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  • #16
    1. Fuse box update
    2. Auto cam chain tensioner update (A-CCT)
    3. Add inline fuel filters
    4. Pod-style air filters (slight power increase, and makes it soooo much easier to access the carbs)
    5. Braided steel brake lines
    My Special is as old as I am.

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    • #17
      Wow, looks like I have some things to pick up. I guess it looks like the Auto Cam Chain Tensioner and fork brace are at the top of the list. Glad to see it isn't only me that feels the Specials bars are not the comfort standard...

      Not sure where I could find tubeless rims though...of course, I need to check to see what is on my bike in the first place.
      Joab

      "If nothing else, it will be interesting..."
      ______________________________________________
      1979 XS1100SF
      1972 XS2 650
      ______________________________________________
      Ozark, Alabama

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      • #18
        Originally posted by Joab View Post
        Wow, looks like I have some things to pick up. I guess it looks like the Auto Cam Chain Tensioner and fork brace are at the top of the list. Glad to see it isn't only me that feels the Specials bars are not the comfort standard...

        Not sure where I could find tubeless rims though...of course, I need to check to see what is on my bike in the first place.
        All specials unless they have had older standard rims put on them have tubeless rims on them already as they came with tubeless rims from the factory from the beginning.
        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

        I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.

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        • #19
          One thing not mentioned are the wimpy horns. I just replaced mine with a Stebel nautilus dual air horn with its own wire harness and relay. 139db blaster that sounds like a freight train... I had one on my former ST1100 but it was under the bodywork.It was loud but this one on the XJ being out in the open is even louder...
          Also aux.LED lighting up front...more light better to see and be seen...
          1980 XS650G Special-Two
          1993 Honda ST1100

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          • #20
            1 - Capable charging system
            2 - Fully electronic ignition / timing
            3 - Stiffer forks or Fork brace
            4 - Capable brakes
            5 - Weight reduction

            Rob
            KEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN

            1978 XS1100E Modified
            1978 XS500E
            1979 XS1100F Restored
            1980 XS1100 SG
            1981 Suzuki GS1100
            1983 Suzuki GS750S Katana
            1983 Honda CB900 Custom

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            • #21
              Originally posted by cywelchjr View Post
              All specials unless they have had older standard rims put on them have tubeless rims on them already as they came with tubeless rims from the factory from the beginning.
              The Special has a 16" rim though Cy and his F will be a 17".

              80 and 81 Standards have a 17" tubless rim. If you look on ebay at 850 rims, which will fit, you can get up to a 19" I believe.
              Greg

              Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

              ― Albert Einstein

              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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              • #22
                How about putting a 130/80-17 tire on it? That will get it closer to the Special.
                Marty (in Mississippi)
                XS1100SG
                XS650SK
                XS650SH
                XS650G
                XS6502F
                XS650E

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                • #23
                  He's looking for tubless Marty.
                  Greg

                  Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                  ― Albert Einstein

                  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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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by BA80 View Post
                    The Special has a 16" rim though Cy and his F will be a 17".

                    80 and 81 Standards have a 17" tubless rim. If you look on ebay at 850 rims, which will fit, you can get up to a 19" I believe.
                    79 standards you have to check, but the ONLY difference between the tubeless rear and the tube rear is the rim lock hole(s). Other than that they are the same casting, this has been confirmed by crazy steve comparing both side by side, the front tube and tubeless however are actually different with a different profile so you really need to find the correct rim for the front, unless it's one of the later 79's that came with tubeless rims since not all 79 standards came with tube type rims.
                    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

                    I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.

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                    • #25
                      Originally posted by cywelchjr View Post
                      79 standards you have to check, but the ONLY difference between the tubeless rear and the tube rear is the rim lock hole(s). Other than that they are the same casting, this has been confirmed by crazy steve comparing both side by side, the front tube and tubeless however are actually different with a different profile so you really need to find the correct rim for the front, unless it's one of the later 79's that came with tubeless rims since not all 79 standards came with tube type rims.
                      Come to think about it Russ has been running a tubless tire on his standard rim for quite a while. All he did was seal up the rim lock hole the same way the tubless valve stem is sealed. With rubber washers.
                      Greg

                      Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                      ― Albert Einstein

                      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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                      • #26
                        5 super-models in bikinis (optional) to wash it.
                        Pat Kelly
                        <p-lkelly@sbcglobal.net>

                        1978 XS1100E (The Force)
                        1980 XS1100LG (The Dark Side)
                        2007 Dodge Ram 2500 quad-cab long-bed (Wifes ride)
                        1999 Suburban (The Ship)
                        1994 Dodge Spirit (Son #1)
                        1968 F100 (Valentine)

                        "No one is totally useless. They can always be used as a bad example"

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                        • #27
                          1: gas in the tank
                          2: oil in the case
                          3: air in the tires
                          4: sunshine
                          5: open road in front of me

                          the rest is just a bonus
                          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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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by BA80 View Post
                            Come to think about it Russ has been running a tubless tire on his standard rim for quite a while. All he did was seal up the rim lock hole the same way the tubless valve stem is sealed. With rubber washers.
                            Hey Greg,

                            Yes, folks have converted their tubed front rims to be able to use tubeless tires, but due to the bead difference, "we" can not condone this practice. It could lead to the tire coming loose from the rim during an inexpected quick deflation scenario which could lead to a MORE catastrophic handling situation that just the flat tire alone...! HENCE THE BEAD LOCKS designed into the OEM tubed rims! With the tire still well seated against the rim bead, you can still retain "some" handling ability while you're trying to slow down, but if the tire comes off the rim/bead, you are pretty much SOL and will be sliding down the road on your side fairly quickly!
                            T. C. Gresham
                            81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
                            79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
                            History shows again and again,
                            How nature points out the folly of men!

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                            • #29
                              Originally posted by TopCatGr58 View Post
                              Hey Greg,

                              Yes, folks have converted their tubed front rims to be able to use tubeless tires, but due to the bead difference, "we" can not condone this practice. It could lead to the tire coming loose from the rim during an inexpected quick deflation scenario which could lead to a MORE catastrophic handling situation that just the flat tire alone...! HENCE THE BEAD LOCKS designed into the OEM tubed rims! With the tire still well seated against the rim bead, you can still retain "some" handling ability while you're trying to slow down, but if the tire comes off the rim/bead, you are pretty much SOL and will be sliding down the road on your side fairly quickly!
                              Well "I" was talking about the 17" rear rim. Although this may be a problem in theory I have never heard of it happening.

                              The 19" front rim is pretty standard on ALL XSs, 650 on up through all years it would definitly not be a problem finding a front tubless wheel. However, the 17" is a little more difficult.
                              Last edited by BA80; 02-04-2012, 09:23 PM.
                              Greg

                              Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                              ― Albert Einstein

                              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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                              • #30
                                1979 xs1100sf factory wheels read suitable for tubeless.
                                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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