the crankcase. My bike never goes on the centerstand unless I'm working on it, it resides under my workbench. That Pingle valve I run is perfect for the single fuel tap that I run, I'm sure you could rig up a second T connection for dual fuel taps. Anyway, it's the best $90 I've ever spent, piece of mind is priceless. Here they are if you decide to go that way....

        http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...&condition=new
        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 XK8

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        • #64
          Oem

          What floats you using, I read you had to bend the tangs considerably to achieve your height. If you are using the plastic crap it's 22.5mm to start. Brass work better with our carbs. Change your oil, get rid of the octy, turn your 'T"'s down, put in the stock fuel valves and needles, turn your gas on and off and ride the sh.t out of it.
          mack
          79 XS 1100 SF Special
          HERMES
          original owner
          http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps6932d5df.jpg

          81 XS 1100 LH MNS
          SPICA
          http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad305/mack-055/2.jpg

          78 XS 11E
          IOTA
          https://youtu.be/wB5Jfbp6SUc
          https://youtu.be/RaI3WYHSuWA



          Have recovery trailer and shop if you breakdown in my area.
          Frankford, Ont, Canada
          613-398-6186

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          • #65
            Brass

            I have the OEM brass flosts, the bending was due to the new 920 neelles I installed based on recomedations on here, will go back the the OEM metal needles next rebuild
            Originally posted by mack View Post
            What floats you using, I read you had to bend the tangs considerably to achieve your height. If you are using the plastic crap it's 22.5mm to start. Brass work better with our carbs. Change your oil, get rid of the octy, turn your 'T"'s down, put in the stock fuel valves and needles, turn your gas on and off and ride the sh.t out of it.
            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 XK8

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            • #66
              For sure and cheap

              Advance auto has inline cheap fuel shutoff valves that will be cheap untill you get money enough to buy more appropriate solution.

              http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...7CGRP2097_____
              To fix the problem one should not make more assumptions than the minimum needed.

              Rodan
              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khm6...liHntN91DHjHiS
              1980 G Silverbird
              Original Yamaha Fairfing and Bags
              1198 Overbore kit
              Grizzly 660 ACCT
              Barnett Clutch Springs
              R1 Clutch Fiber Plates
              122.5 Main Jets
              ACCT Mod
              Mac 4-2 Flare Tips
              Antivibe Bar ends
              Rear trunk add-on
              http://s1184.photobucket.com/albums/z329/viperron1/

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