Anyone own an XS1100?

[xseleven]

hi there people, i own a 1979 yamy xs 1100
it would be very interesting to see how many are still out there on the road
or maybe not on the road..cheeers :spudwave:

[T.W.R]

Hi & welcome into the nuthouse,

don't know if anyones got a XS11 here, your bound to find out.

i had a XS850 & XS750 years ago though, always wanted a XS11 midnight special :niceone:

[xseleven]

hi, twr, thanks for that am on the hunt for a few bits & pieces like a whole junked bike lol...cheers :brick:

[T.W.R]

hi, twr, thanks for that am on the hunt for a few bits & pieces like a whole junked bike lol...cheers :brick:

oh parts huh, well most of the engine internals are common to the 850, gearbox, pistons,conrods,clutch etc.
frame parts are similar forks,wheels, shaft unit & other assorted bits n pieces.
if thats any help, but theres bound to be one or two of the old girls around somewhere.

[Waylander]

XS1100? Nah not that I know of. XV1100 on the other hand.....:cool:

[Scouse]

yup my mate has a mint one dunno if e has any bits thoug but I'll ask the question when he gets back from his holls

[xseleven]

cheers ZRXER:niceone:

[ajturbo]

used to ride a GS450.. went in to the yamy shop to test ride my next bike.. the sales man said... here take this XS11 for a ride...

mmmmm ...holy shit this is fast....tooooo big a step for this brave boy..lol

[Bonez]

Hi there. Saw a couple of eccess elevens on a trailer over in Hastings late last year. Both looked in reasonable condition. So they are about.

[Subike]

hi there people, i own a 1979 yamy xs 1100
it would be very interesting to see how many are still out there on the road
or maybe not on the road..cheeers :spudwave:

yeap I got one
79000k bit rough around the edges but still goes well,
4 into 1 harris dump tube, would not call it a muffler by any streach
Its had the cams change to someting but I have no idea
and the carbs have been played with to what spec only god knows
But it starts every time without a problem, still gets to 200 klicksand the rev counter loves sitting around 5000.
A bitch to ride in the city but awsome on the open road,
A heavy bike sure when I only weigh 65kg,
great fun

[laRIKin]

hi, twr, thanks for that am on the hunt for a few bits & pieces like a whole junked bike lol...cheers :brick:


Hi and welcome.

I use to have a 81-82? XS Eleven.
And I think that I may have a part or two around still.
I think I have a full set of indicators (one may have a cracked lens) a kick start shaft runner cover and a front brake master cylinder cover.
And a manual, but I think that I would keep that for old times sake.

[old git]

yep i got one, with 186,000 MILES on the clock, that 289,000 k's and still doing 180k a day every day...............i got it new in 1980 {2nd august}......

[psyguy]

yep i got one, with 186,000 MILES on the clock, that 289,000 k's and still doing 180k a day every day...............i got it new in 1980 {2nd august}......

now, THAT'S cool :headbang:

[xsryder]

Hi there,
I might be able to help. I've got a 79-80 and heaps of parts. I built up my outfit from three bikes. I have owned 4 XS11s and rebuilt 3. My first XS could do 250kms two-up with camping gear, and my second could do over 220 with 180,000kms under her belt. With the chair attached I could do 170kms with my hands off the bars, and 15.68 sec quarter mile (that was before the 0.5mm rebore). If I could afford it I would have 3 XS11s; a 'tweaked' original, a sidecar outfit, and a radical looking racer. My brother has owned brand new GSX1200, brand new CB1300 and brand new Rocket III, yet the fastest he has ever gone is 250kms on my old XS11.
The one thing I have missed out on is the feeling of riding out the door with a brand new XS1100....it must have been amazing.

[skidMark]

Hi there,
I might be able to help. I've got a 79-80 and heaps of parts. I built up my outfit from three bikes. I have owned 4 XS11s and rebuilt 3. My first XS could do 250kms two-up with camping gear, and my second could do over 220 with 180,000kms under her belt. With the chair attached I could do 170kms with my hands off the bars, and 15.68 sec quarter mile (that was before the 0.5mm rebore). If I could afford it I would have 3 XS11s; a 'tweaked' original, a sidecar outfit, and a radical looking racer. My brother has owned brand new GSX1200, brand new CB1300 and brand new Rocket III, yet the fastest he has ever gone is 250kms on my old XS11.
The one thing I have missed out on is the feeling of riding out the door with a brand new XS1100....it must have been amazing.

Subike my flatmate is after a clutch basket, wouldn't happen to have one would ya?:cool: (it's a 79 xs1100, i dunno if one off other years will fit lol, he posted earlier in thread, please PM him if ya have one)

[xsryder]

I've got a spare engine with clutch intact, and I'm sure I have a second complete clutch in one of my boxes of parts. The clutch that is in the engine was one I did 60,000 ks on, and although the plates were getting to the end of thier life, there were no rattles. The spare clutch is from a speedway sidecar and I'm not sure of it's condition. BTW, I have chain-drive converstion gear if anyone wants to have a go at a radical XS mod.

[chrisso]

Subike my flatmate is after a clutch basket, wouldn't happen to have one would ya?:cool: (it's a 79 xs1100, i dunno if one off other years will fit lol, he posted earlier in thread, please PM him if ya have one)

I just got 2nd hand one at Brisons M/C Wreckers in Sydney-there pretty helpful, Try The ''Findapart'' site.

[rat biker 08]

I have one and its running :2thumbsup I ride it to work and back mine is a 1978 XS1100. I was givein the bike got it going .:sweatdrop

[chrisso]

I've got a spare engine with clutch intact, and I'm sure I have a second complete clutch in one of my boxes of parts. The clutch that is in the engine was one I did 60,000 ks on, and although the plates were getting to the end of thier life, there were no rattles. The spare clutch is from a speedway sidecar and I'm not sure of it's condition. BTW, I have chain-drive converstion gear if anyone wants to have a go at a radical XS mod.

