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Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by Thee_oddball, Apr 17, 2009.

  1. Thee_oddball

    Thee_oddball Member

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    Greetings gents i just bought my first XJ (1983 ,1100) maxim :) I just drove her home and must say i found the power a little shocking :) even when she is running bad :twisted: , i will post some picks soon , she is old but should clean up nice :) the first order of biz is the carbs plus i have never seen boots so rotted :( any sources for cheap replacements would be appreciated.

    S!
     
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    welcome oddball. I think you and I have the only 1100's in here you gotta love the power and quickness of the 1100.
     
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    wizard Active Member

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    Hi oddball, welcome, I would love to get my hands on one of those.
    Post a few pics. Wiz.
     
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    dwcopple Active Member

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    Not sure I would've put Bill Walton as my avatar...J/K!
     
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    MN-Maxims St. Paul Minnesota

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    Those 1100's are cool bikes.

    Does it have stock exhaust or a header?
     
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    bill Active Member

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    Welcome
    Chacal on this site is a great source for a lot of the XJ parts we need. Just PM him or look in his catalog a the top of the forum listings.
     
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    thnx guys, yes the exhaust is stock but the pipes are rusting badly in a few spots :( but thats ok because i want to change to super trap or a header maybe. i came out to a big puddle of gas this morning :( I guess the left petcock will need tending as the gas is leaking out of the vacuum nipple...the forks are pitted the tank has rust in it the CV boot split....but this is part of the fun/aggravation of old/classic bikes :)

    S!
     
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