XS11.com Forums > Search Forums Search Results

User Name Remember Me? Password

Page 1 of 20 1 2 3 11 > Last »

Showing results 1 to 25 of 500 Search took 2.66 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: jetmechmarty

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 08-21-2020, 06:07 AM

Replies: 2 brake upgrade Views: 1,012 Posted By jetmechmarty If your XS11 is a standard, it's fairly easy. ... If your XS11 is a standard, it's fairly easy. There are kits available to adapt Brembo calipers. Pandemonium (https://pandemoniumc2.com/Pandemonium-Brake-Kit-TM-35mm-&-34MM-for-XS650-p46227518) has...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 08-20-2020, 12:31 PM

Replies: 21 Octopus Woes - My Journey Views: 11,132 Posted By jetmechmarty No. Andy is in Tasmania. My carburetor post was... No. Andy is in Tasmania. My carburetor post was welded in Atlanta. I believe this all went down about 14 years ago. I'm sorry for the confusion.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 08-20-2020, 11:41 AM

Replies: 21 Octopus Woes - My Journey Views: 11,132 Posted By jetmechmarty I bought the bike with the repair in it, so I... I bought the bike with the repair in it, so I don't know how long it held. The bike had been in winter use. I turned on the fuel and did not notice the fuel running out. I thumbed the starter and...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 08-20-2020, 05:56 AM

Replies: 21 Octopus Woes - My Journey Views: 11,132 Posted By jetmechmarty The JB Weld repair will eventually fail. For me,... The JB Weld repair will eventually fail. For me, it resulted in a fire.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 08-18-2020, 05:01 PM

Replies: 21 Octopus Woes - My Journey Views: 11,132 Posted By jetmechmarty Does this mean you're fixing it or deleting it? ... Does this mean you're fixing it or deleting it? K&L makes kits for these. Often the kit comes with parts for the vacuum shutoff valve and both petcocks. Several vendors have them. Try George...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 08-18-2020, 09:24 AM

Replies: 30 Stumbling at all RPM after trailering Views: 3,519 Posted By jetmechmarty If possible, a short uninsulated butt slice... If possible, a short uninsulated butt slice covered by heat shrink. I believe that is best. How are your soldering skills? Also, cover a solder splice with heat shrink. Solder splices are more...

Forum: Members Lounge 08-17-2020, 05:14 PM

Replies: 23 Site Upgrade Scheduled for 8/22 / Site Ownership Change / Gossip Views: 3,409 Posted By jetmechmarty I'm sorry, but I gotta say ME TOO! Thank you for... I'm sorry, but I gotta say ME TOO! Thank you for doing this!

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 08-15-2020, 09:28 AM

Replies: 6 Mac exhaust 4 into 2 -Sidestand Stop Views: 1,039 Posted By jetmechmarty I have no centerstand issue. It's mounted and... I have no centerstand issue. It's mounted and has a stop. If it fails to clear the exhaust, I see how to fix it. My issue is the kick stand and I believe Mike has offered the solution.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 08-14-2020, 10:13 PM

Replies: 6 Mac exhaust 4 into 2 -Sidestand Stop Views: 1,039 Posted By jetmechmarty No, I get it. Thanks. That’s likely the... No, I get it. Thanks. That’s likely the simplest solution.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 08-14-2020, 05:49 PM

Replies: 6 Mac exhaust 4 into 2 -Sidestand Stop Views: 1,039 Posted By jetmechmarty Mac exhaust 4 into 2 -Sidestand Stop https://scontent.fiad1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/117788917_10217356815968635_479287373066373697_o.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_sid=825194&_nc_ohc=QSNnTv1kbpcAX-6NnI1&_nc_ht=scontent.fiad1-1.fna&oh=2a266536374bb...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 08-03-2020, 02:45 PM

Replies: 1 Replacement Carbs Views: 845 Posted By jetmechmarty Yamaha XS1100 Cafe Racer Project - Episode 37 -... Yamaha XS1100 Cafe Racer Project - Episode 37 - Fitting Mikuni RS36 Flat Slides https://youtu.be/5eUnbVAp8hI

Forum: Members Lounge 08-02-2020, 08:10 AM

Replies: 1 Heads Up, Midnight Special Fans! Views: 1,078 Posted By jetmechmarty Heads Up, Midnight Special Fans! The September/October issue of Motorcycle Classics Magazine has a feature on the XS1100 Midnight Special. XS11.com is mentioned. It should hit the newsstand before too long. VYR is also posted...

Forum: Southeast 08-02-2020, 07:50 AM

Replies: 31 2020 Vintage Yamaha Rally - 9/25 to 9/27/20 Views: 7,154 Posted By jetmechmarty FYI. VYR info is published in Motorcycle Classics... FYI. VYR info is published in Motorcycle Classics Magazine. I believe that's on autopilot. My copy came yesterday and I was happy to see it.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 08-01-2020, 08:19 AM

Replies: 4 motogadget m unit blue Views: 1,063 Posted By jetmechmarty So, what is the problem, and why? So, what is the problem, and why?

