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  • #46
    Originally posted by tcoop View Post
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    6. Is to get another XS/XJ so that your first one is not lonely.
    +1....now I just have to convince SWMBO to this idea
    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)

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    • #47
      Originally posted by WMarshy View Post
      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.
      Just remembers that you no longer have a reserve when you use prime.....when you are out you are pushing.
      Nathan
      KD9ARL

      μολὼν λαβέ

      1978 XS1100E
      K&N Filter
      #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
      OEM Exhaust
      ATK Fork Brace
      LED Dash lights
      Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
      Green Monster Coils
      SS Brake Lines
      Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

      In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

      Theodore Roosevelt

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      • #48
        Originally posted by TADracer View Post
        6. Carburetor upgrade to Keihins from a ZRX-1200.
        I like the sound of that.....
        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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        • #49
          Originally posted by natemoen View Post
          Just remembers that you no longer have a reserve when you use prime.....when you are out you are pushing.
          Yes, I do know that but others may not. Im safe as long as I get gas between 150 and 165 miles, anything beyond that is luck.
          '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~

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          • #50
            Upgrades

            OK,

            As I look at all the different suggested upgrades, I am wondering (as a relative new XS owner) as to where you can get the upgraded fuse box, fork brace, braided brake lines, and "other" handle bars for the Specials???

            Thanks, MP
            1981 XS1100H Venturer
            K&N Air Filter
            ACCT
            Custom Paint by Deitz
            Geezer Rectifier/Regulator
            Chacal Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
            Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers
            Stebel Nautilus Horn
            EBC Front Rotors
            Limie Accent Moves On In 2015

            Mike

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            • #51
              Originally posted by MPittma100 View Post
              OK,

              As I look at all the different suggested upgrades, I am wondering (as a relative new XS owner) as to where you can get the upgraded fuse box, fork brace, braided brake lines, and "other" handle bars for the Specials???

              Thanks, MP
              Fuse box - PM to TopCat for the $10 members special includes shipping.

              Fork brace is Trailkat - http://tkat.com/forkbrace.html

              Braided brake lines - eBay just search xs1100 brake lines

              Handlebars - http://www.mikesxs.net/
              I like the CB750 bars myself....

              John
              John 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"

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              • #52
                Wow, I think only James mentioned coils! I wonder how many here posted have changed theirs?
                Trapped in time. Surrounded by evil. Low on gas.

                1980 XS1100G 1179 kit, Tkat brace, progressive springs & shocks, jardine spaghetti, Mikes coils, Geezer's rectifier

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                • #53
                  Originally posted by MPittma100 View Post
                  OK,

                  As I look at all the different suggested upgrades, I am wondering (as a relative new XS owner) as to where you can get the upgraded fuse box, fork brace, braided brake lines, and "other" handle bars for the Specials???

                  Thanks, MP
                  The simple solution to the braided steel brake lines is to assemble them yourself. I sourced mine from Z1 Enterprises.

                  Hose #1 20-1/2” - Front M/C
                  Hose #2 22-3/4” - Caliper
                  Hose #3 22-3/4” -Caliper
                  Hose #4 19” -Rear

                  10MM Banjos and Banjos are 180 degrees offset. The above measurements are from centerline of banjo to centerline of banjo. Get banjos with a 30 degree bend.
                  Marty (in Mississippi)
                  XS1100SG
                  XS650SK
                  XS650SH
                  XS650G
                  XS6502F
                  XS650E

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                  • #54
                    1. Regular maintenance items (filters, oil, tires, battery, etc.)
                    2. Handlebars
                    3. Fork gaiters
                    4. Mufflers
                    5. Seat

                    I'm happy as long as she looks good...

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                    • #55
                      I picked up a real nice XJ front fender which has more support than an XS fender...poor man fork brace
                      1970? Honda Z50... gone
                      1974? Yamaha 100 Enduro... gone
                      1974 Honda CB200... gone
                      1981 Yamaha Virago 750... gone
                      1993 Honda Shadow 1100... gone
                      2008 Honda VTX 1800F
                      1982 Yamaha XJ1100J w/850 final, Raptor ACCT
                      1979 Yamaha XS1100SF "Chewey" Raptor ACCT

                      http://www.johnsoldiron.com

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                      • #56
                        Where do you get an auto cam chain tensioner? My engine is a 79, and I have the cam chain tensioner off right now because I have to replace the gasket because the old one was leaking something fierce.
                        Hydra'82 XJ1100 Frankenbike with a '79 engine

                        ~dubbed "Hydra" by a friend, because "once one problem is fixed, another rears its ugly head!"

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                        • #57
                          Originally posted by pbaker27 View Post
                          Where do you get an auto cam chain tensioner? My engine is a 79, and I have the cam chain tensioner off right now because I have to replace the gasket because the old one was leaking something fierce.
                          See here... http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread...111#post358111
                          '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~

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                          • #58
                            Originally posted by Elevener View Post
                            Wow, I think only James mentioned coils! I wonder how many here posted have changed theirs?
                            I think green Dyna coils and a Geezer regulator are a good idea. Also a fork brace. And the auto CCT
                            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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                            • #59
                              Would this ACCT work?
                              http://www.ebay.com/itm/98-99-00-01-...6338b6&vxp=mtr
                              Hydra'82 XJ1100 Frankenbike with a '79 engine

                              ~dubbed "Hydra" by a friend, because "once one problem is fixed, another rears its ugly head!"

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                              • #60
                                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
                                Nate

                                78 XS11 "Matilda" 2H7 000364

                                2001 Raptor ACCT, T.C. Fuse Box, TC Bros Forward Controls
                                Kuryakyn Iso Grips/Throttleboss/Bar End Mirror, Custom Covered Seat
                                Shinko 712s, HID Headlight, RC Performance Exhaust
                                Bikemaster Daytona Handlebars, Galfer SS Brake Lines
                                Barnett HD Clutch Springs, T.C. Spin On Filter Adapter
                                K+N Air Filter

                                88 Voyager XII
                                81 XJ650 Maxim

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