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  • 1979SF Special Detroit Craigslist

    Really nice looking Special for $750! Listed 2 days ago. Will likely disappear fast.

    http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/mcy/4401313671.html
    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

  • #2
    Looks very nice. Missing the grab rail.
    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
      memories

      Man, the 79 SF was my first XS11. I (sorta) miss the red.
      Mike Farrington
      Suwanee, GA USA

      Current: '80 XS11SG, '97 Vulcan 1500, '73 CB750
      Previous: '79 XS11SF, '80 XS11G, '81 XS650

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      • #4
        wow, I might snatch that, too...

        now I sound like a hoarder LOL
        Nick

        1979 XS11 F,Yamaha fairings w/hard bags, TC's fuse box, K&N air filter

        1982 Virago 750 (it's alive!)

        1979 XS 11 F, Windjammer IV, Samsonite luggage cases(another rescue)

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        • #5
          Talked to owner

          Just talked to the owner, he says it runs great and the original pipes are in great shape too. I already have too many projects, but someone from here should get it.
          79 1100 SF Carmine Red stock
          85 Honda v65 Magna
          70 Yamaha HS1 90cc twin Californian Orange
          02 Road King (retirement gift)
          First bike-s 2-1967 Yamaha YM2C Big Bear Scramblers

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          • #6
            Broke tranny? I will never again replace an XS11 transmission. I still have nightmares. My hands will never be the same after that endeavor.
            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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            • #7
              Originally posted by mikubuilder View Post
              wow, I might snatch that, too...

              now I sound like a hoarder LOL
              If you do, I have the correct grab rail in the parts for sale section.
              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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              • #8
                OK, OK, I've read some threads and seen some pics of the infamous ' 2nd gear dremel fix' for our bikes. Now, really, how difficult is it do do? An objective answer might help me at some point. I'd like to get this bike, not gonna happen, but someday I might run into one I will get. My mechanical abilities are pretty good, tear down/ rebuild carbs, forks, brake calipers, etc.
                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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                • #9
                  I truly believe it comes down to a few options Mark: time/frustration/patience & money. Me personally, I'd never buy one with a bad tranny. In-fact, I may never buy another XS again. However, there are so many threads on here regarding the fix, and live support, that it would be impossible NOT to get it done properly.
                  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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                  • #10
                    That tranny fix is no problem. It's a matter of spending the time and looking at the pictures. With that being said, I have a motor upside down that I CAN'T GET THE FRIGGING SHAFT OUT OF!!!!!.
                    I have done them 3 times with no problems but this one I can't budge.
                    "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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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by dpotter58 View Post
                      I have done them 3 times with no problems but this one I can't budge.
                      You must not be holding your mouth right!

                      My bike sat upside down for about three months. I walked away every time frustration made me angry. One day....Voila!

                      Marty (in Mississippi)
                      XS1100SG
                      XS650SK
                      XS650SH
                      XS650G
                      XS6502F
                      XS650E

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