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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 08-22-2020, 08:17 PM

Replies: 8 Carb Refurb Views: 2,023 Posted By skids Also, using individual Pod filters is not for the... Also, using individual Pod filters is not for the faint of heart. It will require a lot of experimentation and testing with float level and jet sizes. I liked the way the K&N pods sounded. I found...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 08-20-2020, 04:13 PM

Replies: 8 Carb Refurb Views: 2,023 Posted By skids Be cautious. There are a lot of jet manufactures... Be cautious. There are a lot of jet manufactures out there that put out imposter jets. Micunis are the only reliable ones that I know of.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 08-20-2020, 03:36 PM

Replies: 21 Octopus Woes - My Journey Views: 12,025 Posted By skids John, I broke a “goal post” many years ago. I... John, I broke a “goal post” many years ago. I did not JB Weld it because i knew it was not gasoline proof. I just reinstalled the float and pin as-is. It worked fine. Yours will be also as long...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 08-19-2020, 06:27 AM

Replies: 30 Stumbling at all RPM after trailering Views: 3,642 Posted By skids When I did my pickup wire repair on my current... When I did my pickup wire repair on my current xs11, I did something unconventional. As I remember, I did use half of a butt connector on each wire as a crimp. I think that the oem length of the...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 08-15-2020, 06:12 AM

Replies: 6 Mac exhaust 4 into 2 -Sidestand Stop Views: 1,091 Posted By skids I have a bike (78 with 81H pipes) where I have to... I have a bike (78 with 81H pipes) where I have to install the centerstand for maintenance purposes because it will not retract. It is easy on/off.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 08-13-2020, 01:53 PM

Replies: 135 Detroit Venturer Project Views: 20,096 Posted By skids Front crash bars and foot pegs would be nice, but... Front crash bars and foot pegs would be nice, but you cant use those with lowers.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-28-2020, 10:44 AM

Replies: 48 started tuning my carbs, got a problem Views: 8,575 Posted By skids I use Fram inline metal fuel filters. I have had... I use Fram inline metal fuel filters. I have had issues with plastic housed filters and porous stone filters.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-20-2020, 09:59 AM

Replies: 135 Detroit Venturer Project Views: 20,096 Posted By skids Good job Mike. There is enough summer to enjoy... Good job Mike. There is enough summer to enjoy the machine. I have also seen where the pins in the float valves stick. I am talking about the spring action within the pins.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-03-2020, 05:24 PM

Replies: 9 81 xs1100 exhaust headers Views: 1,828 Posted By skids I have to say that 4 into 1s are overrated. I... I have to say that 4 into 1s are overrated. I had a set of older (Chrome) Jardines on a 78E that had oodles of torque at lower and mid range rpms under throttle that would crap out at 95 to 100 mph....

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-03-2020, 05:11 PM

Replies: 9 81 xs1100 exhaust headers Views: 1,828 Posted By skids I think the best thing you can do for performance... I think the best thing you can do for performance is to retain the stock down tubes and collector pipes. Cut the collector down-stream of the cross over. Leave enough for clamps. Fasten either...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 06-30-2020, 06:33 AM

Replies: 2 Building one engine out of two. Views: 1,106 Posted By skids I agree. Keep the older model black box and... I agree. Keep the older model black box and older coils as well.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 06-30-2020, 06:21 AM

Replies: 4 NGK BP6ES Spark Plug Views: 1,436 Posted By skids I had to take back a batch of BP7ES plugs because... I had to take back a batch of BP7ES plugs because the caps were not the screw off type.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 06-24-2020, 06:35 PM

Replies: 2 pod filters Views: 1,089 Posted By skids K&N individual oval canisters. K&N individual oval canisters.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 06-24-2020, 06:15 AM

Replies: 135 Detroit Venturer Project Views: 20,096 Posted By skids Years ago, I got genuine Mikuni pilot jets from... Years ago, I got genuine Mikuni pilot jets from Dennis Kirk. They were the same type and number as stock. Hole configuration was the same as well, BUT the center orifice looked to be a smaller...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 06-22-2020, 06:06 AM

Replies: 8 slight snags refreshing this old beast after neglect Views: 1,554 Posted By skids That would not be the oem configuration. I would... That would not be the oem configuration. I would send them back.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 06-20-2020, 12:47 PM

Replies: 54 Needle Jets. Where to get them? Views: 8,676 Posted By skids The 4-1 exhaust along with the Air pod filters... The 4-1 exhaust along with the Air pod filters makes for a very difficult tune. The pods save time for removing air filters but the downside is that it seems you have to remove them more often than...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 06-03-2020, 06:09 PM

Replies: 9 Cylinders 2 and 3 not firing Views: 1,632 Posted By skids Good find and good trouble shooting my friend! Good find and good trouble shooting my friend!

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 06-02-2020, 02:05 PM

Replies: 6 Harbor Freight Recall Views: 1,748 Posted By skids Mine are orange also and although they were... Mine are orange also and although they were bought at Autozone I am 99% sure they are from the same Chinese company UNLESS another Chinese company stoled intellectual property and copied them! :D I...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-23-2020, 07:42 AM

Replies: 26 Headlight not working Views: 5,765 Posted By skids OR, run DC to a switch on the bars and down to... OR, run DC to a switch on the bars and down to the relay where the diode circuit comes in. If you are worried about remembering to switch it on, just leave it on. I did away with the “reserve...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-22-2020, 08:10 AM

Replies: 67 Cam Chain wear test? Views: 7,365 Posted By skids I just hope there is no valve interference if the... I just hope there is no valve interference if the valve/cam lobe clearances get too tight.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-22-2020, 07:41 AM

Replies: 48 started tuning my carbs, got a problem Views: 8,575 Posted By skids You could mix Techron total fuel system cleaner... You could mix Techron total fuel system cleaner in a tank of gas and burn through that.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-13-2020, 07:02 AM

Replies: 15 Driving Lights Views: 2,473 Posted By skids Scott! The horror! =8-O Scott! The horror! =8-O

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-13-2020, 06:52 AM

Replies: 135 Detroit Venturer Project Views: 20,096 Posted By skids Not for the purist, but the Venturer tank is more... Not for the purist, but the Venturer tank is more amenable for painting when compared to the older tanks. You could paint “Yamaha” and make it look real good.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-09-2020, 04:46 PM

Replies: 48 started tuning my carbs, got a problem Views: 8,575 Posted By skids I was thinking the same thing Scott. No. 3 is by... I was thinking the same thing Scott. No. 3 is by the throttle screw. 4 is synched to 3. 1 and 2 are synched to 3 (throttle screw). Soooo, if you have your pilot screws set at 1.5 (too lean...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-09-2020, 10:20 AM

Replies: 26 Headlight not working Views: 5,765 Posted By skids I use the light off/on switch (78E models) to... I use the light off/on switch (78E models) to switch the low current side of a “light relay.” It is a nice option.

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