It's been extremely inspiring to watch this whole process. Incredible attention to detail and it paid off as the bike looks incredible. Super rad build! Enjoy riding that beauty!
Hi Andy. Just noticed At 3:30 when you crank it (looking from the left), it's spinning clockwise whereas many other bikes engine spin in the direction of the wheel forward travel. That's unique.
G'day Barry, yes, good observation. So a little history about the XS11. It was Yamaha's first in-line 4 cylinder engine, it was the first Japanese 100HP bike, when it was released in Africa in 1977 it was the fastest production motorcycle in the world, and was for a number of years. The engine does indeed spin clockwise. This was to eliminate one gear in the drivetrain to obtain the correct direction of rotation for the shaft drive. Thanks for tuning in, Andy
Andy I just started watching your channel last night and I don’t think I’ve stopped I know you done this build a long time ago I sold my excess 1100 to my friend and he still has it and I still miss it I haven’t found anything new that you’ve done but like I said I just started watching i’m going to continue to search to see if you’re still going today its December 19, 2020 I’m 67 years old I think we’re from the same old schooling very similar backgrounds however I’m in Michigan USA looking forward to more
Andy would it be possible for you to post up a summary video of the total mods you made? For example the jetting for the 4 into 1 exhaust with pods. What tach are you using? Did you change the controls? Etc..... Not that one would want to copy your bike exactly ( even though its a beautiful bike) but to give the rest of us a little more of your knowledge to help us from making detrimental mistakes and minimizing money that doesn't need to be spent. Thanks again for your attention to details with your videos. I look forward to seeing more videos of this bike rolling the streets. Tray
+Tray Bussey Hi Tray. I abandoned the stock carbs because someone had drilled the pilot jet seats and rendered them useless. I have subsequently fitted flat slides. The problem i have is that there are so many variables that can affect jetting that what might work for me here in Tasmania won't necessarily work elsewhere. The only absolute way to achieve the correct jetting is with an exhaust analyser and time on a dyno, read $$$$. It is the one subject i get asked about the most and have had a number of frustrating conversations to the point that i have give up trying to advise people on how to approach it. Part of me wants to do a video on the best way to handle it but i fear the aftermath. I might do one on colortuning, maybe. If you're going to run pods on CV carbs you have to be prepared to tolerate some compromise. Andy
+Tray Bussey Hi Tray. I abandoned the stock carbs because someone had drilled the pilot jet seats and rendered them useless. I have subsequently fitted flat slides. The problem i have is that there are so many variables that can affect jetting that what might work for me here in Tasmania won't necessarily work elsewhere. The only absolute way to achieve the correct jetting is with an exhaust analyser and time on a dyno, read $$$$. It is the one subject i get asked about the most and have had a number of frustrating conversations to the point that i have give up trying to advise people on how to approach it. Part of me wants to do a video on the best way to handle it but i fear the aftermath. I might do one on colortuning, maybe. If you're going to run pods on CV carbs you have to be prepared to tolerate some compromise. Andy
The oil gallery plug thing... How many of us out there have done an oil change and filled your engine with fresh oil to watch it drain out of the hole where the sump plug should be, especially when you're new to this thing??? Never mind were all human!
@andysmotorcycleobsessions if I can't fire up my 81 Yamaha XS1100 how do I test the TDI box and what specs should I look for? What specs should I look for on my ignition coils
G'day Cory. TCI units are not able to be tested, in spite of what some people may tell you. Even Yamaha Dealerships don't have the capability to test them. The only way is via a process of elimination, so you have to test what ignition components that you can. The components to test are, the pick up coils, the resistance specs are 720 ohms +/- 20% at 20 degrees Celsius, or 68 Fahrenheit. Also check the ignition coils. If your bike is fitted with a ballast resistor your coils should read 1.5 ohms +/- 10% @ 20 deg C across the primary winding's (red/white wire and either the grey or orange wire) and about 15K +/- 10% @ 20 deg C across the secondary winding (spark plug leads) It is important to ensure that all of the connections associated with the circuit are clean and well connected and that all earths are secure. If all of that tests okay, and you are sure that you have battery supply to the ignition system, then the TCI should be changed out. The best bet is to try and find one on a known running bike, you can not purchase new from Yamaha, long discontinued. There are aftermarket electronic ignitions out there if you end up completely stuffed. I hope this helps mate, Andy.
on your 1100 does your carbs have 4 T's 2 or above one another between 12 carbs and the other two are above one another on three and four cards which ones do I Supply gas to and where do the other 2 Go
G'day Sam, thanks for tuning in. I no longer have the factory carbs but I presume you are referring to the factory fitted Mikuni BS34's. If so the bottom tee is the fuel feed to the carbs and the top tee is the vent for the fuel bowls. The vent lines run to two (one on each side) hose connections on the factory air-box. If you are using pod air filters don't connect the vents to anything, in fact remove the hoses from them. Watch episode 51 for more info ruclips.net/video/Vt6HtsggcqU/видео.html Andy
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Thanks for your videos l am and my son are trying to bring 1980 Yamaha xs 1100 back to life they have been helpful
Thanks for watching mate
It's been extremely inspiring to watch this whole process. Incredible attention to detail and it paid off as the bike looks incredible. Super rad build! Enjoy riding that beauty!
Hi Andy. Just noticed At 3:30 when you crank it (looking from the left), it's spinning clockwise whereas many other bikes engine spin in the direction of the wheel forward travel.
That's unique.
