Rear brake system question

[islandlife]

Hi all, new to the forum and xs11 ownership!

I recently picked up an 81 xs11 special with 28000 kms on it as my first road legal bike (been riding off road for years). So far its been a blast, but there is some stuff id like to change.
The previous ownder installed forward controls for the shifter/rear brake and i would like to reverd back to the stock position, but of course, dont have the stock rear master/linkage/pedal. Its seems there might be some compatability issues between model years and trim and im wondering if anyone out there knows what years/models i can source parts from?
Also looking to go to a less swept back handlebar, but that shouldnt be too hard.

Thanks in advance!

[Dbshea]

Hi all, new to the forum and xs11 ownership!

I recently picked up an 81 xs11 special with 28000 kms on it as my first road legal bike (been riding off road for years). So far its been a blast, but there is some stuff id like to change.
The previous ownder installed forward controls for the shifter/rear brake and i would like to reverd back to the stock position, but of course, dont have the stock rear master/linkage/pedal. Its seems there might be some compatability issues between model years and trim and im wondering if anyone out there knows what years/models i can source parts from?
Also looking to go to a less swept back handlebar, but that shouldnt be too hard.

Thanks in advance!

If you can, post up some pictures of the forward control set up, I've only seen the tcbros and that utilizes the stock brake master. Would be interesting to see how this one fits. Also, I have an 81 I'd be Able to source parts from.

[islandlife]

here is some pics, as you can see the rear brake forward control uses its own master. the stock one is not on the bike, as well as the foot pedal and pivot/linkage.
i have no idea what or where this control setup came from.





and one of the bike the day i got it

[DiverRay]

Stock parts should go right on, though the right side/brake pedal MAY have an issue with the exhaust mods that were done. Should be easy to replace the HD rusted chrome for an engine guard with highway pegs. I would look for the S.S. brake line for the rear while your putting in the parts. All you need on the left is a shifter, and most Yamaha ones will fit, though the correct one is always nice.

[islandlife]

Ya installing stock parts is no prob. Just wondering what year and model of bikes use the same rear master and pedal assembly. Like will parts from a 78-80 work, does it matter if donor bike is a special or not, etc.

[Dbshea]

Ya installing stock parts is no prob. Just wondering what year and model of bikes use the same rear master and pedal assembly. Like will parts from a 78-80 work, does it matter if donor bike is a special or not, etc.

The special pivot and brake pedal are different, the masters are the same except for the shared brake system. Otherwise, I do believe everything else is the same.

[islandlife]

So i should be able to use a master from any xs1100, just have to block off front line? As it stands my bike has seperate front/rear brake control, no shared system. Did it have a shared sytem stock? I thought i read that only the midnight special had that

[Schming]

I beleive both the '80 LG & '81 LH along with the '82 XJ had the linked brakes all others are like yours, separate front & rear brakes.

[TopCatGr58]

Only the 81LH and the 82-84(US and then Canada later years) XJ11 had the linked. Best/simpler to use the 78-80 MC's. The linked one has a metering valve, so you don't get the same amount of fluid pressure for foot travel using that one vs. the earlier types.

Also, check with Andreas Weiss he's a Canadian parts broker, very fair prices and quick service, GOOD GUY!!

Like Ray said, you may have some difficulty with the foot pedal hitting the muffler, but you can always BEND the pedal a bit to help it clear the muffler!

T.C.

[2manybikes]

Rear brakes

+1 on Andreas. Contact him soon. He will be out for a week or so starting Friday. (8/12) VERY good person to deal with.