Au contrair. We don't have it too bad here at all.
This thread has a summary:If you want to read endlessly on the subject, check out Petei's thread on how to install an in-line fuel filter.
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What did you do with your XS today?
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This thread has a summary:If you want to read endlessly on the subject, check out Petei's thread on how to install an in-line fuel filter.
levdir
Rounded bolt brigade
Oh, dandy. There's a Shell a short ways from here.
EDIT: PureGas says that all the Shells in Edmonton offer zero-ethanol gas; is there any problem with running premium in our bikes? Does it require any timing adjustment or jetting changes?
EDIT: PureGas says that all the Shells in Edmonton offer zero-ethanol gas; is there any problem with running premium in our bikes? Does it require any timing adjustment or jetting changes?
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iamunique127
XS360C Owner
The highest grade of Shell gas in Canada has no ethanol in it.
(ooops, didn't see the above post before I posted)
(ooops, didn't see the above post before I posted)
Recreateme
XS400 Addict
Not all shell gas stations are ethanol free, my city has 2 shells, and only 1 is ethanol free.
http://pure-gas.org Is the best site i have found for finding good stations. Check it out!
http://pure-gas.org Is the best site i have found for finding good stations. Check it out!
iamunique127
XS360C Owner
Sorry, but like all user-input sites, the data there is very subjective because it's dependant on ppl seeing it and inputting accurate info.
Case in point: I know for a fact there are Shell stations in Winnipeg with ethanol-free fuel but there are none listed at the site you cite. I've been told all of them in Manitoba have the same fuel but I do not know that from personal experience.
Thanks for the link though, I did learn of other locations I was not aware of.
Unlike some companies who try to appear more "green" by being ambiguous about any gas without ethanol, SHELL takes a straight-forward approach and makes a virtue out of offering it for those who want it:
Other companies will only "admit" to offering a non-ethanol product if you write to them. SHELL puts a big sticker on any pumps where the non-ethanol 91 is sold.
(N.B. - all of Shell's other grades (87 & 89) have between 5% and 10% ethanol)
- people driving classic cars, or
- expensive high-performance cars,
- people not wanting to screw up their chain saws, outboard motors or marine engines, and last-but-not-least,
- people driving old motorcycles.
(N.B. - all of Shell's other grades (87 & 89) have between 5% and 10% ethanol)
it sure does if you ask me, thats a nice avatar 
Today I put my newly lined fuel tank back on. Strangely enough the petcock started leaking a little through the actual switch
so I took it off, had a bit of a fumble with it and put it back on; it was fixed. Some times these things are just a mystery to me.. 
Oh one tip for anyone lining his tank with epoxy in the future: make sure you clean out the fuel filling hole before the epoxy hardens, I didn't think of doing this and now my fuel cap is really tight. It'll get better over time I guess, but prevention is better than repairs..
Today I put my newly lined fuel tank back on. Strangely enough the petcock started leaking a little through the actual switch
so I took it off, had a bit of a fumble with it and put it back on; it was fixed. Some times these things are just a mystery to me.. Oh one tip for anyone lining his tank with epoxy in the future: make sure you clean out the fuel filling hole before the epoxy hardens, I didn't think of doing this and now my fuel cap is really tight. It'll get better over time I guess, but prevention is better than repairs..
iamunique127
XS360C Owner
Installed my rear wheel with the new tire on it.
GraysonFleming
XS400 Enthusiast
jthiessen
XS400 Addict
Cleaned my chain, dropped some sheet metal off at a friends to have a seat pan cut and bent out of it, adjusted my clutch and did a bit of cleaning. Topped the day off with putting summer tires on my wife's sister's car...Good times.
Next project is to build an electrics tray. Any pointers?
Next project is to build an electrics tray. Any pointers?
For things like that I start with cardboard and slowly trim and bend it to get the shape I want. Once you're done just trace it on the metal and do your cuts and bends. It's a slow process to match complex shapes, but it works! Just make sure your rectifier in general is getting lots of airflow.
iamunique127
XS360C Owner
Put the battery box back together and installed it in the bike. Shined up and lubed all the rubber bits and cable casings. Fitted one original header with new pipe onto the bike.
I don't know if this counts but I had to walk around it yesterday while I was in my makeshift garage to get to somethings on my other project.I did rub against it as I negotiating my way through the maze of junk there.
I looked at mine as we'll. then I pulled plugs and looked at the overall condition. Seeing how it's a project bike that does not run I am inspecting everything. I did put taller shocks on. Going to make a cafe. Did notice that the kick start turns but does not turn the motor?
Consider yourself lucky that you didn't slip on the permafrost and slide hard into it.... I did rub against it as I negotiating my way through the maze of junk there ...
Yesterday, I looked in through the shed window .. and saw mine sitting there.
Does that count?
JaredK
82 DOHC
I don't know if this counts but I had to walk around it yesterday while I was in my makeshift garage to get to somethings on my other project.I did rub against it as I negotiating my way through the maze of junk there.
I took a look at mine, too. And then looked outside at the foot of snow on the ground and the streets that are white with salt.
Only a few weeks left, right?I did "work" on mine, with photoshop. I've been thinking about lowering the headlight and HUD, putting on new indicators, and possibly a new seat. The seat would include modding the rear fender and brake light. Also thinking about lower profile mirrors (maybe even bar ends...).
Thoughts?
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iamunique127
XS360C Owner
Yeah, that's a real nice transformation. I like the photos too.
levdir
Rounded bolt brigade
Yeah, the third photo's a very trim profile. Also I found an eBay kit with clubmans and bar-end mirrors for $50+shipping, I can toss the link at you if you want. I'm debating between that and dropping the forks and adding clip-ons.
iamunique127
XS360C Owner
New pipes mounted. Custom stop for centre stand fabbed and installed. Putzed around with cable routing.