That sounds interesting.got any pics?

[chrisso]

yeap I got one
79000k bit rough around the edges but still goes well,
4 into 1 harris dump tube, would not call it a muffler by any streach
Its had the cams change to someting but I have no idea
and the carbs have been played with to what spec only god knows
But it starts every time without a problem, still gets to 200 klicksand the rev counter loves sitting around 5000.
A bitch to ride in the city but awsome on the open road,
A heavy bike sure when I only weigh 65kg,
great fun


im only 68kg and 165cm so I struggle too-had a bit of foam cut out of the seat. I can pick it up thou when I fall off pissed:Police:

[Subike]

im only 68kg and 165cm so I struggle too-had a bit of foam cut out of the seat. I can pick it up thou when I fall off pissed:Police:

Fell off mine pissed at the last Southern K B rally last year.
The buggers got me on vidio too......so.....if you want to see an old girl getting the snot taken out of her, and a bit of tyre smoke to boot , find the thread and take a look

xsryder

I am after the basket only, as one of the fingers has been broken off of mine by previous owner, the repair consisted of a large alloy rivit stuck in the hole...:shit: works ok, but because its not ballanced I get a transmission vibration at 100kph...this dissapears at 105kph....who needs a speedo when the bike tells you its going the right speed:laugh:
As for the basket, would be interested for sure, have you a price including courior?
Would you have by chance, in that selection of parts, a 78 ignition vacume unit? I am after one of these.......must be 78 unit as it has a differing control ratio when compared to the latter (79-82) units

chrisso

I will be stating a thread soon on my ""Xsessive Project"" you will see my solution to the high seat position. Plus some other goodies that are to be done to my old girl. Pitty your clutch basket is in auzzie, the freight alone would be more than one I can acces locally.

ANYBODY!!
Who Has Wrecked an XS 850 or XS 750?
I am after a diff unit....not the shaft just the diff.
I am also after a set of XS Special round clocks and a 80-82 fuel tank, preferaby in the south island...

Not after much am I :laugh:

[chrisso]

I tried welding the basket but no good, i think I paid $200 for 2nd hand one.
Freight from Oz isnt too much for small items( I ship printer parts by DHL at work to NZ).
Finished painting bike-tank etc off to Paint tomorrow for clear coat, new-2nd hand rear M/Cylinder plus cluthc actuator assembly parts that took 6 weeks to get here from Yamaha in Japan.Rego due now-fuggin Third Party insurance here is around $680 for a bike over 1000cc.
I redid the XS lettering when sober & it came out better...

[chrisso]

[chrisso

I will be stating a thread soon on my ""Xsessive Project"" you will see my solution to the high seat position. Plus some other goodies that are to be done to my old girl. Pitty your clutch basket is in auzzie, the freight alone would be more than one I can acces locally.

ANYBODY!!
Who Has Wrecked an XS 850 or XS 750?
I am after a diff unit....not the shaft just the diff.
I am also after a set of XS Special round clocks and a 80-82 fuel tank, preferaby in the south island...

Not after much am I :laugh:[/QUOTE]
I could have a look around here if you want-I could get you freight & duty costs( if apllicable) if you like.

[Subike]

[chrisso
I could have a look around here if you want-I could get you freight & duty costs( if apllicable) if you like.


Would much appreciate that chrisso.
How do you find the mirors on the handle bars ends compare with the factory position?
I have been looking at that idea myself, but was concerned that it would make the bike too wide for filtering ( :eek5: I do that?)
As for elding the basket, Tricky weld in CHCH said it was too small an area to get a strong weld onto, and would be no better than the rivit for ballance, so just go with the rivit! Bugger!!!!

[rat biker 08]

I think we must get together soom time take all the bikes out:banana:

[xsryder]

I'm going to be busy for the next few days, but after that I'll go through my boxes of goodies and post a list and photos of parts. I know I've got spares of the complete fuel/air system, but I want to hang on to some parts like vacuum advance until I get some issues sorted on my bike.
Ever since I installed the new engine in my old bike it has never gone right. I have removed and re-installed XS engines plenty of times without any problems. It even spent 4 months at the local Yamaha dealership but they gave it back and said they couldn't trace the problem. Like me, they are mystified. It goes like a scalded cat up to 100kms but then loses power. Its got brand new inlet manifolds and carb diaphragms (there goes an arm and leg), the carbs have been stripped and balanced twice, I've tried 4-5 different CDI units, different coils, fuel cap un-latched, removed factory fuel filters and replaced with in-line, new fuel lines.....nothing makes a difference.
There was some mention on a UK forum that the 79 and 80 had slightly different plumbing in the carb/advance area, but I couldn't find any difference.
My bike and sidecar look and sound awesome, but I can tell you its damn frustrating to sit on a bike that you know so well and should go at least 220kms/hr, but it virtually dies if I open up the throttle at 100kms. Its economy is about 13.5kms/L which is about normal, so its unlikely to be flooding. When its cold it starts first time every time with choke for the first 30-60 seconds, then idles nice. The Yamaha guys tinkering gave me a little more top end, but now it doesn't idle as smoothly as it should when its hot. Its a bloody mystery, so if any one has any ideas, I'm all ears.
(things I haven't tried; different fuel tank, running without airbox, running without seat, checking float levels myself--they might be evenly balanced but too low)

[psyguy]

Its a bloody mystery, so if any one has any ideas, I'm all ears.


just wondering if you tried the plug chop at various throttle positions method

[rat biker 08]

Have you tride yamaha xs11s on google good web site thay helped me with my bike. You can down load pages to help .:cool:

[xsryder]

