On the road again.....until one thing leads to another. I quit.

[cpmaynard1980]

So I sold my 850. I took a little of that money and a little motivation and put my 1100 back together. There wasnt a lot to do to it. A quick re-clean on the carbs and synced them one more time. filled up all the fluids. I put the bars and controls on fixed a few little electrical things and got all the lights working right.

A few little zips up and down the street for a few tests. The brakes needed a little love. I got every thing all together except the back brakes and felt confident that I could take it for a little ride. The power was smooth and there was plenty of it. That was the first time I really rode an 1100.

It was all good till it happend.

I had went 5 or 10 miles tops. sitting at a light in first with the clutch pulled in it made a shrill noise and shut off. I got off kept the clutch pulled in and rolled it up on the side walk. It started right back up but sounds like pebbles on the right side of the engine. and I had to give it a little more then normal gas to keep it running it seemed when I first restarted it. I babied it home. I really dont want to pull it back apart after just getting it ride able again.

so frustrating! I quit XS1100 for sale!

[CRXSi90]

Sorry to hear; I know how frustrating that can be! I suggest you at least try to figure out what the issue is and then figure out what to do from there. You probably have a shorter "ride" ahead of you to having a reliable bike than myself. I have to address many of the things which you mentioned - one more cleaning on the carbs, some electrical stuff, and brakes. Good luck!

[cpmaynard1980]

Ok so maybe i won't quite quit on this bike. I found out what the problem was. The bolt that holds in the pinion shaft backed out and was being ate by the gear on the back of the clutch basket. The case is a little marked up but should be o and the gear on the basket looks fine.

[DGXSER]

You are not the first to have that happen. More than a few folks have started putting loc-tite on that bolt.

[cpmaynard1980]

Anyone know if the bolt from a 750xs would fit?

[ESJr1642]

Glad you did not give up on it! Keep working those bugs out and you will have a great bike to ride for many years.

[TopCatGr58]

Anyone know if the bolt from a 750xs would fit?

Hey Charles,

Sorry, they are totally different part #s, so NO!

90105-10085-00 81H
91317-10030-00 78 XS750

Also, you did put the special Washer behind it and ensured that it was centered around the lip of the bolt before torquing it down?? Yep, Locktite will be your friend.

T.C.

[cpmaynard1980]

Thanks TC. Im glad i saw that post before i took the 750xs apart. Lol

[GLoweVA]

Found this old thread

http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27259

If you can't find one, I could pull it out of the SG engine that's sitting in my carport waiting for me to fix it's holey pistons.

Monday evening's too busy, but I can probalby get to it Tuesday after work.

[jjz28]

I love this site! That's what its all about, helping people out. Very cool of you George to offer up your own bolt. Very cool.

[cpmaynard1980]

Yeah thanks a bunch George. I got something to show ya when you stop by. I should be home after 5.

[BA80]

Hey Charles,

Also, you did put the special Washer behind it and ensured that it was centered around the lip of the bolt before torquing it down?? Yep, Locktite will be your friend.

T.C.

They didn't start using the washer until 81 TC.

[cpmaynard1980]

The bike started life as a venturer 81 model but the title says 80. It has the washer.

[MPittma100]

Use the Red

Same yourself some worry and walk right on past the blue Locktite and buy the Red. You will be glad that you did.

MP

[BA80]

They didn't start using the washer until 81 TC.

The bike started life as a venturer 81 model but the title says 80. It has the washer.

Disregard........