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I would say that this is very good info about the wratcheting mechanism. I have one still in the box...
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Skids (Sid Hansen)
Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation. -
Have seen this scenario be an issue a couple times. Since most here buy these adjusters used(new OEM XV/VMax adjuster was some $185 a couple yrs. ago), Holding the lock mechanism back and removing plunger assembly and cleaning all pieces inside and out and re-assembling before installation would be good practice.Originally posted by skids 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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One of the main reasons to keep this thread alive is so others will benefit from the info. It shows everything from the I don't want to wait for an answer to what happened and then still others have experiences that relate to it.
The thing I would like to stress the most is if you do not know....DO NOT simply peruse a post and think you know it. Do some actual reading of that post and then do not take it for gospel but check the manuals and see if they agree with each other.
Once it has been all thought through and you think you know how to do it...Then do not be afraid to ask on this forum for confirmation. There are a boatload of guys who have done it before, or screwed it up or just plain know because of their experience.
I say this because I see more lurkers than members on the site at any one time so they need to know!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!Comment
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+1 Rasputin,there are no dumb question's,only ugly outcome's for not asking.If you don't understand the answer,keep asking ,I do.lolFOXS-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......JohnComment
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Another thought:
In my most recent re-assembly, I set the timing marks at T, installed the ACCT, then turned the engine over by hand to insert the other cam sprocket bolts. As I turned the engine I suddenly heard the zzzzip noise and almost soiled myself until I realized that I had created slack and the ACCT was doing its job. As one turns the crank, one takes the slack out of the chain from the front sprocket to the rear sprocket down to the crank, and the ACCT keeps the tension between the crank and the exhaust sprocket where the chain is under the least tension."Time is the greatest teacher; unfortunately, it kills all of its students."Comment
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LoHo, not to be a worry wart type, though I am, I would check those timing marks one more time. When I reassemble, I always make sure I pull the chain tight between the crank and the intake cam when I set it in, and then between the cams when I set the exhaust. In other words get all the slack at the front of the engine. I doubt there was enough slack for you to be off a tooth on a cam, but I would rather check it first.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 XS750Comment
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"not to be a worry wart type, though I am, I would check those timing marks one more time."
Cool, I appreciate it. If I'm not home, my son will let you in the garage. The 5mm hex key is in that big bucket with the rest of the tools I actually use."Time is the greatest teacher; unfortunately, it kills all of its students."Comment
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DG, that was part of the checking process. I gave her a couple of rotations to make sure, this time, that all was as it should be before I turned the key. Then I went back into the house for a bit and then checked again. My wife asked how the bike was coming and I launched into my deep, profound monologue about how I had screwed up when I got into a hurry and I was going slow and easy this time. She said, "How long has it been since it ran...two years?"
"Uh...yeah, about. Why?"
"Well, you've got the slowest hurry I ever heard of!""Time is the greatest teacher; unfortunately, it kills all of its students."Comment
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I look forward to some warm weather to begin tinkering with the bike again! April is the month we might be able to get our bikes on the road for a ride or two until the real warm weather comes!1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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"I would check those timing marks one more time."
Hmmm...interesting thought. Make sure it is correct before I proceed? Sounds fishy, but I'll give it a try."Time is the greatest teacher; unfortunately, it kills all of its students."Comment
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Update!
Hello Fellas-
Just an update on the bike. Scott has been extremely busy, so he ended-up sending me two gasket kits and the valves from his spare head. I have a buddy that is willing to do the work for me, but it's sounding like more money than it's worth. So far, just for labor it's $280 to clean my head and cut new seats for the valves (as long as no valve guides need replacing). 1 1/2 week turnaround time on that. That's just for the head work. He has not given me a price on putting the head back on the bike, etc. I had no idea it would be this involved and costly.1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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With labor rates in the $85 an hour range, it ads up quickly. There might be other XSives in your area that could guide and help you do the work. The ole "give a man a fish he eats today, teach him to fish he eats for a lifetime" thing.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 XS750Comment
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Hey Ian, as far as I know, you cannot cut new seats in those heads, unless you get some custom ground valves, etc. You should be just fine lapping your valves yourself and mounting head on....just make sure you go through the process, without skipping any steps
just my $.02Nick
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)Comment
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Your 'buddy' is hosing you IMO....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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For less than $280 you can pick up a spare motor from someone and just replace the whole thing.
JohnJohn 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"Comment
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