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Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 07-25-2011, 04:03 PM

Replies: 20 WARNING: XJ1100 Rear Shock Rebuild Warning Views: 4,680 Posted By 0011mixam I doubt it. Air molecules are smaller than oil... I doubt it. Air molecules are smaller than oil molecules, so if the oil can make it past the seals, then there's not much chance of retaining air pressure.

Forum: XS and XJ 1100 bikes for sale. 04-18-2010, 05:29 PM

Replies: 1 Time to find a good home for my baby Views: 1,076 Posted By 0011mixam Time to find a good home for my baby It's a sad day, but our government owned, monopolistic auto insurance has finally beaten me down and I've decided to part with my XJ1100. I spent 2 1/2 years restoring this bike and while it's not a...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 06-30-2009, 11:16 AM

Replies: 8 Brake fluid sensor Views: 4,197 Posted By 0011mixam I call it a reed switch, but it's hard to see if... I call it a reed switch, but it's hard to see if there are any moving parts. Similar magnetically actuated switches are also used in the two buttons on the bottom of your gauge cluster. Since...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 06-27-2009, 12:52 PM

Replies: 8 Brake fluid sensor Views: 4,197 Posted By 0011mixam NC stands for "normally closed". When I... NC stands for "normally closed". When I re-built my XJ1100, I'm pretty sure it made a difference which way the floats went on the sensors. The floats have magnets in them which operate a reed...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-25-2009, 11:04 AM

Replies: 1 Canadian chrome plating shops Views: 734 Posted By 0011mixam "The Chrome Pit" in Winnipeg is pretty good. ... "The Chrome Pit" in Winnipeg is pretty good. Sorry, I know it's the wrong direction.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-24-2009, 05:38 PM

Replies: 25 Need help with indetification Views: 3,937 Posted By 0011mixam It looks like a Maxim 650. Spiral spokes, shaft... It looks like a Maxim 650. Spiral spokes, shaft drive, drum rear brake, single front disk & that cylindrical thing between the cylinders and the starter. ...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 05-24-2009, 05:23 PM

Replies: 3 82 XJ1100 maxim question Views: 906 Posted By 0011mixam According to the Owner's Manual....... The XJ1100 Owner's Manual recommends the following air pressure in the rear shocks: Solo Rider: 14-28 psi Rider With Passenger: ...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 04-30-2009, 10:43 AM

Replies: 26 Ohh Yeahh!! Got a Smoothie!! Views: 2,342 Posted By 0011mixam What weight of oil are you running? I saw a... What weight of oil are you running? I saw a similar problem with my XJ last fall when it got cool up here in Canada and I was still running 20-W50 oil. Until the oil was warmed up completely, I'd...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 01-26-2009, 11:22 AM

Replies: 8 XJ key code Views: 1,677 Posted By 0011mixam I was able to take my XJ1100 ignition switch into... I was able to take my XJ1100 ignition switch into a locksmith and get the proper key cut. If I remember correctly, there was a sticker on the bottom of the switch with the code on it.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-20-2008, 05:14 PM

Replies: 21 Type 1 and Type 2 differentials Views: 2,630 Posted By 0011mixam 3Phase: Sorry for implying that you made up... 3Phase: Sorry for implying that you made up the "Type 2" name. I should have remembered that from my copy of the shaft drive service manual. I'm pretty confident that there's no harm in...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-20-2008, 11:01 AM

Replies: 21 Type 1 and Type 2 differentials Views: 2,630 Posted By 0011mixam Re-use your original crush sleeve I re-built an XS850 final drive before installing it on my XJ. It is what you refer to as "Type 2" with the crush sleeve instead of shims on the pinion shaft. All I did was find a steel bar that...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-16-2008, 08:16 PM

Replies: 15 Plexifairing 3 Windshield Views: 3,587 Posted By 0011mixam Thanks Yahman. I'm going to try removing the... Thanks Yahman. I'm going to try removing the rubber "gasket" around the headlight opening and raising the windshield up 1/2 inch or so. Hopefully this will let a little air in at the bottom. ...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 10-16-2008, 07:04 PM

Replies: 15 Plexifairing 3 Windshield Views: 3,587 Posted By 0011mixam My ears can't take it!!!!!!!!!! I just mounted a Plexifairing 3 on my XJ1100, using Yahman's idea for the handlebar mounts (thanks for that; much better than forking out the extra $ for the square bar hardware bags). I currently...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 09-28-2008, 09:45 AM

