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  • #1

    81 Special Badge?

    Not up on my badges but it says it's OEM and is on the cheaper side... Says new without packaging. But of course buyer beware.

    It's run without the xs1100 in the title so maybe flying under the radar?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Yama...b3c8ad&vxp=mtr
    Steve R

    '80 SG
    "Fred" -- TC fuse box, stock airbox/exhaust/jets, SS brake lines, Windjammer V fairing, Cibie headlight lens, TKAT fork brace, Showa rear shocks, MikesXS emulators

    Former bikes:

    1973 Yamaha 125 Enduro (brother's but I 'borrowed' it a lot, usually after midnight)
    1978 XS400E Red
    1981 XS850 Special (Stingo)
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  • #2
    It's for an 81 Special.
    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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    • #3
      Emblems

      Originally posted by Bergman16 View Post
      Not up on my badges but it says it's OEM and is on the cheaper side... Says new without packaging. But of course buyer beware.

      It's run without the xs1100 in the title so maybe flying under the radar?

      http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Yama...b3c8ad&vxp=mtr
      It may be new, but it does not look all that good in the pix. Plus the fact that it is plastic. Replacement metal emblems are available here. I have purchased several from them and they are good quality:

      http://www.kz900.com/
      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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      • #4
        Originally posted by MPittma100 View Post
        It may be new, but it does not look all that good in the pix. Plus the fact that it is plastic. Replacement metal emblems are available here. I have purchased several from them and they are good quality:

        http://www.kz900.com/
        For $70 each they better be gold plated......
        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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        • #5
          I got a repro last spring, too, it's great, but it was before I knew anything (not that I know anything now!) and got a 79 for my 80. One of these days I'd like to swap with someone.
          Steve R

          '80 SG
          "Fred" -- TC fuse box, stock airbox/exhaust/jets, SS brake lines, Windjammer V fairing, Cibie headlight lens, TKAT fork brace, Showa rear shocks, MikesXS emulators

          Former bikes:

          1973 Yamaha 125 Enduro (brother's but I 'borrowed' it a lot, usually after midnight)
          1978 XS400E Red
          1981 XS850 Special (Stingo)

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          • #6
            Far as I know 79 and 80 are the same.
            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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            • #7
              i thought so but the X is solid in 80 and outline in 79. I don't care all that much but I felt kinda silly ordering before I'd even looked into it. Was too excited about getting my first XS in 30 years. (third in all).

              as to Jeff at KZ900 he sold me my vetter mount and seems like a good guy/seller.
              Steve R

              '80 SG
              "Fred" -- TC fuse box, stock airbox/exhaust/jets, SS brake lines, Windjammer V fairing, Cibie headlight lens, TKAT fork brace, Showa rear shocks, MikesXS emulators

              Former bikes:

              1973 Yamaha 125 Enduro (brother's but I 'borrowed' it a lot, usually after midnight)
              1978 XS400E Red
              1981 XS850 Special (Stingo)

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              • #8
                You might find those same emblems for less at Diablo Cycle.
                Marty (in Mississippi)
                XS1100SG
                XS650SK
                XS650SH
                XS650G
                XS6502F
                XS650E

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