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Forum: Members Lounge 08-06-2013, 10:42 PM

Replies: 28 Hello XS11.com Views: 2,275 Posted By ruffrider Welcome Wow! A great deal and you found the right forum to learn all you'll need to know. You're gonna love your XS. They are great bikes. :)

Forum: Member Locations 08-06-2013, 10:37 PM

Replies: 50 Members : Oregon Washington Idaho Views: 16,502 Posted By ruffrider Up North Name: Bill Atkinson Handle: Ruffrider Location: Stanwood, WA Bike: 79XS11sf

Forum: Members Lounge 07-06-2013, 07:54 PM

Replies: 6 Happy July 4th Views: 646 Posted By ruffrider Thanks and same to you Thanks for the patriotic greetings! While America is hurting right now from lots of maladies she is still a great country and God Bless her.

Forum: Members Lounge 06-25-2013, 10:30 PM

Replies: 27 New Tank Views: 3,091 Posted By ruffrider Tank Will a Standard tank fit on a special without mods?

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 09-16-2011, 10:47 PM

Replies: 17 Too much vacuum???/Colortune issues Views: 1,495 Posted By ruffrider Floats? Does your carbs have brass floats? If so, you might want to check them for leaks by putting them in almost boiling water and see if any bubbles come out. I had 3 bad out of four. The floats wouldn't...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 06-02-2011, 02:39 AM

Replies: 25 Cam chain replacement Views: 7,376 Posted By ruffrider Cam chain tensioner How often should you adjust cam chain tensioner? My XS1100sf has 16k on it. I don't hear any valve noise or chain sloppiness.

Forum: Members Lounge 06-02-2011, 02:18 AM

Replies: 186 Poll: XS11's forever? Views: 27,165 Posted By ruffrider Mbs I confess, I've got MBS, and yet some may come and go but my XS isn't going any where but down the road with me on it.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-05-2010, 04:17 PM

Replies: 20 Petcock O-ring Views: 3,762 Posted By ruffrider Well, thanks for all the replies but what I was... Well, thanks for all the replies but what I was hoping for was the dimensions so as to find a cheaper alternative. I'll measure the old broken one I guess.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-05-2010, 01:09 PM

Replies: 20 Petcock O-ring Views: 3,762 Posted By ruffrider Thanks Phil Thanks Phil

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-04-2010, 08:06 PM

Replies: 20 Petcock O-ring Views: 3,762 Posted By ruffrider Yes, the O-ring around the lever is what my... Yes, the O-ring around the lever is what my question is about. does anyone know the specs? Thanks

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-04-2010, 04:16 PM

Replies: 20 Petcock O-ring Views: 3,762 Posted By ruffrider The O-ring I'm talking about is the one behind... The O-ring I'm talking about is the one behind the lever that shuts off the gas. I want to get some spares without having to buy the whole rebuild kit

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-01-2010, 01:20 PM

Replies: 20 Petcock O-ring Views: 3,762 Posted By ruffrider Petcock O-ring Does anyone know off the top of thier head the O-ring size for the fuel petcock? Thanks, Ruffrider

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 12-16-2009, 12:53 AM

Replies: 6 Fork geometry Views: 1,145 Posted By ruffrider Thanks for the replies guys. I'm going to give it... Thanks for the replies guys. I'm going to give it a pass. It was on FleaBay for 15 bucks NOS. So if you know of anyone with a 650 maybe they could jump on it. Search for: Fork Brace, Tweek bar for...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 12-14-2009, 10:28 AM

Replies: 6 Fork geometry Views: 1,145 Posted By ruffrider Fork geometry Does anyone know if the XS650 forks are the same dimensions as the Eleven?? I want to know if a fork brace from a 650 will work on a XS1100.

Forum: Members Lounge 12-08-2009, 12:56 AM

Replies: 16 oh my god, it works!!! Thank you all so so much!!! Views: 1,734 Posted By ruffrider Nice going. I rode my 79 sf to my Mom's last... Nice going. I rode my 79 sf to my Mom's last Friday, which is about 140 miles round trip. The temp was about 30* and I did put the hand warmers in my gloves. I wasn't cold at all except about 20...

Forum: Members Lounge 12-07-2009, 05:34 PM

Replies: 35 Calendar links Views: 5,679 Posted By ruffrider Nice job Kat! Thanks for all your hard work on... Nice job Kat! Thanks for all your hard work on the calender. Lots of awesome 11's ( and mine too). We're lucky to have you. Hugs....Ruffrider

Forum: Other Bike Discussion 10-14-2009, 09:37 PM

Replies: 40 This one's for Ivan! Views: 3,882 Posted By ruffrider My 2 cents worth. I ride with and work with alot... My 2 cents worth. I ride with and work with alot of Harley riders. And I gotta say that though I've gotten some peer pressure to buy Harley, when I ride either My 75 Wing or the XS1100 I get only...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-14-2009, 09:05 PM

Replies: 6 Possible reproduction of the rear wheel bearing. Views: 1,125 Posted By ruffrider Randy, I got mine in the mail yesterday. Thanks... Randy, I got mine in the mail yesterday. Thanks again for your hard work on this. Ruffrider

Forum: Members Lounge 08-17-2009, 07:15 PM

Replies: 186 Poll: XS11's forever? Views: 27,165 Posted By ruffrider It's a keeper I was lucky enough to inherit my 79 XS1100 sf from a friend who passed away 2 years ago. It took me several hours of patient TLC and research on this great site to get her running again.(It sat for 5...

Forum: Members Lounge 08-17-2009, 05:44 PM

Replies: 34 Moto Retro Illustrated magazine asks... Views: 4,458 Posted By ruffrider Can't Wait! Sweet, I can't wait to see the first issue and will be sure to subscribe. Thanks Mitch for coming to XS11.

Forum: Members Lounge 07-12-2009, 01:13 PM

Replies: 94 2010 Calendar Pics needed Views: 9,809 Posted By ruffrider Kinda proud My baby http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq169/blaykn/100_2223.jpg http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq169/blaykn/engine2.jpg http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq169/blaykn/100_2520.jpg

Forum: Talk about the Goodies 07-10-2009, 05:27 PM

Replies: 56 Sticky: Welcome to the goodies Feedback Section. Views: 26,907 Posted By ruffrider I know a guy..... Who has an embroidery machine and he says that the logo on a hat(s) would be a piece of cake. If we could get the blessings of the power's that be we could make a little $$ for the site. Whoever is...

Forum: Members Lounge 07-10-2009, 09:59 AM

Replies: 19 Greetings guys and gals! Views: 1,576 Posted By ruffrider right on Nice bike! It looks like the kitty is ready to go fast

Forum: Ride Reports 07-03-2009, 01:36 PM

Replies: 4 Bronze Butt? Views: 1,014 Posted By ruffrider Thanks guys for replys Hey thanks for reading my thread about the first jaunt of any length with my resurrected XS. Here's a pic with no bugs (finally got around to cleaning her up) And Rush, I'd love to ride with you...

Forum: Ride Reports 06-30-2009, 09:34 AM

Replies: 4 Bronze Butt? Views: 1,014 Posted By ruffrider Bronze Butt? I just returned from my first long journey on the 79 special. My boss's wedding took place in Bonner's Ferry, Idaho, which is about 425 miles from Stanwood,WA. Some friends and I left about 7 am to...

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