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Congrats Greg, I know it is bitter sweet to see it go. I hope the new owner will enjoy it. Is this his first XS1100?
The Other Earl
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Yep, he's nearly 80 though so I'm not worried about him abusing it, just neglecting it.Originally posted by Old Red View Post
I feel like one of my kids just left home.
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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........but they never seem to leave....permanently. Hope that's not a bad omen though....Originally posted by BA80 View PostYep, he's nearly 80 though so I'm not worried about him abusing it, just neglecting it.
I feel like one of my kids just left home.81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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Always would of liked to have seen someone do a MidnightVenturer with the black-out motor, black gold topped carbs, black chrome stock exhaust, black fenders, tank, sidecovers and luggage with the gold lettering,gold correct Venturer striping, and gold plating luggage frame-work. Pricey part would be the plating, and definitely have the gold swirly wheels. Would definitely be one-of-a kind!Originally posted by BA80 View PostSold, loaded and gone........
The Hornet's new owner Darrell.....
Time for the next project. A 1978 Venturer (sort of)
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Harry's F is pretty close to what you described.Originally posted by motoman View PostGreg
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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memory sucks........that be the one with the dual headlamp fairing? If so, I like that look anyways.....only one I've seen here done with that fairly rare barn door on the front.Originally posted by BA80 View Post81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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Yeah, I can't find a pic right now.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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Thought so...wasnt sure though. That frontal look comin' atcha would have one doin a double-take wonderin' "what the h**l was that?".....the whole idea, and IMO looks way good...Originally posted by BA80 View Post81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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I think this is the one you're talking about...Originally posted by BA80 View Post
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http://www.xs11.com/forum/showpost.p...9&postcount=12'81 XS11H Venturer - holed up in storage while life happened since 07/08/04
'81 Kawasaki KE175 enduro - 63 mph of smokey fun, now with collector plates!Comment
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Yep, that's it. He has a trunk on it now and the supertrapp has been removed and the stock exhaust from his MNS is on there.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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Yeah, unfortunately that supertrapp busted in half down in Arkansas and I haven't gotten it welded up yet. The bike really liked that exhaust even if it was obnoxiously loud.Harry
The voices in my head are giving me the silent treatment.
'79 Standard
'82 XJ1100
'84 FJ1100
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I am guessing that you will have to revise your signature now, unless the green hornet is replaced with another green bike.2-79 XS1100 SF
2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
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What, you don't see the big red SOLD there?
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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Guess I did miss that. Sorry. I am old and color blind in spite of what TC says about other. Congrats on the sale!2-79 XS1100 SF
2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
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The Hornet is home
I bought The Green Hornet back yesterday. It's no longer green though, it's bright red/orange.
It seems it's been passed around the OKC area by several owners since I sold it 4 1/2 years ago. It's really amazing how a bunch of dumb ass hillbillies can do to a nice bike in a very short time.
It appears that it hasn't been wrecked though and everything is still there except the leather bags. The supports I put on there are still intact though. The fairing was removed but I got it with the bike and it still has the Green Hornet decals on it and appear to be in good shape.
Carbs need overhaul, it's not charging probably due to the alternator wires being melted on the exhaust.
All in all it's not too bad, just needs some paint and TLC to be retuned to it's former self.
I lost the left side cover on the way home from the barn out in the sticks I found it in. It was on a farm out near Fletcher, Oklahoma. Look it up on MapQuest.
Wish I could still post pics here.
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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