Glad to see you on here, and that you've learned about posting photos. I fixed the alignment....when you post/add a photo..first hit the ENTER key/carriage return button to start a NEW text line, and THEN put the photo text in...and then again hit the ENTER key to get to the next line before typing anymore text. Otherwise, the site will put the photos side by side, which causes extreme side scrolling due to the photos being too wide for the web page.
Okay, the thread/link posted was to the "what to look for in a neglected XS11" which is pretty good, but a bit outdated, and we need to add/change some of the info in it. As you have already read/found, putting on an ACCT is a good step towards engine and valvetrain survival.
As you stated, the headlight isn't OEM, neither are the front turn signals.. they look to be HONDA. The front forks have an XS650 style fork brace...it's adequate. You may or may not know , but the seat isn't OEM, but is probably a bit more comfortable than OEM. 57K on the clock....you probably have another 50K in the engine...they are well overengineered!! It also has an oil cooler/radiator....that does look OEM, but I think they were only put on the later 81H venturers....so it's probably aftermarket. It's nice, but if you want, you can remove it....there is just an adapter plate that is sandwiched between the OEM filter cup and the engine case. The handlebar clamp is also a BLING item from MikesXS.net.
I went to your photobucket account to view the photos closer, looks like the PO put in some individual ATCO fuses to replace the faulty glass ones. I resell a fuseholder that will fit under the side cover if you're interested:
There are a couple of gauges down on the handlebars, but can't tell exactly what they are...some better photos would be helpful for us.
Aside from the fluids, yes, rebuild the calipers to check and remove corrosion that likes to build up under the square O-ring in the groove of the caliper housing which can then cause binding of the caliper piston, don't forget the spooge hole of the MC's. The middle drive drain nut can be a little hard to find, you should have the service manuals from the download link I provided with your registration email. Remove the rear wheel and also the final drive from the swingarm, inpsect all splines, clean and regrease. Also check out the LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING....they are NOT available from YAMAHA, but ARE on ebay....NA5904 is the proper search criteria.
Also would suggest separating the steering head assembly, clean and inspect the races....if notched, replace bearings...otherwise repack and reassemble and you'll have great steering affect! Since the bike has sat for 10 years, the tires are probably quite old...check the born on date...see the change front tire tech tip on where to find it on the tire. Anyways, you'll probably need to change them despite that they may have plenty of tread depth, because they will be old/hardened and slippery!
That's about it for now.
T.C.
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