Forum: Members Lounge
05-09-2020, 06:36 AM
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Crash
Glad your able to talk about this ! For sure see the Doc. If you feel it now it won't get better before it's back to normal.
I know from first hand.
Done
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Forum: Members Lounge
04-27-2020, 05:11 PM
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gas
$1.05/9 in Milwaukee, heard it's .99/9 somewhere but have not seen it
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Forum: Members Lounge
02-18-2020, 08:45 AM
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
01-05-2020, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,597
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
01-04-2020, 11:20 AM
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
01-03-2020, 06:06 PM
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
01-02-2020, 11:59 PM
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Replies: 33
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Gasket
In the past I tried some gasket remover, did nothing. May another brand be better, recommendations ? Still getting in those tight spots will be a treat/trick, think I'll need to make wood chisels ?
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
01-02-2020, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,597
Brain farts
I checked the shift pawl, star, pins (dowels) all seems like new and lined up, GREAT !
A couple problems;
Most of the shift cover gasket is stuck to the engine. How to get in those tight spots in...
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
12-17-2019, 02:29 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,597
lubing clutch cable
Another thing I forgot ?
Lubing the clutch cable (along with adjustment) with Tri Flow or Super Lube is also a good idea (both contain PTFE) experience it, amazing what a free moving clutch cable...
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
11-29-2019, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 33
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
11-29-2019, 01:47 AM
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Replies: 33
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
11-26-2019, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 33
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
11-25-2019, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,597
I should have used the term deliberate shifting...
I should have used the term deliberate shifting into second.
All the other gears do not require as deliberate shifting.
As per one of the first mechanics I asked about my then new SF, he said they...
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
11-24-2019, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,597
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
11-24-2019, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,597
Not worried that I'm heading toward tranny...
Not worried that I'm heading toward tranny failure, the thought had not even crossed my mind.
I just wonder if anyone (with a better memory than I) remembers riding a new or low mile XS11 ?
I've...
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
11-23-2019, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,597
Shifting
when new I seem to remember seeing every dealer to ask about how hard my new 79 shifted. I needed to make truly positive shifts (forcing the up shifts in 2nd and 4th especially). They all said the...
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
11-20-2019, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,021
Dip stick
is no longer available though I just found one on ebay for 18 dollars.
I guess in the past I just added then checked with the dipstick, added/checked then again until I got it right, or as was said...
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
11-18-2019, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,021
Haynes/Clymers
Thank You All !
Maybe Haynes/Clymers had the amount listed for the final drive, I used to have all three.
Still the measuring tool will work. ...
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
11-18-2019, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,021
CZ, Thanks !
That seems very full ?
Maybe...
CZ, Thanks !
That seems very full ?
Maybe cut down on (what do they call it?) frothing, foaming, aerating ?
Do you do the same with the middle gear unit ?
Did Yamaha leave this measurement out...
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
11-18-2019, 05:05 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,021
service manual omission
Thank You Billy ! I have the Mechanics factory manual, I find the engine and middle gear oil amounts but not the final drive. If it's in there would you be willing to tell me what page in the XS...
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
11-17-2019, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 15
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Yamaha service manual omission
I looked through the Yamaha XS1100 factory service manual and can't find the amount of gear lube that goes into the final drive.
I suspect it's something like the middle drive, 4.4 oz. when filling...
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Forum: Members Lounge
11-07-2019, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 6
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stock tires
I guess I was looking for an answer as to what were the stock original equipment tires on a 1980 XS1100SG.
I could put high speed racing tires on but was thinking stock ?
Thanks for the tip on...
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Forum: Members Lounge
11-05-2019, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,469
Scary/tires
I kinda forgot what a nice stock exhaust does to the power curve.
Just thinking of going completely stock and cleaning this fantastic 80 SG to better than it is.
(1) Is there a chemical wash for...
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Forum: Wanted to buy - XS and XJ1100 parts and bikes.
10-07-2019, 05:37 PM
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1980 XS650 Special II
A few of our fellows have mentioned in the past they might be interested ?
1980 XS650 Special II
Selling,,,,, questions,,,,, dsundby@wi.rr.com
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Forum: Wanted to buy - XS and XJ1100 parts and bikes.
10-02-2019, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 2
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