Bike photos

[motoman]

Bought this cheapy.
She still pulls strong.
Sound like all hell is breaking loose wen you really open the throttle (no baffles).

Sig. says SH.....picture says a whole-lotta different.

[MaximPhil]

Welcome Quintin,
Looks a bit of what we like to call a Frankenbike.
What do you know of it's history? how long have you owned it.?
Your signature says SH which equals Special however the forks are from a Standard model. Not sure but expect SA got the same models as Australia unless this was imported from some other location.
Looks quite rideable . You might find it performs better with a little more baffle to give some back pressure.
Phil
( Oude Kapenaar)

[Quintin]

Thank you for the welcome.
I need to change the signature. I bought a parts bike with the above bike and it is a SH.
I think this one is a 1979 model and I don't believe this was originally a Special.
Like you said "a bit of a franken XS11".

Had a complete carburetor rebuilt. Made such a huge difference in performance.
I have found the clutch sometimes slip under heavy exhilaration.
Will attempt to cure with clutch spring shims.

[CatatonicBug]

I have found the clutch sometimes slip under heavy exhilaration.
Will attempt to cure with clutch spring shims.

Don't bother with shims. Just get new springs. They are a point of wear, and need to be replaced over time.

[Donmystic1]

Photos

[IMG][/IMG]My restored 1979 XS1100

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[motoman]

Nice!........Who's the manufacturer of the 'piggy-back' gas shocks?

[IanDMacDonald]

Looks good Don! Black-out the engine with some PJ1, and it'll look close to The Rev's bike. Round headlight makes it look like every other UJM bike though.

[IanDMacDonald]

I hope those shocks are not the eBay small displacement shocks, lol. Please say they are from a KZ1300, lol.

[mcmotohistory]

My 1981 Venturer

Just finished the paint, drilled out the lower fairing mt holes and installed led running lights. Its an ongoing project.

[motoman]

Just finished the paint, drilled out the lower fairing mt holes and installed led running lights. Its an ongoing project.

Nicely done!..........as is.

[tcoop]

78e

This was the condition of my 78E when I first got it


A few months latter it became this


Now as it stands...

a picture of the tank before over spray cleanup


It is no longer my bike (I gave it to my son-in-law) It can be seen running around Duluth Minnesota... in nice weather anyways.


I have three XJ1100s that I am working on + putting a faring on my 80LG so0 more picture in the (hopefully) near future.

[MaximPhil]

Just finished the paint, drilled out the lower fairing mt holes and installed led running lights. Its an ongoing project.

Hi mcmoto,
I do like your LED running lights. I might follow your example
I am trying to keep mine looking original. If I ever get the electrics sorted out i'll add some LED lights.
Phil

[jetmechmarty]

If I ever get the electrics sorted out i'll add some LED lights.
Phil

Phil,
There isn't much in the way of electrics on that thing. Don't let it intimidate you.

[MaximPhil]

Phil,
There isn't much in the way of electrics on that thing. Don't let it intimidate you.

Hi Marty,
What little there is does not work properly
I have put all work on hold until the weather warms up in the late spring.
Phil

[Abnorml]

my 80 special

These first 2 pics are what I brought home for $100.


This is how she looks now.