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Anyone out there have an idea on how much the back end sinks on a large bump with a heftier rider? Just curious for info while working on my solo cruiser project. Any insight is appreciated.
-Kevin
-Kevin
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K. Johnson
-1978 XS750SF - brought back from the dead with carb
triple clean and boots
-1982 XJ1100J - brought back from the dead by
replacing motor after throwing #4 rod
-1985 XJ750XN - shim job, oil change, ride. not bad for
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Too many variables to give an answer...
Assume the worst; at some point you'll probably bottom out, and max rear wheel travel is 4.25 inches.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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That's the beauty of the XJ rear shocks. If you're a heftier rider and it sinks to much, shoot some more air to them.Try your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.
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Current bikes:
'06 Suzuki DR650
*'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
'82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
'82 XJ1100 Parts bike
'81 XS1100 Special
'81 YZ250
'80 XS850 Special
'80 XR100
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thanks guys. that gives me enough to work withK. Johnson
-1978 XS750SF - brought back from the dead with carb
triple clean and boots
-1982 XJ1100J - brought back from the dead by
replacing motor after throwing #4 rod
-1985 XJ750XN - shim job, oil change, ride. not bad for
$500 including new rear tire.Comment
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I can always ride my fat arse up there and sit on your bike and show you how much it will sink.
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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By the way are you going to be attending the sub rally Mmatches is setting up in Ponoka on the weekend the have the vintage bike show?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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well i've tried plopping my 240lb on her to make her drop, but i think without the engine and front tire on it is a futile effort. I have used a ratchet strap to do that effect. i forget the amount of travel i have before the fender touches as it is. I really should write it down.
and what is this rally and vintage bike show you speak of Rasputin? i've been concentrating so much on school that I know nothing of it...K. Johnson
-1978 XS750SF - brought back from the dead with carb
triple clean and boots
-1982 XJ1100J - brought back from the dead by
replacing motor after throwing #4 rod
-1985 XJ750XN - shim job, oil change, ride. not bad for
$500 including new rear tire.Comment
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Got 40 pounds on you
. The Canadian motorcycle vintage group has an event in Ponoka on July 26th weekend. I myself have not gone to the Ponoka one for far too many years to remember but it is a great show. Not sure but I think it is a swap meet as well. Look it up or I can pm you the stuff later when I have it handy. Either way we are trying to get local XSessives to attend so we can do a meet and greet and some general BS'ing. I have sent various messages to people who have not responded nor have they acknowledged the thread Mmatches started. Bummer.
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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you know, if i wasn't just getting back from a week of golfing in Kimberly (if it doesn't get washed away) and going into a golf tournament in Wetaskiwin on the saturday, I'd try to make it out. I think the missus and the kids might want to see me though.K. Johnson
-1978 XS750SF - brought back from the dead with carb
triple clean and boots
-1982 XJ1100J - brought back from the dead by
replacing motor after throwing #4 rod
-1985 XJ750XN - shim job, oil change, ride. not bad for
$500 including new rear tire.Comment
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Yer choice but as it is a month away, maybe you could move stuff around a wee bit and attend for and hour or so (family matters excluded of course). Any ways just a thought. Would like to meet you and many others if they decide to attend.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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well I ended up asking a friend to help me with this as he weighs about as much ad make and the motor combined. I had him sit on the bike and bounce. looks like I'll be goodK. Johnson
-1978 XS750SF - brought back from the dead with carb
triple clean and boots
-1982 XJ1100J - brought back from the dead by
replacing motor after throwing #4 rod
-1985 XJ750XN - shim job, oil change, ride. not bad for
$500 including new rear tire.Comment
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I had 2-up on my SG with XJ rear shocks. Aired 'em up to 50#, went on some rough roads. No bottoming with 2 riders in the 230# range. Tires were at max inflate. Bike handled the weight well. XJ shocks are good. When I deflated them a few days later for single riding they were still at 50#.1980 XS 11 Special: The King of Kong, 9th wonder of the world. Pacifico fairing, chopped shield, Yamaha hard bags, Diamond seat, T-Kat fork brace, XJ top end, YICS Eliminator, '80 carbs from Spyder Cycle Works, K&N Air filter, Fuse block, stainless steel valves & reg/rect from Oregon MC Parts. Raptor CCT, XJ air shocks, 850 FD, Sportster mufflers, Standard handle bar, Tusk Bar Risers, SS braided brake lines. Cat Eye speedometer. HID projector beam headlight, LED running lights.Comment
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