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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 08-03-2017, 03:49 PM

Replies: 29 Standard Petcock Alternative Views: 6,931 Posted By dbeardslee If it's leaking around the bolt heads it's... If it's leaking around the bolt heads it's probably because the little fiber washers weren't up to the task. Get yourself an aluminum can and grade school type paper hole punch. Punch a hole in the...

Forum: Members Lounge 01-27-2017, 10:56 AM

Replies: 556 Just Because Views: 82,698 Posted By dbeardslee I would call you Hankie... but that would be kind... I would call you Hankie... but that would be kind of snotty. :D

Forum: Members Lounge 01-27-2017, 09:48 AM

Replies: 556 Just Because Views: 82,698 Posted By dbeardslee I had no idea Hank Williams Jr. was an XSive. ... I had no idea Hank Williams Jr. was an XSive. :rolleyes::D

Forum: Members Lounge 12-19-2016, 11:34 AM

Replies: 556 Just Because Views: 82,698 Posted By dbeardslee The link didn't show up in your post, but it did... The link didn't show up in your post, but it did in the e-mail notification so I clicked on that. Interesting rig. I'll bet it would be easy to find in West Virginia - it'd be at the bottom of the...

Forum: Members Lounge 12-12-2016, 05:09 PM

Replies: 556 Just Because Views: 82,698 Posted By dbeardslee I saw Andy Williams one year at the Great... I saw Andy Williams one year at the Great American Insurance Christmas Party. Wouldn't have been my first choice, but he actually put on a pretty good show. Great.... now I've got Moon River stuck...

Forum: Members Lounge 10-18-2016, 07:46 PM

Replies: 3,273 What did you do to your bike today? Views: 471,814 Posted By dbeardslee I'm laughing too - 'cause I bought that same... I'm laughing too - 'cause I bought that same windshield on account of that picture. Way too short, and I got so much buffeting from it that my eyes wouldn't focus. It had to go.

Forum: Members Lounge 10-17-2016, 02:53 PM

Replies: 3,273 What did you do to your bike today? Views: 471,814 Posted By dbeardslee Dunno, and dunno... in that order. Not my bike,... Dunno, and dunno... in that order. Not my bike, just a pic I've been drooling over for years. I like the way it's got the seat foam sculpted too.

Forum: Members Lounge 10-16-2016, 03:05 PM

Replies: 3,273 What did you do to your bike today? Views: 471,814 Posted By dbeardslee I always thought this was a really cool paint... I always thought this was a really cool paint job.... http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk198/dbeardslee/XS11/78emcbig4-1.jpg

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-10-2016, 04:16 PM

Replies: 43 &*%##@! carbs Views: 8,161 Posted By dbeardslee I had a set of black mikes coils that crapped out... I had a set of black mikes coils that crapped out on me, and they did a really good impersonation of a carb problem. So good that I went into the carbs four or five times before I finally decided...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-10-2016, 03:46 PM

Replies: 43 &*%##@! carbs Views: 8,161 Posted By dbeardslee What size jets are installed? What size jets are installed?

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-10-2016, 12:51 PM

Replies: 43 &*%##@! carbs Views: 8,161 Posted By dbeardslee You don't need clippy slots to booger up late... You don't need clippy slots to booger up late model slides - just get that plastic donut on the wrong side of the clip and I can pretty much guarantee you problems. Which is why I say it's a good...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-10-2016, 12:29 PM

Replies: 4 Petcock question Views: 1,291 Posted By dbeardslee I ditched my stock petcocks years ago in favor of... I ditched my stock petcocks years ago in favor of a manual set from Parts N More, and never looked back. Haven't had a problem with petcocks since. Just sayin'...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-10-2016, 12:26 PM

Replies: 43 &*%##@! carbs Views: 8,161 Posted By dbeardslee Might check to make sure the slide's are properly... Might check to make sure the slide's are properly assembled and that it has the correct needles at the correct height. IIRC there's a ring on the late model carb slides that can goober up the works...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-07-2016, 10:50 AM

Replies: 21 damnable carburetors just wont go away Views: 3,999 Posted By dbeardslee Yes He is. But He's got a sense of humor too, so... Yes He is. But He's got a sense of humor too, so tread carefully. :D

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-06-2016, 05:45 PM

Replies: 21 damnable carburetors just wont go away Views: 3,999 Posted By dbeardslee With Mikes XS pods the hose clamps are usually a... With Mikes XS pods the hose clamps are usually a little too wide. Makes 'em want to slip off before they get all the way tight. I robbed Betsy's old airbox for its thinner clamps, and they work a...

