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Can see from your pics. the ends of those gear 'dogs' are rounded just enough to not hold in gear. Also, glad to see someone agrees that removal/installation of that lower shaft assembly and shift forks is way easier done with bike uprightXS Folks,
Been working my butt off trying to get Dead Duck ready for "THE MELTDOWN" NEXT WEEKEND in North Carolina.
Finally got tags & insurance so a good test ride was in order.... Unfortunately, not all went well!
The bike runs well and has TONS of power. BUT, 2 out of 5 shifts to second under heavy acceleration and the bike dropped out of gear. THE TYPICAL 2nd GEAR ISSUE.
Ripped into the gear box and decided to try it right side up as removing all the pieces necessary to do a flip would be difficult on this custom ride. Having done this before up side down getting those shift arms back in correctly (fighting gravity) was a pain in the butt. However, now that I've done it this way I won't flip one again.....
Now, time to finish the few bits left to reinstall and get moving on the Harley Muffs TONIGHT... NO TIME TO WASTE!
KURT
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Washer Move, Gear Replace, Shift Fork Replace
XS Folks,
Been working my butt off trying to get Dead Duck ready for "THE MELTDOWN" NEXT WEEKEND in North Carolina.
Finally got tags & insurance so a good test ride was in order.... Unfortunately, not all went well! The bike runs well and has TONS of power. BUT, 2 out of 5 shifts to second under heavy acceleration and the bike dropped out of gear. THE TYPICAL 2nd GEAR ISSUE.
Ripped into the gear box and decided to try it right side up as removing all the pieces necessary to do a flip would be difficult on this custom ride. Having done this before up side down getting those shift arms back in correctly (fighting gravity) was a pain in the butt. However, now that I've done it this way I won't flip one again.....
Now, time to finish the few bits left to reinstall and get moving on the Harley Muffs TONIGHT... NO TIME TO WASTE!
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Good for you Kurt you work hard on these bikes we all want success for you.!Nobody wants to do it twice.(like me every time I do something) lol.And that wow I forgot I got no brakes.That will get your attention.! Glad no mishap.!Hope your new members in family are well. Good Spring.!Leave a comment:
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Better Video (not of me driving) - LOL
It really is a beast.... I am soooooo happy the rings and valve job solved the non-running problem....Leave a comment:
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OMG What a BEAST! - What a DUMB BUTT I AM! OXYCLEAN?
XS Friends,
Thank you for the notes of encouragement. I must say these 11's are the most fun I've had in YEARS! No Kidding. I promised Nancy a trip out-of-town this weekend since it's been XS11's for the last million weekends. Taking Friday off and headed to 'BAMA.
SO... I raced home and got right to work trying to get a nice idle, good timing, carb tuning etc. before departure tomorrow and a couple days without my beloved 11's...
I can't quite get those pretty equal readings on all cylinders/carbs but the thing sounds great now, idles good, and feels strong. The readings are very close to equal.
Like a COMPLETE DUMB BUTT (change that word in your mind) I jump on it and decide I must immediately check 2nd gear... Mind you the rear brakes are not bled, and the shoes are crap...(New ones are sittin' on the bench) no tank, no seat, carb gauges still attached, sitting on rags, NO helmet, NO gloves, short sleeves, home alone...... ATGATT was NOT on my stupid butt mind
Go UP the street seems ok 1st-2nd-3rd but I'm not REALLY sure. Turn around headed DOWN the street. Hit third OH CRUD! (change that word too)...NO BRAKES doing like 30mph.... Hit the kill switch, drop a gear release the clutch, pump pump pump the fronts, feet down swerve into the drive, still pumping fronts, feet and toes draggin.... stops 2' from my rear fence. Darn near need some OXY-CLEAN for my shorts.
Somebody come over here and kick me in the BUTTOCKS. That was ABSOLUTELY STUPID! Acting like a dumb kid in a candy store...Will I EVER GROW UP?
Sincerely,
KURT
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It's always exciting when these old things come back to life. Especially after we put a lot of effort into it.
Kurt, your threads are inspiring!Leave a comment:
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Sounds good so far! Your threads are great, thanks for sharing your journey
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Yeah!!!!
Sounds great!....and you probably haven't even tweaked the carbs yet.Leave a comment:
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NOT so DEAD Anymore!
XS Friends,
Today, I finished the install of the jugs, head, and readjusted the valves. Compression is now up about 50% to about 100# (prior to starting). I hope the new rings will seat after a little running and getting hot to increase the compression.
This is the FIRST time I've actually had this one running. New Rings, Cylinders Honed, All Valves re-lapped....VAROOOOOM! Old mufflers shot rust and debris all over my shop....
Hopefully, the gears are good (fingers crossed) and I have enough time to get it ready for an event in North Carolina next month....
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Cylinder Honing.......
Thanks Mike!
Got to work on 'em tonight......
The cylinders are SIGNIFICANTLY improved but not nearly as nice as I would like. Tried both the flex hones (2) and a spring loaded hone. I'm fearful of taking off too much as I could end up with an issue of piston slap or ring end gaps out of spec....
I practiced on a spare set of cylinders and if they hadn't been from an '80 with different codes on the cylinder skirts and different numbers on the pistons (only have three of them). I might have considered tossing this set aside and going with the '80 jugs.
Rings will be here tomorrow.... this will probably be a better runner than either of the other two XS11's in the stable.
Time to go and prep the pistons.
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Same thing
Flex hone = brush hone
Sound like you have what you need, but don't hesitate to ask.Leave a comment:
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Lapping Lapping Lapping....Assemble Valves.... Chase some threads
Mike,
Thank you very very much for the offer. That would be a lot of work for you to get that to me and that offer is extremely generous. Thank you!
I do have a couple good selection of flex hones for use on this. However, I also have a bottle-brush hone that is probably capable of giving me a nice quick cross-hatch pattern without removing too much material. Since I'll be using the standard pistons with new rings I need to be careful about removing much of anything while leaving something to hold oil in the bore.
MadMax,
It may be a little ugly inside her, but I think/hope it's gonna' be ok.
I'm 'bout finished with the lapping process and the seats look nice now on all the valves. The exhaust on #2 & #4 were absolutely worthless before I started on them. This alone should help boost compression to an acceptable level.
I am a LITTLE concerned about the integrity of the E#4valve. If it drops through the piston, I'll be the first to know! Although I'd like some pristine combustion chambers, the pitting in #4 (the worst) does not extend into the cylinder sealing ring area.
I'll be burning the midnight oil again tonight trying to get this DEAD DUCK closer to life again......
Respectfully,
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