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    1981 Venturer

    I have decided to not turn the Venturer into a bobber for the sake of it being a Venturer. This bike is in great shape. It runs great and needs nothing! Here is the for sale ad. Please call or txt me for more information or pictures. Thanks!

    http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/mcy/5259313409.html

    $2,000 obo
    81 H
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    Cool man! Hopefully somebody on here buys it, otherwise all the gripes were fruitless, and justifies making the bike "your's". I'm excited to see the result.
    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
      Now that is a smart move...once you found out what it was and the value it still commands it would be silly to chop it up...and i do believe your bike is worth what you are asking...with that much $ it would be a no brainer to sell it and fund any other bike project you might pick up...I applaud your decision and Thankyou for helping to preserve these increasingly rare models of the XS1100..one caveat...this isnt exactly the prime time of year to be selling so dont be discouraged if it doesnt sell right away...if not now then in the Spring...for sure someone will want this...
      your link was working and now it isnt...
      Last edited by madmax-im; 10-09-2015, 05:00 AM.
      1980 XS650G Special-Two
      1993 Honda ST1100

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      • #4
        The link should still be working, I just checked it. But thanks, I figured it would at least make someone happy here to see the Venturer brought back to life and kept together.
        81 H

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        • #5
          That's if somebody buys it . . .
          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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          • #6
            Originally posted by Chicagoxs View Post
            The link should still be working, I just checked it. But thanks, I figured it would at least make someone happy here to see the Venturer brought back to life and kept together.
            Folks on here are VERY quick to bash someone over their plan for their own bike but usually too cheap to spend 2k to save one.

            My prediction, no one here will buy it and you'll end up doing what you wanted with it anyhow. Best of luck to you which ever way it goes.
            "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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            • #7
              If no one buys it, I'll make it what I want. At least I gave them a shot to save it.
              81 H

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              • #8
                So did I but I don't have $2K To throw around. I'm bike poor.
                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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                • #9
                  Originally posted by dpotter58 View Post
                  Folks on here are VERY quick to bash someone over their plan for their own bike but usually too cheap to spend 2k to save one.

                  My prediction, no one here will buy it and you'll end up doing what you wanted with it anyhow. Best of luck to you which ever way it goes.
                  Took the words right out of my mouth, but I decided to not post that. Maybe he'll find another XS cheap, and enjoy the Venturer as a complete touring bike.
                  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
                    I've sent pictures and a vid of it starting and running to mike. And I would never ride this bike with that big front fairing on it ha.
                    81 H

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Chicagoxs View Post
                      I would never ride this bike with that big front fairing on it ha.
                      I used to think the same thing until I started riding more and longer distances. I couldn't ride without it now.

                      Having the fairing to protect me from the wind, bugs, debris, rain, snow, heat, cold...................................trumps being "cool".
                      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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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by BA80 View Post
                        I used to think the same thing until I started riding more and longer distances. I couldn't ride without it now.

                        Having the fairing to protect me from the wind, bugs, debris, rain, snow, heat, cold...................................trumps being "cool".
                        Totally agree Greg When the weather turns against you "cool" becomes COLD and that is no fun. 12 hours of pouring rain on my way home from XSSE would not have been possible without fairing and shield.
                        Phil
                        1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
                        1983 XJ 650 Maxim
                        2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Chicagoxs View Post
                          If no one buys it, I'll make it what I want. At least I gave them a shot to save it.
                          Hi Chicagoxs,
                          Yes you did and for that I ( and many others) applaud you.
                          I agree with MadMaxim not the best time of year to get the value out of a motorcycle especially here in the colder north. Hope you make a sale.
                          Keep following the site for some opportunities to pick up project bikes at cheap prices if a shaft drive monster is what appeals to you.
                          Phil
                          1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
                          1983 XJ 650 Maxim
                          2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by maximphil View Post
                            totally agree greg when the weather turns against you "cool" becomes cold and that is no fun. 12 hours of pouring rain on my way home from xsse would not have been possible without fairing and shield.
                            Phil
                            btdt................
                            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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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by BA80 View Post
                              I used to think the same thing until I started riding more and longer distances. I couldn't ride without it now.

                              Having the fairing to protect me from the wind, bugs, debris, rain, snow, heat, cold...................................trumps being "cool".
                              Good input , and don't forget us being able to trump any riding style or switchback corners he may have in mind.
                              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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