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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-31-2018, 09:52 PM

Replies: 1 0-60 times Views: 239 Posted By GtrMn 0-60 times Anyone remember what the cycle magazines were saying back when? For some reason I remember 3.2 seconds but that seems too fast.

Forum: Members Lounge 07-15-2018, 10:54 PM

Replies: 25 1100 Midnight Special production numbers Views: 8,584 Posted By GtrMn I bought one new in 1980 sold it in '86. The one... I bought one new in 1980 sold it in '86. The one I have now bought a while ago serial number 4H3001396. Seems there is a lot more than 250 '80 models.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-01-2018, 10:47 PM

Replies: 3 Front tire bead. Views: 322 Posted By GtrMn Cool! Looks like either way will work! Cool! Looks like either way will work!

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-01-2018, 05:52 PM

Replies: 3 Front tire bead. Views: 322 Posted By GtrMn The tie down finally worked after I got the... The tie down finally worked after I got the ratcheting part in the right place....damn all day job again..haha.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-01-2018, 05:32 PM

Replies: 3 Front tire bead. Views: 322 Posted By GtrMn Front tire bead. Just changed out the tires and am having a heck of a time re-seating the front tire bead after letting the air out to put the wheel back on. Any suggestions? Trying a ratcheting tie down around the...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-15-2007, 09:20 AM

Replies: 25 Pet cocks ... should gas leak when left "on?" Views: 1,909 Posted By GtrMn Ditto that! Sounding like a fuel line or... Ditto that! Sounding like a fuel line or fuel line connection problem from what you've said so far.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-14-2007, 08:48 PM

Replies: 25 Pet cocks ... should gas leak when left "on?" Views: 1,909 Posted By GtrMn Where is this "drip" happening? Where is this "drip" happening?

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-14-2007, 11:03 AM

Replies: 9 new midnite owner Views: 976 Posted By GtrMn No go on the black MNS pipes...I wish I could... No go on the black MNS pipes...I wish I could find a NOS set too. :( The only option I've found so far would be to take a set of aftermarket headers and have Jet-hot do a gloss black...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-13-2007, 11:09 AM

Replies: 321 Who Wants A Bolt-on Chaindrive And Fat Tire? Views: 90,071 Posted By GtrMn Don't forget pics! :D Don't forget pics! :D

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-13-2007, 10:23 AM

Replies: 9 new midnite owner Views: 976 Posted By GtrMn Electrical gremlins on these bikes can be tough. ... Electrical gremlins on these bikes can be tough. One of the first things I did was replace the fuse block assembly. It was brittle and corroded. also, with the key on...check to see if your hazard...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-12-2007, 08:20 PM

Replies: 39 5th Gear Problem? Views: 4,078 Posted By GtrMn Yeah that cush drive is a pretty cool... Yeah that cush drive is a pretty cool design...Basically a big torque shock absorber I would guess...either accelerating or downshifting. Didn't realize Guzzi's had them too. wonder what other...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-12-2007, 12:19 PM

Replies: 39 5th Gear Problem? Views: 4,078 Posted By GtrMn Haven't checked that yet. I did look at the cush... Haven't checked that yet. I did look at the cush drive from another transmission...would say there's virtually no way in my case that's it. Way too much torque to make that spin. Plus, once it...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 09-25-2007, 07:56 PM

Replies: 6 Special and Midnight Special? Views: 719 Posted By GtrMn If I remember right the price difference was... If I remember right the price difference was around $600. In december of '80 The list price was $4200 for the MNS...I got it for $3800...'cause it was cold! haha. Still rode quite a bit in the...

Forum: Member Locations 09-19-2007, 05:16 PM

Replies: 14 Members : Virginia ; West Virginia Views: 5,431 Posted By GtrMn FORUM HANDLE: GtrMn Name: Tom Fowler Area... FORUM HANDLE: GtrMn Name: Tom Fowler Area Code: area703 Zip Code: zip22152 City, State: Springfield, Virginia

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 09-19-2007, 05:07 PM

Replies: 39 5th Gear Problem? Views: 4,078 Posted By GtrMn Hmm sounds like another couple of possibilities.... Hmm sounds like another couple of possibilities. Just got a set of tranny parts today...learning how everything engages and what not.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 09-18-2007, 09:07 PM

Replies: 39 5th Gear Problem? Views: 4,078 Posted By GtrMn Oh yeah T.C. I copied the pics before and put... Oh yeah T.C. I copied the pics before and put them in a slide show...cool stuff. Today I intentionally tried to do the Ka-Klunk thing in 5th gear. Doing about 35 up a bit of a hill...rolled...

Forum: Members Lounge 09-18-2007, 07:52 PM

Replies: 41 Bands Views: 3,126 Posted By GtrMn Even though I mentioned Cream and Skynyrd on the... Even though I mentioned Cream and Skynyrd on the other thread..(still 2 of my personal favorites) I still have to say as far as "bands" go the all time number one still has to be The Beatles. There...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 09-18-2007, 08:44 AM

Replies: 39 5th Gear Problem? Views: 4,078 Posted By GtrMn Just curious here....What is happening when you... Just curious here....What is happening when you hit the false neutral in between 4th and 5th gear shift. Is the gear not moving over far enough? In other words...5 going into 8?

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 09-18-2007, 08:34 AM

Replies: 39 5th Gear Problem? Views: 4,078 Posted By GtrMn http://members.cox.net/southernfury/TrannyParts.gi... http://members.cox.net/southernfury/TrannyParts.gif Can't wait to get the tranny parts so I can see what slides and engages into what... :D

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 09-17-2007, 10:03 PM

Replies: 14 A short XS vid to help me make it through the coming winter Views: 1,085 Posted By GtrMn What a great commute! What a great commute!

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 09-17-2007, 09:54 PM

Replies: 39 5th Gear Problem? Views: 4,078 Posted By GtrMn http://houseofmotorcycles.bikebandit.com/partsband... http://houseofmotorcycles.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/assets/schematics/Yamaha/YA4152_28.gif Ok guys...let me know if I have this right. Looks to me like part #'s 5 and 6 are the two that come...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 09-17-2007, 09:25 PM

Replies: 39 5th Gear Problem? Views: 4,078 Posted By GtrMn Yeap it is ONLY 5th gear acting up...and then... Yeap it is ONLY 5th gear acting up...and then only with a bunch of throttle. It'll do it riding 2 up more so though at lower speeds and not as much throttle. Wish I could get it to do the same...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 09-17-2007, 09:15 PM

Replies: 39 5th Gear Problem? Views: 4,078 Posted By GtrMn And thanks Yamanatic for your input...Still... And thanks Yamanatic for your input...Still wondering one thing though...why wouldn't it do the same thing in 4th gear...with a bunch of throttle say at lower speed...:confused:

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 09-17-2007, 09:00 PM

Replies: 39 5th Gear Problem? Views: 4,078 Posted By GtrMn Thanks for the pics T.C! Wow..I 've never even... Thanks for the pics T.C! Wow..I 've never even seen some of these! Time to do some studying..:D

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 09-17-2007, 05:45 PM

Replies: 13 Tech/Mech Wanted for Hire Views: 1,954 Posted By GtrMn Aaah...Already did that ..Thanks! Aaah...Already did that ..Thanks!

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