G'day Barry, yes, good observation. So a little history about the XS11. It was Yamaha's first in-line 4 cylinder engine, it was the first Japanese 100HP bike, when it was released in Africa in 1977 it was the fastest production motorcycle in the world, and was for a number of years. The engine does indeed spin clockwise. This was to eliminate one gear in the drivetrain to obtain the correct direction of rotation for the shaft drive. Thanks for tuning in, Andy
Andy I just started watching your channel last night and I don’t think I’ve stopped I know you done this build a long time ago I sold my excess 1100 to my friend and he still has it and I still miss it I haven’t found anything new that you’ve done but like I said I just started watching i’m going to continue to search to see if you’re still going today its December 19, 2020 I’m 67 years old I think we’re from the same old schooling very similar backgrounds however I’m in Michigan USA looking forward to more
Sounds much better Andy, and no smoke, so that's always a bonus, well done mate :)
Thanks old horse, it looks like it will be fine
Oh this is the actual success :D I might had been happy too early in previous builds :D
Ali F. Seyran many more ups and downs to come mate
Andy would it be possible for you to post up a summary video of the total mods you made? For example the jetting for the 4 into 1 exhaust with pods. What tach are you using? Did you change the controls? Etc..... Not that one would want to copy your bike exactly ( even though its a beautiful bike) but to give the rest of us a little more of your knowledge to help us from making detrimental mistakes and minimizing money that doesn't need to be spent. Thanks again for your attention to details with your videos. I look forward to seeing more videos of this bike rolling the streets. Tray
+Tray Bussey Hi Tray. I abandoned the stock carbs because someone had drilled the pilot jet seats and rendered them useless. I have subsequently fitted flat slides. The problem i have is that there are so many variables that can affect jetting that what might work for me here in Tasmania won't necessarily work elsewhere. The only absolute way to achieve the correct jetting is with an exhaust analyser and time on a dyno, read $$$$. It is the one subject i get asked about the most and have had a number of frustrating conversations to the point that i have give up trying to advise people on how to approach it. Part of me wants to do a video on the best way to handle it but i fear the aftermath. I might do one on colortuning, maybe. If you're going to run pods on CV carbs you have to be prepared to tolerate some compromise. Andy
+Tray Bussey Hi Tray. I abandoned the stock carbs because someone had drilled the pilot jet seats and rendered them useless. I have subsequently fitted flat slides. The problem i have is that there are so many variables that can affect jetting that what might work for me here in Tasmania won't necessarily work elsewhere. The only absolute way to achieve the correct jetting is with an exhaust analyser and time on a dyno, read $$$$. It is the one subject i get asked about the most and have had a number of frustrating conversations to the point that i have give up trying to advise people on how to approach it. Part of me wants to do a video on the best way to handle it but i fear the aftermath. I might do one on colortuning, maybe. If you're going to run pods on CV carbs you have to be prepared to tolerate some compromise. Andy
The oil gallery plug thing... How many of us out there have done an oil change and filled your engine with fresh oil to watch it drain out of the hole where the sump plug should be, especially when you're new to this thing???
Never mind were all human!
@andysmotorcycleobsessions if I can't fire up my 81 Yamaha XS1100 how do I test the TDI box and what specs should I look for? What specs should I look for on my ignition coils
G'day Cory. TCI units are not able to be tested, in spite of what some people may tell you. Even Yamaha Dealerships don't have the capability to test them. The only way is via a process of elimination, so you have to test what ignition components that you can. The components to test are, the pick up coils, the resistance specs are 720 ohms +/- 20% at 20 degrees Celsius, or 68 Fahrenheit. Also check the ignition coils. If your bike is fitted with a ballast resistor your coils should read 1.5 ohms +/- 10% @ 20 deg C across the primary winding's (red/white wire and either the grey or orange wire) and about 15K +/- 10% @ 20 deg C across the secondary winding (spark plug leads) It is important to ensure that all of the connections associated with the circuit are clean and well connected and that all earths are secure. If all of that tests okay, and you are sure that you have battery supply to the ignition system, then the TCI should be changed out. The best bet is to try and find one on a known running bike, you can not purchase new from Yamaha, long discontinued. There are aftermarket electronic ignitions out there if you end up completely stuffed. I hope this helps mate, Andy.
I forgot to add, if your bike does not have a ballast resistor the primary coils should measure 3 ohms resistance +/- 20% @ 20 deg C
+Andy's Motorcycle Obsessions thank you good sir! Your build is incredible!
Hi Andy! Wanted to ask you if you could watch the video on my account. Having a weird rattling noise at certain points. Can't figure out what it is.
on your 1100 does your carbs have 4 T's 2 or above one another between 12 carbs and the other two are above one another on three and four cards which ones do I Supply gas to and where do the other 2 Go
G'day Sam, thanks for tuning in. I no longer have the factory carbs but I presume you are referring to the factory fitted Mikuni BS34's. If so the bottom tee is the fuel feed to the carbs and the top tee is the vent for the fuel bowls. The vent lines run to two (one on each side) hose connections on the factory air-box. If you are using pod air filters don't connect the vents to anything, in fact remove the hoses from them. Watch episode 51 for more info ruclips.net/video/Vt6HtsggcqU/видео.html Andy
Alright thanks to bad was just I. The middle of rebuilding them and they'll bowl mounts broke and the jet also broke on one
I can’t find those fuel line clamps anywhere. Does anyone know where to find them?
Just enter “Cobra Clamps” into eBay search and you should be able to find them. I think they are made by Norma.
I would love to help you, but I'm in a tough spot, I hope my words are enough!!
oh my....... and now the Patreon pitch.