Hi psyguy,
Not sure what you mean about "plug chop at various throttle positions", which means no I haven't tried that. The funny thing is that even though I am really familiar with XS1100s and could just about build one blind-folded, I'm not that clued up mechanically. To make things worse some prick ripped off my collection of workshop manuals (including CB400F and GT750 manuals) so I'm struggling to get information. I have a 1980 engine with 1979 carbs, and although I was told that this could be the problem, I se no obvious difference. It feels to me like there just isn't enough gas getting through. Sitting still the engine revs fine, and short burst of acceleration around town is also no problem. The problem starts when the acceleration is sustained or I accelerate at cruising speed. My brother suggested I look at the vacuum advance, but even though I had two different VA units that both seemed to work differently, neither made any difference.
The guys at the local Yamaha dealership copped some flak from the UK forums, because it seems remarkable that qualified bike mechanics couldn't work out what was wrong over 4 months. They weren't even sure if the problem ewas related to fuel, air, spark or advance timing. If they couldn't figure it out, how am I going to.
Check out my photo album to see pictures of my bike and chair. Its bloody nice, and great to be able to convert between bike and outfit, but frustrating that I can't get it to run right.

[psyguy]

a "plug chop" is where you put new plugs in and ride at different throttle positions - that correspond to the various internals in the carbs - to find out what internals may be at fault
namely, the pilot jet, the needle, the main jet, the float levels

you kill the engine while riding at a specific throttle opening, take the plugs out and "read the plugs" to see if your condition is fuel rich or lean (or right)

the carbs have to be absolutely clean with no internal leaks (the carbs are best taken apart and soaked in a carb cleaning solution and the o-rings replaced)
the rest of the intake system has to be well sealed as well - the air to the engine should be coming through the air filter(s) only

you need to have a good engine compression and a good spark for a proper fuel-related prob diagnosis

[chrisso]

ANYBODY!!
Who Has Wrecked an XS 850 or XS 750?
I am after a diff unit....not the shaft just the diff.
I am also after a set of XS Special round clocks and a 80-82 fuel tank, preferaby in the south island...

You after all these for 750/850 right? These are the same for both models?
as far as my mirrors go, I can turn them 90 degrees( they swivel on the stem) for lane splitting-Ive never had the std mirrors but ive replaced the chrome bar ends a few times-they seem to take the brunt when bike has a lie down....I pay about $30-40 buks for em-cheapo Chinese...

[chrisso]

A bit different

[Subike]

for you guys with XS1100's
this site is worth joining
so many tips , mod advice, trouble shooting, just ask a question and you will get several replys
I have used this site for the past two years, and its great.
There are links to on line workshop manuels
Links to Mikes XS650 shop, where ome parts that fit the 1100's are available

http://www.xs11.com/index.shtml

Go into the forum, as thats the place where things happen

[Subike]

ANYBODY!!
Who Has Wrecked an XS 850 or XS 750?
I am after a diff unit....not the shaft just the diff.
I am also after a set of XS Special round clocks and a 80-82 fuel tank, preferaby in the south island...

You after all these for 750/850 right? These are the same for both models?
as far as my mirrors go, I can turn them 90 degrees( they swivel on the stem) for lane splitting-Ive never had the std mirrors but ive replaced the chrome bar ends a few times-they seem to take the brunt when bike has a lie down....I pay about $30-40 buks for em-cheapo Chinese...

the XS750/850 diffs bolt straight onto the 1100's and up the gear raitos giving better fuel ecconomy and with the right tuning a higher top end speed, the only downside is this makes the bikes slightly slower in accleration, not that you would notice!
The clocks i am after are the round crome set that were fitted to the Midnight specials, As I have a 79 1100E std it has the square black clocks.

xsryder

You have the 80 carbs fitted to your 79 motor?
from what i understand, and I could be wrong,
The 80 motor had different carb jets, ignition vacume unit and camshafts to allow for fuel emmission laws, than the carbs/ cams / vacume unitfitted to the 79 motor. Is it possibile this could be causing the problem on your 79, a miss match of parts.
If you can find a 78 vacuum unit, then use it, it has a 5* longer advance curve which allows the peak power to stay to 8900rpm, longer than the 8500rpm of the 79 and the 8350rpm peak of the 80-82 models.

Mixing of carbs/cams/exhausts/ignitions can cause more problems than keeping the std setup unless you have a dyno available for fine tuning. But in the end, unless you got to the 1173cc over bore kit, you will only gain 5p for all your hard work. The Excessive was built to he max limits of the motor from new, it is hard, unless turboed, to get much more out of them.

[rat biker 08]

And did i not say that . It is a good web site helped me get my bike running .:banana:

[xsryder]

subike,
Thanks for your explanation, I think you're right on. If this is the case, then my problem is huge.
My x partners husband put some shit in the oil reservior of my original bike (the rebored 79) and wrecked the engine. I bought a runner (1980) for the engine only, and that engine is about the only part I used in the rebuild, the rest of the parts are from my original 79 bike. The biggest problem is that if engine internals are different (cams) then this engine will never go right unless I completely strip the bike back down to engine and frame, and start rebuilding it again with all the 1980 parts, the worst parts that I've got. The Yamaha guys butchered the other set of carbs too, so it's possible that even carb parts are mixed up. I've spent over $6,000 rebuilding this bike and sidecar, and to be honest I'm ready to throw the towel in.

[Kickaha]

I'd be keen for one like this (http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=11686&highlight=turbo)

Any one thought of doing a post classic race bike out of one? it'd make a nice change from the Suzuki and Kawasaki big bore bikes

[chrisso]

I'd be keen for one like this (http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=11686&highlight=turbo)

Any one thought of doing a post classic race bike out of one? it'd make a nice change from the Suzuki and Kawasaki big bore bikes

Thats my kinda XS11-not too over the top. I like how they kept the orig forks. Chain drive cool too.Big carbs-whats the biggest size you can take it out to without Cylinder liners??
Subike-Ive put out a request on ''Findapart'' for your clocks & 750/850 diff.Didnt ask re-tank--freight would kill that.

