Spectras 1100 and questions......

[TopCatGr58]

Marty,

I have a very old 4-1 MAC system that was sold at the time by JC Whitney, but it is the same as the MAC you're showing. Mine fits fine, and my centerstand works just fine. They provide a bracket you put on the left side frame to keep the CS in the proper position so it doesn't hit the pipes. My bike is an 81SH, but we know the frames are essentially the same, so the Macs should work with the other years/models as well.

T.C.

[spectra]

Used Special exhaust systems can be found for sale on occasion on EBay. One of those would allow reuse of the stand and would be original equipment. Also where a lot of sellers offer the Mac systems.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...haust&_sacat=0

Oh I see factory stuff on there and have a factory set up but it needs some work......and I don't even want to mess with it.

I ended up getting a MAC 4 into 2 off ebay will see what shows up........the waiting is the hard part.......

[DiverRay]

...the waiting is the hard part.......

No, you have the lyrics wrong. It goes "the waiting is the hardest part"
If the chrome bothers you, you CAN scuff it with 600 wet/dry paper, wet, and then use a spray can of the high temp coating on it.

[spectra]

No, you have the lyrics wrong. It goes "the waiting is the hardest part"
If the chrome bothers you, you CAN scuff it with 600 wet/dry paper, wet, and then use a spray can of the high temp coating on it.

Not sure what I want to do. I have some wrap on another bike and kind of like it so may go that rout or yes paint it black......it will be blue real quick anyway and that I don't like.

[jetmechmarty]

Speaking of header wrap.....

https://youtu.be/Ja6uqdaWkRc

[spectra]

Speaking of header wrap.....

https://youtu.be/Ja6uqdaWkRc

I like the patina

[spectra]

Parts all showed but need to rebuild the forks..........I got a set of fork seals from K&L and well cant get them to go in........beating my head against the wall. What size seals go with the specials? I am finding conflicting info searching on here.

This is killing me as I need the forks to get the bike off the jack so I can hook up the new exhaust...........

[Schming]

All Specials fork seal size: 37x48x10/12.5

[spectra]

All Specials fork seal size: 37x48x10/12.5

Thanks! and that's what I thought from reading on here. The K&Ls were 37x49x8/9.5.......sold as 79 special seals......I am now in search of other seals.

What brand do people use now ? Don't think my local dealer has anything as they are limited on parts.

[jetmechmarty]

Why not just use OEM seals? Partzilla has them. OEM parts are much less hassle when you can get them.

[spectra]

Why not just use OEM seals? Partzilla has them. OEM parts are much less hassle when you can get them.

I will go that rout......thanks!!!!!

I would rather go that rout and this is all new to me so finding parts can be a PITA sometimes.

Also another quick question clymers said springs were 24" plus well measured mine and there just under 24" like 23 7/8s. I know over the years they will compress but are they junk or ?

[spectra]

Looking at Partzilla they only have the F model nos in stock..........found a few on ebay so may have to go that rout......and pay a little more.

Still searching.......

[Schming]

Thanks! and that's what I thought from reading on here. The K&Ls were 37x49x8/9.5.......sold as 79 special seals......I am now in search of other seals.

What brand do people use now ? Don't think my local dealer has anything as they are limited on parts.

The size you posted (37x49x8/9.5) is for the Standards.

Also the stock fork springs were'nt all that when new just like all other bikes of the era, but if your springs don't have high milage on them IMHO you'll be fine.
With the stock springs or even performance springs, oil weight, quantity and air charge are all factors that help determine a good handling bike.

[jetmechmarty]

I'm not crazy about the stock springs, but they're probably fine. Service the oil to 130 mm from the top of the tube with fork compressed and spring out. I'm happier that way. Just be sure to change oil often. The soft sliders dirty it up quickly.

[Schming]

Looking at Partzilla they only have the F model nos in stock..........found a few on ebay so may have to go that rout......and pay a little more.

Still searching.......

This site is invaluable : http://xs1100.com/index.php

The server is busy ATM so I wasn't able to look up any part #s but I usually find the correct part # and copy and paste it on Partzilla with good luck.