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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 06-27-2020, 09:44 AM

Replies: 18 Battery Question Views: 3,292 Posted By oldyam80sg Very true Bonz. I looked at Tractor... Very true Bonz. I looked at Tractor Supply-none,Lowes-none. I looked online and was tempted, but wanted to know if there was another issue besides the battery going on. They guy I dealt with got a...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 06-26-2020, 06:20 PM

Replies: 18 Battery Question Views: 3,292 Posted By oldyam80sg On my Kawasaki I bought a battery and the guy at... On my Kawasaki I bought a battery and the guy at the auto parts store gave me one which had the terminals reversed. It would not work on my Kawasaki as the cables are not that long to play with....

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 06-22-2020, 05:10 PM

Replies: 5 Hot and Cold Exhaust Views: 1,359 Posted By oldyam80sg I took off the cover today and started the bike... I took off the cover today and started the bike and pulled on the wires. I was able pulling on the wires to rev the engine but the wires are good. I'm thinking there is still some leftover gas from...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 06-20-2020, 01:39 PM

Replies: 5 Hot and Cold Exhaust Views: 1,359 Posted By oldyam80sg Mine was sitting on bike left inner pipe was not... Mine was sitting on bike left inner pipe was not as hot running. I swear I could feel it vibrate when I was riding along at 40 on a back road then it stopped with the vibrations, then rode fine the...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 06-20-2020, 12:22 PM

Replies: 5 Hot and Cold Exhaust Views: 1,359 Posted By oldyam80sg I would say pick up coil wires. I will be looking... I would say pick up coil wires. I will be looking at mine Tuesday as I had a cylinder cut out on me the other day.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-27-2020, 07:10 AM

Replies: 48 started tuning my carbs, got a problem Views: 8,589 Posted By oldyam80sg Getting back to the original thread, I have had... Getting back to the original thread, I have had good results with Berrymans Chem Tool. Some people use Seafoam, but I personally think Seafoam is oily to work with, but using a bottle cleaner is no...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-26-2020, 06:25 PM

Replies: 6 Fuel Line Views: 1,382 Posted By oldyam80sg I have Tygon fuel line I bought on E Bay years... I have Tygon fuel line I bought on E Bay years ago. Good stuff, easy to work with and hardens up over time but it will take a while. The black fuel line sold in auto parts stores break down over time.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-26-2020, 06:52 AM

Replies: 48 started tuning my carbs, got a problem Views: 8,589 Posted By oldyam80sg I will ride the XS today when I go do my laundry... I will ride the XS today when I go do my laundry at my Moms house.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-25-2020, 03:58 PM

Replies: 9 Octopus Confusion Views: 1,935 Posted By oldyam80sg I did away with the octy years ago and went with... I did away with the octy years ago and went with a Pingel vacuum fuel valve. You eliminate hoses and in order to remove the carbs on my XS,I just disconnect 1 fuel line and 1 vacuum hose.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-25-2020, 02:22 PM

Replies: 48 started tuning my carbs, got a problem Views: 8,589 Posted By oldyam80sg Thank you for that Bonz-having the XS has made me... Thank you for that Bonz-having the XS has made me a good bike mechanic-I can do most work on my bike as shops wont work on a bike this old. On the ZRX after my accident, I had to do work as I...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-23-2020, 12:31 PM

Replies: 48 started tuning my carbs, got a problem Views: 8,589 Posted By oldyam80sg I was in the process of selling the bike since I... I was in the process of selling the bike since I have not ridden it much since my accident. Every time I go to work on it, I think I wont get what I paid for it and wont take a hit. I have had my Rex...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-22-2020, 12:53 PM

Replies: 48 started tuning my carbs, got a problem Views: 8,589 Posted By oldyam80sg Yes Bonz-tons of mods-Didn't play with the... Yes Bonz-tons of mods-Didn't play with the exhaust yet but have a slip on and many other goodies..

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-21-2020, 09:09 AM

Replies: 48 started tuning my carbs, got a problem Views: 8,589 Posted By oldyam80sg I rode my SG maybe 3 times last year due to... I rode my SG maybe 3 times last year due to several job changes and nagging medical issues with my arms/shoulders. I also have a 1999 Kawasaki ZRX 1100 and that too has not been ridden much due to an...

Forum: Members Lounge 07-10-2019, 05:33 PM

Replies: 2 I once was lost... BUT NOW AM FOUND Views: 577 Posted By oldyam80sg Welcome back! I had a similar experience like you... Welcome back! I had a similar experience like you have-met a girl and forgot about my bikes as they sat in a storage unit-maybe started the bikes 2 or 3 times a year-rode 1 or 2 times to work-then I...

Forum: Members Lounge 07-10-2019, 04:19 PM

Replies: 3 password issue again Views: 536 Posted By oldyam80sg password issue again This is the 3rd time I had to reset my password as I cleared my search history in Windows Edge and the password that worked before suddenly didn't work this time. The box is checked where it says...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-24-2019, 06:06 AM

Replies: 22 fuel tank gasket Views: 1,939 Posted By oldyam80sg It is not from my state. E bay says they don't... It is not from my state. E bay says they don't charge tax-the seller does-they say he has the option to do so if they have a warehouse in your state.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-23-2019, 06:53 PM

Replies: 9 It'S ALIVE!! Views: 1,231 Posted By oldyam80sg Did you run out of gas that is why the leaked... Did you run out of gas that is why the leaked stopped? Don't run it with fuel leaking-good way to start a fire.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-23-2019, 04:38 PM

Replies: 22 fuel tank gasket Views: 1,939 Posted By oldyam80sg I paid $31.00 including shipping then another... I paid $31.00 including shipping then another $2.07 tax-Several months ago they came up with new garbage so sellers get paid quicker-at the expense of others!

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-23-2019, 04:07 PM

Replies: 22 fuel tank gasket Views: 1,939 Posted By oldyam80sg Very good to know as E Bay charges a separate tax... Very good to know as E Bay charges a separate tax on items? I don't know when that garbage came about but not liking it.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-23-2019, 03:44 PM

Replies: 22 fuel tank gasket Views: 1,939 Posted By oldyam80sg I ordered the fuel tank gasket on E Bay. I ordered the fuel tank gasket on E Bay.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-22-2019, 07:31 PM

Replies: 22 fuel tank gasket Views: 1,939 Posted By oldyam80sg Very good to know! Many thanks! Very good to know! Many thanks!

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-22-2019, 01:22 PM

Replies: 22 fuel tank gasket Views: 1,939 Posted By oldyam80sg So what am I looking for as far as fitment? would... So what am I looking for as far as fitment? would another model be the same? I cant believe Yamaha made specific gaskets for my SG did they?

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-22-2019, 01:17 PM

Replies: 22 fuel tank gasket Views: 1,939 Posted By oldyam80sg Years ago you could not even tell MIKES XS you... Years ago you could not even tell MIKES XS you had an 1100 as he wouldn't deal with people that told him that. Been years since I dealt with him. The gasket has 3 screws it looks like holding it on.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-22-2019, 09:33 AM

Replies: 88 Misfiring Views: 12,841 Posted By oldyam80sg Misfiring-has anyone addressed the fact the... Misfiring-has anyone addressed the fact the vacuum caps get cracked and will make the bike act up? I know it might not be the problem here but worth looking at while you are at it.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-22-2019, 09:31 AM

Replies: 88 Misfiring Views: 12,841 Posted By oldyam80sg There is always Jason on there, Greg Couch and... There is always Jason on there, Greg Couch and others that sell parts. Pretty bad when people think they have to control everything.

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