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My 1980 xs1100 was by far the best of all my bikes. The only thing I can remember that I
didn't like about it was the 31" seat height coupled with the heavy wieght.
It was very fast and once I ...

WOW, Thanks again for all the reply's.
With all this on the positive I think Ill go for it.
As for selling parts-not much there. the headlight & turn
sigs are missing, needs rear tire but has a ...

Thanks guy's.

I'm leaning toword a project bike. Maybe a bobber or rat streetfighter.

Jeepurs...yeah pm the email ad. I'm sure I'll need parts.

I think the guy said it's titled. hope so, beca ...

OK, so a guy has a '78 kz650 for sale.
it's pretty trashed except for the motor. I have'nt done a
compression check but I pulled a plug and it looked real good.
in a few days I'm going back to see ...

i'll certainly ask around, xj's are not rare here.

ron

since your not completely for keeping the bike,you should part it out so the few that really like the model
can have a resource for rare parts.
just reselling won't do because the next owner may hav ...

when i bought my '85 maxim 700 last year the local yamaha dealer told me it was too old. they will only work on a bike 10 yrs or newer. it only had 23,000 miles on her!
that was the best thing to ha ...

ok, wet plugs means the fuel is not burning off.
the green is corrosion and of course will limit spark,however the other cyl' should still fire.
i forgot to ask about timing! have you checked to see ...

can't say yes just yet. you need to check the coils with a multi-meter and find what the resistance is.
i dont have the numbers in front of me but i"ll get them and will post if you need. havein ...

you say your plugs are all black and wet? sounds like there fouled.
when was the last time the carbs were cleaned? valves adj'ed, do you have
an in-line fuel filter? hows your air filter?
these xj ...

my first hour on a bike was 30 yrs ago.
honda 250 endero. after zipping around a turn ( 40mph in a 25 zone)
i hit a tree.
2 weeks of traction and a titanium rod in my l-femur later,
i was on the b ...

yep, weld, braze when no welder is avail.

but like jayel stated,its inferior to a good weld bead.(mig if you must Wink

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and the bike is looking great.

don't sweat the size.
just the fact that you asked other riders opinion shows you have a brain. Very Happy

just take it easy-don't put money into fancy cosmetics since first time riders do set the
bike ...

sorry for the late reply.
the cv (constant velocity) system on my xj 700n works flawlessly.
however, since the bike is new to you,next time your tank is low on fuel take it off,drain it and pull the ...

as a proud owner of a '85 xj 700n maxim and formaly an '80 xs 1100, i must reluctantly agree. at leased in reguards to the shifting.
as i recall the 1100 and my 700 both dislike 2nd gear. very " ...