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  1. mav2
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    My Forward Controls DIY - Thanks To All For Your Patience!

    Re: My Forward Controls DIY - Thanks To All For Your Patienc hey johno nice looking forward controls, i did kinda the same thing on my xj1100, i...
    Post by: mav2, Mar 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    xj1100 compression ratio

    ok, so having the 249 psi on 1 and 2 i suspect it is because the bike was on the side stand and maybe some oil got into the cyls, in any case, i...
    Post by: mav2, Mar 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj1100 compression ratio

    actually idid the test with the carbs off,. does that make a difference?
    Post by: mav2, Mar 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj1100 compression ratio

    hey all, that time of year again.. does anyone know what the compression should be on a xj1100? my bike sat all winter on it's side stand, last...
    Thread by: mav2, Mar 26, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Will a 1981 xs1100 motor fit in a 1984 xj1100 frame

    yes it will bolt in there, but the ignition is different, the easiest thing to do is swap your ignition parts from your 84 engine onto your xs...
    Post by: mav2, Mar 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    xj1100 firing issues

    actually did that , just pulled the tci apart, the pin going to the dead coil from the tci the actual pad on the circut board that the pin solders...
    Post by: mav2, Aug 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj1100 firing issues

    hey all looking for input here, still trying to get my xj1100 on the road, here is thestory to date.82 xj1100 with engine from a 79 xs1100 , minus...
    Thread by: mav2, Aug 30, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj1100 reflectors

    i have the same bike, and i have a set of those reflectors here in my shop.. pm me..
    Post by: mav2, Jun 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj1100 rpmissue

    hey all had the xj out for her first run today, have a small problem, the bike has an xs1100 engine in it, po of engine said theproblem he had...
    Thread by: mav2, Jun 25, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    custom rear fender

    thisisjust a suggestionhere,but if i were trying to dothat, i think i wouldfabricate myfender from fiberglass, then make cutouts in the glass and...
    Post by: mav2, Jun 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    custom rear fender

    i doubtthat a heat gun will do the trick, been there and tried that, with a heatgun the heat will be concentrated in one spot, if you hold it in...
    Post by: mav2, Jun 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Yamaha engine sounds

    i read here about using 20w50 oil, my local cycle shop sold me 10w 40 for my xj?? should i be using this in my bike, or the 20w50,or 20w40? anyone???
    Post by: mav2, Jun 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Why there are cotter pins...

    yip, thats a good reason to have the cotter pin in there...it is a whole lot cheaper thanthe brake rod..
    Post by: mav2, Jun 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj1100 project

    had my bike running today, small snag, leaking at carbmount to cyl mounting, any ideas on what to do with that? i guess new mounts and gaskets...
    Post by: mav2, Jun 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    xj1100 project

    hey all here is another couple pics of my xj, first one is showing my ignitionswitch it is from a harley, had tofabricate the mount myself...
    Post by: mav2, Jun 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    forward controls

    i agree painter, i too left the original pegs and controls in place, mainly so that there would not be any issues when going through inspection,...
    Post by: mav2, Jun 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Wanted to Buy Rear Signals for 83 750 Maxim

    wires cut short not an issue, the lights will come apart completely, and put new wires on them, good time to clean up the contacts inthe socket..
    Post by: mav2, Jun 20, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    xj1100 project

    hey all here is my xj complete except for a couple of small snags that have to be worked out..[img]
    Post by: mav2, Jun 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    hey all had a good day today finally got the xj out of the shop, here are some pics..[img]and here is a shot of my new ign switch[img]
    Post by: mav2, Jun 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    forward controls

    i agree, i love fabricating, my bike is almost complete and i am already thinking about what i will do this winter..lol
    Post by: mav2, Jun 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    fuel guage on xj1100

    thanks mn problem solved, finally got all warnings gone and light is out..
    Post by: mav2, Jun 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    adding a fairing

    i just added a windjammer to my xj1100 all i did was fold the mounts for the headlight in to kinda cage the upper wires, and i remounted my chrome...
    Post by: mav2, Jun 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    fuel guage on xj1100

    hey all, have a question on the 1100 fuel guage, if the fuel level is low will the warning light come on for the fuel? i have checked the wiring...
    Thread by: mav2, Jun 18, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj1100 warning computer

    hey all anyone have any ideas for me on my warning computer, i have a warning for the battery which i am assuming i am getting because i have a...
    Thread by: mav2, Jun 17, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    forward controls

