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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 06-27-2020, 05:30 PM

Replies: 18 Battery Question Views: 3,221 Posted By thebottle I've had good luck with the Duralast batteries. I... I've had good luck with the Duralast batteries. I have a regular lead acid one in my KLR that has survived 3 Wisconsin winters so far. And my wife has one of those in her NX250 going on two years....

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 06-27-2020, 06:20 AM

Replies: 18 Battery Question Views: 3,221 Posted By thebottle It's not a bad idea to check them. I checked mine... It's not a bad idea to check them. I checked mine with a multimeter and it was 80% charged in the box.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 06-26-2020, 08:02 PM

Replies: 8 slight snags refreshing this old beast after neglect Views: 1,510 Posted By thebottle Technafit apologized and sent me the missing one... Technafit apologized and sent me the missing one right away and I got it today. Simple mistake, but I'm happy with how fast they corrected it. Haven't heard anything back from Progressive...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 06-26-2020, 06:18 AM

Replies: 18 Battery Question Views: 3,221 Posted By thebottle I just picked up a Duralast Gold AGM (ETX18L)... I just picked up a Duralast Gold AGM (ETX18L) from AutoZone this year. $100 after the core deposit. I've had good luck with batteries from parts stores and bad luck with them from online at places...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 06-20-2020, 08:40 PM

Replies: 8 slight snags refreshing this old beast after neglect Views: 1,510 Posted By thebottle slight snags refreshing this old beast after neglect So you all helped me with some wiring issues with the headlight. Getting my carbs singing that sweet throaty song again. But that was just scratching the surface of what I've been doing here getting...

Forum: Members Lounge 06-14-2020, 07:58 PM

Replies: 50 how old is everyone? Views: 7,739 Posted By thebottle So many older people on here with a lot of great... So many older people on here with a lot of great stories. I started this without much thought, but I'm feeling like adding a bit more to my story. Everyone else feel free to do the same, because I...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 06-14-2020, 07:55 PM

Replies: 6 Harbor Freight Recall Views: 1,695 Posted By thebottle I like this guys tool teardowns, along with AvE's... I like this guys tool teardowns, along with AvE's (https://www.youtube.com/user/arduinoversusevil), but after watching this I want to get a set of the Pro-Lifts. ...

Forum: Members Lounge 06-14-2020, 07:51 PM

Replies: 10 Side Car Views: 1,771 Posted By thebottle I love it, you have to post some pics if you get... I love it, you have to post some pics if you get a sidecar, I'd love to see it!

Forum: Feature Testing 06-02-2020, 01:58 PM

Replies: 12 Xs11.com Upgrade Report Views: 8,778 Posted By thebottle NearlyFreeSpeech... NearlyFreeSpeech (https://www.nearlyfreespeech.net/) is a good host... I've had many sites hosted on them. Otherwise a VPS really is the way to go for hosting now, and there are many cheap options. ...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 06-02-2020, 06:43 AM

Replies: 6 Harbor Freight Recall Views: 1,695 Posted By thebottle I don't trust these stands either, if I setup... I don't trust these stands either, if I setup under a car, I put the jack stands under it and leave the floor jack as well for redundancy. If I had the kind that have a pin all the way through them,...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-28-2020, 05:49 PM

Replies: 6 Harbor Freight Recall Views: 1,695 Posted By thebottle There are differences, I just checked mine and... There are differences, I just checked mine and they are 62393. When I bought them, the store had these and the one's listed in this recall on the same shelf. The recall one that I didn't get had a...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-28-2020, 05:47 PM

Replies: 26 Headlight not working Views: 5,705 Posted By thebottle Nah, it's been wired wrong because of this when I... Nah, it's been wired wrong because of this when I bought it 10 years ago, and who knows when it actually became a problem. How come? The joints are soldered onto the connectors on the one's...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-17-2020, 08:35 AM

Replies: 26 Headlight not working Views: 5,705 Posted By thebottle That's like $18 with shipping, :eek:, and a 3-5... That's like $18 with shipping, :eek:, and a 3-5 day wait for them. I got 5 for $3.50 and free next day shipping. I just used the original ends and soldered the new one into them. Pretty easy.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-11-2020, 03:53 PM

Replies: 15 Driving Lights Views: 2,425 Posted By thebottle Where do you get those Kurt? Where do you get those Kurt?

