Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
04-19-2019, 08:31 AM
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
04-18-2019, 09:27 AM
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
04-18-2019, 09:09 AM
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I know. I have looked this diagram over a...
I know. I have looked this diagram over a hundred times and just do not see it. I am installing an aftermarket gauge that does have a fuel gauge feature but since I do not have a standard with a...
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
04-18-2019, 07:33 AM
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Question on low fuel light 79SF
Good morning everyone.
I am re-doing my front end and wish to install the low fuel indicator light that is in the gauge to another location since that gauge will not be used. Looking at the...
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Forum: XS and XJ 1100 bikes for sale.
11-17-2018, 04:49 PM
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79 XS11SF for Sale - New Orleans, La.
Don't Wanna do it but I must sell my nice old machine. I am almost 70 now and I just no longer have the drive to keep the machine up properly. The main reason I am selling it is because it has no...
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
07-04-2018, 08:42 AM
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
07-01-2018, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,229
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
06-30-2018, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,229
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
06-25-2018, 10:40 AM
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Thanks everyone.
I have not had much time...
Thanks everyone.
I have not had much time to deal with it but I have tested/eliminated the kill switch, regulator/rectifier, tip over switch, both coils and a bunch of connections. I actually...
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
05-20-2018, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 16
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
05-18-2018, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,229
No ignition at all
Hi everyone, it has been awhile since I attended the forum. Hope everyone is well.
My 79SF has sat for a year and I am disappointed in myself for letting it get in such shabby condition. We had...
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
05-18-2018, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 915
I used Caswell Epoxy
I used the Caswell Plating epoxy kit many (and I mean many) years ago. Still holding up like the day it was done. The kit said enough for two tanks but used it all. Make sure you really take your...
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
09-19-2017, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 2
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Only thing about Pingels is they are so damned...
Only thing about Pingels is they are so damned expensive! Many years ago I put on a pair of Alfa high flow petcocks (not sure if they are still made) and I think they were about $19.00 each. 3/8"...
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
09-19-2017, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 753
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
09-19-2017, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 679
One more thing
One more thing. When you take the mechanical advance mechanism off the end of the crank, if you disassemble it make sure you install the reluctor exactly the same way and not 180 degrees out.
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
09-19-2017, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 445
Tank coating revisited
Hi Everyone.
This is what I wrote in a thread a few years ago concerning Caswell Plating Epoxy tank coating:
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Tank coating is like motor oil...everyone has a different opinion. That's...
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
09-01-2017, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,108
Here is what I do.
Needed:
Tire irons, Two...
Here is what I do.
Needed:
Tire irons, Two pieces of 4x4 about 24+" long, dead blow hammer, soapy water, old leather glove, two patio chairs and some beer (optional).
Remove:
Place the tire...
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Forum: Members Lounge
09-01-2017, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Members Lounge
09-01-2017, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,101
All the best to you Ken.
It has been a...
All the best to you Ken.
It has been a great ride for me also but like I posted in another thread here today, I'm slowing down too. Almost 70 now and starting to get pressure from my loved ones...
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Forum: Members Lounge
09-01-2017, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 21
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
08-03-2017, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 775
The technical answer is yes.
All things...
The technical answer is yes.
All things being the same in each cylinder, the one with any significant exhaust leak would show lean because the leak affects that illusive back pressure in the...
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Forum: Members Lounge
07-13-2017, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 910
Nice write-up.
I know what you mean about...
Nice write-up.
I know what you mean about the different feel between your E and SF. I have an SF set up as a naked roadster and it is very nice on roads while it still does cruise well on the...
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
06-30-2017, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 775
Sounds like gummed up pilot circuit in one or...
Sounds like gummed up pilot circuit in one or more carbs. If it has been sitting awhile this can happen because the passages and orifices in the venture are so small. Cruising at 30, when your...
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
06-13-2017, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 861
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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion
05-19-2017, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,315
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