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  • 81xsproject
    XS-XJ Super Guru
    • Nov 2004
    • 3185
    • Fortuna, CA

    #16
    I put a set in the dishwasher w/o the dry cycle added a little simple green to the mix. I wasn't worried about the inner clean too much, but the looked good on the outside.
    '81 XS1100 SH

    Melted to the ground during The Valley Fire

    Sep. 12th 2015

    RIP

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    • Winterhawk
      XSive Maximus
      • Jun 2004
      • 684
      • Missouri

      #17
      Make sure there is no crud in the gas tank. Seal the tank if there is. Sometimes the inside of the fuel line deteriorates and plugs up the needles and seats. Clean under the screens on the float seats and install new orings if it has them.

      I had one that the vents were plugged on the air box causing the Carbs to overflow.
      "We are often so caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey." "

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      • remccool
        Truly XSive
        • Dec 2005
        • 129
        • San Antonio, TX

        #18
        Thanks for all the help.
        I cleaned the carbs (without using the basket kit) set the floats, changed the oil and filter, all seems to work good now.
        Thanks again!
        "DuctTape"

        - XS1100E (Project: Has a long way to go)
        - 2008 Honda Goldwing GL1800P
        Two Lane Road Riders Association
        Southern Cruisers
        TMRA, TxCOC, etc....

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        • remccool
          Truly XSive
          • Dec 2005
          • 129
          • San Antonio, TX

          #19
          Anything special to keep in mind on in-line fuel filters? I was looking at just getting the see through type, wanted to ask before spending more money.
          Thanks
          "DuctTape"

          - XS1100E (Project: Has a long way to go)
          - 2008 Honda Goldwing GL1800P
          Two Lane Road Riders Association
          Southern Cruisers
          TMRA, TxCOC, etc....

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          • GNEPIG
            XS-XJ Guru
            • Apr 2005
            • 1647
            • fl

            #20
            .. i have had good luck with the small arrow shaped ones that you can see through, the ones with the brass center. they flow good and they catch way more stuff than the screen thats sitting above your needles and seats

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            • yadada
              Truly XSive
              • Aug 2005
              • 150
              • Louisburg, KS

              #21
              I used the little plastic ones....but they both cracked the next time I worked on the bike. I probably wasn't as careful as I should have been but I honestly don't think I was that rough on them. Must have been cheapos. I will be finding some metal ones soon.
              Randy

              "I didn't break it! IT FAILED!"

              '82 XJ1100 "yamama"
              '09 Buell Ulysses
              '01 HD softail std - crunched

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