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  • Bonz
    XS-XJ Super Guru
    • Apr 2008
    • 3206
    • Palmer Lake, Colorado

    #31
    Great work, Ray!
    Howard

    ZRX1200

    BTW, ZRX carbs have the same spacing as the XS11... http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35462

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    • DiverRay
      Moderator
      • Nov 2004
      • 7608
      • Star, IDAHO

      #32
      And the saga continues! I have the "big" tank on, and the bike ran well for 20 miles. Next morning went 6 miles to the local tractor supply and it started running on two cylinders. Finally had time to look at it today. It's the fuel line again!?!?
      I've been trying to use the "new" fuel lines, but they keep kinking. I'm going to try and get some of the old rubber thin wall line from a local Honda dealer. I think I have it worked out now, but I just don't trust the lines any more.
      Ray Matteis
      KE6NHG
      XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
      XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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      • 2WheelFun
        XStremely XSive
        • Aug 2020
        • 266
        • Pittsburgh PA

        #33


        Pick up a couple of elbows instead of new tube. Makes life so much easier. A local parts store should have some on hand.
        1979 XS1100 Special
        1980 XS1100 Std parts bucket
        1987 ZL1000 Eliminator
        1976 XS750D Project in waiting

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        • DiverRay
          Moderator
          • Nov 2004
          • 7608
          • Star, IDAHO

          #34
          I'm already using the 90 degree filters. It's just that the junk line gets hot once, and then it looses it and kinks. This is with a SMALL, 30 degree bend! I just would like to go back to the good fuel line we used to get.
          Ray Matteis
          KE6NHG
          XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
          XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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          • 2WheelFun
            XStremely XSive
            • Aug 2020
            • 266
            • Pittsburgh PA

            #35
            https://www.lowes.com/pd/EZ-FLO-1-4-...B&gclsrc=aw.ds
            are you using something like this? Standard automotive fuel line will kink. Hit up your local mower repair shop or big box store and it should be available locally.
            1979 XS1100 Special
            1980 XS1100 Std parts bucket
            1987 ZL1000 Eliminator
            1976 XS750D Project in waiting

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            • DiverRay
              Moderator
              • Nov 2004
              • 7608
              • Star, IDAHO

              #36
              That is close to what I have now. The big problem is 1/4" is 0.25", 6mm is 0.236". Should not make a difference, but it can with some fittings and old spring clamps.
              Ray Matteis
              KE6NHG
              XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
              XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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              • 2WheelFun
                XStremely XSive
                • Aug 2020
                • 266
                • Pittsburgh PA

                #37
                I bought a box of clamps that are in 1mm increments. I feel your pain though, I kept my octopus for some reason.
                1979 XS1100 Special
                1980 XS1100 Std parts bucket
                1987 ZL1000 Eliminator
                1976 XS750D Project in waiting

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