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2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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Ok so on my" rubber boots" I have vacume line I get that 1 and 4 go to the petcocks what do I do with 2 and 3 ....cap them or run a hose between the two79 xs1100 standard ....Bobber projectComment
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2 of them (doesn't matter which 2) and 2 stay capped. Those are your syncronization ports for when you get to the point of needing to sync your carbs.Originally posted by Truefreak104 View Post
There is also a vac port on the body of the #2 carb. This one is for the vacuum advance units hose. This is a metered vac port and should be the only place you plug the advance into.Nathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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On both of my standards, I set them up this way:
#1 - capped
#2 - to carb #1
#3 - to carb #4
#4 - capped
Another hint - run your fuel lines as follows:
- from left petcock to the lower "T" fitting between carb #3 and carb #4
- from right petcock to the lower "T" fitting between carb #1 and carb #2
Run both of these with a bit of extra length to they will still be connected when you raise and insert a three or four inch block under the rear end of the tank, for when you are syncing the carbs.Ken TalbotComment
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Right on thanks for the help..79 xs1100 standard ....Bobber projectComment
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Don't forget, it's a good idea to use inline fuel filters in between the tank and carbs.
1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors
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1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)
Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.
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Yea I got the fuel lines ran with filters....still having a dumb moment abour the vac lines so the 2 uncaped have lines to the petcocks correct ....also the vacuum advance had a bb shoved in the hose...wtf79 xs1100 standard ....Bobber projectComment
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Yes, if you have a standard then 2 vac lines go to the petcocks. Pull that bb out and hook it up to that nipple on the #2 carb body.
We really do need to know what year and model bike you have. A lot of things changed through the years and advice needs to be based on the year and the model you have. Look at the steering neck and the VIN is stamped into the neck there, give us the first 3 of the VIN, also compare it to the VIN on the engine case to see if they match. But to be sure of the year and model look at the steering neck.Nathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Rain
Can I assume you do not ride in a lot of rain?
The stock box does keep the rain out. I agree it is not the best design but I will be keeping it on Yami. Primarily because of the rain.
Unkle CrustyComment
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Originally posted by Crusty Snippets View Post
Yet another that believes in this myth... much like those that say not to jump start a bike from a running car engine.
This has been discussed numerous times, and there are a few that swear their bike stumbles in the rain because of the pods, (I still think it's because of electrical) but I ride all year long with pods. Sometimes in torrential, monsoon-like downpours, and even when going by trucks and getting hit with a tidal wave of water, the bike just keeps purring along, never missing a beat, and actually runs STRONGER in the rain.. which isn't really good when giving it gas while passing and hitting those slick painted lines.Try your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.
You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!
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
*Crashed/Totalled, still ownComment
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Some engines even use a water injection to help improve performance. Granted that is really only on high performance supercharged and or turbo charged engines.Originally posted by trbig View PostNathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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I do plan on riding in the rain...I live in oregon ...so putting in new clutch plates tomorrow ...but was goffin around and realize I only have first and neutral .....is that because its not actually ride able yet or could it be worse than me thinking iys just been sitting.....also the bike is a 79 ill get the vin numbers tomorrow I.....so far I beleve its a standard.....79 xs1100 standard ....Bobber projectComment
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Hi True,Originally posted by Truefreak104 View Post
the back of the tank has a line he sez and there's the clue!
If you have a flush-mount gas cap it's doubly sure, you have a Standard gas tank.
Note that a Standard gas tank will also fit on a Special so we are not yet sure what bike you have.
The Standard has square gauges, headlight and signals and a 17" rear wheel
while the Special has round ones and a 16" rear wheel.
But wait! Those parts can also be swapped over.
What almost always nails it is the front axle location and brake caliper style.
If the axle is underneath the fork lower and the calipers are normal, it's a Standard.
If the axle is on the front of the fork lower and the calipers swivel and have tapered pads, it's a Special.
But hey, although it's rarely done, the entire fork complex will swap, too.
The only sure way to find out what model your bike was when it left the factory is to check the frame letter prefix & serial number.
Note that Frankenbikes have a long and glorious history on this list so whatever you got, it's good.Last edited by fredintoon; 11-25-2013, 01:24 PM.Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"Comment
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Its a standard xs I'm pretty sure79 xs1100 standard ....Bobber projectComment
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What do you mean by only having neutral and 1st? Do you mean with the bike sitting there stationary, you can only shift those? If that's the case, no worries. You'll have to roll the bike back and forth a bit to get it to be able to shift into another gear.
If you've only got neutral and 1st while riding, that's another issue we'll tackle.Try your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.
You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!
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
*Crashed/Totalled, still ownComment
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