johnnynhl Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Hi Guys I am restoring an 1980 XS1100 US import and want to know where I can source Pistons/Rings/Valves etc. Help appreciatted, also does anyone have original rear indicators, some twat put on a pair of plastic aftermarket indicators. cheers Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Welch Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Hi Guys I am restoring an 1980 XS1100 US import and want to know where I can source Pistons/Rings/Valves etc. Help appreciatted, also does anyone have original rear indicators, some twat put on a pair of plastic aftermarket indicators. cheers Johnny I'm not sure how easy they are on your side of the pond. I know there is an XS1100 specific site over there (kind of a sister sight to the US XS11.com) but I don't know if they have someone on there who deals in a lot of those parts like we do on the US site. Most of that stuff is NOT available from yamaha anymore, but there is an aftermarket co call wiseco that sells a big bore kit that comes with both rings and pistons, valves I think might still be gotten from yamaha but they are quite pricey, most of us are pretty much sourcing used good condition parts, but these engines are known to go well over 100k if taken care of (althought mine only got a bit over 80k and has a bad rod bearing, so I'm replacing the engine soon (but not until it quits, I want to see just how far it goes first (and yes I have roadside assistance on the bike))). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnynhl Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 I'm not sure how easy they are on your side of the pond. I know there is an XS1100 specific site over there (kind of a sister sight to the US XS11.com) but I don't know if they have someone on there who deals in a lot of those parts like we do on the US site. Most of that stuff is NOT available from yamaha anymore, but there is an aftermarket co call wiseco that sells a big bore kit that comes with both rings and pistons, valves I think might still be gotten from yamaha but they are quite pricey, most of us are pretty much sourcing used good condition parts, but these engines are known to go well over 100k if taken care of (althought mine only got a bit over 80k and has a bad rod bearing, so I'm replacing the engine soon (but not until it quits, I want to see just how far it goes first (and yes I have roadside assistance on the bike))). Hi Cy Thanks for the prompt reply, she has done 90K and the bores are in great condition but I would like to replace the pistons and rings. The valve seats look to need re-ground as there is not much left on the lip so I was just going to replace the valves, but I guess if they prove expensive I guess it's clean and lap them in. Thanks Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scobri Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Hi Cy Thanks for the prompt reply, she has done 90K and the bores are in great condition but I would like to replace the pistons and rings. The valve seats look to need re-ground as there is not much left on the lip so I was just going to replace the valves, but I guess if they prove expensive I guess it's clean and lap them in. Thanks Johnny Try Granby Motors in Ilkeston (0115) 930 0020, you may be surprised at what they have in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnynhl Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 Try Granby Motors in Ilkeston (0115) 930 0020, you may be surprised at what they have in stock Cheers Mate, noticed the Fireblade part, mines an RRY!, big difference from the 1100! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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