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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 04-10-2013, 11:01 PM

Replies: 9 Trouble starting Views: 1,454 Posted By Shacknasty I would put a full charge in the battery.... I would put a full charge in the battery. ("Maintenance free" doesn't mean that a battery tender isn't a good idea!) Yer electronic iggy needs a full charge to start yer bike. Change the gas....

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 03-08-2013, 09:50 PM

Replies: 65 idea Views: 4,708 Posted By Shacknasty Real bikers aren't afraid to touch their petcock... Real bikers aren't afraid to touch their petcock in public! I frequently talk about the size and flow rate of my petcock in hopes of impressing females...

Forum: Other Bike Discussion 03-03-2013, 08:51 PM

Replies: 26 xs750 or 850 interest? Views: 6,800 Posted By Shacknasty The funky, shafty triples have their place. This... The funky, shafty triples have their place. This one has a place in my garage... http://i879.photobucket.com/albums/ab353/Shacknasty_photos/XS750/IMG_1618.jpg ...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 03-02-2013, 03:43 PM

Replies: 16 Chasing a bad miss Views: 2,805 Posted By Shacknasty Or a restraining order! Or a restraining order!

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 02-28-2013, 01:47 PM

Replies: 8 Projector lens driving light installation. Views: 1,197 Posted By Shacknasty Thanks for taking the time to post such a... Thanks for taking the time to post such a thorough and complete answer. I am looking forward to installing this light.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 02-27-2013, 08:57 PM

Replies: 8 Projector lens driving light installation. Views: 1,197 Posted By Shacknasty Great mod, very neatly done! I just acquired one... Great mod, very neatly done! I just acquired one projector headlight and ballast from a Lexus that I'm planning on mounting into a fairing I'm building for one of my project bikes. Do you feel one...

Forum: XS and XJ 1100 bikes for sale. 02-26-2013, 05:00 AM

Replies: 17 1981 Yamaha xs 1100 for sale Views: 7,677 Posted By Shacknasty Well said DGXSER, motorsickle poetry. Joey,... Well said DGXSER, motorsickle poetry. Joey, have you ridden yer chop yet? That baby looks like a handful in the twisties...

Forum: XS and XJ 1100 bikes for sale. 02-21-2013, 02:46 AM

Replies: 17 1981 Yamaha xs 1100 for sale Views: 7,677 Posted By Shacknasty My XS stopped on a dime once. Unfortunately... My XS stopped on a dime once. Unfortunately the dime was in a pedestrian's pocket...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 02-16-2013, 12:40 AM

Replies: 8 front fork fun Views: 1,509 Posted By Shacknasty You'll be fine. Fork oil is good for quite a... You'll be fine. Fork oil is good for quite a while under normal riding conditions. Still wishin' for pics of them crusty bearings...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 02-16-2013, 12:36 AM

Replies: 15 Stuck Clutch Plates Views: 6,411 Posted By Shacknasty An old Brit bike rider showed me a simple... An old Brit bike rider showed me a simple technique. With the motor off and the clutch lever pulled, get the bike rolling. You can just sit on the bike and push it forward with yer feet. Ya don't...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 02-14-2013, 10:50 PM

Replies: 8 front fork fun Views: 1,509 Posted By Shacknasty Don't we get any pics of the dry, crusty... Don't we get any pics of the dry, crusty bearings? We love our XS porn. Regular care of those neck and swinger bearings is soooo often overlooked. Good on ya for takin' the time to get in there...

Forum: Product Evaluations 02-14-2013, 10:33 PM

Replies: 67 Evapo-Rust (Rust Remover) - A 100% thumbs up Views: 15,757 Posted By Shacknasty Good pics. Rustoleum should send you a check! Good pics. Rustoleum should send you a check!

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 02-02-2013, 07:40 PM

Replies: 30 Rant! Engine Assembly, Read this Newbs. Views: 3,003 Posted By Shacknasty Silicone sealants really should not be used... Silicone sealants really should not be used anyplace that it is around engine oil. Pieces of excess sillycone get squeezed out during assembly, break loose and clog oil passages....