[chrisso]

Subike-Ive put out a request on ''Findapart'' for your clocks & 750/850 diff.Didnt ask re-tank--freight would kill that.[/QUOTE]

I got a reply from Shoalhaven MC Wreckers-'' motowreck1@bigpond.com ''
they have a diff for $120*.They didnt say how much $ to ship to NZ. No respsonse yet on the clocks. *I lost the original email.

[Subike]

Subike-Ive put out a request on ''Findapart'' for your clocks & 750/850 diff.Didnt ask re-tank--freight would kill that.

I got a reply from Shoalhaven MC Wreckers-'' motowreck1@bigpond.com ''
they have a diff for $120*.They didnt say how much $ to ship to NZ. No respsonse yet on the clocks. *I lost the original email.[/QUOTE]



Thanks for doing that for me chrisso, have found a diff local, but may not use it yet as ratio is good for touring but im into hills at the moment.
I have tracked down a 160mph speedo, Im bidding on at the moment, thats a hard bit to find.
As foor the tank, I am going to check out a XS250 tank that looks like it will do better than I want for the lines Im trying to create

[Subike]

Well I am in the process of buying some bling for my Xsessive...
And I have scored via Ebay auction, an Item I know ALL you xsessive owners would just love to fit to your rides.
For the weee price of $117 NZD!

Here tiss

[chrisso]

Choice! Now youll have to errrr... warm up the motor so she'll do 160 mph.
Im getting my tank, sidecovers & tailpeice back from the Painters today-6 coats of 2 pac clear over my new paint.:clap:

[chrisso]

Redi to go

[Subike]

Looking good chrisso, looking good.
Mines in a million bits in the shed right now!
only things left on the frame are the wheels, engine and front forks.
3 hours work from ride into the shed to stripped.
Not bad for a lazy ole coote like me.
Plans this week to be fitting the 93 Harley rear fender to the slightly modified frame...............

[chrisso]

I joined the XS11Forum; Lotsa good shit-ive alreadt scored (for free) a set of rubber intake manifolds locally-& can geta nother tank to paint. Harley Fender would look cool-I can picture a Z900/1000 rear Fender too.

[chrisso]

Ive got an idea-if i get a spare set of sidecovers-to modify them with strakes( like a Ferrari Testarossa) & fine Aliminium mesh

[psyguy]

indulge us with a pic of the bike when it's finished, will ya please?


Redi to go

[chrisso]

All back together-just need to fit clutch actuator parts & 2nd hand rear M/Cylinder:sunny:

[psyguy]

are those upgraded calipers on factory rotors?

[chrisso]

93 CBR 600 calipers, RGV 250 M/Cyl- not so good. Want to use R1

[avgas]

Old mans shed in Kati has a good proportion of NZ's XS850's/750's and alot of new parts to put one back on the road.
I have been tempted to put one of them back on the road as a cafe' fighter - but everytime i look at the pile it looks like a graveyard.
really need to get the fazer sorted first.
Any one seen a turbo xs? would it require much if you ran low boost (say 8psi). I wouldn't mind a triple turbo - would give the old man a bit a fright to see a 20 year old triple with more hp than his new Daytona.

[BIHB@0610]

All back together-just need to fit clutch actuator parts & 2nd hand rear M/Cylinder:sunny:

That is fantastic! Made me go all emotional and retrospective for a bit. Geez I loved our XS. Well done :niceone:

[Subike]

Any one seen a turbo xs? would it require much if you ran low boost (say 8psi). I wouldn't mind a triple turbo - would give the old man a bit a fright to see a 20 year old triple with more hp than his new Daytona.


I have Pics of an XS1100 somewhere that has R1 brakes,turbo and is
Running a std motor. 126HP at the rear wheels , plus a few other nice things.
will post pic if I find it, plus link to info .....

But just to whet your.........
Want to race one????



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[chrisso]

''Okay then, here it comes fromt front to rear:
FZR1000 USD front fork with KAD monoblock sixpacks, YZF750 discs, 140 front tire, Phoenix wheel 3,5x17 , RGV250 front mudguard widened, YZF750 handlebars with milled oil reservoirs.
Honda SP-1 clocks, RB fuel ratio gauge, gastank widened to accept 36 liters in stead of 24, double pingel fuelcocks, return line for DFI.
Engine now stock except for 6:1 in stead of 9.2:1 comp. Aerocharger (max 15 psi, integrated waste gate, variable vanes, own oil reservoir) fitted with handmade manifold and doublesided intercooler. New oil filter base plate with integrated thermostat and outlets for cooler and for car type filter. Intake side has an altered Kawasaki 750 turbo DFI set-up with 1100 injectors, welded-shut airbox. Mounted on airbox are two waste gate/ intake membrane combinations from a Yamaha 650 turbo. Engine management (fuel and ign) is TEC from Electromotiv and is PC programmable. Power output was 220 (european) hp, torque 303 Nm / 1900 rpm (I have no clue what that is in US numbers.....) last time it was on the dyno. The alternator has been replaced by a FZR1000 one with a belt drive. Clutch actuation is hydraulic.
Footrests and controls are handmade in combination with some Kawasaki and Ducati parts.
Exhaust is titanium from Bos, sound is social. Not loud at all.
Seat is mono from a YZF750SP and covers the Bosch fuel pump and filter, the R1 battery and the Electromotiv. Swingarm and shaft(drive) are from a Yamaha FJR1300 fitted with a CBR900 top brace but now at the bottam and a GSXR1100 shock mount welded to it. Shock on the pics is from a 1999 R1, now replaced with an Öhlins for the same. Rear wheel is also a Phoenix wheel 6x19, originally for a GSXR1100 but with the cushdrive modified to accept the Yamaha drive, and fitted with a 210x17 rear tire, rear brake is GSXR1100, caliper is from an R1 modified to fit.
Well, that was a mouth full. I also have a couple of other bikes but i will not bother you with that apart from the fact that one of them is a black 1980 2H9 with 17000km which I recently bought in Austria to make it as new (still looking for a set of original exhausts, anyone? )
My girlfriend rides the black special with the 3 -spokers.
Have fun!
Taken from XS1100 Forum-A mad Dutchmans Turbo XS1100:2thumbsup

[chrisso]

More pic of Turbo Excess....

