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Hey I live in brooklyn NY and my xs1100 for some reason just stopped starting. Does anyone have any ideas? or in the area who wants to get paid for the services. 9174074259 Joe. Please someone help me
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XS11 Special Chopper -
Turns over but doesn't start? Doesn't even turn? What year? More details....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
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Hi Steve,
In an earlier post he mentions 1981. It has a Special tank but exstensive modifications to frame.
Hi Joey,
If it still has the Kill switch on the right handlebar control, check that is ON. Wiggle the wires to it also to see if that makes a difference.
Have you done anything since it last started? Check battery connections are tight.
When did it last run?
Phil1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
1983 XJ 650 Maxim
2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)Comment
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Here's a link to a pic of his bike:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9355820...in/photostream
It reminds me a little of Nightengale's bike. His is an '81 also, but not raked like Joey's.
Joey, without a little more info we're gonna have trouble pointing you in the right direction to fix your problem.
Is the battery voltage still good? try using some jumper cables or a battery charger that has a jump/start setting.
Do you hear a click? in other words is the starter trying to engage, but not spinning?
Is it cranking, but just not firing up? Did you check for spark on all 4?
These are just some of the things we need to know in order to help you.
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.
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Joey, Good to see your post! Knowing your bike has had extensive mods, how intact is the original wiring?
Here is a simplified diagram of the typical XS1100 starting circuit. Some of the components may be missing from yours.
If the bike is turning over, starter is working but it is not starting, then the first question could be how long has it been since you started it? Battery have a good charge? Did the bike sit with the carbs full of gas for a long period of time? Have you tried it with the Starting Fluid you mentioned before?Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.
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