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  • #16
    Yes, that is the tool. I guess page numbering can change based on what device or software your using, its page 6 for me.
    Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

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    81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
    80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


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    • #17
      Originally posted by LoHo View Post
      What is it about the #3 carb? All of my strangeness has occurred in the 3-hole. Is three unlucky in Japan?
      The #3 carb is just notoriously evil........as it has to lead the other three.
      81H 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.

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      • #18
        Originally posted by old_skool View Post
        Yes! I need one of these. Where can I get one?
        JCarltonRiggs

        81XS1100SH; WorkingMotorcycle,Not For Show,DeletedFairing,SportsterHL,
        7½ gal. Kaw Concours gastank,1972 Wixom Bros. bags

        79XS1100F; ?Parts?, or to Restore?

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        • #19
          What size bolt and tap were used to make the new float post? What size drill drill bit to make the hole for the float rod. Awesome repair, hope mine goes as well.
          81' Standard 1100 Build in progress. VIN 4R1

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          • #20
            I cannot speak for what size bolt was used in this repair but you can use what ever size you like. Go to your local hardware store and buy a small assortment of bolts you think would work best. I'd suggest using a fine pitch thread as the tap drill size is closer to the OD of the threads on the bolt. Google "tap drill chart" to figure out the drill size for a given thread size. Be sure to use a small enough bolt so the remaining material in the post isn't comprised. The post isn't heavily loaded, its only holting a float so the bolt you need needs only be big enough for the pin through hole.
            Last edited by WMarshy; 07-01-2013, 07:01 AM.
            '79 XS11 F
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