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They're called spaghetti pipes (probably because of the way they cross over one another like noodles)... skettis is just a shortened version.
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81 SH Something Special
81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
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79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
80 LG Black Magic
78 E Standard Practice
James 3:17
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Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
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Spaghetti - skettis that's a bit of a stretch in my mind.Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
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I don't know. I guess it depends on where you're from and what slang you've been introduced to...
I've often heard spaghetti referred to as "sketti".81 SH Something Special
81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
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79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
80 LG Black Magic
78 E Standard Practice
James 3:17
If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.
“Alis Volat Propriis”
Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
For those on FBComment
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The spelling was not familiar to me, but once I saw what they were talking about I understood the reference just fine. And the reference made sense to me after that as well.Originally posted by Wildkat View PostCy
1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
Vetter Windjammer IV
Vetter hard bags & Trunk
OEM Luggage Rack
Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
Spade Fuse Box
Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
750 FD Mod
TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
XJ1100 Front Footpegs
XJ1100 Shocks
I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.Comment
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Ceramic coating
I had the spagetti headers ceramic coated on the 80 Standard I just finished and they came out great.
I have an old set that are in pretty rough shape that I may be interested in selling. I'll drag em out and take some photos.
Dale78 XS1100E Standard
Coca Cola Red
Hooker Headers
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1979 XS1100 Special
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I am guessing you have not raised a 2-3 yr old yet in your life.Originally posted by natemoen View Post
sketti is "standard slang" for Spaghetti at that age. Along with the thing you sleep on at night being a "peeow", and eating at "bobebens" (that would be Bob Evans.).
Ras, that is a very nice score!!Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.
81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
Previously owned
93 GSX600F
80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
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Damn that looks bitchin'...great job...Would like first dibs on the sketti you have as long as its solid and restorable....pics pls...Originally posted by foreda View PostI had the spagetti headers ceramic coated on the 80 Standard I just finished and they came out great.
I have an old set that are in pretty rough shape that I may be interested in selling. I'll drag em out and take some photos.
Dale BTW when I was alittle tyke I used to say pus-sketti ...
Last edited by madmax-im; 02-11-2012, 02:44 PM.1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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Thanxs Kat, can't wait to finish HerOriginally posted by Wildkat View PostDarn nice score Rasputin!
John has this type on his bike and I LOVE the look!
Would love to see pics after they're refinished
and by the way Schming, SWEEEEEEEEEEEET
You sure got a purdy engine
Nice Pipes! Did You borrow my tank, I gotta go check the garageOriginally posted by foreda View PostI had the spagetti headers ceramic coated on the 80 Standard I just finished and they came out great.
I have an old set that are in pretty rough shape that I may be interested in selling. I'll drag em out and take some photos.
Dale
1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors
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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)
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This is what they look like now.
While they are far from perfect they are a very good set of pipes now. If you look, you can still see the rust pitting in places. I had thought the ceramic coating was going to hide that but apparently it is pretty thinly applied. Most of the spots will not be seen once mounted so i am ok with that. So a 100 bucks on evilbay and 200 to coat them and I have a set of Sketti's. Some mat disagree but i am very happy with the outcome.
2-79 XS1100 SF
2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
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Look awfully good to me Ras!Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.
81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
Previously owned
93 GSX600F
80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
81 XS1100 Special
81 CB750 C
80 CB750 C
78 XS750Comment
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i like em
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Sweeeeeeeeeeeet!
They look REALLY good!81 SH Something Special
81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
☺
79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
80 LG Black Magic
78 E Standard Practice
James 3:17
If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.
“Alis Volat Propriis”
Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
For those on FBComment
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Lookin' Good
Hey Ras, You've mentioned some rust pitting.
Did you or the place you had the coating done media blast the pipes and if so what media was used ?
Also, does anyone know if there is a difference in engine performance, using the Sketti's, on account of the 1&4 - 2&3 scavenging combos ?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.Comment
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