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-23-2020, 06:01 AM

Replies: 9 Octopus Confusion Views: 1,893 Posted By jetmechmarty As of last year, no. As of last year, no.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-22-2020, 05:52 PM

Replies: 9 Octopus Confusion Views: 1,893 Posted By jetmechmarty Several vendors have the kit. I believe it's a... Several vendors have the kit. I believe it's a K&L kit. My experience is that they leak. The packing (o'ring) isn't thick enough.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-07-2020, 03:12 PM

Replies: 135 Detroit Venturer Project Views: 19,731 Posted By jetmechmarty I went through a set of 1981 XS11 Special... I went through a set of 1981 XS11 Special carburetors a few years ago. I set them like you're doing. All I had to do was check the fuel level. All four were in spec. I bought the same float gauge...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-07-2020, 09:47 AM

Replies: 135 Detroit Venturer Project Views: 19,731 Posted By jetmechmarty The G/SG spec should get you where you need to be... The G/SG spec should get you where you need to be on the fuel level. If you’re lucky, you’ll be spot on.

Forum: Wanted to buy - XS and XJ1100 parts and bikes. 06-27-2020, 09:26 AM

Replies: 11 WTB acct, and controls. Views: 2,087 Posted By jetmechmarty MikesXS... MikesXS (https://www.mikesxs.net/yamaha-xs650-bar-switch-brake-side-black-76-78-oem-584-83963-00-00.html) has your controls in reproduction. You may have to move some of the pins in the connector. ...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 06-25-2020, 10:38 AM

Replies: 9 81 xs1100 exhaust headers Views: 1,693 Posted By jetmechmarty You can buy a new 4 into 1 from Mac. Several... You can buy a new 4 into 1 from Mac. Several retailers have them. Otherwise, you'll have to find one on eBay, swap meet etc.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 06-19-2020, 04:41 PM

Replies: 54 Needle Jets. Where to get them? Views: 8,580 Posted By jetmechmarty Buy a stock airbox and stick with stock jetting. ... Buy a stock airbox and stick with stock jetting. I believe the aggressive needles in the Special won’t play well with altered jets. No hard data on that, just my hunch.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 06-08-2020, 06:54 AM

Replies: 15 Kick start on 80 Views: 3,025 Posted By jetmechmarty Yes, but why? The internal parts are missing... Yes, but why? The internal parts are missing from the '80 and the cover has no boss to protect from wear if you use it regularly. The answer is, YES, you can.

Forum: XS and XJ 1100 bikes for sale. 06-02-2020, 03:19 PM

Replies: 10 Parts Bike $$$ Question Views: 1,726 Posted By jetmechmarty They come up all the time for cheap. There... They come up all the time for cheap. There aren't many who can handle keeping one of these alive. Have patience.

Forum: Ride Reports 05-31-2020, 01:54 PM

Replies: 5 Mississippi War History Ride Views: 7,468 Posted By jetmechmarty Phil, the ride was entirely in the hill country. ... Phil, the ride was entirely in the hill country. We were never very far from home, though I rode about 250 miles. The big body of water is Sardis Lake. Sardis Lake now covers part of the...

Forum: Ride Reports 05-31-2020, 09:05 AM

Replies: 5 Mississippi War History Ride Views: 7,468 Posted By jetmechmarty Mississippi War History Ride A local historian took me on a history ride. We followed a Union Army map dated 1862. http://www.xs650.com/attachments/30679592-12e5-46c9-9318-3d228ebfa548-jpeg.168514/ Sherman marched 30,000...

Showing results 1 to 25 of 500

Page 1 of 20 1 2 3 11 > Last »

Forum Jump User Control Panel Private Messages Subscriptions Who's Online Search Forums Forums Home Idle Talk Forum     Members Lounge         Member Locations     XS11/XJ11 Discussion     Other Bike Discussion     In Memoriam     Product Evaluations     Ride Reports     Links     Forum How To     Feature Testing Buy, Sell, Trade Forum     XS and XJ 1100 bikes for sale.     XS and XJ 1100 parts for sale.     Wanted to buy - XS and XJ1100 parts and bikes.     Non XS-XJ 1100 bikes and parts. Rallies (North America)     Northeast (and Eastern Canada)     Southeast     North Central (and Central Canada)     South Central     Northwest (and Western Canada)     Southwest Maintenance     Brakes     Battery & Electrical     Oil & Lubrication     Carburetors     Engine     Wheels & Suspension     Finish     Tools Repairs     Brakes     Battery & Electrical     Oil & Lubrication     Carburetors & Fuel System     Engine     Transmission     Wheels & Suspension     Interchange Guide     Other Modifications     Brakes     Battery & Electrical     Oil & Lubrication     Carburetors & Fuel System     Engine     Transmission     Wheels & Suspension     Other Riding     Riding Tips Miscellaneous     Miscellaneous Tips Goodies Forum     Patches     Key-Fobs     Hats     Other Goodies     Talk about the Goodies