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  • here we go again

    we're not gonna start the whole fork brace debate again ....are we??
    lol
    78standard,79 & 80 Specials; 2 x 650 Maxims; 4 x RD350's; yz450; 2 x Honda tlr's;2x jt1 mini.

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    • Originally posted by BA80 View Post
      I've actually bee on the board since early 09, I've changed names a couple times since then. Long story....

      I actually was referring to this board being referred to as ch. 11 being around longer, longer than both of us. People here were using it when I arrived.
      Ah right. Well, if it's good enough for them, I'm sure it's good enough for me too then. Channel 11 has now officially entered my vocabulary. May God bless her and all who post in her.
      Last edited by James England; 08-02-2014, 03:53 PM.
      XS1100F 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.

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      • Originally posted by rdmcguy View Post
        we're not gonna start the whole fork brace debate again ....are we??
        lol
        Blimey, no. All the poor guy posted about was his clonking drivetrain! We've drifted off thread here on Channel 11
        XS1100F 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.

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        • Do you wave at other motorcycle riders?
          Marty (in Mississippi)
          XS1100SG
          XS650SK
          XS650SH
          XS650G
          XS6502F
          XS650E

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          • Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
            Do you wave at other motorcycle riders?
            If they have a fork brace and their drivetrain isn't clonking.

            mesmeridicus' clonking drivetrain is well on the way to recovery and good health.
            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.

            The list changes.

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            • Originally posted by BA80 View Post
              mesmeridicus' clonking drivetrain is well on the way to recovery and good health.
              We may need a recap. This thread is 13 pages long? What were we talking about?
              Marty (in Mississippi)
              XS1100SG
              XS650SK
              XS650SH
              XS650G
              XS6502F
              XS650E

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              • Start with post #1 Marty.........
                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.

                The list changes.

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                • A knackered rear hub is the subject, with a couple of digressions along the way....
                  XS1100F 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.

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                  • Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
                    Do you wave at other motorcycle riders?
                    Flash headlamp. No waving..
                    XS1100F 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.

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                    • Originally posted by James England View Post
                      A knackered rear hub is the subject, with a couple of digressions along the way....
                      Knackered.....it is the language that separates us.

                      Originally posted by James England View Post
                      Flash headlamp. No waving..
                      Flashing the headlight means there's a cop up ahead here. Everyone would be slowing down.
                      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.

                      The list changes.

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                      • Originally posted by BA80 View Post
                        Knackered.....it is the language that separates us.



                        Flashing the headlight means there's a cop up ahead here. Everyone would be slowing down.
                        Sure does. A 'knacker' is someone who kills horses, 'knackers' them. In a knacker's yard (often used to describe a messy garden, workshop or similar). So something, including humans, described as being knackered means tired, broken or useless.

                        Repeat flashers = coppers ahead..........

                        We smoke fags here too. And we never fall and land on our fannies. That word is extremely impolite.....
                        XS1100F 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.

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                        • Originally posted by james england View Post
                          sure does. A 'knacker' is someone who kills horses, 'knackers' them. In a knacker's yard (often used to describe a messy garden, workshop or similar). So something, including humans, described as being knackered means tired, broken or useless.

                          Repeat flashers = coppers ahead..........

                          We smoke fags here too. And we never fall and land on our fannies. That word is extremely impolite.....
                          lol.....:d
                          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.

                          The list changes.

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                          • Originally posted by BA80 View Post
                            If they have a fork brace and their drivetrain isn't clonking.

                            mesmeridicus' clonking drivetrain is well on the way to recovery and good health.
                            Can I get an Amen
                            79 SF

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                            • Originally posted by BA80 View Post
                              mesmeridicus' clonking drivetrain is well on the way to recovery and good health.
                              Originally posted by mesmeridicus View Post
                              Can I get an Amen
                              Amen, Colin ...

                              If this thread proves anything, it's this:

                              The people on this forum have a "knack" for helping their fellow XSives find and solve any problem these bikes may experience ...
                              Marco

                              Current bikes:
                              1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
                              1979 Honda CBX
                              2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R

                              Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014
                              WE MISS YOU, DON

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                              • Originally posted by Prisoner6 View Post
                                Amen, Colin ...

                                If this thread proves anything, it's this:

                                The people on this forum have a "knack" for helping their fellow XSives find and solve any problem these bikes may experience ...
                                So would they be referred to as Knackers ?

                                Oh btw, I wave
                                1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors )
                                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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