Starting my XJ1100 journey

Hello,

Picked an 82 XJ1100 up from my uncle last weekend. Aside from dust and some chrome peeling on the lower exhaust, it is in great shape cosmetically. Hasn't ran in about 30 years. When he parked it he disconnected the fuel lines from the tank and drained it. No rust in tank. Brakes do not work at all. Had to buy a battery but all lighting works. Changed the oil, filter, and plugs. Wrong plugs were installed, too short and was combusting inside the threads. Fuel cut-off relay not working but I got it running fairly easily, but the floats are stuck and fuel was just pouring out into the air box. Mice had packed D-Con and bedding inside the filter housing but never got past the filter. Must have gotten into the mufflers because sunflower seeds were blowing out. Seat is in great condition, no tears, just dirty. Pulled the carbs the other day because they need to be gone through but I'm apprehensive about tearing into them. I have a parts list going from XJ4Ever for the rebuild. The tires look brand new (but are obviously super old).



My daughter has the same look my wife did when she saw it.

 

I also bought one that, was told, parked and just sat for years. Need a gas tank, rusted and leaks. Got it running but stays revved up, vacuum problem. Got carbs off and you'd be better shopping internet for parts. Just too expensive from xj4ever. Object is not putting much money in that you can't get out......butt hasn't worked unless someone wants too buy.....

 

I’ve just started the same process!
A friend gave me two yx600’s, which are similar four cylinder/ four carburetor bikes. I decided to separate the carbs from the rack, strip them down and dip them in an ultrasonic cleaner. I’m in the middle of reassembling the carbs and installing new valve shims now.

I’ve kept track of all my expenses related to the bikes so far (excluding registration, insurance, etc.) and I’m right around $1,100. This includes carb rebuild parts, battery, spark plugs, oil, Japanese specific Bike tools, etc. I could easily spend another $1k on brakes, tires, cosmetics, etc. I’m okay with it though. I consider this a hobby, which I enjoy, and I think the money is well spent.

I look forward to reading about your journey!

 

What a great looking bike and that is the one you don't have to worry about the cam chain as well. Some of them older ones had the came chain on the left side of the valve train and well you got luck, this is a good one.

As far as any parts form XJ4EVER, they are great quality, ship fast and they will fit you bike ever time. Len is a great guy and if you have any issues finding parts for you bike, he will find the parts for you.

Taking them carbs to Church will do the trick. Getting a bike and tearing into it yourself is half the fun. Always a puzzle to solve and something to keep up on the bikes.

Start to check on all the wiring on the bike. If you had mice in and around the bike as almost all older ones do, you might have some wiring issues those little guys contributed to the bike. BP blaster some of the screws and bolts that will need to be taken off in the near future, the the solvent do its work and it will make things easier.

Get some JIS screw drivers or tips as normal screw drives will strip a lot of the screws.

If you have a air compressor I would blow out as much of that mouse stuff as you can. Be careful not to breath too much of that in as it is not good for us. Hand wash the bike too, that will help when you start to pull it apart to find other issues you might have.

Take your time, make sure the little chock circuit jets holes in the bottom of the floats bowls are open. Compressed air, and B12 Chemtool works great.

Please don't spray carb cleaner into the carb opening, this will only make the "O" rings on the throttle shaft dry and crack and will cause issues later on.


Looking forward to your progress on the bike. Lots of pics for us as you go.

 

I just found one in my area, they want $850 for it with no title and not running. Told them when they want to talk OBO to let me know.