[Subike]

Good one Chrisso
thats the one I was thinking of.
One really nicely done project for sure
better than this one

[chrisso]

These work for me.....giddy up:soon:

[chrisso]

Good one Chrisso
thats the one I was thinking of.
One really nicely done project for sure
better than this one

That looks a lot like an ATP Turbo kit that they used on the Z1R Turbo

[psyguy]

that's sick.... :gob:



More pic of Turbo Excess....

[chrisso]

Power output was 220 (european) hp, torque 303 Nm / 1900 rpm

Not bad for a 26 yr old Aircooled 2valve motor eh:niceone:

[psyguy]

Power output was 220 (european) hp, torque 303 Nm / 1900 rpm


and no tow bar for a camper-van? :rolleyes:

[chrisso]

Just test riding my new Avatar.:woohoo:

[chrisso]

Whats been happening in XS11 land folks??

[Subike]

Whats happening?
Bikes stripped, rear fame rails chopped off, new Fender hangers welded on, 93Harley Lowrider gaurd fitted....looking good. ( same look as sportster)
Rear shock mounts redone and new shocks fitted, 15mm longer than std.
Seat has been replaced with a single sadle seat, bit of miner adjustment needed but looking the part.
Jardine 4 - 1 new full exhaust systen arrived ...sweeeeeett! ( just legal in the noise volume)
Motor on table being cleaned up ready for painting ( mandatory black)_

This weekend will see the frame cleaned down and painted...forks removed, new stearing head bearings, fork seals and front wheel bearings are ready for the reassembly.

The 160MPH clocks look awsome sitting on their mount...nice crome and shiney. Far better look than the old black square units.


ummmmmm...................yeah!

[chrisso]

This weekend will see the frame cleaned down and painted''
Go for Powdercoating-that shits indestrucable.
Pics when shes done:2thumbsup

[Subike]

Sadly the budjet is tight ( being a low paid labouer) ,and on some things, as per usual, need compromise.
Painting has to be a "do it yourself" act this time......But!
Being a bike made of real steel, one year or even two before a good paint job is not going to hurt the dear ole lady.
Not really into the "pics as you go"" thing, just got a vision and going for it.
oh to be sure that she will have pics taken of her when finished, Im hopeing the end result will be similar to the ride in my profile, as thats the goal.
lol, Im sure I will get both kind and unkind comments from others.
But its mine, and it dont need a computor degree to ride, tune or start!
Bit of Kiwi no 8 wire tecnoligigy getting in there too, hidden but there.

[chrisso]

im guessing the fender looks similar to this??

[robinm]

I have had this rolled up in a plastic pipe in my shed for many years, one day I will find a 1100 to go with it. I was selling bikes for a Yamaha dealer back in '79. Sold a couple of 1100's, always wanted to own one. Closest I got was arranging to buy Ginger Molloys '79 6 hour bike, was taking it straight after the 6 hr finished at 6pm, but at 5.20pm he went off Dunlop "I think from memory" and totaled it, and there ended my dreams in 1979 of owning a XS1100.

[Subike]

im guessing the fender looks similar to this??

more like this

[Alive]

I am now the proud owner of an 81 XS1100 Special and she's gonna be a ground up restore so anyone with any bits you want to flick... PM me :)

I take possession in a couple of weeks after I move house :)

[psyguy]

I am now the proud owner of an 81 XS1100 Special and she's gonna be a ground up restore so anyone with any bits you want to flick... PM me :)

I take possession in a couple of weeks after I move house :)

you lucky %$='@&#!!! :2thumbsup

[Alive]

you lucky %$='@&#!!! :2thumbsup


You won't want to know it cost me $300 then? :P

[psyguy]

You won't want to know it cost me $300 then? :P

you TRIPPLE lucky #$"@%?&!!!

[Subike]

Good to see another quality Yamaha being rescued from the rust gremlins.
As I said on the other Forum, Alive, let me know what you are after for parts and I will try to help.
There are heaps of new parts availabile new for these bikes, you just got to know where to look. But dont try in NZ, as the prices for parts from dealers is over the top.Overseas shops are far better to deal with and can be up to 75% cheaper on some items

In other news.
My Full gasket set arrived from Germany yesterday, only NZ $84, so I can start on the engine at last.
another box arrived with new wheel bearings, brake seal kits, disc pads and control levers, sweet, no more soft brakes for me.
My bodywork, tank, side covers and rear fender are ready to be collected from the painters, just waiting on the rear wheel from the dip strippers. So that can be painted and pinstriped. All in black of course!
The front fork brace arrived, looks really good, well engineered looking nice on the front end which is in pre mock up hanging in the workshop.
The frame has been modded, painted, with a few bits put back on it.
Again, all ready for the reassembly.
I am dropping the seat off at the upholsters on Wed, it is now only a single seat on the origonal base that has been trimmed and modified. It will be 25mm lower so that i sit more "in" the bike than on it. No place for a pillion on this ride!
With three weeks break from work starting in a forthight, I have only to get some solid core ignition leads, a few more bolts and a bottle of locktight to begin the reassembly.
Im looking forward to that, Yee Haa.
Should have her up and ready for a WOF by mid october at the latest.
Dont ask for progress pics, as I dont have any. But I might, just might post a final assembly pic when finnished, just to tease you all.:soon:

Its been a lot of fun this winter doing this, but boy, the credit card has taken a bit of a slam.. oh well, still cheaper than buying somebody elses trade in.And keeps a real classic on the road, if not slightly customised.

[Alive]

Hey Sub,

will definately be in touch in a few weeks once I start work on her...

