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82 XJ 1100 .. " Da Sqirrel Mobile
Dear God man !! what are you doing with that squirrel ?!!!!
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Found this one on Craigs list
http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=17574
I have been tinkering with it on/off for the past couple of weeks, Needed a little bit of TLC and Just put 20 miles on it to test everything out....a little low end bog (below 2-3K), but seems to run strong!!
I know it's carbs, it has probably sat a while and they are probably dirty, gummed up....
So far, so good!
Just finished the exhaust paint, oil, filter change, etc....
Last edited by 03mach1; 05-25-2008, 11:58 AM.Dave
1978 XS1100EComment
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Learning...
Here's a pic of the Swiftcicle as he now is. I know it's a pretty ordinary shot but I took it at work and I was in a bit of a hurry. At least you can see my Vetter set up and the red pipes. I'll keep trying until I get it right but I've been promising a pic for soooo very long I thought I'd bite the bullet and post this.
Dan
sans Hasselblad.Automotive Imbecile.
Proud owner of 'The Swiftcicle'. (Swifty for short)
'78E Full Vetter Dresser.
1196 Big Bore Kit.Comment
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Nice frame."Damn it Jim, I'm a doctor, not a mechanic!' ('Bones' McCoy)Comment
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And here I was thinking I had the patent on smartazz in here??Nice frame.
And just to beat you to the DUMBazz comments.... that title fits occasionally too!
Dan, maybe next time try a shot of the LIT side of your bike.. not the shaded side... unless that was the plan so we can't see all the oil streaks and gas puddles. lol.
TodTry your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.
You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!
Current bikes:
'06 Suzuki DR650
*'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
'82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
'82 XJ1100 Parts bike
'81 XS1100 Special
'81 YZ250
'80 XS850 Special
'80 XR100
*Crashed/Totalled, still ownComment
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I had some time to kill at work today and stumbled across this picture. Can anyone confirm that it is or is not an XS?
I know this, because Tyler knows this.
1980 SG
3J6 003509
Kerker 4-1 (sans baffles)
Fuse Block Upgrade
Mike's XS Green Coils
Pods w/Homemade Velocity StacksComment
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it is not an XS1100 for sure....
did all XS models habe shaft drive or were there some that have chains?1979 XS1100 SF "Black Goblin"
-Pod Filters
-4-1 pipe
-larger jets for carbs
1982 XJ1100 "Black Sheep"Comment
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I am not by any means an expert at identifiying a bike from a fuzzy picture, but I see enough similarities that it made me wonder.I know this, because Tyler knows this.
1980 SG
3J6 003509
Kerker 4-1 (sans baffles)
Fuse Block Upgrade
Mike's XS Green Coils
Pods w/Homemade Velocity StacksComment
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neither am I...lol1979 XS1100 SF "Black Goblin"
-Pod Filters
-4-1 pipe
-larger jets for carbs
1982 XJ1100 "Black Sheep"Comment
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You can see the frame?
I know it's a crap pic. I'll try again today.Automotive Imbecile.
Proud owner of 'The Swiftcicle'. (Swifty for short)
'78E Full Vetter Dresser.
1196 Big Bore Kit.Comment
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Looks like maybe an XS650 to me, early to mid 70's. or could be a 400 twin, or something like thatNice day, if it doesn't rain...
'05 ST1300
'83 502/502 Monte Carlo for sale/tradeComment
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Took advantage of the great weather today and cruised on up the Maine Seacoast.
Here's my 1100SG in front of Nubble Lighthouse, York Beach, Maine.
Doncurrently own;
1980 Yamaha XS1100 SG
2009 Yamaha Star RaiderComment
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a few more
still learningAutomotive Imbecile.
Proud owner of 'The Swiftcicle'. (Swifty for short)
'78E Full Vetter Dresser.
1196 Big Bore Kit.Comment
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Ohmygawdman, must be tricky trying to ride with handlebars kinked over to the side like that. Have you tried loosening all the pinchbolts, having someone straddle the front wheel to hold it steady, then yanking the bars back to straight? 
While we're at it, what the heck did the neighbour's kid jam over your highway pegs?Ken TalbotComment
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Broken ankle savers
G'day Ken,
Those are specially designed broken ankle savers. I bought a kids pool toy, sort of a sword thingee, cut off two 4" bits and drilled holes through the centre. I couldn't ride the bike without them after I broke my leg and I haven't bothered taking them off.
As for the handle bars, you ought to see me laying down donuts!
Soon as I learn how to hold the camera without shaking and soon as there's a good sunny day here I'll wash the bike and take some proper pics.
Dan
Dizzy.Automotive Imbecile.
Proud owner of 'The Swiftcicle'. (Swifty for short)
'78E Full Vetter Dresser.
1196 Big Bore Kit.Comment
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