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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 09-03-2012, 06:20 PM

Replies: 24 Mystery Plug Views: 2,316 Posted By cywelchjr With an 81 harness it may well have the interlock... With an 81 harness it may well have the interlock parts of the harness which may be what is keeping it from working, as the starter circuit is interrupted without the clutch switch (I don't believe...

Forum: Members Lounge 09-03-2012, 05:15 PM

Replies: 17 The Truth..... Views: 2,586 Posted By cywelchjr My "bad boy" horn from harbor freight which while... My "bad boy" horn from harbor freight which while maybe not exactly as loud as the nautilus is pretty darn loud certainly gets their attention. I had an id10t start to cut me off starting onto the...

Forum: Members Lounge 09-03-2012, 04:35 PM

Replies: 12 not riding for a few Views: 1,588 Posted By cywelchjr I've been a type II diabetic and on oral... I've been a type II diabetic and on oral medication for over 5 years now and just recently I was able to reach the milestone of reaching the point of being diet controlled and getting OFF the...

Forum: Members Lounge 09-03-2012, 03:56 PM

Replies: 14 I'm back and looking for another XS Views: 2,785 Posted By cywelchjr That was one of two colors for the 80G's. The... That was one of two colors for the 80G's. The specials were far more popular in 80, and even more so in 81. But yes, the specials got the slotted rotors and the standards didn't, the H was the only...

Forum: Members Lounge 09-03-2012, 01:37 PM

Replies: 10 New member, 1980 fully dressed XS1100 Views: 2,145 Posted By cywelchjr It was made by Vetter for Yamaha, I actually... It was made by Vetter for Yamaha, I actually talked to Craig Vetter about it and he put me in touch with the engineer who did the modifications to the Windjammer IV to take the square turn signals...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-25-2012, 05:26 PM

Replies: 28 Is my speedometer wrong? Views: 3,498 Posted By cywelchjr Yeah, but then the odometer is off. If it's that... Yeah, but then the odometer is off. If it's that important to have the speedometer right on I'd spend the money at a calibration shop and have them open and calibrate it, they have the technology to...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-25-2012, 05:15 PM

Replies: 53 Compression problem Views: 6,940 Posted By cywelchjr If the rubber plug is needed and is missing it... If the rubber plug is needed and is missing it will hardly run at all off idle, as it will bog as the main circuit will get fed unrestricted fuel without going through a jet as with no plug that...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-25-2012, 05:07 PM

Replies: 53 Compression problem Views: 6,940 Posted By cywelchjr If the needle valves have o-rings, and being that... If the needle valves have o-rings, and being that it's an 80 unless it's been changed they are either the hybrid carbs or the new style (the only difference would be the rubber plug being needed, the...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-25-2012, 04:49 PM

Replies: 10 ID parts & what are they worth? Fairing, trunk, bags, seat Views: 11,737 Posted By cywelchjr I know they are not super common either, but 80... I know they are not super common either, but 80 or 81 standard side covers can be made to fit, you only need to modify the top mounting holes, the side covers are shaped exactly the same, with the...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-25-2012, 04:40 PM

Replies: 49 Poll: What gas do you use? Views: 12,024 Posted By cywelchjr The problem with ethanol is that it's very... The problem with ethanol is that it's very corrosive and damages the fuel system components of older vehicles that are not designed for it. It also attracts water and will cause the inside of the...

Forum: Members Lounge 07-25-2012, 01:55 PM

Replies: 18 Geeze! Views: 3,839 Posted By cywelchjr I have a phone, and I have it on in the car, but... I have a phone, and I have it on in the car, but I don't make calls. I'll answer hands free if it's someone I know, but only if it's someone I know (I have custom ring tones for people I know so I...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-20-2012, 09:07 PM

Replies: 29 master cylinder Views: 8,060 Posted By cywelchjr No, the MC piston and caliber pistons are... No, the MC piston and caliber pistons are different sizes anyways. That's how the brakes work. If they were the same size you wouldn't be able to stop the bike.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-12-2012, 10:36 PM

