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  • 80 Midnight Special

    Might be a great deal??
    http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/mcy/808181827.html

  • #2
    Midnight Special

    OOOOh Yeah!
    1979XS1100SF
    K&N's and drilled airbox
    Jardine 4in1
    Dunlop Elite 3's
    JBM slide diaphragms
    142.5 main jets
    45 pilot jets
    T.C.'s fusebox & SOFA
    750/850 FD mod.
    XV 920 Needle Mod.
    Mike's XS plastic floats set at 26mm
    Venture Cam Chain Tensioner

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    • #3
      Nice one ..

      I replied to the ad.
      80G Mini-bagger
      VM33 Smooth bores, Pods, 4/1 Supertrapp, SS brake lines, fork brace

      Past XS11s

      79F Stone stocker and former daily driver, sold May '10 now converting for N.O. to cafe style
      79SF eventually dismantled for parts
      79F Bought almost new in 80, sold for a house
      79F The Ernie bike sold to a Navy dude summer 08
      79SF Squared-off Special, Vetter/Bates tour pkg., Mikes XS coils, G rear fender and tail light. Sold June 09

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      • #4
        He's giving that thing away.
        1980 XS Eleven Special

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        • #5
          Hey thewiz,

          keep us posted.

          I'm east of Sac.

          best, LCS
          1982 XJ1100J Maxim
          2000 BMW R1200C

          “We go to heaven for the climate, hell for the company.” – Mark Twain

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          • #6
            LCS and all,
            I just talked with the owner today, and will be picking it up Friday morning. I will have my first special, after all my standard models...
            Ray Matteis
            KE6NHG
            XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
            XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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            • #7
              Nice catch, Ray. Let us know when you start taking down to part it out, I'm looking for a nice black 4-2 for my Midnight.
              Ken Talbot

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              • #8
                Gorgeous. More pics, please.

                Best, LCS
                1982 XJ1100J Maxim
                2000 BMW R1200C

                “We go to heaven for the climate, hell for the company.” – Mark Twain

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                • #9
                  Boo hooo (sob) ...Nice one, Ray

                  Guess you've saved me from falling deeper into the 'pit' of XSiveness. I actually haven't even picked the most recent one I bought. Why would I need another anyway? Thanks, I guess

                  "... my first special, after all my standard models..."

                  While you're waiting to pick that rough lookin' thang up ... lol .... might wanna' take a set of Std bars to the powder coater ... having been' a Std man all your life, them pullbacks are gonna' feel kinda' funny to ya', I bet.
                  80G Mini-bagger
                  VM33 Smooth bores, Pods, 4/1 Supertrapp, SS brake lines, fork brace

                  Past XS11s

                  79F Stone stocker and former daily driver, sold May '10 now converting for N.O. to cafe style
                  79SF eventually dismantled for parts
                  79F Bought almost new in 80, sold for a house
                  79F The Ernie bike sold to a Navy dude summer 08
                  79SF Squared-off Special, Vetter/Bates tour pkg., Mikes XS coils, G rear fender and tail light. Sold June 09

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                  • #10
                    Nice Score DiverRay. Looks to be in great shape.

                    I sure do notice a lot of nice bikes are always listed in the SanFrancisco Bay area.
                    1980 XS Eleven Special

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                    • #11
                      Congratulations Diver Ray, I know we are all looking forward to seeing some close up pics of that new special of yours. I would have jumped on it in a heartbeat however my garage already has three bikes.

                      EGRON

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                      • #12
                        Brian,
                        Thats a funny thing you mention regarding the number of vintage bikes in the bay area. IMHO I think it may be a combination of high population covering a large geography, California prosperity, and lack of salt on the roads. Any thoughts??
                        EGRON

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                        • #13
                          EGRON,
                          This gives me four bikes, two that run, one needing transmission work, and one with the cases split. I am looking forward to later this morning, when I should be riding it home, over the GG bridge!
                          If you are not doing much this weekend, check the southwest rally section. You could see the bike in person!!
                          Ray Matteis
                          KE6NHG
                          XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
                          XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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                          • #14
                            Hey Ray,

                            Here's one in "new" condition:

                            http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/ep...ght_small.aspx

                            best,

                            LCS
                            1982 XJ1100J Maxim
                            2000 BMW R1200C

                            “We go to heaven for the climate, hell for the company.” – Mark Twain

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                            • #15
                              And to make you feel really good:

                              http://www.azcarsandtrucks.com/1980midnightspecial.html

                              You did well.

                              LCS
                              1982 XJ1100J Maxim
                              2000 BMW R1200C

                              “We go to heaven for the climate, hell for the company.” – Mark Twain

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