I am a Hack!! Just after High School I had a Subaru Brat and the throttle cable broke on me. I had some bailing wire and used that worked great......
If it had been closer to Ogden area I still could not get it. Currently have lack of funds. Besides I have two that are running and one torn apart...
I've been following that bike on KSL hoping to have the cash to buy it but looks like I was too slow!
I may have missed it but did you make sure the vacuum line from the #2 carb to the electronic advance is hooked up? If this was an XS I would...
I rode by XS1100 to work today so that I could get the safety done and get it registered.
I'm in South Weber. I have 3 XJ1100 - two running one in parts getting put back together and an XS1100. I'm getting the XS ready to do a trip to a...
I have 3 XJ1100 two of them have more than 50,000 miles each on them (exact is unknown). the last one I picked up had only 4,390 miles on it (that...
Started riding on a Honda XL175 in 1980 rode it for about a year then sold it. Fast forward to 2006, gas was getting expensive my wife suggested I...
I have "rebuilt" 5 sets of XS1100 carbs and by rebuilding I took them apart cleaned them (ultrasonic) and put them back together. The only thing I...
I had an 83 Venture and loved it! Mine was in bad shape when I got it and had to replace the TCI and the rear brakes locked up. Once I fixed those...
A few months ago I traded my 83 Venture straight across for a low mileage XJ1100. It only had 3800 miles! The bike was in great condition......
Unless you need parts from it or your engine is about to die, I would pass. If you keep your engine in good condition and maintained you will most...
I gave three of my sons 0n law custom painted bikes (one for a wedding present) only one of them still has the bike (the other two gave the bike...
If you are using it and keep it clean you would only need to re-polish once a year or every other year. If you fill you need to put clear on...
What k-moe said. Put your bike on the side stand and you can remove that cover with out loosing much if any oil. Clean it properly and put it...
I had the same chirping sound on one of my XJ1100, it would go away at higher RPMs. It had an after market exhaust, changed the exhaust gaskets......
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The XJ1100 has running lights for the front turn signals (double filament) .
Welcome from another happy XJ1100 owner. (I have three :) ). The last one I picked up had only 3200 miles on it! Sat in a garage for 15 years. I...
I put it in 2nd to bump start it (always did that with cars too) I usually start in neutral, get it rolling, pull the clutch, put in second then...
The Seca stock rear is 120 (18 in rim I believe) the maxim is 130 (16 in rim). But I agree with k-moe anything bigger and you would need to do...
things to check ...in no particular order (you may have completed them, I'm just giving you a list) fuel level in each carb Make sure timing...
It is the chain guide that needs to be replace and the only way to fix it is to split the case. I have done this on two bikes now. It can be done...
1. - 6000 rpm's is where the power band is. the bike should be able to run at 70 mph all day 2. - check the electrical connections or clean the...
I bought a full gasket kit for my 82 XJ750 YICS about 5 years ago. I never used the head gasket or the gasket between the case and the jugs. I no...
The way I look at it, its a piece of fiberglass paint it to match the rest of the bike. After all it is not original to the bike and most add-ons...
I'm not sure haw that happened. It was like that when I took it apart to clean it. So far it does not seem to affect how the bike is running. I do...
The XJ1100 has Disc breaks on the rear so no worry's there. My wife stared out on a Suzuki 125 then moved to an XJ750 and now to the XJ1100. the...
I do plan on replacing the brake lines soon. Everything looks as if it just came from the show room! I know looks can lead to brake failure!!:( I...
Last fall I traded my XVZ1300 for an XJ1100 that looked to be in pristine condition. It has been sitting for almost 20 years in a climate...
I hope my 3 XJ1100's turn out as good as yours. Nice Job.
This is not with any of my XJ's but with my son's 450 Nighthawk from a few years back. [IMG] I know I'm cheating, it's part of a museum.
My first car in high school was a 66 Mustang coupe with a strait 6. Drove that sophomore year and half of my jr year. We moved from Texas to Utah...
Thanks!
I did this with rattle can using 12 stencils I cut out. [IMG] The final detail was completed using a hand brush. [IMG] On the bike[IMG] This one...
I had an XT550 great bike with plenty of power. Only problem is it was a kick start only, and the rear mono shock is no longer made. I plan on...
The cats are telling you to cook it for them, The dogs are saying 'You want half?' ;)
All these shots are withing 15 min of my home. This is the back road to Snow Basin ski resort where some of the down hill events were held for...
Here are a few (not all XJ's) [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Picture is not the best quality, but her is one. [IMG]
I avoid riding/driving in SLC! Those drivers can be real scary.
the XS850 also works. If you are looking for a final drive I have a XS1100 one that you can have for shipping + $10 Just PM me to let me know.
Send chacal (XJ4Ever) a private message (conversation) he can get you the parts you need. I have done the primary chain replacement on two 750's....
I have Three! I guess that I'm keeping others from having one. ;)
You could grind down the the inside of the tool (the side that goes against the cam). To give better ability to catch the edge of the shim bucket....
There are several on ebay (you have to search for xj550 cdi). This was the least expensive working one (at least they clam it is) Check to make...
I've never had a problem with my DMV. I have been able to get a title for a bike that I had no paper work on. Got a vin inspection filled out a...
Here is a parts bike for $300. its not mine so I don't know anything about it....
Is there any possibility that there are pin holes in the tank?
knowing what bike you have would help. (Going off of what I know JX750) If the starter is spinning but the bike will not turn over then the...