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I just PM'ed you. I am in for a '79 special engine and early carb kit! Thanks for doing this!
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1979 XS1100SF (4-1 Kerker, XS Pods, 145 mains, 45 pilots, drag bars, blacked out) -
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
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It will depend on the amount of interest/how many sets I make up. Basic 'cost' will be about $20 for a full set, engine and carbs not including shipping from McMaster-Carr (typically about $10 per order). So if I make up five sets and buy enough to do that, my out-of-pocket expense will be about $130. Divide that by five and you get $26 per set. Add $5 for shipping in the US, and you're looking at $31 per set. Much cheaper than the eBay guy, and way cheaper than buying them per piece; I just paid almost $12 for just the cam cover bolts locally...
Of course, I get to keep the 'leftovers' for free, but I should get something out of this....
Looking at the numbers, if there's quite a bit of demand I may be able to get the price down another few $, if some don't want the carbs that may move the price slightly too; the carbs account for about $5 of the total.
Howdy Steve, put me down for a set. I'm still on the road, so you will ahve to wait till I get home to get some money to you, since I am NOT going to back track to beautiful downtown Yelm this trp. I'm still drying out.
Thanks, CZComment
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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
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Steve I would like a kit for '82 carbs please...and thanks.Billy
1982 XJ1100, Ceramic Coated Headers, Raptor ACCT, Barnett Clutch Springs, Dremmel Fix, TC's Fuse Block, De-Linked S/S Brake Lines, 850 Final Drive, Yahman's YICS Eliminator, Pods, stock jetsComment
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PM Sent / Bump
1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors
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1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)
Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.
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Steve,
I would be interested in the whole set as well.
Keith
Keith
Current:
1979 XS11F - "Sigmund"
1975 Triumph T150V - "Ralph"
1975 Honda CB125S - "Blue" - built for my daughter to learn on.
1983 Kawasaki GPZ 550 - yet another bike that needs me! It followed me home...
Previous:
1975 Norton Commando
1969 Triumph Tiger 650
2002 Yamaha YZ250FComment
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Ok, it looks like everybody that wants a kit has checked in. I'll send a PM to all that have responded with payment info and as soon as I have enough payments to cover the costs I'll order the bolts. This turned out to be a 'poor' month for me, so I don't have enough cash on hand to buy all this...
If any more members see this and want to order, contact me via PM ASAP as I'm not buying any more than what's needed to fill what orders I have at the time of ordering from McMaster-Carr...
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
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Payment Sent
Thanxs for doing this Steve
1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors )
1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)
Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.Comment
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The place I buy my hardware, Oregon bolt beats McMaster Car's prices any day of the week.
GeezerHi my name is Tony and I'm a bikeoholic.
The old gray biker ain't what he used to be.Comment
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I am not so lucky as Geezer as to have a good screw store nearby, plus I'm sure I'd screw up the screw purchase.
So Steve, I just sent you $32 for the complete set for my SG. Thanks for doing this. As I said to you in my pm, these bikes are great, but because of the stuff that you and other community members do, it's about more than just the bikes. Thanks again.
JonHill? What hill? I didn't see any hill! Why wasn't there a sign? And where are my keys?
80sg
mods to comeComment
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I've gotten payment from about half of those who want kits (THANKS!!
), as soon as I get enough to cover the bolt order I'll get them on the way.
And PLEASE, note your 'list name' with payment so I don't have to track down who you are...
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
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Steve, I'll send you my money order either Fri or Sat. Got to wait for payday.
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 rideComment
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Another update!!
OK, one last possible change.... I've found a source for that long middle drive cover bolt (8mm x 160mm long) in stainless. All the other suppliers stop at 150mm... I figure I can include that bolt as well as the other three shorter 8mm bolts for an extra $7 (that long one isn't cheap unless you buy a mess of 'em). That still puts me under the eBay guy, for all the visible cover bolts. I'll send a PM to all who want a engine kit...
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
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Ok, the bolt kits went out today (all that I received payment for). I had one cancellation, and still haven't gotten payment from two members. I'll wait a bit longer, but then I'll offer those to others. No takers here, it's off to eBay....
One thing; that 'long' middle drive bolt (for those that sprung for the middle drive set) doesn't have the same 'polish' as the rest. You'll need to 'dress' this for appearance, I'd try chucking it in a drill and using some 600 grit sandpaper maybe followed up with some steel wool. If you have a buffer, that will do it too.
I did include the clutch cover screws by the way.
No extras were included as I didn't have enough to include them in all the kits, sorry...
Make sure you use some anti-sieze when installing, if you want to use locktite put it under the bolt head, not on the threads. Torques specs are 6.4 ft-lbs for the 6mm, 15.6 for the 8 mm. Any questions, let me know!
THANKS!Last edited by crazy steve; 08-29-2012, 06:18 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
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