What year?

[timktm]

Can you help identify the year of this bike? Ran across it on CL.
Tim

[rdmcguy]

What year ?

I'm no expert but to my eye it appears to be an 81+
The black circle on the case along with the YICS in red below and with the swirly mags suggest that to me !

[bikerphil]

It is an 82 XJ1100.

[BA80]

it is an 82 xj1100.

+1.................

[timktm]

It is an 82 XJ1100.

Thanks,
The guy selling it said it was an 86. I didn't think so. Any parts compatibly with my 79 sf? Or anyone have interest in it near Cleveland? Just like it is in pic, no seat or side covers.
Tim

[Jerry]

The XJ (rear disc brake is another indicator) was sold in the US only in '82 and in other markets (Canada and Mexico) through '84.

Some parts are compatible, same basic transmission and drive line, but the XJ is a different animal than the earlier 1100s and there are changes to carbs, heads, exhaust, tubeless 16" rear tire where your '79 has ( I think) 17" rear tire, wiring, charging, and a bunch of other stuff. Brake rotors are interchangeable. XJ seat does not fit any other 1100 so is sometimes hard to find, same with side covers. What is the guy asking for it?

[timktm]

So, the trany is the same in case I have issues with mine? I can get it cheap, like $50. Kind of hard to pass up.
Tim

[bikerphil]

Many parts including the engine can be used on the XS, for $50, I wouldn't hesitate.

[Jerry]

So, the trany is the same in case I have issues with mine? I can get it cheap, like $50. Kind of hard to pass up.

Yep, gears, shafts, forks, all the same. Same "2nd gear" shifting issues as well. For that price ($50.00) I would get it, you could sell other parts off of it and make your money back plus more.

I just hate to see a pretty complete bike scrapped for parts, but that is another subject entirely!

[TopCatGr58]

One thing that folks haven't commented on is the XJ's front forks/sliders.
Your Special has the wonky swivel calipers, and so it's near impossible to upgrade to newer dual piston calipers and such unless you have a mini-machine shop. See this thread if you're curious what it takes on a special.
http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36309&highlight=special+fork+brak e

The XJ's sliders have better fittings like the Standards which are easier to MOD to modern calipers! But I can't remember if the XJ's tubes are wider/thicker than the XS. IF they aren't you could swap out the forks into your TT's. IF they are larger, then you would need to swap the whole front end. JAT!.

T.C.

[BA80]

One thing that folks haven't commented on is the XJ's front forks/sliders.
Your Special has the wonky swivel calipers, and so it's near impossible to upgrade to newer dual piston calipers and such unless you have a mini-machine shop. See this thread if you're curious what it takes on a special.
http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread...ial+fork+brake

The XJ's sliders have better fittings like the Standards which are easier to MOD to modern calipers! But I can't remember if the XJ's tubes are wider/thicker than the XS. IF they aren't you could swap out the forks into your TT's. IF they are larger, then you would need to swap the whole front end. JAT!.

T.C.

The XJ forks are different as the air adjustment. The triple tree is part of the air system. The tubes have an air hole and there are rubber o-ring seals in there.

Not sure if the lowers could be swapped out or not.

[timktm]

It is rougher that in the picture. Lots of rust. I think more than I'm willing to put into it. Probably just part it out. Whats with the rear brake on this thing. Back brake runs the front partially?

[Prisoner6]

... Whats with the rear brake on this thing. Back brake runs the front partially?

Yes ...

The '82 XJ11 has a linked braking system. Pushing the rear brake pedal activates both the rear caliper and the front left caliper.

[crazy steve]

The XJ forks are different as the air adjustment. The triple tree is part of the air system. The tubes have an air hole and there are rubber o-ring seals in there.

Not sure if the lowers could be swapped out or not.

You can swap the lowers to get the 'better' XJ front brakes as long as you use the special innards (dampers, fork tubes, etc).

Other than the missing seat/sidecovers, that's a remarkably complete XJ and in better shape than many start with. I'd be really hesitant to part that one out....

[timktm]

You are correct about it being complete. It will need a frame off restoration. Major rust. I would have way more into it than it is worth.