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Those are the 16" wheels......
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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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Here's the original thread with the wheel differences.... http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread...ghlight=wheels
The 'tube' wheels only came on the '78 and early '79 standards, all others were tubeless and so marked with a stamped 'suitable for tubeless' note. Not to say that these couldn't end up newer bikes, so if there's any doubt, check....
And here's how to convert the rear to tubeless...http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread...ghlight=wheelsLast edited by crazy steve; 02-04-2012, 09:58 PM.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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Yep rear on a special is 16"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 ClassicComment
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ew, ew, ew, ew, pick me I have an upgrade for you guys.....trade it for a Suzuki!
Just kidding....My personal first upgrade involved a sawzall and welder. Check my build out in the XS11/XJ11 Discussion forum.Comment
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How essential do you folks feel the Auto Tensioner is?Joab
"If nothing else, it will be interesting..."
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1979 XS1100SF
1972 XS2 650
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Ozark, AlabamaComment
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You don't *have* to have it, as the stock tensioner is perfectly serviceable if you keep it adjusted on schedule and don't overtorque anything. I went to the ACCT for the piece of mind in knowing that it cannot slip unless it physically breaks in two, plus the bonus of less required maintenance. They come up cheap on eBay sometimes, and to me it was totally worth the few bucks it cost.My Special is as old as I am.Comment
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Yep, and the auto ones don't leak either like the stock units.2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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I didn't see any listed on good old ebay. Does anyone know of another place to buy them?Joab
"If nothing else, it will be interesting..."
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1979 XS1100SF
1972 XS2 650
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Ozark, AlabamaComment
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Better hurry...Originally posted by Joab View Post
http://www.ebay.com/itm/85-Yamaha-Ve...item1e6ad91b192H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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And bought.Joab
"If nothing else, it will be interesting..."
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1979 XS1100SF
1972 XS2 650
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Ozark, AlabamaComment
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I will revive this post:
1. TC fuse box
2. ACCT(660 Raptor)
3. In-line fuel filters
4. TKAT fork brace
5. progressive springs
Stainless brake lines would be next on my list...Nick
1979 XS11 F,Yamaha fairings w/hard bags, TC's fuse box, K&N air filter
1982 Virago 750 (it's alive!)
1979 XS 11 F, Windjammer IV, Samsonite luggage cases(another rescue)Comment
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Personally, I put stainless brake lines up above progressive springs and even the ACCT.
My top five:
1. Tkat brace
2. Braided stainless lines
3. ACCT
4. TC fuse block
5. Rox pivot risers
6. Progressive rear shocks
JohnJohn is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)
Go ahead, click on the bikes - you know you want to...the electrons are ready.
'81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine
"Not all treasure is silver and gold"Comment
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1. Inline fuel filters
2. TCat fues box
3. ACCT
4. Converting my rear 17" tube rim to tubless
5. Extra layer of foam in the seat.
And thats all the mods I have but, next on the list are as follows.
6. FJ fork mod and clip-on bars
7. Stainless brake lines and upgraded MC
8. Web Cams and 1196cc kit
9. ZRX carbs or possibly Mega Squirt..?
10. Maybe chain conversion and zrx swing arm
11. Ohlins rear shocks
12. Custom 4-2-1 exhaust
Then there will be no need to buy a newer bike!
Last edited by WMarshy; 07-31-2012, 04:17 AM.'79 XS11 F
Stock except K&N
'79 XS11 SF
Stock, no title.
'84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws
"What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~Comment
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I almost forgot the 'Petcock mod' for standard models. Now I have an off position. I removed the vac lines to the petcocks and use Prime as On.Originally posted by WMarshy View Post1. Inline fuel filters
2. TCat fues box
3. ACCT
4. Converting my rear 17" tube rim to tubless
5. Extra layer of foam in the seat.
And thats all the mods I have but, next on the list are as follows.
6. FJ fork mod and clip-on bars
7. Stainless brake lines and upgraded MC
8. Web Cams and 1196cc kit
9. ZRX carbs or possibly Mega Squirt..?
10. Maybe chain conversion and zrx swing arm
11. Ohlins rear shocks
12. Custom 4-2-1 exhaust
Then there will be no need to buy a newer bike!
'79 XS11 F
Stock except K&N
'79 XS11 SF
Stock, no title.
'84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws
"What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~Comment
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The first mod I did for all my bikes
1. Get it running... Every one of my bikes have sat for 10+ years and were non runners.
2. Get it to stop!!! Rebuild MC and calipers and if you have the money SS brake lines.
3. ACCT
4. Blade fuse box
5. Second gear fix. It is definetly and upgrade to go from not having 1 and/or 2nd gear to being able to use all the gears.
I know, I know most of this list is just repairs. I just feel it's and upgrade from just being able to look at the bike in the garage to being out riding the bike.
6. Is to get another XS/XJ so that your first one is not lonely.
Ty
78 XS1100E - Now in Minnesota
80 XS1100LG - The Punisher
82 XJ1100 - Current project - The Twins
82 XJ1100 - Wife's Bike - The Twins
82 XJ1100 - Daughter's Bike
72 Suzuki TS125 - Daughter's Bike
72 Yamaha Mini JT2 - Youngest Daughter's bike (She wants a bigger one now)Comment
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