YOUR 78-79 XS1100s CONDITION

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  • latexeses
    XS-XJ Guru
    • Jun 2008
    • 1491
    • California

    #61
    I have most of the parts for the 79 SF to get it running. Don't know if I can get it to stop. Need brake overhaul. Has a standard tank.
    The 79F is in the background. Needs ignition parts. Beyond that, all there except headlight. 82XJ need carbs cleaned. Needs minor parts replaced and some luck. Who knows. Next summer for the Xj And the SF???
    What I need most right now is some luck. Yahooooo.
    RIP Whiskers (Shop Boss) 25+yrs

    "It doesn't hurt until you find out no one is looking"

    Everything on hold...

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    • CatatonicBug
      Master of XSology
      • Oct 2008
      • 6117
      • Clinton, UT

      #62
      Originally posted by latexeses
      What I need most right now is some luck. Yahooooo.
      I prefer Google when looking for luck.
      1980 XS850SG - Sold
      1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
      Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
      Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).

      Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
      -H. Ford

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      • rpgoerlich
        XSive Maximus
        • Dec 2007
        • 643
        • Katy, Tx

        #63
        It's actually in pretty decent shape and Runs well. Needs a good engine cleaning, cases polished and the header redone or replaced.
        .
        Richard

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        • Shawnb
          XSive
          • Jun 2008
          • 88

          #64
          79 standard round light

          It don't look like it was in a fire, until you get close and see the burnt wires going to the coils and clutch cable. but it was in a fire has all kind of issues with carbs and breaks and fires up when it want runs real well at higher rpm's tach needle broke so don't know how high, but while sitting in my back yard on two flat tires it revs louder and a little higher than a chain saw hope to rebuild her soon just won the last brake front brake master cylyder on ebay but haven't made payment so in jeapardy of losing it. hopefully have it street able by summer no light only brake light but it don't work. in very bad condition and motor is partially seized . See you guys on the open highways soon!!!!!!!!

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          • cywelchjr
            XS-XJ Super Guru(Deceased)
            • Oct 2008
            • 4450
            • Sacramento, CA

            #65
            Not Fair!

            It's still not fair that us 80-82 guys don't get to chime in.
            Cy

            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.

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            • madmax-im
              Master of XSology
              • Sep 2007
              • 6751
              • Southern Comfort...Wendell NC

              #66
              Originally posted by cywelchjr
              It's still not fair that us 80-82 guys don't get to chime in.
              So start your own poll for crying out loud
              1980 XS650G Special-Two
              1993 Honda ST1100

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              • cywelchjr
                XS-XJ Super Guru(Deceased)
                • Oct 2008
                • 4450
                • Sacramento, CA

                #67
                Originally posted by madmax-im
                So start your own poll for crying out loud
                I knew I forgot to put the smileys in there.
                Cy

                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.

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                • millernz123
                  New
                  • Apr 2009
                  • 7

                  #68
                  I would say my bike is in mint cond a 1978 xs1100 the only thing that was done was a new paint Job still retaines Factory seat, exhaust, backrest I just turned over 3,300 orig miles Yesterday.
                  Last edited by millernz123; 04-28-2009, 09:11 AM.

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                  • CatatonicBug
                    Master of XSology
                    • Oct 2008
                    • 6117
                    • Clinton, UT

                    #69
                    Originally posted by millernz123
                    I would say my bike is in mint cond
                    Well, not quite... You've got a little blueing on those headers there!! And if you let anyone else close to it, you'll end up with drool streaks all over it too! That is one beautiful bike, for sure!
                    1980 XS850SG - Sold
                    1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
                    Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
                    Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).

                    Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
                    -H. Ford

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                    • 62xs
                      Xsive
                      • Apr 2009
                      • 42
                      • ohio

                      #70
                      This is mine. I still need a headlight and I ordered a color tune kit today. I have worked on it on and off for years and just as i thought I had every thing right the T's started leaking so I tried the rubber hose trick I saw on here and it worked. now I just need to tune in the carbs and find the headlight. The faring makes it too heavy.

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                      • xsivegary
                        XSive
                        • Mar 2009
                        • 27

                        #71
                        Mint?...uh, no. Spec....no. Fast and fun, heck yes! It's plenty good enough for me and the Little Woman....uh, don't tell her I called her that

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                        • mstic2000
                          XSive Maximus
                          • Aug 2008
                          • 574
                          • Saginaw, Mi

                          #72
                          My 78 1100E in the man cave. Like my cars back in the 70s...won't win any beauty contests, not a show stopper until you get on the gas

                          My 1978 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v518/mstic2000/xs.jpg

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                          • b.walker5
                            XS-XJ Guru
                            • Feb 2009
                            • 1745
                            • Invercargill, New Zealand

                            #73
                            Originally posted by xsivegary
                            Mint?...uh, no. Spec....no. Fast and fun, heck yes! It's plenty good enough for me and the Little Woman....uh, don't tell her I called her that

                            Hey xsivegary, If you don't mind me asking, What are the bars off? and are you using the stock master cylinder? I've tried flat bars on mine, but they didnt look right and the brake cylinder was on too much of an angle for my liking so i went back to the stock bars. I like the look of yours. Mines an 80 so doesnt qualify for this thread, and it's broken at present, so no pics till it's fixed.
                            1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
                            2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.

                            Woman (well, my wife anyway) are always on Transmit and never Receive.

                            "A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be" Albert Einstien.

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                            • Ken Talbot
                              XS-XJ Super Guru
                              • Jun 2002
                              • 4251
                              • Revelstoke, BC

                              #74
                              Originally posted by xsivegary
                              Mint?...uh, no. Spec....no. Fast and fun, heck yes! It's plenty good enough for me and the Little Woman....uh, don't tell her I called her that

                              Hey, xsivegary, if you don't mind me asking, is that a special filter, or a bit of photoshopping, or did you actually have that star painted onto your tank? I like it!
                              Ken Talbot

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                              • Korr
                                XStremely XSive
                                • Jul 2008
                                • 293
                                • Torrance, CA

                                #75
                                My baby's just dirty ahahahha. Since i'm such a low budget guy i will not feel right if she was all shiny and sparkly I like her to look used, but not abused

                                Last edited by Korr; 05-02-2009, 08:48 PM. Reason: needs a picture!
                                1978 XS1100E Standard
                                Kerker Exhaust
                                Tkat Fork Brace

                                On Hold
                                TopCat S.O.F.A. + Fuse Block
                                Mike's XS Pod FIlters

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