Top Five Upgrades

[JasonRedbeard]

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

[Joab]

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.

[cywelchjr]

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.

[madmax-im]

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...

[79XS11F]

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

Rob

[BA80]

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.

[jetmechmarty]

How about putting a 130/80-17 tire on it? That will get it closer to the Special.

[BA80]

He's looking for tubless Marty.

[cywelchjr]

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.

[BA80]

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.

[Pat Kelly]

5 super-models in bikinis (optional) to wash it.

[ddragon63]

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

[TopCatGr58]

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!

[BA80]

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.

[ddragon63]

1979 xs1100sf factory wheels read suitable for tubeless.