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Whats reasonable to pay for a barn find?
No papers
80 percent complete
non stock
looks like P.O.'s did some hacking.

What do you guy's think?

rick

Don't know if I'm too late but:

http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24955&highlight=carb+cleaning

Try this link also search the site for carb cleaning tips

The XS11 uses 34's like pos ...

I heard once before that the copper gaskets can be heated to cherry red then quenched in water and be reused.

I was thinking about oil drain plugs, oil pipe gaskets and such.
Has anyone done this? ...

Hey Pumps:
Thanks for the info and the pics.
Gaiters make a nice touch to your bike.
you did a great job.
Rick

Do fork gaiters just slide up the fork?
Or do the forks have to be taken apart?

Thanks in advance
Rick

Hi all:
I checked my compression 150PSI in both cylinders. Very Happy

Yet My engine consumes about 8oz every 60 miles.
A friend I rode with told me when I hit the gas the bike smokes pretty good. Shocked

I ...

I'm replacing tires and have tried several times to set the bead even all around the tire. I removed and reinstalled the tire several times.
(This is getting tiring.)

I cleaned the inside of the ...

thanks for the tips guys.
Blue900 great link.
Rick

I'm 90% sure I want to tackle tire replacement on my 79SF.
I understand I will pay in sweat for any money I save.
I'm okay with that; I think it would be a good skill to develope.
I am a little hun ...

Hey Leo:
Thaknks for the reply.
Did you know the compression before the tear down?
Did you measure the bores and check the end gap of the rings?
Thanks again
Rick

What you have been finding?
What parts were worn?
Why the tear down?
What mileage?

Thanks in advance
Rick Smile

Have been doing some research on cylinder honiing cannot find a straight foward answer on the lubricant.

What do you guys use?
I would apprieciate some tips on honing also.
thanks in advance
Ric ...

Hi All:

I have sucessfully unstuck my motor, have pulled the head and have the cylinder almost totally off. For some reason I think it is binding on the 2 front bolts.

can some on tell me how so ...

Thanks all its a lot clearer to me know

Rick

I have done some reading here about some of you who have installed a valve on the crank case breather.
I do not know too much about them but, as I understand they lower crank case pressure and help w ...

Top 10 reasons why Burt Munro is my Hero
1- He lives in a shed and works on his bike all day.
2- He takes 3 hours off for Christmas.
3- Chicks dig him!
4- He pees on his lemon tree.
5- He makes h ...

Ihave the same problem but; mine has a crack in it.
I tried epoxy and Pamco Petes repair it made an improvement but I would like to replace it.
I could not find a replacement on Mikes site.
Does a ...

Thanks for the reply.
I just figured I'd ask.

Rick

Hi all:
Have a 79 SF with the vacuum petcocks.
Need to replace vacuum hoses from the petcock to the intake manifold.
Does anyone know of a problem with using vacuum hose from an auto parts store?
...

Like what you did with the bike.
I have a 79 special also.
Did you cut off the cross over pipes?
What main and pilot jets did you end up with?

Thanks in advance
Rick

thanks

I meant in place of the gasket mine broke when removing.

Is it okay to use form a gasket on the sump filter plate?
If so which one?
Thanks

Pete's Idea totally awsome.
this is great thanks

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