Got to get my XJ back on the road first & move house :)

[Subike]

No worries Alive, if you need anything for the XJ let me know, could be some stuff around for that too.
I guess you have found all the links on the XSELEVEN mods, finch pics, suppliers etc. some good stuff there for sure.

[philrogers]

The July newsletter of the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club had an ad in it-
Free to a good home
XS1100, dismantled engine, frame, final drive, fuel tank, rough condition
Contact: Grant Gastmeier
Ph (04) 388 6278 (work)

[Subike]

Something is lurking in my garage.

[chrisso]

Gday Subike---where did you get the Fork Brace from??You have a pic?
--Cheers

[Subike]

Hey Chris, the fork brace is from the US,
Its a Tkat, recomended by the XS11 site members
You have to send him a money order for US $97
The adress is
R.C.L. Mail To: Tkat1745 Grant St. #5Santa Clara, CA95050 USA
with a note stating model and year of manufacture.

you could email him direct at tkat@tkat.com .

I looked at the auzzie one, but it is ugly by comparison.

Same price as auzzie one when allowing for the exchange rate and freight. but heaps better to the eye, dont you think?

[Subike]

and a couple of pics for you.
I might get it polished yet,

[kevfromcoro]

Mate of mine had a XS1100...midnight special..aniversary model.
Has anyone seen one..as i have never seen another one.
got a pic of it here somewhere.

[Subike]

was it like this one?

[kevfromcoro]

yeah..thats pretty much like it..SU....
Gold wheels and trim..went like a robers dog......

[Alive]

Finally have it in my garage... yay

[psyguy]

Finally have it in my garage... yay

sounds like your evenings and weekends might get a lil' busier :cool:

[Alive]

sounds like your evenings and weekends might get a lil' busier :cool:


Ahhh yup have a VF400 in there for a fix too lol

[Subike]

the road is not far away

[T.W.R]

Have you seen this on TM

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-177665721.htm

Subike your is coming along nicely, looks as if it'll end-up something like this 650 that's hidden in TM at the moment

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-accessories/Engine-drive-train/auction-176940953.htm

[98tls]

the road is not far away :niceone:on ya,shes looking sweet.

[chrisso]

Schmicko Subike :cool: Dont the tanks look big without the seat, howdo ya reckon the Special tank would look? I might try to find one myself...just for the painting practise eh.

[Subike]

Have you seen this on TM

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-177665721.htm

Subike your is coming along nicely, looks as if it'll end-up something like this 650 that's hidden in TM at the moment

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-accessories/Engine-drive-train/auction-176940953.htm


The XS1100 is a very cheap price for a good classic,

the 650 is all out of proportion in my opinion,
its not a racer from the beginning, personally all the xs's were built as naked tourers or fully kitted tourers, not race bikes.

[Subike]

Schmicko Subike :cool: Dont the tanks look big without the seat, howdo ya reckon the Special tank would look? I might try to find one myself...just for the painting practise eh.


Yeah a slimline tank would look better, but you need that gas to feed the ole girl, they are not known for their ecconomy. I know that a special tank would look good, but getting one without paying over the top is not that easy. Will be looking at it probably next winter, Its summer now, time to get her on the road and ride the fuck out of her again!
woot woot!:niceone: :devil2::banana:

[T.W.R]

its not a racer from the beginning, personally all the xs's were built as naked tourers or fully kitted tourers, not race bikes.

Your bike looks as if it'll end-up with a hint being bobbed which is in effect a copy of a flat-tracker though

They were relatively effective racers though in their time especially in endurance events ;)

The factory full dress tourers were rare beasts, most long distance riders fitted Vetter "windjammer" fairings or la parisienne kits.

:lol: and when I say the factory full dress tourer I'm not talking about the god-awful Martini 1.1 :puke: that would have had to have been the most butt-ugly fairing fitted to a jap bike ever

[98tls]

The XS1100 is a very cheap price for a good classic,

the 650 is all out of proportion in my opinion,
its not a racer from the beginning, personally all the xs's were built as naked tourers or fully kitted tourers, not race bikes. Fwiw............http://www.castrol6hour.com.au/1979.html

[Subike]

Fwiw............http://www.castrol6hour.com.au/1979.html

thanks for the link, yep in their day they did the trick/
That was 30 years ago. I think they are more sutible as tourers now.
But then , each to their own eh.

TWR
Factory full kitted 79XS110F's were common in usa & europe when they are still well sort after.

[chrisso]

Fwiw............http://www.castrol6hour.com.au/1979.html

1978 was a better year.............:niceone:
1978....Not a fuckin Honda in sight hehehe oops -OK 3rd then( wouldnt mind a CBX...)
Position Number Riders Bike Laps
1 3 J. Budd R. Heyes Yamaha XS1100 354
2 12 J. Warrian T. Kelly Ducati 900SS 353
3 8 M. Cole D. Neill Honda CBX1000 353
4 1 K. Blake D. Burgess BMW R100S 353
5 20 A. Johnson 0 Hughes Ducati 900SS 353
6 31 D. Robbins M. Ogilvie Yamaha XS1100 352
7 26 R. Phillis R. Perry Kawasaki Z650 350
8 24 D. Hiscock P. Fleming Suzuki GS750 350
9 18 L. Atlee G. Thomas Yamaha XS1100 350
10 29 R. Walden A. Blanco Suzuki GS1000 349
11 5 M. Hone B. Smith BMW R100S 348
12 22 M. Sayle B. Rosenthal Yamaha XS1100 348
13 36 J. Pace S. Deste Kawasaki Z650 347
14 4 R. Boulden L. Roebuck Yamaha XS1100 346
15 40 C. Blackburn J. Hughes Kawasaki Z650 345
16 19 M. Campbell B. Lack Yamaha XS1100 345
17 17 R. Denison G. Sim Ducati 750SS 345
18 39 N. Kelly P. Walker Yamaha XS1100 344
19 27 A. Decker G. Muir Kawasaki Z650 343
20 16 C. Knight G. Keyes Honda CBX1000 342
21 35 M. Hill S. Laurant Yamaha XS750E 340
22 33 D. King B Clarkson Honda CB750F2 334
23 14 J. Parkin R. Burke Suzuki GS1000 327
24 34 B. Payne M. Hone Triumph Bonneville 313
25 21 R. Scolyer C. Bye Suzuki GS1000 214

[T.W.R]

Factory full kitted 79XS110F's were common in usa & europe when they are still well sort after.