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 02-02-2013, 07:28 PM

Replies: 101 79 Special Cafe Custom Build Progress Views: 85,828 Posted By Shacknasty I get my lines made at a local hydraulic hose... I get my lines made at a local hydraulic hose shop. They will make any length with any fitting while I wait. Plus, they're cheaper than most of the pre-made lines. CaptonZap, you prolly like bad...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 02-01-2013, 11:22 PM

Replies: 101 79 Special Cafe Custom Build Progress Views: 85,828 Posted By Shacknasty I'll be watching this one! Cafe's are tons o'... I'll be watching this one! Cafe's are tons o' fun. Yer gonna have one seriously bad cafe racer with an XS11 motor. I built a little cafe from the 11's baby bro, the XS750... ...

Forum: Other Bike Discussion 01-28-2013, 07:47 PM

Replies: 5 my gen 2 hayabusa Views: 2,044 Posted By Shacknasty Awesome machine. Definitely excessive! Do ya know... Awesome machine. Definitely excessive! Do ya know what the kanji translates to in English? Sure would suck to find out it means "french fry" or "mukluk" or sumpin'... I'll bet that it's might hard...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 01-19-2013, 08:37 PM

Replies: 5 leather grips Views: 875 Posted By Shacknasty I've done a couple of leather wrapped grips but... I've done a couple of leather wrapped grips but not quite like yer describing. I cut a piece that is slightly smaller than the diameter needed, punch the holes for sewing, wet the leather and sew...

Forum: Other Bike Discussion 01-18-2013, 02:05 AM

Replies: 16 ducati Views: 2,722 Posted By Shacknasty Back in '79 I bought a used Italian bike. It was... Back in '79 I bought a used Italian bike. It was uncomfortable, badly fitted together, there was a bunch of dirt and schmutz embedded in the fiberglass, and the motor needed constant fiddling. There...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 01-16-2013, 04:25 PM

Replies: 67 story and a problem Views: 5,624 Posted By Shacknasty I bought fuel line at the auto parts store and it... I bought fuel line at the auto parts store and it was too thick of an OD to fit the octy so I just shaved the outside a lil' with a razor blade. Easy-peasy...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 01-14-2013, 11:36 PM

Replies: 67 story and a problem Views: 5,624 Posted By Shacknasty Now yer gettin' somewhere. Hope ya have a good... Now yer gettin' somewhere. Hope ya have a good runnin' XS real soon.

Forum: Members Lounge 01-13-2013, 09:49 PM

Replies: 133 XS1100 Standard for $1.00 Views: 16,301 Posted By Shacknasty Looks like another XS found a good home! Yer... Looks like another XS found a good home! Yer doing a helluva job so far. Keep up the good work and keep posting progress reports and pics, por favor hombre. A flap disc on an angle grinder will do...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 01-13-2013, 08:40 PM

Replies: 67 story and a problem Views: 5,624 Posted By Shacknasty Spraying some carb spray is not the right way to... Spraying some carb spray is not the right way to clean yer carbs. You really need to remove ALL the jets, clean each one (I let them soak in a gallon can of carb cleaner for about a half an hour and...

Forum: Other Bike Discussion 01-13-2013, 08:29 PM

Replies: 11 The Candyman's Ride - A Motorsickle Named Devilina Views: 2,396 Posted By Shacknasty Just for you, Cuda... ... Just for you, Cuda... http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z391/ShacknastyBF3/Born%20Free%204/IMG_1510.jpg http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z391/ShacknastyBF3/Born%20Free%204/IMG_1496.jpg ...

Forum: Other Bike Discussion 01-08-2013, 03:46 PM

Replies: 11 The Candyman's Ride - A Motorsickle Named Devilina Views: 2,396 Posted By Shacknasty My bad..... My bad.....

Forum: Other Bike Discussion 01-07-2013, 11:59 PM

Replies: 11 The Candyman's Ride - A Motorsickle Named Devilina Views: 2,396 Posted By Shacknasty The Candyman sure knew how to build a crazy... The Candyman sure knew how to build a crazy motorbike... http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z391/ShacknastyBF3/Born%20Free%204/IMG_1260.jpg But he wasn't a very good speller... ...

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