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  • #16
    I got another couple of tips up today, a lo-buck manual cam chain tensioner mod and what I hope is the fully-consolidated auto cam chain tensioner mod. Enjoy!

    I'll thank dbeardslee, TADracer, Ivan, Natemoen, CodyLane, and Rasputin for contributing to these!
    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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    • #17
      It's been a while since I added any, but there's two more new tips now posted; a carb identifier guide, and the much-requested carb overhaul tip! Enjoy!
      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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      • #18
        Two more, the no-bread-ties-needed carb sync tip from trbig, and a viton-float-valve-for-early-carbs tip from 81xsproject! Thanks!
        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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        • #19
          A couple more, the ZRX carbs swap vacuum tip, and a urethane motor mount tip!
          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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          • #20
            Repairing leaking fuel T's:

            First, seperate the outer carb to access the fuel T. You will need to remove the large phillips screws from the L brackets that holds the carb bank together. The choke rod will need to be removed also, don't lose the small ball bearings located in carbs 1 and 4. Remove the fuel T.

            Cut the rubber off the 2 outlet ends with a razor blade or knife. Be careful, this is a delecate and awkward process. The old rubber is bonded to the metal.





            Once the rubber is mostly removed, use some medium sandpaper, 220 or 320 to remove any remaining rubber and scratches.



            You will need at least 6 nitrile O-rings per fuel T, I used the kit from Harbor Freight shown below.





            Stack the O-rings on the bare metal of the T, the number you use depends on how much of the original rubber was trimmed off. Use some motor oil on them before reinstalling the T's into the carbs.



            It may be necessary to rotate the T and/or use a small dull screwdriver or similar to tuck the O rings into their carb inlet. It is also a good idea to clean any left over crud out of the carb inlet with rolled up sandpaper before installing the T's. When installing the outer carb back onto the bank, make sure the throttle linkage/sync adjustment is properly aligned. You can look at one of the other carbs on the bank for reference.
            2H7 (79) owned since '89
            3H3 owned since '06

            "If it ain't broke, modify it"

            ☮

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            • #21
              thanks for all your hard work Steve.
              FOXS-XS11SG

              2009 Suzuki V Strom 650,Adventure in Touring,I call her "Smooth" SW Motech engine guard,Coocase top case w/ LED brake and tail lights,20" MRA touring screen w/adjusable bracket,Grip heaters,fender ex-tender,Givi hard sidebags

              1980 XS11SG-sold
              1999 Vulcan classic-sold
              1982 XJ 650-sold

              Old is only a state of mind......John

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              • #22
                In addition to the 'interchange guide' I'm working on, I've added a 'tire size' guide to the maintenance tech forum. I'll keep plugging away, and again if you have a useful or favorite tip post a link here...
                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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                • #23
                  A few more tips posted; some brake tips, and I've moved a few existing ones around to put them in a 'more proper' place...

                  Thanks to tucmanXJ for the master rebuild tip!
                  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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                  • #24
                    Yet some more tech tips moved to the tech forums; a lo-buck engine stand, fork rebuild pictorial, and replacing XJ shock boots.

                    Coming soon (when I can get them finished!), a fork/brake interchange guide and a turn signal troubleshooting/repair guide.
                    Last edited by crazy steve; 07-06-2012, 04:16 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

                    • #25
                      Would you add this as a tech tip? http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38542
                      "The Hooligan" XJ1100, Virago Gauge Pods, Screaming Eagle Mufflers, K&N Filter, hand made rear fender, side covers, and solo seat, round bar conversion, small headlight, tail light, and cat eye turn signals, chip fuses, rewired the right way.

                      Pics: http://s1236.photobucket.com/user/ya...?sort=6&page=1

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                      • #26
                        Do we have a place on the site that shows all those wonderful color wiring diagrams that members have contributed over the years? I find them much easier to use and right now am searching for a 81MNS diagram. Even just posting the originals may help some members. Hopefully one of the manuals I have will cover the 81 MNS but thought what the hey I am on here so see if it shows. Do you have any idea how many threads show up in different searches and how many have no bearing on what I am looking for. Anyway just thinking out loud.
                        2-79 XS1100 SF
                        2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
                        80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
                        Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!

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                        • #27
                          I would think the LH would be the same as the SH. The Clymers has pretty good diagrams.
                          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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                          • #28
                            I've added some more 'new' tips to various tech forums for your enjoyment...

                            Thanks to Mack (upper motor mounts, video of the cases), DGXSER (ignition switch rebuild), Cobia (squeaky brakes).

                            I also got Cy Welch's two-prong flasher mod posted. I had to do some editing and clarifying, and it still needs a bit more to be 'perfect' but my computer is screwing up so I'll leave that for another time. Cy was going to do this, but his accident and unfortunate passing came before he could do this. So thanks to Cy, and I miss you.....
                            Last edited by crazy steve; 05-20-2013, 12:47 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

                            • #29
                              Thank you so much for the time you spend on this forum. I can say that it has truly been a blessing in my restoration. It's always nice to be thanked for the things you do. So thank you

                              Originally posted by crazy steve View Post
                              I've added some more 'new' tips to various tech forums for your enjoyment...

                              Thanks to Mack (upper motor mounts, video of the cases), DGXSER (ignition switch rebuild), Cobia (squeaky brakes).

                              I also got Cy Welch's two-prong flasher mod posted. I had to do some editing and clarifying, and it still needs a bit more to be 'perfect' but my computer is screwing up so I'll leave that for another time. Cy was going to do this, but his accident and unfortunate passing came before he could do this. So thanks to Cy, and I miss you.....
                              1979 xs1100f
                              New Fuse Box
                              Progressive Shocks
                              Gold Valve Emulator
                              Dyna Coils
                              Electronic Flasher
                              Led Headlight
                              Led Turn Signals
                              4 Led Driving Lights
                              2nd Gear Fix
                              Auto Cam Tensioner
                              Digital Dash
                              Stainless Braided Lines
                              R6 4 Piston Calipers
                              Stainless Bolt Kit
                              Maier Fairing
                              Dyna Balancing Beads
                              Spin On Oil Filter
                              Stebel Nautilus Horn
                              Plasti Dip Rims
                              ISO Grips

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                              • #30
                                ok I don't understand where the link to the tech forum is
                                Frame: 79 XS1100S
                                Engine: 81 XS1100S
                                Carbs: 78-79 BS34

                                Gf bike: 78 XS650S
                                Carbs: 70-79 BS38

                                Pics: http://tinypic.com/2mpmkpjb

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