Anyone own an XS1100?

[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

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!