Yamaha didn't produce a factory kitted touring XS11 or XS850 until 1981, they supplied OEM optional touring equipment for standard models. It was brought about by demand and the fact that YPDI couldn't keep up with demand for the touring kits.

It was aimed to compete directly at the Honda GL1100 Interstate

Europe had the Martini 1.1 which had a fairing but that was actually a design exercise that made it into production in very limited numbers.

The XS1100RH or 1.1 sport wasn't produced until late 1981 and it only had a bikini fairing

:niceone:

Here's a piccy of the factory edition tourer, the 1st Venturer

[psyguy]

Fwiw............http://www.castrol6hour.com.au/1979.html

just not sure why you chose year 1979... because a GS took the title??? :devil2:

[Subike]

well now that the bike pedigree has been sorted out
Yeap does class as a super bike, even if it was 30 years ago,
A label rightfully owned.
so whats up in gretta valley?
A bike waiting for a seat!!

[psyguy]

sweet!

really dig the headlights/indicators line-up... cool !

[Bonez]

Here's a piccy of the factory edition tourer, the 1st Venturer

Looks like Windjammer kit.

[Kickaha]

Winner of the 1982 South African F1 Championship as well

[robinm]

read about it here http://www.benefiscal.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2397.0
Any of you 1100 guys got any XJ750 or 900 bits floating around, looking for a RH handle bar, instruments and a tank if anyone can help? The XJ750 is the E-11 model, has the same bodywork as the first 900's

[chrisso]

my bikes in the US based 09 XS/xj1100 Forum :first:

heres a link to the calendar people

http://www.cafepress.com/XS_XJ.326445422#

[Subike]

Gee Chrisso yours got there congrats.
I thought DeBaba's would have been a contender for sure mate.
Will have to forward mine for the next one I think.
Cant keep these good ole girls out of the publics eyes.
Mines been getting good coments nows shes finnished.

That R/H side cover you said you might have with the crack? Is it still around?
The fiberglass repo ones are $120+ on a 6 mth back order and the only ones on E-Bay have been specials of 78's which are different.
If you have a pic availabile of yourone, can you PM itto me?
Cheers

[chrisso]

Hey Subike, my old sidecover is Cactus...its held together with bog.
I put out a request on 'Findapart'----Two Wheel Wreckers in WA have a black one, I called them & he said its in good cond. price was around $30-40.
heres their adress - 7 Neil St, Osbourne Park WA 6017.
Two Wheel Wreckers [twowheelsales@globaldial.com]
I spoke to Morgan, they can post it to NZ.
Give em a call or Email.....lets us know how you get on.


If I get more replies ill let you know

[Alive]

How's the progress going Sub? Made any changes?

I've got mine stripped down... Now the fun part, cleaning & painting

[Subike]

How's the progress going Sub? Made any changes?

I've got mine stripped down... Now the fun part, cleaning & painting

I saw your strip down pics on the XS11 site, good to see that you have done the big strip down for the rebuild. I dont envey what you have ahead of you.
I have done over 300k since the rebuild, only thing I have needed to change were the rear springs as they were too stiff. Ny rear tyre is now due for replacement, but funds are low, so that has to wait a week or two. Other then apearing in the Kiwi Rider mag, nothing has changed .

[ColonelKFC]

Hey a bit off topic but closer to home. Anyone out there have an XJ 650 with problems? cause I do and would love some answers to help me sort it out.
first one is my bike was backfiring on one of the cylinders so i switched the plug leads and it sorted it.....kind of. now it backfires all the way up into the airbox. flames etc and it doesnt matter which lead goes to which plug, the damn thing still wont run right. may also have something to do with the idle screw which screwed all the way out when the carbs jammed open.
any help would be much appreciated.

[psyguy]

I've got mine stripped down... Now the fun part, cleaning & painting

hey, alive, how are you?

could you post a link to your pics at the xs11 site, i'd be keen to follow the progress?

keep well

[Alive]

KFC... I suggest you look at www.xjbikes.com because they will have the answers you're looking for.

Psy... I have 2 threads going.... http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=15031.html

and http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19283

Progress has been non existent due to just completing a tidy up on a VF400F

[Alive]

Sub, do you have a spare centre stand?

[Subike]

Sub, do you have a spare centre stand?


took it off and tossed it, damb thing was always dragging on the ground when cornering, dangerous as, was as bad as a harley for cornering with it fitted.
Plus it use to vibrate against the 4-1 exhaust if I tried to set it higher when folded up.
The side stand is sufficent for the needs there of.
I have even removed the mounts from the frame to tidy it up, less weight lol.

[psyguy]

Psy... I have 2 threads going.... http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=15031.html

and http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19283




hey alive, i checked both threads... what can i say... GOOD LUCK and lots of patience and it'll be like NEW :soon:

i know a reasonably priced powder coater in henderson if you're interested let me know

cheers

[xsryder]

Hi guys,
I've been living without internet connection for ages, and now that I'm back on line, I would like to update you on my beloved XS.
I posted earlier about a frustrating power output problem, and now, a year or two later, I'm pleased to announse that my XS now has the grunt I expect from it. The cam chain was out two teeth on both cam shafts...no wonder eh. The boys at Hamilton Motorcycle Centre worked it out in no time at all. Good on them I say.
I was going to ride to Hawera last weekend to see my rocket III riding brother, but instead converted my bike from solo to sidecar. The modifications I have made over the years (15 plus years) to the bike, sidecar and attachments, has meant that the conversion is very fast with no significant set-up adjustments required.
Ah...it's good to be back on the old girl.

