I have had my Kerker since 1989 (it was used, it's even older than that) and it is just starting to rust thru. Kerker is owned by Supertrapp now. Not made anymore for the XS, gonna have to find a used system unfortunately. The one in the video sounds like the baffle is either removed, or not wrapped.
1980 XS11 Special - Mayberry Duck Rebuild
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Stock Head Pipes - No Mufflers & Bad Gaskets
Personally, I'd take an OEM pipe (or anything quiet) over a noisy pipe of any make or variety. I HATE the loud attention-getting obnoxious noisy bikes and hot rods. All of my vehicles (both 2 & 4 wheel) are as quiet as I can get 'em.
FYI.... My VERY QUIET '79 Trans Am 455 will smoke anything of comparable vintage, all they will see is my tail lamps as I pull away! That's what I like!
This bike will EVENTUALLY be as QUIET as STOCK!
VERY Respectfully,
KURTLast edited by kboehringer; 10-28-2015, 05:34 PM.Kurt Boehringer
Peachtree City, Georgia
1970 - CT70K0 - Mini-Trail
1978 - SR500 - Thumper
1979 - CT70H - Mini-Trail
1979 - XS1100SF - Pensacola
1980 - XS850SG - Rocky
1980 - XS1100SG - The Ugly Duck
1980 - XS1100SG - Mayberry Duck
1981 - XS1100SH - DEAD Duck Cafe'
1981 - XJ550 Maxim - Nancy's Mini-Max
1982 - XJ650 SECA - Hurricane
1986 - FJ1200 - Georgia Big Red
1992 - FZR1000 - Genesis
2016 - FJR1300A - MontgomeryComment
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Kurt
Riding that frame did it for me the seat will be at your door on Tuesday I will check what I have in exhaust systems if you are interested I have an original really clean but it had some mods I will post pix if interested I got a Kerker also if interestedLast edited by Eastcoaster; 10-28-2015, 05:59 PM.82 XJ1100J
81 Venturer
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Kurt Boehringer
Peachtree City, Georgia
1970 - CT70K0 - Mini-Trail
1978 - SR500 - Thumper
1979 - CT70H - Mini-Trail
1979 - XS1100SF - Pensacola
1980 - XS850SG - Rocky
1980 - XS1100SG - The Ugly Duck
1980 - XS1100SG - Mayberry Duck
1981 - XS1100SH - DEAD Duck Cafe'
1981 - XJ550 Maxim - Nancy's Mini-Max
1982 - XJ650 SECA - Hurricane
1986 - FJ1200 - Georgia Big Red
1992 - FZR1000 - Genesis
2016 - FJR1300A - MontgomeryComment
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Mayberry gets a new suit! Blue/Gray Metallic
XS Folks,
Well I was determined to get rid of the PURPLE. Went to the PPG store today and picked up a couple colors. I think Nancy will prefer this one.... we'll see when she gets home.
I have a preference for BLUE hues but I'm still a bit un-decided on this one. I already have two bikes and a car painted in Martinique Blue (a '78 GM Color) and wanted to be a little different.This may become a two-tone with either the darker blue Martinique or a silver I have in-stock. Depends on if the color really grows on me or not.... If Nancy likes it, it will probably be a done deal.
Regardless, the parts will need another coat. It was probably a little too cool for painting today and the metallic is not as uniform as I would prefer. Lack of sufficient flash keeps the metal floating a little too long. ANYTHING is better than PURPLE.
Thoughts on this color?
KURTKurt Boehringer
Peachtree City, Georgia
1970 - CT70K0 - Mini-Trail
1978 - SR500 - Thumper
1979 - CT70H - Mini-Trail
1979 - XS1100SF - Pensacola
1980 - XS850SG - Rocky
1980 - XS1100SG - The Ugly Duck
1980 - XS1100SG - Mayberry Duck
1981 - XS1100SH - DEAD Duck Cafe'
1981 - XJ550 Maxim - Nancy's Mini-Max
1982 - XJ650 SECA - Hurricane
1986 - FJ1200 - Georgia Big Red
1992 - FZR1000 - Genesis
2016 - FJR1300A - MontgomeryComment
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I like it darker, but it's what you and Nancy like that matters.
