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XS1100 Topics => Modifications => Topic started by: coe1948 on July 22, 2011, 09:55:14 PM

Title: fuel taps
Post by: coe1948 on July 22, 2011, 09:55:14 PM: I had a few problems caused by the vaccum operated fuel taps so i bought some manual fuel taps Mike's XS650 parts ,i used 2 1978 taps that were listed for a 650 and they are a perfect fit as i expected.I would recomend this conversion to all XS1100 owners

Regards Dale
Title: Re: fuel taps
Post by: steptoe on July 23, 2011, 08:11:19 AM: I take it we're talking standard tanks, did they come with the o-rings as well, how much?
am trying to set up a "big" tank Ev gave me
Title: Re: fuel taps
Post by: tripodtiger on February 28, 2013, 03:58:40 PM: Trying to find my thread on fuel taps...found this one here. Mine must be somewhere else ::)

I've just fitted the non-vacuum taps from Mike's XS - part no. 20-0019 -

I got 2 petcocks, that come with the O-ring, filter sleeves for the fuel pick ups, a brass looking filter inside the petcock, 1 straight take off & 2 elbow take off fittings and 1 take off plug.

I also bought some spare filter sleeves & 4 vacuum spigot covers. The spigot covers look almost genuine, so you could get away with 2.

Cost was AU$147.10, delivered. (remember I got a few extra bits).
Ordered on 19th & delivered on 27th February.

You can see that I used 2 elbow fittings. The one on the right side fitted in so that the take off was vertical. I had to play around with the one on the left side and couldn't get one to tighten up in the vertical position.

Mike's XS v OEM. Fuel depth will be different. I expect I will get longer range from the main and less from the reserve. Empty will also have a higher fuel level than oem.
(https://xs1100.com.au/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftripodtiger.smugmug.com%2FMotorcycles%2FYamaha-XS1100G%2Fi-2Kj3QkS%2F0%2FL%2FeP2280012-L.jpg&hash=25271ed7c31b98316e6151c82512c36478756852)

'Off' on the left tap is forward. The take offs can be fitted either side. The brass bolt is the block off.
(https://xs1100.com.au/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftripodtiger.smugmug.com%2FMotorcycles%2FYamaha-XS1100G%2Fi-ppCNcp7%2F0%2FL%2FeP2280021-L.jpg&hash=b6dbd63da593b5924195eb8f53433439c85dafed)

(https://xs1100.com.au/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftripodtiger.smugmug.com%2FMotorcycles%2FYamaha-XS1100G%2Fi-XmpxKsc%2F0%2FL%2FeP2280019-L.jpg&hash=991583e319b8278d5a3073351abd8607421dc112)

The cap on No2 inlet is the Mike's XS part. I need to find 2 more retaining clamps. I always seem to have plenty of the wrong size!
(https://xs1100.com.au/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftripodtiger.smugmug.com%2FMotorcycles%2FYamaha-XS1100G%2Fi-59d4ZwD%2F0%2FL%2FeP2280017-L.jpg&hash=e90c775daf51944d3ae2e4f3001974e2e5d44398)

Right side, 'off' is in the normal rear position.
(https://xs1100.com.au/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftripodtiger.smugmug.com%2FMotorcycles%2FYamaha-XS1100G%2Fi-4rddKvS%2F0%2FL%2FeP2280025-L.jpg&hash=1c6f06bfb656ddd6998c82596903e6028fcc6a0e)

(https://xs1100.com.au/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftripodtiger.smugmug.com%2FMotorcycles%2FYamaha-XS1100G%2Fi-DFsTQfj%2F0%2FL%2FeP2280022-L.jpg&hash=6e342621f0e76b6345c409141ad135fb1d9210a7)

They look good. Very obviously not oem but that's ok. The finish isn't up to oem standards, the casting isn't as good. But they work smoothly. They have a little bleed screw, at 7 o'clock on the face. For some reason, when I fitted them there was no fuel flow. Yes, I had half filled the tank and tried both on and reserve on both taps. I'm a dope, but not that much of one :-\
I pulled the bleed screws to check that the taps were working with a positive result.
I pulled the fuel line of one tap and fuel flowed onto the gearbox, as anticipated. Connected it back up and fuel flowed through my in-line filter.
Stuffed if I know why. ::)

Anyway, it started and idled for a bit. Responded to the throttle etc. I've not ridden it, as other issues were pressing. maybe tomorrow.

So, fingers crossed - no more leaking petcocks and worrying about fuel pushing past the needle & seat into the combustion chanber and/or crank case.

If I intend to park it for an extended period, I can even drain the float bowls.

Now that that is taken care of I can find some time to look at the carbs and see if I can get it to run properly on the idle circuit.
Title: Re: fuel taps
Post by: Jonesy on March 01, 2013, 04:39:36 PM: Good write up Ray,
Dale do you have any pics of your set up to help me decide which way I'll go?
Title: Re: fuel taps
Post by: tripodtiger on March 04, 2013, 05:08:29 PM: I did 100 miles with the missus on the back yesterday. Went fine, no issues of fuel flow at all.

Now, if I could just remember that I put manual taps on there for a reason. TURN THE BLOODY THINGS OFF!

I may need to write a reminder somewhere around the instruments.
Title: Re: fuel taps
Post by: Eveready1100 on March 04, 2013, 08:17:26 PM: Hey Ray, you could always fit an octy valve to do the job for you. I refitted my bike with one about 2 years ago and haven't looked back
Title: Re: fuel taps
Post by: tripodtiger on March 08, 2013, 06:57:31 PM: What's an octy valve?

How do I get it inside my brain?

Or do I fit it on the outside of my head, like 'Seven of Nine' :P
Title: Re: fuel taps
Post by: XSIIE on March 08, 2013, 07:27:04 PM: Hey tripodtiger,

one of these

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/80-xs1100-xs-1100-yamaha-carb-carburetor-petcock-fuel-valve-/260867666244?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cbcecb144

cheers

Eddy
Title: Re: fuel taps
Post by: Eveready1100 on March 08, 2013, 10:37:37 PM: C'mon Ray,
This is the Xs1100 site, isn't it??
as Eddy said, one of those..