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i made a washer for my xs...lost original..make sure that the throttle cable isnt getting hung upon the cable end keeper at the carbs...if you changed the bars ,make sure there is a small amount of play in the throttle tube...it shouldnt be instant contact with the cable..
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Thanks all, you got me on the road for the distinguished gentleman's ride. I met another xs11 owner who bought his 78 new!!!78 EComment
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78 EComment
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I think I've stumbled upon something great in regards to the impossible idle screw.
78 EComment
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Yeah, there have been a fee who have done something like that.Nathan
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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.
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Once you get the carbs tuned in and the idle set you don't have to mess with it again so that long apparatus may be more of a nuisance then an aid. Just saying.2 - 80 LGs bought one new
81 LH
02 FXSTB Nighttrain
22 FLTRK Road Glide Limited
JimComment
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+1 on the above.1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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I'm having a hard time believing that. I've always had to tweak my carbs living in Chicago where it's 80 one day and 45 the next. Though... I do like to tinker so maybe I'm just messing with something that works.
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What size are the bleeders on xs1100E brake calipers? I'm thinking about upgrading to speed bleeders78 EComment
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2 - 80 LGs bought one new
81 LH
02 FXSTB Nighttrain
22 FLTRK Road Glide Limited
JimComment
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Thanks, what I should have asked is, are all the brake bleeders 8x125?78 EComment
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Don't bother with Speed bleeders. It's honestly a waste of money, and a good headache using them on dry lines. I bought them, and took them right off during the same bleed.1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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+1 on the speed bleeders. Invest the money in a Mityvac and a roll of Teflon tape....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
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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