Replies: 19 ballast resister missing? Views: 2,253 Posted By cywelchjr Yes, but the end of the wire can be corroded... Yes, but the end of the wire can be corroded after 30 years, and cutting 1/4 inch or so off will usually get you back to nice clean copper and give you good contact and fix the problem. Many of us...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-12-2012, 10:17 PM

Replies: 3 running on 1 maybe 2 or 3 Views: 1,043 Posted By cywelchjr Wouldn't have expected the TCI to cause... Wouldn't have expected the TCI to cause intermittent stuff like that, it would usually be hard fail, but what you describe sounds a LOT like the pickup coil type problem which is pretty much always...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-12-2012, 10:13 PM

Replies: 30 Pros and cons of Wind Jammer lowers? Views: 9,364 Posted By cywelchjr The bungee is supposed to attach to the pieces... The bungee is supposed to attach to the pieces that you want to cut off, all the way at the end of them, and should run under the carbs to hold those in together. There should be a small hole in...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-12-2012, 10:08 PM

Replies: 20 turn signal problem Views: 2,533 Posted By cywelchjr If the system is fully functional it shouldn't. ... If the system is fully functional it shouldn't. The OEM flasher requires the third pin to not have voltage applied, and the auto cancel unit if working right applies 12v to that pin on power on, and...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-12-2012, 08:17 PM

Replies: 30 kick starter Views: 3,448 Posted By cywelchjr Once I replaced my rect/reg right after buying my... Once I replaced my rect/reg right after buying my bike, and other than when the battery that came in it when I bought it died, I've never had any trouble electric starting mine in the 3 years I've...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-11-2012, 09:11 PM

Replies: 9 Acceleration from stop issues Views: 1,322 Posted By cywelchjr If you have a broken mixture screw in the carb... If you have a broken mixture screw in the carb you're not going to get the idle to work right, or get it to take off from a stop right either until to fix that. I don't remember where they are, but...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-11-2012, 09:05 PM

Replies: 10 switch controls Views: 1,646 Posted By cywelchjr 80 and 81 standards in stock shape have the... 80 and 81 standards in stock shape have the hazard switch as well, it's common to the 80 and later bikes, the control pods are the same for special and standard at least as far as the controls go.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-11-2012, 08:41 PM

Replies: 40 Need a engine!!! Views: 5,560 Posted By cywelchjr I don't know, I thought the 80 and 81's were... I don't know, I thought the 80 and 81's were jetted the same, but only having an 80 I could be wrong. I've got an 81 engine in mine, but the carbs are 80 carbs with everything else being from 80.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-11-2012, 08:33 PM

Replies: 31 damn hid's Views: 2,857 Posted By cywelchjr IF I go with HID I will go with one of the DOT... IF I go with HID I will go with one of the DOT approved HID kits, but they are unfortunately only made for round headlights, which means for the specials for those of use with the TRUE Vetter (not...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-11-2012, 08:26 PM

Replies: 30 Pros and cons of Wind Jammer lowers? Views: 9,364 Posted By cywelchjr Oh, to add, given that he's a cold weather rider... Oh, to add, given that he's a cold weather rider now, and from what I've read, he is and was an all weather rider, which would lead me to believe it was intended to not overly bother the cooling of...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-11-2012, 08:22 PM

Replies: 30 Pros and cons of Wind Jammer lowers? Views: 9,364 Posted By cywelchjr I think you will find they will rattle and flap... I think you will find they will rattle and flap without those pieces, as those pieces are clearly not about anything else, but are part of the bracing for the lowers to tie the back of them together...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-10-2012, 11:55 PM

Replies: 31 Starter Spins does not engage Views: 5,415 Posted By cywelchjr He just used up all his luck on that gear, so the... He just used up all his luck on that gear, so the lottery ticket would be a waste ;).

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-09-2012, 09:52 PM

Replies: 8 WJ 5 keeps cracking on dash Views: 1,347 Posted By cywelchjr As has been mentioned by motoman, you do NOT want... As has been mentioned by motoman, you do NOT want spacers under the bolts that are just under the bolts, you want a continuous rubber spacer that goes from front to back so there is no gap at any...

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