My 78 XS1100 Resto-Mod (Dianne)

[GalDemSuga]

Folks

Today I started Dianne as I didn't hear her run before so it was good to hear. She runs but not well. The PO had someone build and send him some BS34 Carbs BUT these belong on a KZ1100. He also installed pod filters and removed the airbox. I will be undoing all of this and returning to original carbs and airbox setup. I have a few oil leaks as well to address. The front forks are leaking too. The good news is that the charging system works although the battery is bad, I have 12V but no CCA to start the bike. Pics are soon to come of her cosmetic state. I intend to leave her just as she is with the minor dents and paint chips.

[GalDemSuga]

Some more pictures.

[GalDemSuga]

To do list (subject to change):

1. Front Shocks Rebuild
2. Seal Up Oil Leaks
3. Refit and Fix Tail Light
4. Refit Airbox
5. Rebuild Carbs
6. Modernize Charging System
7. Coil Relay Mod, Headlight Relay Mod, Horn Relay Mod and Ignition Relay Mod.
8. Fix Fuel Gauge
9. Change Fuse Box
10. Convert Turn Signals to DRL
11. Change Tires
12. Service Brakes (new disks if the old ones cant be machined smooth) and rebuild Master Cylinders and Calipers.
13. Service Final Drive
14. Replace Seat Cover
15. Refit Center Stand (came without it)
16. Refit Original Mufflers (hope I can find them)

[Radioguylogs]

The aluminum, the chrome, and the pilot (instrument) box graphics are unusally nice.

It's going to look great when you get it fixed up.

[GalDemSuga]

The aluminum, the chrome, and the pilot (instrument) box graphics are unusally nice.

It's going to look great when you get it fixed up.

I hope I can make her look like a nicely aged Ole Girl when I'm done.

[newc4]

I've stock pipes but I don't think they'd do her justice.

[DEEBS11]

You may have bad filters here. Check for an inner lip (which is bad).

[DiverRay]

Read the "new member with questions" post. There is a very good picture of good and bad pod filters, and the reason for some being bad.