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Just picked up a 1980 XS11 Special. The previous owner said that he could never get it to run right. I took it home and cleaned the carbs and changed the plugs and did the basic stuff. I got it to start and it ran Ok but had a hesitation on the acceleration. Then I noticed that the vacuum hose to the timing advance was missing. I put a new one on but every time I connect it, the bike shuts off. what did the previous owner do and how do I undo it?
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Have you reset the timing? If not, you should start there. The factory service manual and/or the Clymer manual explain how to check the vacuum advance for proper function. You have the hose connected to the #2 carburetor?Marty (in Mississippi)
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Mobius,
The pick-up coil wires might be broken. If they are, when the timing plate advances and stretches the broken wires the engine will die because there's no signal to the TCI to fire the ignition coils.
Pick-up Coil Wire Repair
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I will check both those things. Thank you.Comment
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+1 on what 3Phase posted.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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.......and if broken, that'll be internally(try to stretch wire EVERY inch).Originally posted by BA80 View Post
Just for grins, I'm bettin' on the white wire, if any found broke internally
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Ok, I'll take that bet. I'll take the orange wire for the win.Originally posted by motoman View Post.......and if broken, that'll be internally(try to stretch wire EVERY inch).
Just for grins, I'm bettin' on the white wire, if any found broke internally.
$100 .............oops forgot the decimal .........$1.00
Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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I bet you a rear left wheel bearing against $20 it's the white........ Wanna take me up on it.....?Originally posted by BA80 View PostOk, I'll take that bet. I'll take the orange wire for the win.
$100 .............oops forgot the decimal .........$1.00XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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