    [img] here is a pic of my shifter control, you will notice the rocker style push for upshift and push for down shift [img] this pic shows the...
    Thread by: mav2, Jun 15, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    xj1100 project

    thanks kevin.. glad to finally see it there..
    Post by: mav2, Jun 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    posting pics.

    can anyone please tell me how i post pics in a post when they are in my gallery?
    Thread by: mav2, Jun 14, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    xj1100 project

    hey all here ia anupdated pic of my xj1100 project, nearing completion now, hope to finish it this week....
    Thread by: mav2, Jun 14, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    82 xj 1100 carbs on a79 xs 1100

    can anyone tell me what or if i have to change jetting on the xj 1100 carbs torun them on an xs1100 non yics engine.
    Thread by: mav2, May 24, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. mav2
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    Forward front Controls?

    mack if you work in a machine shop, then i would recomend using 3/8 stainless and machining down the ends to accept the rod ends
    Post by: mav2, Apr 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Forward front Controls?

    i used stainless for the control rods, 1/4 for the shifter and 3/8 for the brake, i wanted a little more beef to the brake rod.i have the template...
    Post by: mav2, Apr 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. mav2
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    Forward front Controls?

    yes i did, the reason for the design is that i am in a cast boot for probably the whole summer, torn tendon in my ankle, so i made the control to...
    Post by: mav2, Apr 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Forward front Controls?

    ok all i don't know how to put the pics in, but i have them in my gallery here so you can still see them...\
    Post by: mav2, Apr 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Forward front Controls?

    ok all, i figured out how to get thepics in so here goes..this is my 1982 xj1100 project for this year with forward controls, hope to be riding it...
    Post by: mav2, Apr 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Forward front Controls?

    can someone tell me how i can upload pics so i can put some pics of my forward controls up here..
    Post by: mav2, Apr 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Forward front Controls?

    hey all just built a set of forward controls for my xj1100, turned out really well, made them to bolt onto the front engine mount, i will take...
    Post by: mav2, Mar 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Anyone in PEI??

    lol, yeah that was a bummer, but maybe next time we can hook up for a cruise on the rock, thinking about maybe taking the bikes on vacation to the...
    Post by: mav2, Aug 31, 2008 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Anyone in PEI??

    almost, twinstar is back together, the cb is back together, but had a fuel leak in the tank, have it fixed, just waiting for the stuff to cure so...
    Post by: mav2, Aug 24, 2008 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Anyone in PEI??

    actually workin on 2 bikes, sadly neither of them is my xj..lol, i am working on my wifes 200 twinstar, and my neighbors 1975 honda cb400 four...
    Post by: mav2, Aug 23, 2008 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Anyone in PEI??

    it's saturday afternoon, have a little work to do here in the garage, and riding tonite so ease if you are out and about i live on falconwood rd...
    Post by: mav2, Aug 23, 2008 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Anyone in PEI??

    lol, so true, but i hear the weather on the rock isn't much better,but oh well, what do ya do. by the way, awsome job on the seca ease, can't wait...
    Post by: mav2, Aug 19, 2008 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Anyone in PEI??

    right on ease, i bet you wish you could bring that day back today, nasty bike weather, i thought it was going to clear up there around 7 pm, but...
    Post by: mav2, Aug 19, 2008 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Anyone in PEI??

    hey ease, nice to hear you are back,.hope the trip was good, maybe i will see ya out on the road, i am going for a cruise myself..
    Post by: mav2, Aug 18, 2008 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Anyone in PEI??

    right on ease, nice pics there, and no it wasn't my xj you saw, mine is not yet complete, i bought it a week ago, right now i am riding a kawasaki...
    Post by: mav2, Aug 5, 2008 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Anyone in PEI??

    yes,this is anne of green gables country, big big tourist attraction. how was the ride today ease, we had a few nice periods there, anyways i...
    Post by: mav2, Aug 5, 2008 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Anyone in PEI??

    ease, there is a group of guys that ride all the time here, we usually meet up at a tim's and you can get all the info you need then, they...
    Post by: mav2, Aug 4, 2008 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Anyone in PEI??

    weather on wednesday and thursday supposed to be good for riding, but with the wet weather i guess i will have to spend my time working on the...
    Post by: mav2, Aug 4, 2008 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Anyone in PEI??

    hi again, ease i just noticed you are a newfie, great stuff, same here..
    Post by: mav2, Aug 3, 2008 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Anyone in PEI??

    hey, pei here,Charlottetown. would love to meet ya..
    Post by: mav2, Aug 3, 2008 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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