Forum: Members Lounge 10-05-2016, 11:48 AM

Replies: 32 What's your craziest roadkill fix? Views: 6,704 Posted By dbeardslee Condolences on your friend. I'm glad you posted... Condolences on your friend. I'm glad you posted - sometimes you just have to get it out and tell somebody what you're thinking.

Forum: Members Lounge 10-04-2016, 01:20 PM

Replies: 32 What's your craziest roadkill fix? Views: 6,704 Posted By dbeardslee That e-cable fix ain't comin' loose. Hasn't... That e-cable fix ain't comin' loose. Hasn't budged a bit since I did it. I was thinking more along the line of radiator and heater hoses, and a million-and-a-half other things you can do with duck...

Forum: Members Lounge 10-04-2016, 10:15 AM

Replies: 32 What's your craziest roadkill fix? Views: 6,704 Posted By dbeardslee I always call it duct tape too, but the real name... I always call it duct tape too, but the real name is duck tape. It was developed by the military to seal ammo cans for waterproofing, hence the name duck tape. Waterproof like a duck's butt. It's...

Forum: Members Lounge 10-03-2016, 11:52 AM

Replies: 32 What's your craziest roadkill fix? Views: 6,704 Posted By dbeardslee '65 F85 - what a great car! And what a great... '65 F85 - what a great car! And what a great idea. Too bad you can't open the hood on new cars from the outside. But I'm still going to file this trick for future reference... JIC

Forum: Members Lounge 10-03-2016, 10:55 AM

Replies: 32 What's your craziest roadkill fix? Views: 6,704 Posted By dbeardslee Gravity feed at it's finest! LOL :D Gravity feed at it's finest! LOL :D

Forum: Members Lounge 10-02-2016, 04:43 PM

Replies: 22 How strong is a hand swaged aluminum cable stop? Views: 3,457 Posted By dbeardslee Speaking of short and simple... while this repair... Speaking of short and simple... while this repair looks like a good one, I went ahead and ordered a new set of cables for the rear 'cause I don't think the cable with the long inner cable was correct...

Forum: Members Lounge 10-02-2016, 03:00 PM

Replies: 22 How strong is a hand swaged aluminum cable stop? Views: 3,457 Posted By dbeardslee The skydiver's prayer goes like this - "Oh God,... The skydiver's prayer goes like this - "Oh God, please don't let me f@&* this up!" :D

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-02-2016, 02:53 PM

Replies: 17 Was offered a free project... too far gone? Views: 5,191 Posted By dbeardslee I agree. If you're looking for an XS, look for... I agree. If you're looking for an XS, look for the most complete example in the best condition you can find. $2k will get you a pretty nice XS, but it's not going to turn that pile of rusty metal...

Forum: Members Lounge 10-02-2016, 02:21 PM

Replies: 22 How strong is a hand swaged aluminum cable stop? Views: 3,457 Posted By dbeardslee Well the deed is done, and the bolt fix seems to... Well the deed is done, and the bolt fix seems to have worked swimmingly. Good call 3Phase. It was a real PITA, though. The biggest bolt I could use was a 5/16ths, and the cable turned out to be...

Forum: Members Lounge 10-02-2016, 09:48 AM

Replies: 22 How strong is a hand swaged aluminum cable stop? Views: 3,457 Posted By dbeardslee Well, the cable is on an XJ - unfortunately it's... Well, the cable is on an XJ - unfortunately it's a Jeep XJ, so I'm thinkin' Yamaha probably isn't the best place to go for a cable. :D But if push comes to shove a new cable is in my future. The...

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