[freak_leg]

Ok guys, I have been searching and this Thread is the closest I've come to an answer. I was wondering if/how putting a turbo on a yamaha xs11 could be done. I saw the pics on the previous pages but I still am wondering how one would go about running the intake set up... hopefully one of you guys can help me out....

Thanks
Tony

[Subike]

tony
It has been done with success in the states,
Here is a link to the XS11 site
there you will find lots of info on the subject if you search

http://www.xs11.com

But do not exspect huge improvements. 150hp is the max anyone has got doing this. The XS1100 motor gives almost it most potential in factory form, they were a hot rod engine from the start in 79.
The other thing you will have to remember is that your brakes will need a seroius upgrade to stop the beast from flight.
Good luck

[caseye]

Gidday guys, as Alive knows I'm currently running a 1981 XV 1000 TR!. Am seriously looking ofr a good XS 1100 Middy if anyone out thee knows of a good one I'd be grateful for a heads up.
Alive come ride man! for petes sake all this fixing can't be good for the brain. lol.

[Subike]

Gidday guys, as Alive knows I'm currently running a 1981 XV 1000 TR!. Am seriously looking ofr a good XS 1100 Middy if anyone out thee knows of a good one I'd be grateful for a heads up.
Alive come ride man! for petes sake all this fixing can't be good for the brain. lol.

Sorry caseye, i got the last good steal, look at my profile pics,
$20 for the red one
1 owner 350 miles never been dropped
rides like a dream
I kid you not.
but there have been some very tidy units on tard me over the past three weeks, and at reasonable prices too.
Good hunting, i see a tidy side car unit on there this week. mmmmm, could my garage house three!

[caseye]

Hey there Subike, cheers for the reply, I'm not jealous, no , honest, not really jealous at all, BARSTARD!@#$% Nice work.
Ideally for me is the Midnight Special.
But beggars cant be choosers, found one in the states, mint condition, only US $2000.
Sold all over it, damn.
I'll be around for a while and i will keep looking thanks.

[Subike]

been a while since anyone said BOO on this thread.
So I decided to pull it up and say hi to all the XS11 riders out there.
According to motor registrations there are only 5 of theses old girls still in use on the road in NZ, is that because we are all waiting for summer before registering them under the new bullshit price?
So for those of you who have been tinkering with their XS's, any progress?
Mine are itching to go for a run now that the weather has improed.
I am also looking for a couple of parts if anyone has them lurking in their bits and pieces boxes.
A (from the left side) carb body, I have two sets, and the no two carb on both sets are US. one has a broken float post the other a jambed choke valve. it has to be the no2 carb as each carb has different fittings and are nit interchangeable.
I am also still looking for a 79 E right hand side cover.... hens teeth.
Any way here are a couple of pics to whett your pallette

[Gibbo89]

is this of interest to any of you fullas?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Cruiser/auction-318638550.htm

[avgas]

Any way here are a couple of pics to whett your pallette
I wish I had more time on my hands...
http://farrst.blogspot.com/2010/03/80s-yamaha-love.html

[T.W.R]

I wish I had more time on my hands...
http://farrst.blogspot.com/2010/03/80s-yamaha-love.html

I wish I still had mine sitting in the shed

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=176518

[avgas]

I wish I still had mine sitting in the shed
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=176518
What was the plate/vin?

Might be one of the ones in da's shed - Last count saw 5 in total, mix of 750's and 850's.....

I want to cafe one of the 850's......but it looks less and less likely as the days continue. I still have to sort that SRX and get that out the door first.

[T.W.R]

What was the plate/vin?

Might be one of the ones in da's shed - Last count saw 5 in total, mix of 750's and 850's.....

I want to cafe one of the 850's......but it looks less and less likely as the days continue. I still have to sort that SRX and get that out the door first.

It was pre Vin days but the Rego was 80SYC, re registered it when I brought it and the original plate (which i still have) was 62JDN

engine/frame # 4HO-000231

[avgas]

It was pre Vin days but the Rego was 80SYC, re registered it when I brought it and the original plate (which i still have) was 62JDN

engine/frame # 4HO-000231
Nup sorry - don't have that one. Its been used since 2001, which from recall was the last time any of these were on the road.

[Subike]

A long time since I have seen any posts in this thread,
I came across a modified XS1100 today on a thread,
Yup it is an XS1100, well the motor and front half of the frame is.

[Kickaha]

A long time since I have seen any posts in this thread,
I came across a modified XS1100 today on a thread,
Yup it is an XS1100, well the motor and front half of the frame is.

As much as I think it's an ugly pile of munterage, I'm impressed with the engineering on the front end, got a link to the thread? or more pics?

[Subike]

As much as I think it's an ugly pile of munterage, I'm impressed with the engineering on the front end, got a link to the thread? or more pics?

here it is
yes it does look ugly I agree, but it allows for thought on what can be created.
The thread follows the building of the whole bike.

http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32045

[chrisso]

Howdy folks. I still got the barge. Still going strong; 210,000 kms, 1st oversize. Needing a few bits like new sidecovers, front pads--Ive got CBR 600 front calipers; not the best but with spoked rims its limiting for clearance clarence...* New speedo cable needed to but I like riding without a speedo. ( Ive only got a Smiths speedo) which doesn't even have a light but still passes Rego....strange.
* I know a bloke who reckons hes got a heap of Brembo calipers....maybe we can adapt something there??
Subike, you still around??

[ogh55]

Hi all, yep ive got one of those 1980 Midnight 1100 Specials. Bought it of a first owner in California. Had done 7000 miles. Have just vinned & rego . Now done 8500 miles. Have it for sale on trademe.