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Thanks! I had to get my daughter in here to show me what you were talking about.http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/...le/bike005.jpg
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"Galaxy" 1982 XJ1100J, 1983 XV handlebars, new fusebox, homemade SS wind screen and SS muffler heat shields, homemade grab bar extension and luggage rack. XS750 140 mph speedo, '81 Venture oil cooler, V-Max ACCT, Yahman YICS Eliminator, 1st and 2nd gear Dremel fix. -
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"Galaxy" 1982 XJ1100J, 1983 XV handlebars, new fusebox, homemade SS wind screen and SS muffler heat shields, homemade grab bar extension and luggage rack. XS750 140 mph speedo, '81 Venture oil cooler, V-Max ACCT, Yahman YICS Eliminator, 1st and 2nd gear Dremel fix.Comment
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Isn't learning fun?Joab
"If nothing else, it will be interesting..."
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1979 XS1100SF
1972 XS2 650
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Ozark, AlabamaComment
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Yeah, now I can share!
"Galaxy" 1982 XJ1100J, 1983 XV handlebars, new fusebox, homemade SS wind screen and SS muffler heat shields, homemade grab bar extension and luggage rack. XS750 140 mph speedo, '81 Venture oil cooler, V-Max ACCT, Yahman YICS Eliminator, 1st and 2nd gear Dremel fix.Comment
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Troney,
I'm not sure I'd be too keen on lowering that bike. Mine has 140/200 Progressive springs on the back and custom wound springs on the front. I still manage to scrape the center stand on left turns and the exhaust on the right. I'm assuming here that the XJ is similar enough to the XS Special for comparison.
Shorter shocks in back will lower it there, and in front you can raise the forks in the trees, (if there's room) or put a spacer under the damper rod.
I took the following from another thread:
you might want to lower the bikes' front end down an inch at the same time, then slide the 1 inch spacer between damper rod and inner tube, results in a 1 inch lower front end, 1 inch less fork travel, and stiffer springs.Marty (in Mississippi)
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I actually don't have a center stand on my bike. I actually need to lower the back end at least. I don't like not being able to manhandle the bike if I need too. Just not enough leverage. The front can wait or even not happen it I can get at least 1" drop.82 XJ1100Comment
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Thought I would come back to this as I have not been able to find any rear shocks locally. I was wondering if something like this would work?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/11-KLX-110-DR...item4844c626bb
Also since I don't have the option of lowering the tree on the front end I was wondering how I would lower those?82 XJ1100Comment
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They look a bit weedy to me.....Originally posted by Troney View PostXS1100F 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.Comment
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Won't work on an XJ..........Originally posted by Joab View Post81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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Oh...well...definitely dont buy those bars then...that would be a terrible idea.Originally posted by motoman View Post
Joab
"If nothing else, it will be interesting..."
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1979 XS1100SF
1972 XS2 650
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Ozark, AlabamaComment
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Well went in to get a safety done today and it FAILED. lol but not by much. Seems i've got a gremlin in the electrical and my front brake pad is done. The gremlin is that my front left signal light isn't really blinking it is trying to but not a full flash. And for my brakes What pads do i use on the front?
Almost there. Sigh82 XJ1100Comment
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start cleaning electrical connections and grounds and that will most likely fix the turn signal issue. I think the XJ uses the same front pads as the specials do, so that leads me to ask a couple questions...Originally posted by Troney View Post
What was wrong with with the pads? Does it look like the pads are real thin on one side and then real thick on the other? That's how the pads are shaped. If the inspector didnt know that (and why would he) he would think that the pad is almost gone. Double. heck before you go throwing money at something that is actually a problem.Nathan
KD9ARL
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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 RooseveltComment
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The XJ uses different front pads from all the XS bikes except for the LH; the rear pads are the same as the Special fronts....
The XJ front brakes are conventional single piston floating calipers, just not the same as it's older cousins. They share calipers with some of the newer XV bikesFast, 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
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So they are not the funky slanty pads?Originally posted by crazy steve View PostNathan
KD9ARL
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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 RooseveltComment
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