Be on the lookout all over the US. Members on here constantly travel, meet up with other members, deliver parts, etc. I have seen people...
Just get another frame. There may very well be additional issues as you get it repaired
Be careful. If you pay them too much, they might follow you home....
***adds R1 gas cap mod to list of things to do***
PO could have used threadlocker on everything? Penetrating oil is a must
Only one way to find out!
Thanks dude! I opened up the carbs and found that one float pillar is broken and held on with what looks like jb weld or something similar....
Ok, so I figured out I'm going to do an old school vintage cafe style build. This is #4 I'm working on, and I'm quite sick of doing everything...
So, I'm going to introduce myself. I'm an IT professional who likes restoring and building motorcycles, records, beer, blogging, gardening, and...
Truth, I'd have like 15 awesome bikes instead of 1 expensive bike
@Polock how does one mate the needle and seat? Should I take them on a date first, or just get down to business?
Needles and seats are brand new
Yea, it's just a little bit, but I want to FIX this issue. Fuel levels are about -4 mm, which is 3 under spec. I did mic the washers under the...
Are you serious? That's crazy! This is EXACTLY why I like old stuff.
The petcock is fine.
I don't know what's up. All the fuel levels are under spec. It was running nice last night (and tuned too) then this morning the fuel filter was...
You have to remove the cams, the shims are under the bucket...
Duct tape and JB Weld
Yea, so what's the proper washer?
@chacal out of curiosity, the set I got from you looks like aluminum washers... Are you saying the washers that come with the set don't work?
Look at the maxim x shim adjustments...
That sucks dude. Do you have any pictures and or details of this bike? Even though it's gone, it sounds like an amazing build, and i would love to...
That one is nice. Needs a king seat to complete that retro look though
so, you're saying I need a second one?
Seriously... [IMG] Or [IMG]
I'm about the same same size as kmoe. I felt like it needed forward controls. I haven't ridden one. They look quite nice though.
So, the question we all want to know is... "Did you buy it?"
So, a friend of mine decided to part ways with his xs11 That has been sitting for 10ish years. I picked it up. This has been my dream bike for a...
Victory gunner or triumph thruxton. Though the Gold Wing f6b has my attention. Except, I did buy a 1979 xs11 special today... Edit: forgot...
How you doing?
Buy it!
Don't sign anything. Consult an attorney. Period.
I run with gutted pipes. Hasn't hurt anything, except maybe some eardrums
+1 on filing suit. I'm still dealing with "mild neck and back injuries" from a car accident in 2004. I have my bike insured as restored/modified...
Sorry I couldn't make it this year Dave.
Dude. You need to go to church (of clean). Break that rack down 100% and go the whole nine yards. I know you are in the information overload hour....
This!!!
Will do guys. Thx
https://www.ngksparkplugs.com/about-ngk/faqs/spark-plug-faqs/how-do-i-read-a-spark-plug Ps. Do the plug chop on some open road with little...
Ok, the motor was painted and the frame powder coated. So you are saying the multiple ground points are encountering resistance somewhere? The...
I'm looking at this bike for a friend, and it's got what I think is a grounding issue. It won't start with the kickstarter, and the electric start...
This is interesting. Pics please
Well, if you don't want it.... Talk to me....
Water based or silicone sex lube helps.
Straight rubber boots? What did you use? Get the right spark plugs. Get a couple seats and do a plug chop. Post the results 2 things I haven't...
That requires an upgraded model
Check your valve clearances and compression test too.
Hit up @hogfiddles
You have resistance somewhere
I have copper washers on my float seats. I did check my fuel filter last night (full), then this morning it was empty....
