Top Five Upgrades

[Tat2demon]

I see quite a few suggesting new rear shocks. Whats wrong with the stock?

[jwhughes3]

NLA

John

[pbaker27]

That one is VERY expensive. I picked up one from a 2001 Raptor for $9 with priority mail included.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=...at=0&_from=R40

So this one would work right? Off of a 2004, its $12.95 with free expedited shipping and does have a 14 day return policy.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Raptor-660-Engine-Motor-Timing-Chain-Tensioner-/330774430406?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d03b142c6&vxp=mtr

[James England]

I see quite a few suggesting new rear shocks. Whats wrong with the stock?

They're a bit basic. Many models have non-adjustable damping and only 5 spring positions.

[Tat2demon]

So this one would work right? Off of a 2004, its $12.95 with free expedited shipping and does have a 14 day return policy.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-Rapto...b142c6&vxp=mtr

Yep that one should be fine. Youll have to grind or file the top hole towards the center of the unit just a little. Some people use files, I used a small grinding bit on a Dremmel.

[pbaker27]

Yep that one should be fine. Youll have to grind or file the top hole towards the center of the unit just a little. Some people use files, I used a small grinding bit on a Dremmel.

Cool thanks! Bought it, hopefully will get it by this weekend so I can actually ride

[MPittma100]

Upgrades

Where to get a blade fuse box???

MP

[Tat2demon]

http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?p=97355#post97355

[Zeke on Wheels]

So, what does the fork brace do for ya? I see that most of you have it on your list. I have only been riding mine for a couple of months now.

[jwhughes3]

Stabilizes front fork flex.

Go high speed into a leaning turn and waviness in the road can lead to serious wobble due to flexy forks. This can be worsened when bike is loaded, two up or with gear.


If you don't go over 50 mph around town you won't notice the difference.

John

[jetmechmarty]

So, what does the fork brace do for ya? I see that most of you have it on your list. I have only been riding mine for a couple of months now.

Yes. The fork tubes are flexi. If you don't ride hard, you may not notice any difference after installing a fork brace. The stock suspension is very soft and that hides some of the flexible fork issue. At least, that's how I see it and I'm a nobody. I put new custom wound straight rate springs and Gold Valve emulators in my forks. That made it very evident that the forks flex a lot. I can actually see it. The fork brace helps a lot, but is not a cure. After the other fork modifications, the brace becomes more of a necessity.

[CodyLane]

-ZRX1200 Carb Swap
-Dynatek 3 Ohm Coil Upgrade
-Modern Fuse Block
-Raptor Auto CCT
-Windscreen

[maxrageous]

upgrades/replica fuse block

Hi folks! I came up with a niffty replacement for the stock fuse block. It will fit into the stock box and use the same or longer glass fuses. It doesn't look any different than the original with the outside cover on. If anyone wants to see the photos of this item write to me at my personal E-mail address.
maxrageous@yahoo.com. This is, maybe, a way I can make a positive addition to this site. Thank you all for the great tips and info.

Max Rageous
the "not quite right in his head" rider.

[pbaker27]

And where to get these parts? Off of ebay for the carbs? Would the ZRX1200s need to be rejetted?

-ZRX1200 Carb Swap
-Dynatek 3 Ohm Coil Upgrade

[ExcessiveBiker]

XS11 mods in order of installation

XS1100SH 1981
Regular Handlebars, original SH bars are a real PAIN in the wrist
Modern Fuse Block, original disintigrated
Vetter Fairing, nice for winter and rain
Tcat Fork Brace, keepin it stiff
AGM battery, I'll never own another lead/acid M/C batt.
Stainless Steel Lines, feeling solid
Totally no second gear, saves on shifting, PITA to change
Tcat SOFCA (Spin on filter/oil cooler adapter, single unit)
Dyna Green coils, originals split after about 45,000 miles

Owned for 6 years and 60,000 miles to date.
ExcessivBiker