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Forum: Other Bike Discussion 01-07-2016, 03:40 AM

Replies: 11 1979 Goldwing... sweet Views: 2,565 Posted By James England Thanks folks. I bought this Gl1000 because I used... Thanks folks. I bought this Gl1000 because I used to have two of them briefly in the 1980's. I didn't realise why I'd got rid of them until I reminded myself by renovating this one and then riding...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 01-03-2016, 01:57 PM

Replies: 13 Early Christmas. (NOS porn) Views: 4,349 Posted By James England Sorry, I'm talking nonsense. the Euro versions do... Sorry, I'm talking nonsense. the Euro versions do NOT have Yamaha on them. I was getting it confused with a couple of NOS ones I found that did have Yamaha on...perhaps one of the US models??? I...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 01-03-2016, 01:45 PM

Replies: 27 Lost number 2 cylinder Views: 5,722 Posted By James England As I said before, the key factor here is that the... As I said before, the key factor here is that the airbox is full of fuel. It is virtually certain that the needle valve is stuck or malfunctioning...it could be the needle valve itself, or a stuck...

Forum: Other Bike Discussion 12-28-2015, 12:32 PM

Replies: 119 What would you buy??? Views: 24,969 Posted By James England £15,750 here, new £15,750 here, new

Forum: Other Bike Discussion 12-28-2015, 12:26 PM

Replies: 119 What would you buy??? Views: 24,969 Posted By James England I could cope with one of these though........ ... I could cope with one of these though........ http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g385/jamesengland/hermes-yamaha-vmax-bike-12_zpsxmefyla5.jpg...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 12-28-2015, 12:18 PM

Replies: 12 Clutch Pressure Plate Views: 2,626 Posted By James England How about weak springs which, instead of... How about weak springs which, instead of compressing evenly when the clutch is pulled in, bend to one side like a banana (if you see what I mean)?

Forum: Other Bike Discussion 12-28-2015, 12:14 PM

Replies: 119 What would you buy??? Views: 24,969 Posted By James England Thanks! I sometimes get some grief about the... Thanks! I sometimes get some grief about the projector headlamp assembly and the occasional comment that I should have left it totally standard. I can understand this for classic bikes and rigorously...

Forum: Other Bike Discussion 12-26-2015, 05:47 PM

Replies: 119 What would you buy??? Views: 24,969 Posted By James England This is quite a pretty one, although not my own... This is quite a pretty one, although not my own personal style. I looked into the spoked wheels but they are even more expensive than forged alloy ones. My Galespeed wheels cost £1400 but the spokes...

Forum: Other Bike Discussion 12-26-2015, 05:33 PM

Replies: 119 What would you buy??? Views: 24,969 Posted By James England A man after my own heart, by the sound of your... A man after my own heart, by the sound of your mods. I'm not sure re torque but Ill dig out the dyno printout and let you know. There's a lot of torque there though as it's hardly necessary to change...

Forum: Other Bike Discussion 12-26-2015, 02:43 PM

Replies: 11 1979 Goldwing... sweet Views: 2,565 Posted By James England Here's one I restored about 4 years ago... a 1975... Here's one I restored about 4 years ago... a 1975 'Plain Jane' http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g385/jamesengland/106A6007.jpg...

Forum: Other Bike Discussion 12-26-2015, 12:24 PM

Replies: 119 What would you buy??? Views: 24,969 Posted By James England a few more pix Here's a few more pix... I'm aware the bike is not everyone's cup of tea but I like it. The projector headlamp provokes either adoration or downright hatred!!! It certainly is loads lighter than OEM....

Forum: Other Bike Discussion 12-26-2015, 12:12 PM

Replies: 119 What would you buy??? Views: 24,969 Posted By James England I've done loads of mods to the bike and spent... I've done loads of mods to the bike and spent quite a lot of money on it but it's my hobby and worth it to me :) I reduced the weight by 30kg by doing the following........ fitting forged alloy...

