Redonk's build and learning!

[redonkulos366]

Well brothers and sisters I wanted to introduce myself ... I'm currently working on a 79xs1100 project! I picked her up from someone who had her sitting for 10+ years in the back of a shed ...sadly just rotting away... right now I'm trying to diagnose this 5k rpm power wall .... the second I get to 5k she just loses all power🤔.... I have done the basics of cleaning the carbs checking the timing installed new petcocks on a new tank since the old one has a few pin holes ...i found a 81 xs1100h parts bike with the 6.5 gal tank with zero rust in it ! The parts bike has the 1st and 2nd gear slip problem unfortunately.. i changed spark plugs and oil / filter ... i went through all the fuses and looked at most wiring and the all look in order...tonight I'm going to sync the carbs just need to pick up some longer fuel lines since I don't know how to split my aux tank ! I will post some pics soon for everyone and any imput would be greatly appreciated !

[redonkulos366]

Synced the carbs and that didn't solve the 5k rpm power loss...

[redonkulos366]

I think im going to pull the carbs off the other bike and try them ... I'll post some pics too!

[skids]

Usually, stalling above 5 Krpms is a matter with the main jets, assuming carbs are clean. You didn't say what has been modified from stock. I suggest that you stick with the 79 carbs for that bike.

[skids]

PS, Welcome to channel XS11!

[redonkulos366]

Woot it was the carbs !!! The extra bank worked like a charm... wow it feels like a rocketship!

[redonkulos366]

[redonkulos366]

[redonkulos366]

Running rich but I put about 50 miles on her today very nice ride .... next up new break fluid ... and i need to research about sanding this tank and repainting it to black with the indents painted white.... may go with white walled tires .... what do you guys think?

[redonkulos366]

looking for some brake lines and rebuild kits and one have a good source for them ?

[redonkulos366]

Also what is the best way to remove all the white oxidation on the engine ?

[bikerphil]

Also what is the best way to remove all the white oxidation on the engine ?

I use the old skool way, coca cola and tin foil.

[Prothec]

looking for some brake lines and rebuild kits and one have a good source for them ?

You have a number of options for brake lines.

Chacal from XJBikes.com:

http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38453

I have techna-fit lines:

http://www.technafitstore.com/category-s/39903.htm

Various eBay sources

[redonkulos366]

well ran into some upsetting news today .... Pennsylvania decided to purge the record of the title so i need to wait to get it registered... looking like a 5 week setback! but on a good note i ordered a full set of rebuild kits from george on ebay that should keep me busy for a weekend ... i emailed len on pricing for his brake lines but he hasnt responded back yet.. does anyone know the price ?

[redonkulos366]

so the bike is running great but has a very rich smell from the exhaust... is that normal for this bike ?