seeking xs or xj 1100

[joejr2]

I'm seeking an xs1100 79-81 or an 82 xj1100 in the Santa Fe or Albuquerque
New Mexico vicinity. I'm a new member of this forum but have been a member
of xjbikes.com for a year and am on my 3rd xj 650 build.

[MaximPhil]

Hi Joe,
Keep checking this forum. XS1100's in various stages of disrepair and from totally abused to almost perfect come up frequently. I am sure you will soon find one that suits your level of commitment to a restoration project.
Keep an eye on the members lounge some links to Craigslist etc. get in the conversation over there.
Welcome to the madness
Phil

[BA80]

I have 4 titled 11 Specials in my garage in various states of assembly/disassembly. How many do you want?

[joejr2]

thanks for responding

Tulsa would be a 10-12 hour drive for me and I would have to rent trailer
I think I'll hold out for one in NM southern Colo. etc. But thanks anyway.

[Prisoner6]

Budget

Joe,

I don't know what your budget is, but here is just one example ... a Special (with a touring set-up) available in Albuquerque:



https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/mcy/5279869664.html

[HalfCentury]

Be patient. I waited a long time before I found one close to me at a reasonable price. Soon after, I saw a second one for the same. I paid $1200 and saw the second one for $1200.

[rdmcguy]

Two standards

Hey Joe ,
I have two standards here in Denver ,A 78 and an 80 One of them I bought in Alburquerque with minor elec issues ...up and running now ,Not a cream puff but runs and rides well...smokes a little , been sitting a little while , needs a few things but complete ...The 80 has the second gear issue but runs and is complete also ..feel free to contact me here at the site.
I would consider meeting at state line Co/New Mexico if you might be interested ?......Joe

[joejr2]

To Marco r/e bike in Albuquerque

Yes I checked out that bike in Alb. The guy was eager to sell, He even rode
the bike to Santa fe to show me. It was a mess, fork oil had leaked into the
brake pads encrusting the forks,pipes and engine. ripped seat and missing
side cover. Three cylinders had around 60 lbs each and the last plug spun
around but wouldn't come out. He was asking 2k. Blue book for one in good
running cond. was $1,500. I said $1,000. He said he wanted his 2k and
would hold out. The bike's been on Craigslist since August. I'm presently
bluilding another xj650 out of a parts bike and a titled frame. So, I think
I'll wait until one drops into my lap for $700-$1000 around here. Checking
a bike out before commitment is important.

[tcoop]

Be patient. Something will come around. I got my first two XS's by trading my XJ750 for them and the guy put up a hundred extra buck to finalize the deal.

There will be deals to be had if you are patient. Don't just check Craigs List, try other local want adds (TV station's online sites sometimes have them).

[Prisoner6]

... Checking a bike out before commitment is important.

Of course! You should never buy a used bike without giving it a thorough going-over.

Sounds like you know your way around bikes, and what to look for in a used bike (especially one as old as the XS11).

The right bike at the right price is out there for you, Joe ...

And it will probably "drop into your lap" when you least expect it ... I know mine did!