New battery. Starts and runs but rough idle. PO took carbs apart and lost bearings for choke. I just use an old spark plug.Front brakes are stuck. Other than that not in bad shape. Tires have little wear. Located in Bath Maine. Check ad on Craigslist for pics. Asking $1000 or best offer.
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Originally posted by TexinMaine View PostNew battery. Starts and runs but rough idle. PO took carbs apart and lost bearings for choke. I just use an old spark plug.Front brakes are stuck. Other than that not in bad shape. Tires have little wear. Located in Bath Maine. Check ad on Craigslist for pics. Asking $1000 or best offer.
Phil1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
1983 XJ 650 Maxim
2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)
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'78 XS1100E (the newest bike I've ever owned)
'74 CB350F1 (under restoration)
'72 RT2 MX360 (gone but not forgotten)
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Good 'find' dbbrian. Looks to make someone a nice Venturer model, right down to the original seat and original backrest! Only other change I see at this point is the mirror assemblies have been changed to rectangle assemblies from the original round mirrors.Last edited by motoman; 04-18-2019, 02:43 AM.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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This is a great deal for someone.
I'm still trying to imagine how an old spark plug helps with missing choke bearings.
Good luck with the sale, TexinMaine!-Mike
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'79 XS1100SF 20k miles
'80 XS1100SG 44k miles
'81 XS1100H Venturer 35k miles
'79 XS750SF 17k miles
'85 Honda V65 Magna ~7k miles
'84 Honda V65 Magna 48k miles (parts bike)
'86 Yamaha VMAX 9k miles
Previous: '68 Motoguzzi 600cc + '79 XS750SF 22k miles +'84 Honda V65
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Originally posted by Radioguylogs View PostThis is a great deal for someone.
I'm still trying to imagine how an old spark plug helps with missing choke bearings.
Good luck with the sale, TexinMaine!
Thanks! I pull out the choke and place the spark plug between the choke handle and carb body. It snaps shut and holds the spark plug in place and open enough to activate the choke.1981 XS1100H
Quando omni flunkus moritati
When all else fails, play dead.
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Originally posted by DiverRay View Post1/8" ball bearings will fit and work.(DAMHIKIJK) You can buy them at your local Ace hardware, or at least I can.1981 XS1100H
Quando omni flunkus moritati
When all else fails, play dead.
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Yes. I was lucky in that the spring didn't hide. As it's a 1/8" ball, try and find a 1/8" spring at Ace. If not, try a ballpoint pen spring. You may be able to find one that will work.Ray Matteis
KE6NHG
XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!
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Originally posted by bikerphil View PostThat spring is a hard to find size. I have a few extra here if you need a couple Tex.1981 XS1100H
Quando omni flunkus moritati
When all else fails, play dead.
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What?
Can't believe that no one has pulled the trigger on this Venturer yet?
Mike1981 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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