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  • #1

    Top Five Upgrades

    So here is a fun little question for all you folks out there...

    What are the top five upgrades you would perform on these bikes when you first buy them? Should get some interesting responses on this one I should think!
    Joab

    "If nothing else, it will be interesting..."
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    1979 XS1100SF
    1972 XS2 650
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    Ozark, Alabama
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  • #2
    1 Fuse box!
    2 Auto can chain tensioner
    3 in-line fuel filters
    Those would be my top 3 for sure.
    beyond that, maybe some SS brake lines, led lights, the list could grow pretty big from there.
    Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!

    80G (Green paint(PO idea))
    The Green Monster
    K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
    Got him in '04.
    bald tire & borrowing parts

    80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
    Scarlet
    K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
    Got her in '11
    Ready for the twisties!

    81H (previously CPMaynard's)
    Hugo
    Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
    Cold weather ride

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    • #3
      Springs & shocks.
      Marty (in Mississippi)
      XS1100SG
      XS650SK
      XS650SH
      XS650G
      XS6502F
      XS650E

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      • #4
        A good fork brace.
        A modern fuse block.
        Progressive springs.
        Self-adjusting cam tensioner.
        A wind screen.
        "Time is the greatest teacher; unfortunately, it kills all of its students."

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        • #5
          Hi Joab,
          Tkat fork brace.
          Stainless brake lines.
          Rear shock upgrade.
          Fork emulator valves.
          Auto CCT.
          +#6 Spade fuse block.
          Fred Hill, S'toon
          XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
          "The Flying Pumpkin"

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          • #6
            My list...

            #1 Fuse Block replacement
            #2 Stainless Steel brake lines
            #3 750 FD conversion
            #4 Fork Brace
            #5 Shocks and fork springs
            Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

            When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

            81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
            80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


            Previously owned
            93 GSX600F
            80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
            81 XS1100 Special
            81 CB750 C
            80 CB750 C
            78 XS750

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            • #7
              My list for a Special
              1, Fork Brace
              2, Regular Handlebars
              3, Stainless Steel Lines
              4, Modern Fuse Block
              5, Auxiliary lighting

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              • #8
                1) auto CCT

                2) 750/850 final drive

                3) XJ rear shocks

                4) Storage (bags ect.)

                5) windshield/fairing
                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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                • #9
                  1. Fuse block
                  2. Automatic cam chain tensioner (Venture mod)
                  3. Handle bar offset that moves bars to the rear slightly (I'm old)
                  4. In line fuel filter and shut off valve (protect against petcock failure)
                  5. Spin on oil filter

                  To do:
                  Stainless oil lines
                  Tkat fork brace
                  1995 KZ100P
                  Pods, jets, pipes, cam adjuster, oil cooler

                  1977 Ironhead - custom build
                  Hot engine, custom frame, KZ front and rear, high torque starter, alternator conversion, Progressive shocks, Thunderheart wiring, Dyna ignition, oil cooler, Dakota Digital instruments, etc.

                  Sold all my XS's to Eastcoaster but still love to keep up with you guys. This is the best cycle forum on the web.

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                  • #10
                    Seems like forks, fuses, filters, springs and tensioners are the weak points everyone has done a fix on. Me too! So I will expand.

                    6. Carburetor upgrade to Keihins from a ZRX-1200.

                    Best thing I have ever done on my machine.
                    Mike Giroir
                    79 XS-1100 Special

                    Once you un-can a can of worms, the only way to re-can them is with a bigger can.

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                    • #11
                      It really depends on how your going to use/ride it. If your going to hammer on it the performance mods are what you need to concentrate on. If your going to travel and carve some far away roads you need to concentrate on the comfort (bags, fairing, FD ect).
                      Both ways you could use the fuse box and suspension upgrades on.
                      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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                      • #12
                        Small drain plug on stock oil filter housing to make changes clean.
                        faring and bags
                        replaced sealed beam with conversion for H4 bulb (78E)
                        fork brace
                        LED signals on either front or rear with LED brake lights
                        VW voltage regulator while using stock rectifier
                        electronic flasher unit
                        replace wheelbarrow bars on specials with anything else
                        Skids (Sid Hansen)

                        Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.

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                        • #13
                          The one most missed.....

                          Tubeless rims if you have a '78 or early '79 standard.
                          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...

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                          • #14
                            1. Fork brace
                            2. Auto CCT
                            3. Geezer rectifier/regulator upgrade
                            4. Fuse box upgrade to blade fuses
                            5. Dyna coil upgrade + ditch ballast resistor
                            XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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                            • #15
                              1. fuze box.
                              2. upgrade headlight bulb
                              3. new needles/seats
                              4. hd clutch springs
                              5. rear shocks
                              6. s.s. brake lines.
                              Geno

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