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  • #1

    Watching this one for a while

    I have been watching this one for a while looks like a nice bike for a good price I would not mind having this one Anyone have any thoughts Is it original? Any noticeable issues? I would make the trip to look at if it passes the PIX review
    Thanks
    https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/mcd/4291635755.html
    Last edited by Eastcoaster; 02-16-2014, 04:52 PM.
    82 XJ1100J
    81 Venturer
    Newly acquired Aches N Pains collection
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  • #2
    Seat cover is updated, rear grab bar is either bent, or installed backwards, front fender is not stock, rear turn signals updated, non-stock mufflers. Bike with 53k+, that smokes would not have my attention. But, I'm not looking for projects . . .
    1979 XS1100F
    2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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    • #3
      Seat rail is installed upside down, seat recovered and exhaust is not stock. None of those are negatives in my mind. Rear turn signals have the oem relocation bar to move them out of the way of the saddlebags.

      The front fender looks stock to me. Also the fairing is a Pacifico fairing and not a windjammer.
      Nathan
      KD9ARL

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      1978 XS1100E
      K&N Filter
      #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
      OEM Exhaust
      ATK Fork Brace
      LED Dash lights
      Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
      Green Monster Coils
      SS Brake Lines
      Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

      In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

      Theodore Roosevelt

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      • #4
        Yep, rear grab bar is on backwards, rear light bar is a Yamaha accessory for the hard bags to fit.

        Looks like some poorly done touch up on the Pacifico above the left turn.

        Looks abused to me, need the whole story.

        I'd say $ 400 to $ 500 bucks no more.

        Nate types faster than I
        1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors )
        1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
        1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
        1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
        1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)

        Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.

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        • #5
          Hi Eastcoaster,
          Sounds worth alook to me. It has to run to smoke
          Clutch slip has been addressed numerous times and seems like a straight forward fix. May be as simple as a cable adjustment. cries out for oem saddle bags in my opinion but they are easy to find while not so easy to ship.
          Phil
          1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
          1983 XJ 650 Maxim
          2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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          • #6
            Thanks Everyone I like the bike and so far the Issues seem minor.

            Phil I am with you I have a nice set of oem bags same color just sitting even have the keys. I have been looking for a bike to put them on. I thought this would make a nice long ride cruiser I don't have a shield or faring and storage is always a problem on my current ride. This looked like it would be a nice project for the long haul
            82 XJ1100J
            81 Venturer
            Newly acquired Aches N Pains collection

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            • #7
              Smokes

              Smokes is not good and is worth much less than $900. A doable project, but will likely be a considerable one. Would only consider if could be had for $500-$600. I would let him keep the fairing.
              1981 XS1100H Venturer
              K&N Air Filter
              ACCT
              Custom Paint by Deitz
              Geezer Rectifier/Regulator
              Chacal Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
              Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers
              Stebel Nautilus Horn
              EBC Front Rotors
              Limie Accent Moves On In 2015

              Mike

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              • #8
                Originally posted by MPittma100 View Post
                Smokes is not good and is worth much less than $900insideable project, but will likely be a considerable one. Would only consider if could be had for $500-$600. I would let him keep the fairing.
                Don't knock the Pacifico! It's a great fairing. Very stable, lots of room inside.

                As to the smoking, it could go either way. I could be that it has just sat forever and the rings may need time to reseat, or you could need new rings.
                Nathan
                KD9ARL

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                1978 XS1100E
                K&N Filter
                #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
                OEM Exhaust
                ATK Fork Brace
                LED Dash lights
                Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
                Green Monster Coils
                SS Brake Lines
                Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

                In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

                Theodore Roosevelt

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                • #9
                  pacifico does an excellent job of wind protection...it is big...actually too big...and bulky and heavy...from a visual perspective its oversized and doesnt fit the lines of the XS well and it is plain and simple....UGLY!
                  As for buying this bike...go for it...I wouldnt let the fairing stop me...but mechanically it might be another story...
                  1980 XS650G Special-Two
                  1993 Honda ST1100

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                  • #10
                    Aww Nate, bunch of Pacifico bullies, lol.
                    1979 XS1100F
                    2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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