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LambdaMatters · 04-09-2023, 01:31 PM

Alright so it has been a huuuge while since i have been in here. Moved, new job, etc. Bike had not run in 3 years sadly....

SnarlingOhio · 12-30-2019, 08:30 AM

Hey, so I have a stupidly simple newbie question. I'm looking at the bike and I'm not sure which is considered the left...

squevill · 09-29-2017, 12:52 PM

Hi everyone,

I am getting a recently acquired 79 back into shape. Now that the 2nd gear fix has been applied,...

mwsxj1100j · 07-03-2017, 01:10 PM

Well, it has been a while since I last posted anything. My XJ 1100 is running as best as can be expected. I do notice that...

AggiesaurusRex · 02-17-2017, 11:13 AM

So I have my motor out right now and before I do anything rash I thought I'd get some advice.
My motor ran, poorly(chewed...

Motorbike_Mike · 05-01-2016, 04:05 PM

Last fall I started up my bike (79 XS1100 Special) and it made a loud kind of "pop" sound, almost like a backfire...

Cowsert_C · 04-17-2016, 10:48 AM

Hello all, I recently came into possession of a beat up 81 xs1100SH, which happens to be my first motorcycle. I am mechanically...

BigOates · 10-31-2013, 07:27 AM

I sorted out the electrical problem from the other day and am now noticing a noise coming what seems to be the left side...

Benjammin7 · 01-16-2013, 07:59 PM

I've got a 1981 XS 1100H sittin' in the garage. It started burning oil and smoking out the tail pipes after riding it for...

mmaddix · 07-25-2011, 09:11 PM

I just bought a 79 xs1100f cafe racer for my first bike and I also bought a separate complete(minus oil pressure gauge)...

CheckMark · 07-02-2011, 08:42 PM

A couple days before my 1979 XS1100SF Special died two blocks from the house. It died for a lack of fuel. I could see pinched...

olatheracer · 02-27-2011, 08:50 PM

While taking apart engine to pull it, dropped the cam chain in.

Anything to be aware of while taking the...

Haarstad · 09-13-2010, 08:01 PM

I have a '79 XS1100 special and I was wondering if anyone knew of a good site to order engine parts from, I have to do ring...

ajbrooks14 · 08-09-2010, 05:46 PM

I took my 79 Yamaha XS1100 into the dealer for new tires. They gave me an oil change for free. About a week later/ 2 rides...

zie_kraut · 04-12-2010, 12:51 PM

Due to pricing variances listed all over the internet I am asking you to make an offer on the parts I have left that are...

Starter gear trashed, trans seized.