Forum: Other Bike Discussion 12-26-2015, 02:43 AM

Replies: 119 What would you buy??? Views: 24,969 Posted By James England i'd agree with that. The Xjr is similar to the XS... i'd agree with that. The Xjr is similar to the XS and developed from it. Here's mine, modified a lot... http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g385/jamesengland/image.jpg3_zps8ulxpyag.jpg...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 12-26-2015, 02:28 AM

Replies: 27 Lost number 2 cylinder Views: 5,722 Posted By James England agreed. I had an XS catch fire doing that.... agreed. I had an XS catch fire doing that. Outside fortunately, and I always have a small fire extinguisher handy when working on bikes. . .

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 12-25-2015, 04:18 PM

Replies: 25 tiny battery Views: 11,757 Posted By James England It's 11 years old but yes, probably fancier... It's 11 years old but yes, probably fancier charging. I have a small solar panel on the bike too which tops it up. No problems so far......... The hover board thing is due to the high output...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 12-24-2015, 04:23 AM

Replies: 27 Lost number 2 cylinder Views: 5,722 Posted By James England Fuel in the airbox says it all. You have a stuck... Fuel in the airbox says it all. You have a stuck float and/or float needle on number 2 carb.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 12-19-2015, 01:34 AM

Replies: 25 tiny battery Views: 11,757 Posted By James England Lithium I've had a lithium battery in my XjR1300 for two years now. It is small, weighs 900g instead of 4.5kg like the lead acid one, and it's given no trouble whatsoever. I've never had to charge it up and,...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 12-09-2015, 03:32 PM

Replies: 13 Early Christmas. (NOS porn) Views: 4,349 Posted By James England yep, that's lovely. I've been looking for years... yep, that's lovely. I've been looking for years for the European version of .........it has the word Yamaha at the bottom, just to make things awkward when sourcing Nos. do you mind my asking what it...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 11-30-2015, 06:47 AM

Replies: 36 Oil debate Views: 7,503 Posted By James England This post is completely unnecessary, offensive... This post is completely unnecessary, offensive and not what members of this forum want to see. Firstly, referring to other XSives in the third person, in public, as if they aren't privy to the post,...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 11-30-2015, 06:33 AM

Replies: 36 Oil debate Views: 7,503 Posted By James England I agree entirely. The search facility isn't much... I agree entirely. The search facility isn't much good and isn't the point of a members forum to communicate with one another, not just search a database? I always use mineral 20-50, like they made...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 11-30-2015, 06:24 AM

Replies: 24 European handlebar Views: 4,329 Posted By James England you will find that the Euro bars fitted to the... you will find that the Euro bars fitted to the Yamaha RD400 are the same. they are available on ebay, brand new and cheaper than rechroming the oem ones.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-30-2015, 02:21 AM

Replies: 7 Yup, him again Views: 1,205 Posted By James England IMO, sacrificing handling for looks for handling... IMO, sacrificing handling for looks for handling isn't a good idea. It depends on how you intend to use the bike, of course. If it's for looks mainly, then it might be worthwhile but anything else...

Forum: In Memoriam 10-30-2015, 02:13 AM

Replies: 10 Brent's brother David Views: 10,521 Posted By James England Condolences Sincere condolences, Brent. So sorry to hear your awful news. Thoughts and prayers to you

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-30-2015, 02:09 AM

Replies: 31 I really need help! Views: 4,120 Posted By James England I believe that the two inner cylinders often have... I believe that the two inner cylinders often have different sized jets, although someone will soon respond to you if I'm wrong. I don't think that would cause the revs to go so high and stay there. ...

Forum: Members Lounge 10-14-2015, 12:07 AM

Replies: 37 Die cast emblems Views: 5,497 Posted By James England I've used the Australian badges a couple of times... I've used the Australian badges a couple of times now for the rear seat fairing on the Euro model. They are indeed lovely badges. The only downside, I found, was that the badges are totally flat but...

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