What kind of paint did you use (two part urethane)? - I am amazed how nicely it lays out with a shiny finish. Did you wet sand it or did it spray on like that?-Mike
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'79 XS1100SF 20k miles
'80 XS1100SG 44k miles
'81 XS1100H Venturer 35k miles
'79 XS750SF 17k miles
'85 Honda V65 Magna ~7k miles
'84 Honda V65 Magna 48k miles (parts bike)
'86 Yamaha VMAX 9k miles
Previous: '68 Motoguzzi 600cc + '79 XS750SF 22k miles +'84 Honda V65Comment
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I also normally like a darker blue. And it may get a little darker...
Everything in the sample book that was darker blue than my favorite looked too dark toward the black side and I wanted it to look different than the: XJ550, CT70, or T/A (all Martinique) but not too dark. I really am also not at all a fan of REDS or hues of RED. I looked toward Gold but was concerned about the emblems. Brown isn't catchy enough for me and the ASTRO BRIGHT COLORS seem to fit the "Crotch Rockets" more than an older classic. (just my personal opinions....)
This paint is PPG Shopline (JAU) single-stage. The color is called JETSTREAM BLUE METALLIC.
I've been using this product group for several years and am comfortable with it so I continue to go back to it. It's very simple to mix and pretty easy to clean-up too. In addition, it's very reasonable on price.Today, I purchased three(3) pints of three(3) different colors, 1 quart of reducer, 1 pint of top coat hardener, 1 quart of high build surfacer-primer, 1 pint basecoat hardener, 1/2 dozen mixing cups, etc. walked out the door for less than $120.
I have done a couple base/clear-coat jobs most notably by good friends '77 Corvette that turned out AMAZING but I really haven't too much experience with it. Base/Clear is also quite a bit more expensive since the hardeners and such are different and you need two sets of everything.
KURTKurt Boehringer
Peachtree City, Georgia
1970 - CT70K0 - Mini-Trail
1978 - SR500 - Thumper
1979 - CT70H - Mini-Trail
1979 - XS1100SF - Pensacola
1980 - XS850SG - Rocky
1980 - XS1100SG - The Ugly Duck
1980 - XS1100SG - Mayberry Duck
1981 - XS1100SH - DEAD Duck Cafe'
1981 - XJ550 Maxim - Nancy's Mini-Max
1982 - XJ650 SECA - Hurricane
1986 - FJ1200 - Georgia Big Red
1992 - FZR1000 - Genesis
2016 - FJR1300A - MontgomeryComment
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P.S. PPG JAU lays down pretty nice. This was painted about two hours ago. If I was happy with the lay of the flake I could wet sand it in a couple weeks. Without a kiln to dry the paint it needs to cure a good while before it can be messed with. I typically sand with 1000 and then buff it out with my Makita and a Yellow pad, then a Blue, then a Wool Bonnet. It will shine BETTER than this seen in the photo.
KURTKurt Boehringer
Peachtree City, Georgia
1970 - CT70K0 - Mini-Trail
1978 - SR500 - Thumper
1979 - CT70H - Mini-Trail
1979 - XS1100SF - Pensacola
1980 - XS850SG - Rocky
1980 - XS1100SG - The Ugly Duck
1980 - XS1100SG - Mayberry Duck
1981 - XS1100SH - DEAD Duck Cafe'
1981 - XJ550 Maxim - Nancy's Mini-Max
1982 - XJ650 SECA - Hurricane
1986 - FJ1200 - Georgia Big Red
1992 - FZR1000 - Genesis
2016 - FJR1300A - MontgomeryComment
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Just for comparison..... She loves it...
Just for comparison......
The Duck & The Mayberry Duck
KURTKurt Boehringer
Peachtree City, Georgia
1970 - CT70K0 - Mini-Trail
1978 - SR500 - Thumper
1979 - CT70H - Mini-Trail
1979 - XS1100SF - Pensacola
1980 - XS850SG - Rocky
1980 - XS1100SG - The Ugly Duck
1980 - XS1100SG - Mayberry Duck
1981 - XS1100SH - DEAD Duck Cafe'
1981 - XJ550 Maxim - Nancy's Mini-Max
1982 - XJ650 SECA - Hurricane
1986 - FJ1200 - Georgia Big Red
1992 - FZR1000 - Genesis
2016 - FJR1300A - MontgomeryComment
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I have a preference for dark red like Merlot. I'm usually not all that crazy about blues unless we're talking music. That being said, I think it's nice and bright and contrasts very well with the rest of the bike. I have to say I like it. I would not two-tone this bike. I think it will look too busy. The tank and side covers are really small bits of a big bike. What you have done looks great and seeing another like it is extremely unlikely.
Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
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Thanks!
Thanks Marty!
I was home today and when the bride got home I was in the drive with Mayberry and the Duck.... First thing out of her mouth: "Wow I love that color". Seems Jetstream Blue Metallic is here to stay!I have plenty of this paint for saddle bags and the Vetter that should eventually adorn this ride.
With the Yamaha badge (crappy as it is) and the gas cap on, it now looks a little more favorable to me than it did alone.
Just got a BIG box from Andreas I need to open... FEELS LIKE XMAS!
KURTKurt Boehringer
Peachtree City, Georgia
1970 - CT70K0 - Mini-Trail
1978 - SR500 - Thumper
1979 - CT70H - Mini-Trail
1979 - XS1100SF - Pensacola
1980 - XS850SG - Rocky
1980 - XS1100SG - The Ugly Duck
1980 - XS1100SG - Mayberry Duck
1981 - XS1100SH - DEAD Duck Cafe'
1981 - XJ550 Maxim - Nancy's Mini-Max
1982 - XJ650 SECA - Hurricane
1986 - FJ1200 - Georgia Big Red
1992 - FZR1000 - Genesis
2016 - FJR1300A - MontgomeryComment
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Nice job on the covers
Clutch cover and alternator cover look like mirrors!-Mike
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'79 XS1100SF 20k miles
'80 XS1100SG 44k miles
'81 XS1100H Venturer 35k miles
'79 XS750SF 17k miles
'85 Honda V65 Magna ~7k miles
'84 Honda V65 Magna 48k miles (parts bike)
'86 Yamaha VMAX 9k miles
Previous: '68 Motoguzzi 600cc + '79 XS750SF 22k miles +'84 Honda V65Comment
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Hi, Kurt ...
IMO, XS11 Standards can wear most any color and look great, but Specials lend themselves very well to darker shades.
For a Special to look its best wearing a lighter color, I think it should get the "Euro" engine treatment (black with polished highlights).
I must say, though ... that Jetstream Blue Metallic is a nice color, you've done a really nice job applying it, and it looks good on the bike ...
It would look absolutely amazing with the "Euro" engine treatment!!
I think it's great that you're willing to experiment with different colors, instead of trying to match a Yamaha factory color.
Anyway, that's myMarco
Current bikes:
1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
1979 Honda CBX
2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014
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Ignition Switches.....NOT all the same
XS Folks,
Been busy all day with the Mayberry Duck. Ran all the way to North Georgia to buy some parts from another XS11.com member and returned to install all the new goodies from him and our friend in the great white north.....
The ignition switch on Mayberry was all screwed up so I got a replacement. After spending a bunch of time cleaning and making the replacement work properly, I installed it in the bike. HAPPY? HAPPY? WRONG!
Turns out I must have gotten an ignition switch from an earlier model?Maybe one without the park lamp/lock feature? Whatever, the connectors don't fit so I had to take it all apart and rob pieces from the one with the bad key/tumbler and so forth.... Wouldn't have been so bad if I hadn't put it all together...
Live & Learn!
If you need a new ignition switch....MAKE SURE YOU GET THE RIGHT ONE!
KURTKurt Boehringer
Peachtree City, Georgia
1970 - CT70K0 - Mini-Trail
1978 - SR500 - Thumper
1979 - CT70H - Mini-Trail
1979 - XS1100SF - Pensacola
1980 - XS850SG - Rocky
1980 - XS1100SG - The Ugly Duck
1980 - XS1100SG - Mayberry Duck
1981 - XS1100SH - DEAD Duck Cafe'
1981 - XJ550 Maxim - Nancy's Mini-Max
1982 - XJ650 SECA - Hurricane
1986 - FJ1200 - Georgia Big Red
1992 - FZR1000 - Genesis
2016 - FJR1300A - MontgomeryComment
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