You've just picked up an XS1100, it's previous owner seems to have looked after it (mostly), but it probably needs a couple of tweaks before you take it for a proper run. The experienced members of the clugister have put some thought into the tasks you should perform before you organise that round Australia trip.
The following list details, first, the Safety Checks, and then, the Maintenance Tasks that you should perform as a matter of course before putting any major miles on your bike. There are links to more detailed instructions and you can, of course, ask additional questions in Advice Needed.
It will be much easier for the gurus on the board to offer you advice if you have already carried out most of the tasks detailed below.
These are the essential jobs and checks, not "nice to haves" or hot mods.
Safety ChecksCheck condition of:
Tyres (worn, cracked or very hard - replace. 5 years can be used as a maximum lifespan if you want to be sure of safety and performance)
Tyre clamp studs
Link to description and solutionBrake pads (replace)
Brake calipers (best stripped for inspection and cleaning - should not be sticking or rubbing)
Brake hoses (look for splits and bulges)
Carb boots (rubber between carbs and engine)
Shock Absorbers (sticky or sloppy - rebuild or replace)
Check all of the fuel lines for leaks and or wear/damage. Dismantle and clean the Vaccum valve in the fuel line and replace the diaphragm - replace all fuel lines if necessary
Link to fuel line replacement detailsMaintenance Tasks1. Change Engine Oil
2. Change Middle Gear and Final Drive Oil
3. Change Fork Oil
4. Change brake fluid
5. New plugs
6. Wash or replace Air Filter
7. Drain Fuel Tank - inspect for corrosion
8. Drain Carb Float Bowls
9. Replace petcock seals if leaky
10. Check HT leads for spark leakage -
Link to discussion11. Check battery condition and charge (use multimeter) -
Link to instructions12. Clean all major contact points -
Link to instructions13. Set cam-chain tension
Link to instructions14. Oil throttle and clutch cables
15.Set carb float levels -
Link Synchronise carbs -
Link to XS11.com instructionsLink to Throttle Valve SetupLink to Mixture Setup15-a. If you suspect that your carbs need a thorough clean you should completely strip and clean them.
Lin k to XS11 carb cleaning 10116. Check valve clearances -
Tip here -
Chart Here17. Check and repack steering head bearing, swing arm bushings, wheel bearings
18 Remove drive shaft and slap loads of grease in under grease nipple
19. Grease final drive splines on rear wheel -
Link to XS11.com instructions20. Check fuses are intact and held in firmly -
Link to fusebox maintenance thread ,
Options for replacement21. Check the blind plugs on the carb boots (aka intake stub vacuum take-off caps) are still soft and air tight
22. Check that the vacuum line to the pickup coils is connected to the No. 2 carb (not the carb boot)
23. Check pickup coil wires for damage and reroute to avoid future problems.
Link to XS11.com instructions24. If your bike is driveable run 1/2 bottle of fuel injector cleaner through a tank of petrol. This will give your carbs a bit of a clean and may mean you can use the bike without having to completely strip your carbs. (fingers crossed)
You can also check out this thread on XS11.com
Link to XS11.com newbiesShopping ListEngine Oil - 10w 40 - 3 litres Not Synthetic
Middle/final drive oil - 1 litre needed
Fork Oil - 15w - 1/2 litre
Black molydenum for driveshaft splines
Lithium grease for bearings
Brake fluid - Dot 3 or 4
Fuel injector cleaner fuel additive (Valvoline for example)
Spark Plugs - NGK BP6ES
Oil Filter - Yamaha part number 1J7-13440-91-00
Air Filter - Yamaha part number 2H7-14451-00-00
Or go for a K&N filter, part number YA-1400
Likely Shopping ListPetcock Repair Kits (PM Brian for details)
(New HT Leads and NGK joiners -
Link ) or (New coils and HT leads -
http://www.mikesxs.com/)
or replace coils with good 2nd hand ones -
Link to VF1000 coils modBrake pads
Multimeter
Where should you buy all this stuff? and what should it cost?
Jeff's thought of that here:
Link to parts price discussionVisit Georgefix on Ebay -
Georgefix on EBay or on his
websiteWork out what you need and order in large batches to save on postage. Ask on the messageboard to find out where the best prices can be had for items.
