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looks like im parking my mns early. chcked the oil the other day and it reeked of gas. checking things over and also found plug 1 has become really fouled with oil. plugs were replaced 600km ago. time to fix this and do all those little things i have planned for the old girl. time for a winter overhaul
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I have done the gas oil thing twice this year. I need to fix my floats valve seals, which will be done this winter. But, if you change your oil and filter, you should be good to go. Put in a new plug and ride, check it when the riding season is over. At least, that is what i would do. Good luck.Jeff
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If your oil has gas in it dont forget to change it! An oil filter alone is not enough if the viscosity of your oil has changed...'79 XS11 F
Stock except K&N
'79 XS11 SF
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'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~Comment
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I would have to agree, change the oil and filter, clean the plug and ride. Make sure you didn't damage anything from the gas in the oil. No sense fixing something if it isn't.damaged.Nathan
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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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I think you should fix the carbs. One afternoon of work Vs washing out your bearings. Sorry guys, I had to disagree with you.
"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.
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over the nex bit im going to pull the carbs and service them. pull the head and see why ive got oil in #1, i wanted to take the engine to get recoated so might as well get that done at the same time. i also plan on redoing the whole iringing harness the wiring has become brittle. im tired of roadside electrical fixes lol81 MNSComment
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Well I didn't know you had all that to do too. Drive it til it drops if you know it's coming."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.
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You dont understand its not an option, change your oil or suffer a wiped bearing. Fixing the carbs is more of an option because if you wanted to you could just add an on/off fuel T and forget about the leaky valve seats (and leaky petcocks as well, the problem is never just one or the other its both are not working properly)... Now if you dont suspect any gas in your oil then its your call to change it but if you notice the level has increased any then be forewarned.Originally posted by Yard Dogg View PostI think you should fix the carbs. One afternoon of work Vs washing out your bearings. Sorry guys, I had to disagree with you.Last edited by WMarshy; 09-05-2012, 01:28 PM.'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~Comment
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That's what I meant marshy, fix the carbs or suffer bearing loss. 1 afternoon of work or a lot of money and maybe worse damage later."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.
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I guess I left out the part about having to fix the cabs as well. Yes, it is a mandatory thing.
No sense adding in more parts and joints to fail.Nathan
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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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pulled the carbs off tonight. im gunna pull em apart on the weekend. not one of my favorite jobs... all part of the fun of owning a classic81 MNSComment
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I did mine in a couple of hours, BUT, I have done them 3 times. Do EVERYTHING right the first time, take out the emulsion tubes the first time and clean the little hole in the bowl for the enricher/choke and buy some new float valve seals. Also check your petcocks and fix if needed. You must have a lot of oil on that plug, i thought it was just a little or fouled. Good luck.Jeff
77 XS750 2D completely stock
79 SF XS1100 "Picky" stock with harley mufflersComment
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as i go im taking pictures. ill get them up on here soon. so you can see what i mean by oil in #181 MNSComment
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cyl #3 and #4
cyl #1 #2
plug from #181 MNSComment
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Yes sir, they need a little. It'll survive."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.
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