Hello all, looking at a bike today

My current daily ride is a 1979 XS750 triple. I'm going to look at a 1982 XJ1100. Looking for general opinions about these bikes and tips for things I should be checking. Thanks for all input.

 

The only real thing I have ever heard said about the 1100 that I would specifically check ... outside of the usual pre-buy checks is:

2nd Gear.
Although I have never seen ... much less ridden one ... they always talk about the Big Pull that the 1100 has and how it can be tough on that 2nd Gear.

I cannot remember the thread. Recently, I think someone with an 1100 was going-in to do a Primary Chain Guide ... and remarked about how it forced the issue 'cause they were "skippin' over" second ... but the bike ran great; even having to do that.

I hope its all good for you ... good luck and hurry back with the news and pictures!

 

Thanks,
That second gear problem is also an issue with the XS750 triple. I've had almost the entire grocery list of common ailments to deal with, but somehow got lucky on that one.
I will post pics as soon as I have them.

 

I can't help you but these links may.

http://search.freefind.com/find.html?id=1889232&pageid=r&mode=ALL&query=&sitemap=Site+Map

http://f.webring.com/t/XS-XJ-Yamaha

Found these pics too for everyones enjoyment...awsome bike Burt!

 

Got it! Just brought home my XJ1100 Maxim. At $900.00, it has to be the steal of the century. Pics to follow soon!

 

Nice catch burtmonro! Looking forward to pics and a full report.

Z

 

Shouldn't you have been buying an Indian? :lol: :lol:

Sounds like a good buy. If your looking for info and tips on the XJ1100 then give XS11.com a try. They cover a lot of info on the XJ1100 as well as the XS1100. Engines in the two bikes are "basically" the same.

Gear problems are nothing to worry about if you have some basic mechanical skills. They can be fixed without splitting the cases which is a good thing.


Enjoy the ride.

 

I love my old XJ1100, it's name's "Hoss" and yes you can get the 2nd gear jumping out. Mine did it shortly after getting it on the road in 97' after it's restoration, I pulled the countershaft and undercut the gears, but I didn't do them very deep and it's starting to do it again. But it's nice to have the power to just double click, skip 2nd and go to 3rd, you really don't even notice once you get used to doing it so much, Heck I hardly use 4th now, as I'm used to double clickin, I do it from 3rd to 5th a often too not thinking.

Very torquey bike, and has no trouble making triple digits in a pretty short time for an old Hoss.

If it's in nice shape, $900. was definately a steal. I got mine for $200 at a Honda dealership in 1996, wasted paint, spun #2 con-rod bearing, and all aluminum really tarnished. I redid the who bike, and unfortunately had to go back into the bottom end a year later to fix the 2nd gear issue. I re-wrote part of the article I had found on XS11.com on doing the job for future use and added in pictures, and undercutting the gears. If you end up needing it, I'll send it to you, mine is far more clear and detailed then the one on their site.

Enjoy it, and we look forward to pictures, I have some of Hoss in my gallery.

 

Seen two tidy XJ1100s go for $5000 NZ not too long ago. You could not buy a good XJ1100 motor for $900 here.

Hay if it is better than their one why not post it to our FAQ section?
Then eveyone could benifit and XJBikes is the better site .

 

Here it is. So far, I consider it to be the steal of the century. Only problem so far was the headlight wasn't working. That was just a bad fuse, which I replaced in about two minutes. Only 14,000 miles on it. Man, did I get lucky one this one or what!
I couldn't find an Indian Scout, so this was the next best thing.

 

Holly Crap! That is so freakin Sweeet to get for them Bucks $$,
Great nab jumpin on that one !

 

Sweet ride there Burt!

 

I don't know what to say...oh yes I do...WHY NOT ME God!!!!!!!!!!!! What a score Burt....I can't believe my eyes. 8O That bike is every bit as nice as the bikes in the pics I posted. Red and cherry, you just hit the Lotto for $900 and it's with an XJ Boss bike too!

 

If you weren't wearing a mask when you picked that up you shoulda been.

 

Thanks, guys. The consensus seems to confirm what I thought, which is, WOWWWWWOWWW!!!! When did my luck change? Sorta makes up for all the times I found myself on the wrong end of the drive shaft, if you catch my drift.
This is how you get the deals though. A co-worker of my wife mentioned that she and her husband had just bought a brand new Honda Shadow. My wife asked what they were planning on doing with their old bike. The response was a shrug and, "we haven't even thought about it". My wife got right on the phone to me and asked if I'd be interested in looking at it. The rest, as they say, is history. This is a case of just being in the right place at the right time, something I sure don't have a track record of. You get deals like this before they hit the market. Anyway, my 1979 XS750 triple is now for sale.
One other question, and I really need a quick answer. Is there a technique for getting the XJ1100 up on the center stand? It took all the strength I could muster to get the 750 on the stand. The same technique doesn't seem to be working on my new bike. I need to know quickly because of course, I can't even check the oil level without the bike on the center stand. Thanks again for all your feedback.

 

Please follow this thread:
http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=1 ... stand.html

IIRC, there are even links for how-to videos. Real easy once you get the technique down.

Z

 

For me it's just left hand on left grip, right hand under rear rail by shock, and step down on stand with left foot and lift. Pretty much same for most bikes.

By the way I love the XS750 Special, my brother had one, that's one of the most cool unique throaty sounding bikes, I can hear it in my mind now and the sound of that bike always put a smile on my face.

Anyway if you can put that bike on the center stand, then you'll be able to do the XJ1100, their pretty much the same frame and weight.

 

Thanks. It worked!