Bob Jones Rally 2010?

[Montreux_Blue]

Sheridan, what part of Texas are you in? It does just happen to be the biggest state in the lower 48 ya' know.

I'm guessing Sheridan, TX......

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...,27.905273&z=5

[XSokieSPECIAL]

Ya'll guys make me feel stupid! I'm new to motorcycles, i had a '81 kawa 440 ltd, rode it for bout 6 mos., but it was too small , i'm 6' 2"! So what does my dumb ass do, i find a clean '81 xs1100, it runs but carbs need work & it may be more than i can handle ridin too! What do ya'll guys recommend to me, keep n ride it or sell or trade it for sumthin smaller! help appreciated! Would enjoy meetin some of ya'll Texas guys!

I think it's probably more than you can handle. Let me know were you are and I'll come get it out of your way while I'm down there next month.

The least an XSive bro' can do.

[rpgoerlich]

If he's who I think he is, he's in Sheridan,TX. Just SouthSouthEast of Columbus,TX.

You get one of the XS11's running yet?

[sheridanredneck]

Sheridan is bout 100 miles west of houston! would love to meet some guys that actually kno how to work on these motorcycles! when n where? Thanks!

[DGXSER]

See what I get for poking around n the rally thread for whole other part of the world....How would some goof from the land of hogs cows and corn know there was such a place as Sheridan, Tx.

[sheridanredneck]

so what ya'll think i need to get rid of the xs? or get it on the road n drive it? need someone close to help me if anyone doesn't mind!

[DGXSER]

Get it running and ride it. respect the size and power and it will not hurt you.....much..

As to the help, well you are a timely soul. Seriously, look into the MOM thread. They welcome anyone who comes (helps if you bring an XS1100 though.) Anything you need fixed, someone there will know how to fix it and be happy to help you with it to. JAT.

Otherwise, sounds like you have a couple XSives reasonably close by.

[XSokieSPECIAL]

so what ya'll think i need to get rid of the xs? or get it on the road n drive it? need someone close to help me if anyone doesn't mind!

MoM rally April 16-17-18 Hurst Texas, ( Fort Worth).

Load that puppy up in the F150 and come on up. Some of the best XS techs will be there.

If it can run...it will.

PM Wildkat for details!......http://www.xs11.com/forum/member.php...astposter&f=74

[Wildkat]

LOL
Not sure if it's the same for anyone who clicks on that link... but it pulls up some spam member called jessicaz798 or something like that... Just what have you been doing Greg? at least you didn't have him go look on the bathroom walls for my number... again...



Sheridanredneck... come on up to the Meeting of the Minds...
If you think your bike might need extensive work.. you can bring it up early... just let me know... We supply the tools... you supply any parts (including gaskets)
OTOH - there are several members in your area who might be able to help you out so you can ride up next month for the MoM...

[sheridanredneck]

Thanks guys, it runs, has carb issues, guy told me he thought it just needed to be ran, but i ran it bout 2 miles, n it was bogging n i think it flooded, had gas comin out of the air box area, so....i have tags n insurance on it , need inspection. The rally ya'll talk bout, to jefferson, i used to live up there, my mom lived there for like 18 yrs, i lived at Lake O' the Pines n Caddo lake, love to go on that run! lol Also same weekend of a local rally though, Hawgs of Texas Rally @ Summerville, Texas

[DGXSER]

Sounds to me like the typical situation. PO "Yep carbs were just rebuilt and completely tuned, might need a little fine tuning to smooth her out though." Reality - Carbs still have the seals on them form the factory and some cobwebs growing over the varnished gas in the jets.

Really though, sounds like a VERY common issue of the float needle valves sticking open. Just about the first thing to do to an XS11 when you get one is pull the cabrs and replace those suckers. Cause more trouble than a wife. I got both, so I know.

Typical causes range from the petcock filters fell off in the tank and so your getting unfiltered fuel into the carbs, and the debris has got to those pesky little needle valves. To the valve is just plumb worn out and therefore needs replacing. Typically, by the time you tear the carbs out of the bike and down to inspect those valves, you might as well replace them. HTH

[XSokieSPECIAL]

LOL
Not sure if it's the same for anyone who clicks on that link... but it pulls up some spam member called jessicaz798 or something like that... Just what have you been doing Greg? at least you didn't have him go look on the bathroom walls for my number... again....

Well if this link doesn't work what other choice does he have?

Try any Walmart restroom sheridan!

Funny, the link works when I click on it.

[Wildkat]

Oh well carp... it sends me to my profile now...
I SWEAR it was sending me to the spammer this morning... and I couldn't even do anything about them... dang it!

He could click on my name in one of my postings and send me a PM that way...


BUT... the bathroom wall is always a good source for numbers... but what would he want with your contact info? ohhhhhhhh... nevermind...

[webbcraft2150]

If ya can get to Austin, I bet we can figure it out in less than a day. If not, load 'er in the the pickup and take it to the MOM rally. Bikes have been ridden in there, stripped to the block and rode home in the same weekend. We might be able to concentrate more on bikes this year than the swelting heat of last year.

Ya might try some Sea Foam in the gas and ride the snot out of it for a few days. If not, you will become a member of the "triple clean" club.

[sheridanredneck]

where bouts in austin r u ? i'm only 100 miles away from austin. buyin a battery this week n now u say try sea foam, the whole can or how much? you guys r soo kool, everyone is so willin to help, wish i knew more. thanks again everyone