What did you do to your Yamaha today?

Just bought two more yamahas! An 80 XS1100 and an 82 XJ1100, both in rough shape but fixable. I think I have and addiction. 8O (But I like it )

 

I gave her some new/used mufflers, now she is much quieter and it seems to have improved it's response as well

 

I put Air in the Tires for a High-speed run and rode 80-miles, one-way,, to have brunch with my brother.
It was a bit chilly in the morning.

The ride home was pleasant.
78-80 mph up Interstate 495, ... just to get-home in time to see the NCAA Selections.

The NO-snow Winter of 2011/12.
What a deal.

 

Lubed and installed new clutch cable, lubed and re-installed speedo, choke and throttle cables. Replaced all out-of-spec valve shims (7 of them!), repainted valve cover, removed 30 year old brake lines (well, 2 of 3 lol), fitted a fuel filter on fuel line. Looking for 2/3 of an exhaust system

60 degrees F today in NH... I wanna RIDE!

 

What exhaust system parts are you looking for and will the exhaust parts of an 82 550 maxim work for you?

 

Finally got my carbs tuned properly and she starts ON HER OWN!

Took the first ride EVER on the bike with full power and performance, and put the biggest smile on my face in in ages.

 

PM Sent to continue off this topic
(not sure if I can use other model parts on my model)

 

BluesBass....ATTABOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Everyone.....just came in from putting the cylinders for my Maxim X build back onto the block. Now it's time to get the valves out to lap all the valves and seats. I just put a pic in my gallery for those interested.

Dave F

 

Thanks again for your incredible help Dave! I honestly would still be using quick start and struggling to start my bike every day if it wasn't for the help of you and the other experts willing to share you knowledge!

Also your Maxim X project is looking good so far. Definitely keep it up with the updates!

 

Charged battery, replaced clutch and speedo cables, repaired tach cable and went for a 15 mile ride + 11 C

 

Now that you have your bike running good, you can ride it up here and help out with the carb clinic in June........what with all your new expertise, and everything!

Dave Fox

 

Now that is something I would be absolutely happy to partake in. Count me in! Really looking forward to meeting up with other XJ owners!

 

PM me and I'll give you specifics. I'm heading to bed shortly, so if you pm me I'll get the info to you late tomorrow night.

dave

 

Started her up. Put a ton of new parts. Waiting on some more. Need to find out why master cylinder wont pump.

 

Spent way to much time replacing donuts today.. Two of the big ones are still seating on my bench. Ha

 

Put a second coat of paint on my valve cover
Oh, and spent more money on parts (thanks, chacal!)

 

changed the brake fluid, change oil and filter. rode 10 miles will ride to work tommorrow

 

started her up and let her run all the cobwebs off the engine. music to my ears.

 

RODE to work today, then went on a nice long ride afterwards. It felt good to not have to tinker for once.

 

Bought a NOS manual for my bike, for very cheap, from a women whose parents owned a Yamaha dealership that sold XJ's.