Hello I'm here to pick her brain today. But having an issue for several years now. I assumed it was second gear dogs and still might be but soon...
NEED A XJ 1100 REAR SHOCK DUST COVER BOOT. Looking for a good clean dust boot for my 1982 XJ 1100
I am about to rebuild the rear shocks on my XJ1100 and need a good dust cover boot. Do you have one? Is there a part number for the boots? Well...
I have a 1982 xj1100j with the headlight reserve lighting unit. I installed a led headlight bulb. When the key is on but not running it works...
Hello Members, I have created a Group for people who ride old Japanese motorcycles! If you own and ride a bike made before 1987 you can join....
Hi, My headlight stopped working and I need to know where the emergency high low switch is located. Also If it is the problem can I just unplug...
Hi, I am having problems with my taillight. My tail light work when it wants and now has stopped working. The brake light works but no tail. I had...
Thank you for all your help! I had to go see my aunt in NH as she is on her death bed. I took the bike because I wanted to give it a good test...
My speedo is not good and I am about to go on a long trip over 600 miles and I want to know what RPM on the highway is about 65 70 mph. Using a...
I am going at a steady pace on a flat road and let go of the bars my bike will start to go right. Shifting my weight to the left helps but seems...
Hi I have noted that after rebuilding my head and installing new piston rings that my engine does not like going over 5500 rpm. I loses power and...
I had a great ride today....... it was a cool windy day here in the Northeast US. I took a ride to the local forest and road for an hour on dirt...
Hi, whats the problem with hooking my 1100 to trailer. I want to do just that. What do I need to know and how do I go about doing it? Or is it...
Hi I am still having problems with my bike shutting off or surging sometimes when ridding my XJ1100. I have been ridding it this past week and...
Hello, I am posting a new post on my xj1100 wiring problems. The problem started some time ago but am now just getting to it. The problem I now...
My neutral light will stay on when running in all gears. If the bike is in 1st gear and you turn the key on the light will be out. As soon as you...
The bikes are on CL and look real nice and clean the 1100 only has 11k and looks like new 2600 for both! Take a look and make a great deal...
Hello My starter is disengaging after a few revolutions or sooner or not engaging until I try again. What causes this problem and how do I fix...
Disregard! The gas tank was vibrating on the frame mounts.
Hello ppl, I just had some vary strange electrical problems. First I took the bike for a ride and stopped for a bit. Then I started the bike and...
I wanted to say thank you to all the people that helped me restore my 1982 XJ11100. I am posting some photos of the bike so you guys can check it...
I ride and 1982 XJ1100 and would like to see another one and I am up for a ride. Let me know
I now have my XJ 1100 running good and thanks to the great guys here. I had replaced the speedo and the cable and the gear from ebay back in 09...
Hello I am re posting this because I have not gotten a answer. I have a 1982 xj1100 that I just went though, New piston rings and two new valves....
I have a strange slow surging at 6500 in fifth gear. The bike stops pulling hard and then it pulls for a sec and then not so much and then pulls...
Hi I have a 82 XJ1100 and the number 4 cyl is not working 100% . I can pull the plug at idle with no change in rpm or sound. If I hold it at 3k...
Hi I have a problem on my XJ1100. The bike has been siting for a few years and I just got it going again after fixing two bent valves and...
Hello all, I have been busy working on my Xj11oo this month. I had a few bent valves and ended up replacing the piston rings and lapping in all...
Okay I need to know how to replace the valve seals. How are the on there and so forth. I am replacing two bent valves and want to replace the...
Hi, I need to remove two intake valves from the head and need to know what tool or tools that will work. I DON'T want to buy one. But need to...
Hello, I am trying to take the head off my bike and have a bit if a problem. The book says take bolt off cam sprocket and slip off boss. I took...
Okay I am not a happy camper I finally had my bike running perfect this summer after 2 years of work and lots of money. I now have almost...
Hello I have a xs 750 triple that has been sitting for several years and I just got the bike out and started working on it. The engine was...
Okay I get on me bike the other day and I have shorts on because it's like hot as well you get it. Anyway I start the bike and my legs are...
Hello, I just looked at my front tire and I am concerned. The tire is worn more on the left side then the right. The right side and center...
What make this happen? I have the dumb 85 mph one and would consider changing it for another. How hard is it to find a speedometer that would fit...
Hello A friend just got a 1981 xj 650 that was sitting for 10 years. It is in good shape and the bike runs great when running. The carbs...
Hello I have a weird noise that sounds like a gear hum when I ride in cold weather. The sound is like the sound you can hear from the middle...
Hello I have finally wired my gas gauge and it reads funny. I have the 4 bar gauge and it reads 1/2 3/4 full at all times and 1/4 when full...
I am lookng for a #2 carb or body for my 1982 xj1100 the one with the vac nipple. I would also consider a rack of four of you have one cheap....
Hi Can anyone tell me if a set of carbs off a 1987 FJ1200 would work on my Xj1100? They look the same as far as linkage and they have the duel...
I have a stuck mixture screw that now has no head and has a hole drilled in it. I can put a small screwdriver into it but it will not turn even...
HELLO I JUST GOT MY B&H SEAT COVER AND IT IS VERY NICE. IT IS STITCHED TO MATCH THE ORIGINAL SEAT COVER WITH CORRECT PATTERN! NOT EASY TO...
Hello All I am thinking about a set of new Keihin 33mm cv carbs. I have been battling the original ones that are old and a pain in the butt....
Hello I have a xj 1100 and I have been getting a low oil light warning. The problem started after changing the oil a few months ago. The first...
Hello all fellow Yamaha owners I have a XJ1100 with the octopus diaphragm that sits on the left carb. I rebuilt it last year with a new kit...
On the XJ1100 Do you check the oil level (glass eye) with the bike on the ground and held upright or on the center stand? Thanks
Hello I just got my caliper apart and now want to take the piston out but cant figure out how. What do you do to get this thing out of the...
Hello I replaced my front brake pads a few hundred miles ago and have noted that sometimes the caliper drags and the pad squeaks when slowing and...
Hello I need a temporary oil plug for my xj1100 I know that the plug is the same for most xjs and sacas from the 8o's What I need to know...