Mashermoto's big street tracker adventure

[mashermoto]

Now you tell me Jeremy ;D

If I had it to do over, I probably would add some more steel. But the powder coat is on and the build is half way.

Time will tell

[Burns]

The sport-touring route makes a lot more sense to me than a cafe for the 1100 motor. It is heavy and strong. They were the fastest thing on the street for a while and got drag-raced a lot. 2nd gear is banged out of a lot of them as a result. Your starter bike for the XS project looks better than my end-product!

[mashermoto]

I agree Burns. I found a website from a guy in Kansas that dedicates his life to rebuilding XS1100's. Makes great aftermarket seats, cowlings, etc. I haven't checked into it yet, but he claims he has a fix for the 2nd gear issue.

But there are two trackers in front of the XS1100

[CaptDan]

jeremy said:

...I'm kinda concerned about that upper rear shock mount... needs some gussets in a vertical plane or to be rebuilt with tube... I could be wrong though...

That was my thought, too. But I figure Masher knows his project better that us Armchair Engineers. ;D

[Burns]

Heck Capt, what's an opinion for if you can't impose it on everybody else that will listen - that's my motto.


As to 2nd gear on the 11, I don't think that it is a design problem, it is just something that breaks when the bike is abused long enough. If yours needs fixin', fix it; if it ain't broke don't worry about it.

Two projects in front of it - now that is a man with a well though out life.

[mashermoto]

Well Burns...maybe more obsessive/compulsive than well thought out ;D

[Burns]

Happiness is being compulsive and being able to indulge your compulsions without committing any felonies.

[mashermoto]

Well boys and girls ;D It's been awhile since I had anything to post...but man do I have a project to post now ;D

If you haven't visited Pamcopete's thread for building a 277 ignition system, here is the link.

xs650temp.proboards29.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=ID&thread=1173886314&page=1

But, if you don't want all the gory details, here is the almost finished system



In order to finish this up I have file the trigger disc to final specifications. Once the slot is filed, I'll paint the trigger disc flat black like everything else. That will prevent unwanted reflections from possibly causing a miss fire.



Here are the coils from the left side. These are 2.5 ohm Crane Cam single fire coils retro fitted on the stock coil mounts. All the wires tucked in nicely.



Here are the coils from the right side with the flasher relocated. All ground wires terminate on this side also.



The trailer wire plug for the Pamcopete black box connects at the seat end of the back bone. Pete designed the box to eliminate the wasted spark produced by conventional ignition systems. I'm real happy with the way the flat plug tucks in with the rest of the wiring harness.



Here is a shot of the relay and black box. The relay is mounted on a frame nut not being used. It's that small square box with the four wires connected. Pamcopete designed the circuit to eliminate voltage loss which can occur because of poor engine kill switch contacts.



This shows how to wire the modification for the "killer switch." The yellow wire from the relay connects to the regulator. The Mikes XS replacement rectifier/regulator connects the brown ignition wire to a blue wire (brown on the wiring harness side and blue on the regulator side of the connector). I split the wire between the connector and the regulator. You can see where the blue wire off the connector is capped, and the yellow wire connects to the blue going into the regulator. The brown wire to the ignition switch is abandoned.

This is as far as I can go with the ignition system and "killer switch" modifications. The next major engine project is getting some VM carbs from Mercury Morris

See you then ;D

[mashermoto]

Just to let everyone know...the Pamcopete ignition system fired today ;D



Here are the Accel spark plug wires I found. The kit has one 60" 8mm carbon suppression wire, several cap ends, terminals, and crimping tools. It's basically Accel's super stock wire used for original equipment replacement, but larger diameter.



Here is the installed wire.

Before you buy a set of wires for this type of ignition, read the 277 ignition post first. Pete has a recommendation for a less expensive set.

Later

[Burns]

muey sano

[mashermoto]

Gracias camarada.

BTW, spell checker freaked out on this one

[mashermoto]

The VM34's came in today...let's hear a big Whoooo Hoooo ;D



For those of you that have always wonders what you get with one of those 650Central carb kits...here it is

The sync barbs are mounted on the engine side of the carbs, which is cool The rubber mounts are really beefy and should hold the carbs without tearing. And if you are into technical reading...like I am...then dig your choppers into the Mikuni tuning manual included

One thing that I wasn't expecting was the super speedy shipping So...I guess the wheels and brakes I've been working on have to go to the back burners

I'll be back

[mashermoto]

RATS

The ice storm that came through has put a halt to everything...including electric service So nothing is going on in the garage.



This is my truck that has to spend it's nights outside because the garage is too full of street tracker projects ;D You really can't see it...but it is covered top, front, back and sides with 1/4 to 3/8 inch of ice. Even using the remote start to let the heater run I couldn't get the doors open



At least it held up better than my neighbor's tree ;D Just about every other tree in the state of Oklahoma looks like that, which is why we loose electricity

Well...here is some progress that has been made.



The front wheel has been stripped of paint. I also have etcher, primer and paint to refinish it, but that will wait until the temperature is better.



The V-Max brake master cylinder is stripped and ready to paint. Also got the rebuild kits waiting to be installed. I have a V-Max clutch master cylinder and rebuild kit in the parts bin. Some time later I plan to rig up one of those hydraulic clutches



Both front XS1100 calipers are rebuilt and hung on the fork legs. I ordered new XS650 hoses for them but found out they won't reach the calipers Oh well...throw them in the pile of parts for the next tracker and order some longer ones.



And least I forget...the Mikunis mounted up real nicely



The Uni Pods fit perfect behind the side plates.



I'm cool with the breather filter mounting location, which is off the top rear engine mount just below the left carb. I doesn't fit well on the right side because of the dip stick.

Later.

[50gary]

MasherMoto, as long as you have to order new brake lines I recommend using Stainless steel lines. I use Galfer, they will custom make them to length for almost the same price as their off the shelf. High quality, good service.
Cheers, 50gary

[otto]

Man that's Lookin Good!
I've just been reading over your posts on the ignition and the rephase. You've inspired me to do the crank myself, hope you don't mind if I wind up buggin' you for tips. I had been getting parts together for the Riggs $19 special, but I may wind up copying what you and Pete worked up. THat looks easier to implement on a 277. Where did you source that nifty crane coil?
Keep it up, good stuff!