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    1980 MNS in Wisc. (Ebay)

    Odometer shows only 99.5 miles ...

    But look at his price!

    He says bike was "sent out for gold plating" due to "some tarnishing". Is it just me, or have the engine fins been highlighted with gold paint, or ???

    And what's with the first 3 digits of the serial #/VIN? It looks like it originally said 4H3 (correct for this model), but looks strange ...

    What do you guys think of this one?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-XS-19...US_motorcycles
    Marco

    Current bikes:
    1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
    1979 Honda CBX
    2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R

    Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014
    WE MISS YOU, DON
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  • #2
    Paging M.Pittman, paging M.Pittman...
    "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
    1981 LH

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    • #3
      Wisconsin MNS

      MN Specials seem to be increasing in value for sure. The original tires possibly verify the low mileage. VIN clarification is definitely a must. The gold fins are not helping. I believe the tank emblems could be the wrong ones, but not absolutely sure. An up close and personal viewing of the bike is in order prior to purchasing. I suspect an offer of less than $10,000 will be made. Can't wait to see what she ultimately sells for.

      MP
      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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      • #4
        It could be the angle of the photo, but those don't look like the original Midnight Special handlebars. Midnight Virago bars would not have been available in 1980. If I'm right, that throws up a flag.


        Marty (in Mississippi)
        XS1100SG
        XS650SK
        XS650SH
        XS650G
        XS6502F
        XS650E

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        • #5
          Red Flag?? Tires look worn. Tires are worn from pushing, he says?? Don't know, but, tires seem to show wear, and a lot of it. Bike looks sweet, though.
          79 F
          Previously owned: (among others)
          1969 Harley- Davidson Rapido 125 (Aermacchi)
          1967 Suzuki X6 Hustler
          1973 Suzuki TM 125
          1979 XS1100 F
          2005 Kaw. Vulcan VN800
          1991 BMW K75

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          • #6
            I would say those were some pretty hard rough 99 miles for the tires to have all the nubbies worn off and look that worn.

            I was wondering about the fins on the engine and the valve cover being gold. The fork cover emblem looks quite funky to me. Unless the MNS fork cover was THAT different.
            Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

            When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

            81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
            80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


            Previously owned
            93 GSX600F
            80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
            81 XS1100 Special
            81 CB750 C
            80 CB750 C
            78 XS750

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            • #7
              Tank Yamaha badging looks Gold...i thought thet were silver on the midnights??? Alot of red flags here especially the price...most unnerving to me is the skewed VIN # on the motor wtf is that?
              1980 XS650G Special-Two
              1993 Honda ST1100

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              • #8
                Originally posted by madmax-im View Post
                Tank Yamaha badging looks Gold...i thought thet were silver on the midnights??? Alot of red flags here especially the price...most unnerving to me is the skewed VIN # on the motor wtf is that?
                I have the funny feeling this bike was a MNS with a bad motor that has another engine in it that was painted and the VIN scratched to obscure it's standard/special heritage.
                78 E - 2to1 exhaust, dynatek coils, special headlight [SOLD!]
                79 F - gas tank refurb, headgasket change, straight pipes, late model carbs, virago lowering shocks, special headlight and gauges, TC fuse block, GSXR-1100 carbs (WIP)


                "May my tires not fail me, nor my engine grow cold"

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                • #9
                  The Yamaha badge on the fork cover I believe is correct as they were a bit different from the SG, if you look closely at the handle bar mounts you will notice that the plastic plugs are missing so I would suspect the bars have been off or possibly switched. I would agree that the rear tire looks to have a lot more than 99 miles on it. I have seen several MNS specials and to the best of my recollection the fins on the valve covers were gold. The foot pegs also look to have more than the mileage indicated. It must have been a very bad riding season in the Summer of 1980 if it only got 99 miles on it.

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                  • #10
                    Looks like no sale

                    Well, this listing ended earlier today with, apparently, no buyer. Seller didn't have a "Best Offer" option ...

                    Maybe he'll relist it ...
                    Marco

                    Current bikes:
                    1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
                    1979 Honda CBX
                    2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R

                    Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014
                    WE MISS YOU, DON

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