Ohhhh. The front was a little low and the rear was moderately low. I guess I caught it before it wore too much.
and the answer is: Cupping! Gave it proper psi and ran smooth like buttah. Thanks for all the help, gang. Now I know what cupping...
Ok. Riding on it more and paying closer attention has this becoming apparent at nearly exactly 4,500 rpms. Its not associated with any gear...
Roughly 2x a second is about right. The frequency reminds me of driving with a nail in a car tire. Im going to ride it home in about an hour....
I have a constant, rhythmic, mild thump throughout 4th gear that I can feel through the foot pegs. This has been going on for the last few rides....
If it fits on an 82xj750, Id make you an offer. Im on the other coast of florida to boot! i could drive to you.
pirok, I did that very thing last night on my xs1100. (sirt time pulling carbs for me btw). Good guide.
what year is the xs1100 and which model (standard, special)? I just purchased a 1979 xs1100 special and I will likely need parts. The previous...
Water-cooled? Whats that? :)
Oh I could wax poetic about those long long long months ago I got my first bike. Seems like only 5 months... maybe 6 months, when I was just 38....
yeah, mikeames, that is the norm. About 5 minutes running choked at about 2k does it for me.
Welp. Turned out to be a 1984 Honda Magna. Last time I listen to "that" guy. Thanks for the tips everyone. Much appreciated.
Word through the grapevine, the dealer (selling for one of his mechanics...whom lost his license) wants $2k, but since I am friend of a friend of...
