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  • MPittma100
    XS-XJ Guru
    • Aug 2011
    • 2359
    • Atlanta, GA.
    #1

    19871 Venturer

    I could not stand it any longer, so I jumped on this 1981 Venturer. It appears to be all original, good paint, and low miles. Found it on Craigslist in MN. I have paid for it, but will not have it my possession until next week. I got it for a little less than the "asking" price. The guy is the second owner. It belonged originally to a guy that was/is a Yamaha dealer up there.

    Appears to be a really good example.

    Yes, I needed it like I need another hole in my head!

    craigslist | Page Not Found
    http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/mcy/4586529767.html


    PS: Sorry for the typo: 1981 Venturer, not 19871.
    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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    • madmax-im
      Master of XSology
      • Sep 2007
      • 6751
      • Southern Comfort...Wendell NC
      #2
      Congrats Mike...I think I'm gonna be sick though....
      1980 XS650G Special-Two
      1993 Honda ST1100

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        • MPittma100
          XS-XJ Guru
          • Aug 2011
          • 2359
          • Atlanta, GA.
          #3
          Venturer

          Originally posted by madmax-im
          Congrats Mike...I think I'm gonna be sick though....
          .

          No, don't do that.
          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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            • madmax-im
              Master of XSology
              • Sep 2007
              • 6751
              • Southern Comfort...Wendell NC
              #4
              Originally posted by MPittma100
              .

              No, don't do that.
              well I never have the money together and find a Venturer I could buy... I had been looking for years...My timing has always sucked...always...but I am happy you got it. So we know of another fine example of an XS1100 that will be cherished and maintained and preserved as it should be...
              Some things were just not meant to be....
              1980 XS650G Special-Two
              1993 Honda ST1100

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                • MPittma100
                  XS-XJ Guru
                  • Aug 2011
                  • 2359
                  • Atlanta, GA.
                  #5
                  Venturer

                  Originally posted by madmax-im
                  well I never have the money together and find a Venturer I could buy... I had been looking for years...My timing has always sucked...always...but I am happy you got it. So we know of another fine example of an XS1100 that will be cherished and maintained and preserved as it should be...
                  Some things were just not meant to be....
                  OK Ben, when it is time to let this one loose, I will give you first refusal. How's that?

                  Have not decided what I am going to do with it yet. I will likely ride it some. I may just clean it up, put a cover on it, and hide it for a while. Won't add or subtract anything from this one. Plan to keep it 100% original.

                  I will start out making sure everything is working properly. Then (if needed) I do whatever to make it ready to ride. I always find something to clean, paint, rebuild, adjust, or polish.
                  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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                    • madmax-im
                      Master of XSology
                      • Sep 2007
                      • 6751
                      • Southern Comfort...Wendell NC
                      #6
                      Originally posted by MPittma100
                      OK Ben, when it is time to let this one loose, I will give you first refusal. How's that?

                      Have not decided what I am going to do with it yet. I will likely ride it some. I may just clean it up, put a cover on it, and hide it for a while. Won't add or subtract anything from this one. Plan to keep it 100% original.

                      I will start out making sure everything is working properly. Then (if needed) I do whatever to make it ready to ride. I always find something to clean, paint, rebuild, adjust, or polish.
                      well by the time you're ready...who knows?? I might not refuse it...
                      1980 XS650G Special-Two
                      1993 Honda ST1100

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                        • BA80
                          Doctor of XSology
                          • Oct 2010
                          • 9980
                          • Tulsa, Ok
                          #7
                          The year 19871 will be a good year for XS's?
                          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.

                          The list changes.

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                            • MPittma100
                              XS-XJ Guru
                              • Aug 2011
                              • 2359
                              • Atlanta, GA.
                              #8
                              Good Year

                              Originally posted by BA80
                              The year 19871 will be a good year for XS's?
                              Hi Greg,

                              Yes, if any of them are around then, they will undoubdtedly be worth millions. Have you healed up properly and are you ready for the Great Smoky Mountains next month?

                              Mike
                              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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                                • BA80
                                  Doctor of XSology
                                  • Oct 2010
                                  • 9980
                                  • Tulsa, Ok
                                  #9
                                  Yeah hey Mike! Ol' Okie and I are great. Not that bad of a crash, just a poor landing

                                  We'll be there with bells on. Bringing a couple first timers to the rally. They are experienced, just never been 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.

                                  The list changes.

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                                    • IanDMacDonald
                                      XS-XJ Super Guru
                                      • Oct 2010
                                      • 3917
                                      • Grand Blanc & Fenton, MI
                                      #10
                                      Beautiful bike MP!
                                      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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                                        • BA80
                                          Doctor of XSology
                                          • Oct 2010
                                          • 9980
                                          • Tulsa, Ok
                                          #11
                                          Dang it Mike! How many bikes do you need?
                                          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.

                                          The list changes.

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                                            • motoman
                                              Master of XSology
                                              • Aug 2005
                                              • 8413
                                              • Grand Junction, Colorado
                                              #12
                                              Nice!..........right down to the STILL yellow plastic sheathing on the chained lock assembly:
                                              Only change I see is the optional LOWER slide-in backrest from Yammy accessories of the day. The Venturer's all came with the taller,slighty tapered backrest with the zipper pouch on the back.
                                              Have the lower one installed on mine, since it fit into the trunk recess nicely. Still have the original taller one.
                                              Last edited by motoman; 08-10-2014, 07:41 PM.
                                              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.

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                                                • MaximPhil
                                                  XS-XJ Super Guru
                                                  • May 2004
                                                  • 4119
                                                  • Mississauga, ON CANADA
                                                  #13
                                                  Hi Mike,
                                                  Thanks for rescuing another one. That looks like as fine an example as exists on the planet.
                                                  Phil
                                                  1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
                                                  1983 XJ 650 Maxim
                                                  2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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                                                    • Prisoner6
                                                      XS-XJ Guru
                                                      • Aug 2013
                                                      • 1184
                                                      • Phoenix, AZ
                                                      #14
                                                      Nice!

                                                      Wow, Mike!

                                                      Another Eleven for your stable ... Looks amazing!

                                                      Good job on the find!
                                                      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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                                                        • jjz28
                                                          XS-XJ Guru
                                                          • Apr 2012
                                                          • 1023
                                                          • Beckley, W. Va.
                                                          #15
                                                          Very, very nice.
                                                          Jeff
                                                          77 XS750 2D completely stock
                                                          79 SF XS1100 "Picky" stock with harley mufflers

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