Forum: XS and XJ 1100 bikes for sale. 05-10-2020, 05:20 PM

Replies: 3 Price Question Views: 1,071 Posted By thebottle Hopefully these other guys that have more... Hopefully these other guys that have more experience can throw a number at you to give you a general idea so you can list the whole lot on craigslist or facebook marketplace and see if there are any...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-10-2020, 01:00 PM

Replies: 48 started tuning my carbs, got a problem Views: 8,363 Posted By thebottle Oh, and thanks for all the suggestions from... Oh, and thanks for all the suggestions from everyone, I was getting a bit frustrated but ya'll helped, :).

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-10-2020, 12:53 PM

Replies: 48 started tuning my carbs, got a problem Views: 8,363 Posted By thebottle Yeah, I did all that, blew that T out that feeds... Yeah, I did all that, blew that T out that feeds the bowl with a air compressor. Blew out all the ports, it's clean. I'm fine with one carb but man, these give me trouble. But I did figure...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-10-2020, 11:32 AM

Replies: 48 started tuning my carbs, got a problem Views: 8,363 Posted By thebottle Alright so to update... I have the same problem... Alright so to update... I have the same problem today. I took the carbs off, really made sure the pilot was clean on #4, used carb cleaner, blew out the ports, etc. and went through the other 3 as...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-09-2020, 03:05 PM

Replies: 48 started tuning my carbs, got a problem Views: 8,363 Posted By thebottle Just checked, and the gauges read the same if I... Just checked, and the gauges read the same if I move them to the same cylinder. When everything is 1.5 turns out, I can sync them but then #4 doesn't get fuel. At 1.5 turns and the carbs...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-09-2020, 12:20 PM

Replies: 48 started tuning my carbs, got a problem Views: 8,363 Posted By thebottle started tuning my carbs, got a problem I cleaned the carbs, have the idle screws 1.5 turns out and synced the carbs today. That new carb sync gauge set I got worked wonders... it was really easy. Got them all in line in a matter of...

Forum: Members Lounge 05-08-2020, 06:39 PM

Replies: 30 I got run over AGAIN! Views: 3,649 Posted By thebottle Also glad that you're okay, well mostly anyway... Also glad that you're okay, well mostly anyway :eek:. Some idiot backed into my wife's car just today too. A semi was turning so the car in front of her backed up to make room without looking and...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-07-2020, 06:55 AM

Replies: 26 Headlight not working Views: 5,705 Posted By thebottle It will only come on after the bike is running,... It will only come on after the bike is running, but you can jump the relay like 3Phase said and then it will come on with the ignition. The relay is the little square box under the tank just above...

Forum: Members Lounge 05-05-2020, 08:40 PM

Replies: 19 Rider Magazine Yamaha xs1100 historical Views: 2,991 Posted By thebottle What's wfo? Yep, that '86 Hurricane was... What's wfo? Yep, that '86 Hurricane was definitely a tupperware rider then! Lmao. Looked fast, no power, was uncomfortable as all hell to ride it. Wow on that V-Max though! The XS1100 is the...

Forum: Members Lounge 05-05-2020, 07:31 PM

Replies: 19 Rider Magazine Yamaha xs1100 historical Views: 2,991 Posted By thebottle Wow, really? That's impressive, didn't even look... Wow, really? That's impressive, didn't even look through the rest of the magazine, but I'm going to check those pages out now! Thanks! Wait, can you do a stoppie on it? For real? I just tried...

Forum: Members Lounge 05-05-2020, 03:30 PM

Replies: 19 Rider Magazine Yamaha xs1100 historical Views: 2,991 Posted By thebottle So ya'll do wheelies on it? I have lifted... So ya'll do wheelies on it? I have lifted the front wheel momentarily many times on hard launches, but one time launched into a full wheelie and it scared the bejeezus out of me. :D

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