Chopped 1979 Yamaha XS1100

by Steve
(King George VA)

1979 Yamaha xs1100 Chopper

I Rebuilt the engine, stretched the down tubes, cut the back off and converted from and shafty to a chain drive. I built the swingarm with about a 8 inch stretch over stock and put a 200 rear on.

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Sep 19, 2011
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convert shaft to chain on xs1100
by: Anonymous

Hi can any body tell hoe to change a xs1100 from shaft to chain drive as i want to build a ridgid frame chop

Sep 18, 2011
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about carb hoses, show mw how they go to carbs
by: Danny....R,I

can someone get ahold of me and let me know a few things about my xs 1100, it runs too great to let go and I need help, or is someomne interested in the bike???401-282-8565,Danny

Jul 10, 2011
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xs chain conversion
by: Anonymous

yeh man i want to convert my chop to chain drive any info would be top shelf

Apr 25, 2011
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site is still open
by: Anonymous

the site is not closed , I just visited it. it is www.xs11.com

Apr 24, 2011
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XS1100 chain drive
by: Anonymous

I really want to purchase a chain/belt drive conversion kit.
I cannot register in XS11.com bcuz the administrator have closed the forum. Enyone knows how I can reach XSchop? Does he have a site on the net?

Kind regards
Niels

Nov 19, 2010
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Chain Drive xs1100
by: Anonymous

Go to XS11.com There you will find a man that go's by the name xsChop

He is selling Chain Drive conversions for the XS1100 wide tire

Jun 06, 2010
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website comment
by: stevieb2g

what happen to www.xs11.com i can't get on the site anymore. I just became a member

Jul 09, 2009
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trying to help yall
by: its my bike

go to www.xs11.com, sign up if you have to and search chain drive, everything I have done is there and some others have done. my user name is audijunky. you can search by user too

Mar 26, 2009
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chain conversion
by: Anonymous

i bought an 81 xs 1100 because it was cheap and just another toy in my collection. Ive done a number of builds but i mostly specialize in building my own frames and gas tanks. I would like to convert this xs1100 to chain so that i could run an air shock and just give it that overall pro street look. Obviously you had that bolt on setup machined just right to bolt on the bike. I have looked all over on line and cannot find anything like it. If u can email me at aa278936@hotmail.com, i would like to know if u make those and would sell one or if there is someone i could go to to have one made. It would be great if u could point me in the right direction. thank you.

Mar 16, 2009
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Its my bike
by: Its me

Soory I hven't answered some of these questions, I havent been here in awhile
first off, I made the swing arm out of rectangle tubing from fastenal. it is 1 x 2 1/2 1/8th wall. No real specs on it, just cut some pieces and put it together. the axle blocks are made out of 1/4 in thick angle iron. The chain drive setup how too can be found herehttp://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10765&highlight=chain+drive

and here http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13277&highlight=chain+drive

and another version here http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16407&highlight=chain+drive

the sprockets are originally for a Honda c77. I got the sprockets here @ sprocketspecialist.com. I put a 530 chain on it. 13 or 14 tooth sprockets are needed for clearance

Feb 05, 2009
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questions
by: chad

hey im building one myself. who made your swing arm. thats dope!!!

Jan 14, 2009
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Da kine ride bro
by: repodoc

Thank god we all dont drive vw's and wear hip boots...I would really like to talk to you about this ride you built...From virginia livin in Nashville..My Best Regards..."doc"
REPODOC007@HOTMAIL.COM

Nov 28, 2008
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gear reduction
by: carmen

who made the gear reduction i have 2 xs 1100 wish to chop 1 please send anser to tattooman1164@aol.com thanks for any info

Sep 11, 2008
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Question of the year
by: Brent

Any help on the shaft/chain conversion would be greatly appreciated. same bike same issue. also where you located the sprockets would be a tremendous help. email sparky37@rocketmail.com

Jul 27, 2008
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I NEED TO KNOW.....
by: low_tie_89@hotmail.com

Hey man first off SICK FREAKEN BIKE! I love it! A few questions tho. #1. How'd you convert to a chain driven setup? #2. How'd you convert to a chain driven? And #3 What did you use to make the swingarm? Overall the bike is flawless in my opinion and i'm in desperate need of some information on how you converted to chain driven (obviously haha!). I've got the same exact bike mine had the fairing on it i pulled off with every bit of it completly stock. I can't take the stock look i want a 180 rear tire and a chain drive on it! So PLEASE I'M BEGGING YOU HELP A BROTHER OUT!!!! Thanks josh. low_tie_89@hotmail.com YOUR AS AWESOME AS YOUR BIKE IS!!!

Jul 11, 2008
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what a coincidence
by: Anonymous

i'm working on a '78 750 in aylett, va (right between richmond and tappohanock). i see we have the same taste in paint!

Jul 03, 2008
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ch ch chaaain ....
by: Bill

Slick job on the XS11 - I have the same bike and am working choppin' it now and am very interested in how you did the conversion from shaft drive to chain. Can you post some goodies here? Thanks,
Bill

May 16, 2008
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Awesome
by: Anonymous

Love the bike just bought one of these as a project bike and i always like the flat black bikes so i have decided to do that with this bike just like you did its nice to kinda see how it will loook awesome bike

Feb 17, 2008
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Shaft drive converson
by: Chris

Hey love the bike i also have wanted to customize my bike. I started taking it apart but no one where im from can givem me mechanical help because its not a harley haha. I really want to convert the shaft drive to a chain just because it will be a hell of alot easier to just find a frame. I have thought about cutting it and making it a drop seat but then again im affraid of it not riding true anymore, I'd apricate any info into the conversion you could grant me and any info on custom parts avalible out there for this model 79 xs 1100 special thanks again and thats real nice bike.my email is T_B_D_22@hotmail.com

Feb 17, 2008
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