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I am looking into buying this bike but I was wondering if anyone can tell me what it is. The guy has it listed as an 83 XS1100 but if its an 83 doesnt it have to be an xj. Any help is appreciated.
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I am looking into buying this bike but I was wondering if anyone can tell me what it is. The guy has it listed as an 83 XS1100 but if its an 83 doesnt it have to be an xj. Any help is appreciated.USMC 2005 - Present
79 XS1100F -Mileage unknown - Clubman bars, aftermarket headlight and speedometer, 4 into 1 straight through exhaust, TopCat's fuse box, 1980G rear fender - Daily driver - My first Motorcycle
78 XS1100E - Rebuilt And Sold
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Well, it's not an 83 that's for sure. looks like a kick starter on it and they were on 78s and i think some 79s but no specials were made in 78.
I'd guess it's a 1979 xs 1100 special but I'd ask for vin numbers from the frame and engine to be sure."If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein
"Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell
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Yup, that's an SF. A 79 special.
If your going to buy it you better check the VIN against the title.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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I kinda thought it was a 79 special. I will definitely check the vin on the frame, engine, and title to make sure they all match. As anyone should do when buying any vehicle. Thanks for the information.USMC 2005 - Present
79 XS1100F -Mileage unknown - Clubman bars, aftermarket headlight and speedometer, 4 into 1 straight through exhaust, TopCat's fuse box, 1980G rear fender - Daily driver - My first Motorcycle
78 XS1100E - Rebuilt And Sold I SHOULD OF KEPT IT!!!Comment
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Also is that seat a stock seat? I have seen alot of other 79sf with this seat.USMC 2005 - Present
79 XS1100F -Mileage unknown - Clubman bars, aftermarket headlight and speedometer, 4 into 1 straight through exhaust, TopCat's fuse box, 1980G rear fender - Daily driver - My first Motorcycle
78 XS1100E - Rebuilt And Sold I SHOULD OF KEPT IT!!!Comment
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I don't believe it was a stock option however it was a popular aftermarket add on.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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That's seat is uly as it gets. Well, almost. The only thing that could make it worse would be if it had a brown stripe down the center.
"If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein
"Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell
1980 LG
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Happy Thanksdgiving to you too Duwayne.
I took that seat off a couple weeks ago and put the SG fender and grab bar back on with a highback seat from an MNS. It's all black, no stripe.
Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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What?!? No more skunk jokes?
I am anxious for you to start showing pics of your progress greg.
JohnJohn is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)
Go ahead, click on the bikes - you know you want to...the electrons are ready.
'81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine
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It still looks pretty much the same John. I'm looking at a small set of hard bags with the turn signals built into them to put on it. I need to figure out a different way to mount the sissy bar bag because with the tail light back up behind the seat it gets covered with what I have. If I can find a luggage rack to fit an SG or SH I have a trunk to put on there.
I'll be working on the other 2 bikes this winter also.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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Make a tiny black shelf out of sheet metal to mount above the light on the light mounting bolts to keep bag from sagging over it.
JohnJohn is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)
Go ahead, click on the bikes - you know you want to...the electrons are ready.
'81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine
"Not all treasure is silver and gold"Comment
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"If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein
"Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell
1980 LG
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That definitely looks like my bike which is a 1979XS11Special. The seat is obviously not stock. By the way, I am selling my bike which would be a treasure-trove of parts if anyone is interested. Not running.
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USMC 2005 - Present
79 XS1100F -Mileage unknown - Clubman bars, aftermarket headlight and speedometer, 4 into 1 straight through exhaust, TopCat's fuse box, 1980G rear fender - Daily driver - My first Motorcycle
78 XS1100E - Rebuilt And Sold I SHOULD OF KEPT IT!!!Comment
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