Replies: 2 There's a Corbin seat on eBay at a low price. Views: 776 Posted By 0011mixam Not any more! Thanks for the tip. Perry Not any more! Thanks for the tip. Perry

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 09-27-2008, 04:00 PM

Replies: 10 Soft Saddle Bags on an XJ1100 Views: 3,308 Posted By 0011mixam Thanks ridinghard. That's pretty much what I... Thanks ridinghard. That's pretty much what I had in mind. It looks like the XJ is pretty similar to your bike, so the concept should work for me.

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 09-27-2008, 07:55 AM

Replies: 10 Soft Saddle Bags on an XJ1100 Views: 3,308 Posted By 0011mixam Ridinghard, would it be possible for you to post... Ridinghard, would it be possible for you to post a photo of the brackets that attach to the frame (spare hole and fender mount bolt)? I was thinking of making up brackets to mount in the same place....

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 09-25-2008, 10:54 AM

Replies: 10 Soft Saddle Bags on an XJ1100 Views: 3,308 Posted By 0011mixam Soft Saddle Bags on an XJ1100 I apologize in advance if this has already been covered before, but I didn't find anything through the search tool. I'd like to install a set of soft saddle bags on my XJ1100, but I'm still trying...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 09-16-2008, 10:53 AM

Replies: 10 horrible vibration between 4k and 4.5k rpm Views: 1,917 Posted By 0011mixam What TADracer said! My mirrors buzz at about... What TADracer said! My mirrors buzz at about 2000 rpm and my RH horn buzzes at around 3500 rpm (not the left one though, which is kind of interesting). Everything has a natural frequency, and...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 09-16-2008, 10:47 AM

Replies: 20 WARNING: XJ1100 Rear Shock Rebuild Warning Views: 4,680 Posted By 0011mixam Update on shock rebuild For the record, I've now put more than 1300 km (about 800 miles) on my XJ1100 and so far (touch wood!) I do not have any oil leaks on my rear shocks and they are still holding air pressure. Lots of...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 08-09-2008, 08:27 PM

Replies: 16 xj1100 brake woes' Views: 2,752 Posted By 0011mixam The XS1100 rear master cylinder re-build kit will... The XS1100 rear master cylinder re-build kit will not fit the XJ1100. The correct Yamaha part number for the XJ1100 re-build kit is 10M-W0042-00-00, and this is only used on the XJ1100. Check the...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 08-09-2008, 08:07 PM

Replies: 27 Another XJ Re-born Views: 3,244 Posted By 0011mixam Once again, thanks for the nice feeback. 600... Once again, thanks for the nice feeback. 600 km (375 miles) on it so far and running great! I had forgotten how much fun these things can be!

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 08-04-2008, 07:57 PM

Replies: 27 Another XJ Re-born Views: 3,244 Posted By 0011mixam The finish is a bit rough. I think the coating... The finish is a bit rough. I think the coating is on fairly thick, so if one was so inclined, you could probably sand it with some 800 grit or finer and then polish it. I thought about doing that,...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 08-04-2008, 06:40 PM

Replies: 27 Another XJ Re-born Views: 3,244 Posted By 0011mixam Trbig: Here's a close-up of the jet-hot... Trbig: Here's a close-up of the jet-hot coated header pipes: http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u73/aubtrick/Jet%20Hot/CIMG1509.jpg You'll have to excuse the bugs, I haven't had a chance to...

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 08-03-2008, 10:35 PM

Replies: 27 Another XJ Re-born Views: 3,244 Posted By 0011mixam Tarzan: The bike had just over 30,000 km... Tarzan: The bike had just over 30,000 km when I picked it up (around 19,000 miles). Hard to believe that someone would just park it like that, but my good fortune!

Forum: XS11/XJ11 Discussion 08-03-2008, 10:32 PM

Replies: 27 Another XJ Re-born Views: 3,244 Posted By 0011mixam Thanks to all for the great feedback. Yes,... Thanks to all for the great feedback. Yes, Ken, I did build myself a YICS tool so that I could synch the carbs properly. I haven't done a full throttle chop to check the plug colour yet, but it...

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