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Must be a typo, hope people are not bidding on it based on the year:
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1984 XJ1100 - 79 cams, XS850 FD, XS triple tree/euro cafe bars, hydraulic clutch, bar end mirrors, yamaha R1 rear mono-shock
1972 CL350 - clubmans, Mike's XS coils/condenser, '98 Yamaha R1 rearsets (If I can find some at a decent price) -
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I sent him a message, we'll see if he changes it.'81 XS1100 SH
Melted to the ground during The Valley Fire
Sep. 12th 2015
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Yep it's rare alright, the mileage is wrong too.
Did the MN Specials have the ring around the covers over the alternator and ignition in 81?Comment
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Yes (I'm pretty certain)... and they were black (not the ring... the covers)... I think this is an 80 since it has the spoke wheels and not the swirly wheels (unless they changed it out... like they did the covers... and the handlebars... and possibly the speedo... and who knows what else)Originally posted by GNEPIG
Did the MN Specials have the ring around the covers over the alternator and ignition in 81?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
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It's a 1980 specail. straight spoke wheels, slotted rotors, etc. Made up to look like a MidnightComment
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According to the VIN, it was the 32nd MNS to roll off the line...-Do what makes you happy.
'79 Honda CB 750 K (2)
'78 XS 11 E - "Rhona"
...and a 2nd E, for the goodies on it.Comment
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Just to let everyone know, I am bidding on this bike. And am currently winning. I also saw the typo of the year.Jim Horton
Myrtle Beach SC 29588
843-274-5045Comment
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ALL midnights had CURVED spokes in the cast wheels.....Comment
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If you look at the posting, you can get a LOT of info. The bike has a SALVAGE title! the Speedometer is off a Special, NOT a MNS. Handle bars are also non MNS parts. If the frame and engine numbers match, you at least have a good start for an early MNS.Ray Matteis
KE6NHG
XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!Comment
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Early midnight !
According to the framenumber (4H3-000133): this bike is definitely an early made 1980 midnight special (XS1100LG),but some parts are from other specials. (Handlebar,speedo,etc.) The spokes are not curved on the first year midnight special,so this bike has the correct wheels.
TERJE
`79SF
`80SG x 2
`80LG x 2
`81SH
`82XJ1100J
`83CB1000 CUSTOM
`79WIFEComment
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I wish...
but not so... My LG has straight spokes... but I'm hoping to have the 81 Midnight wheels one of these days...Originally posted by concours
ALL midnights had CURVED spokes in the cast wheels.....
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
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Very good my people, way to be observant! You can't put one over on this group.
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"My LG has straight spokes... but I'm hoping to have the 81 Midnight wheels one of these days..."
I wonder if the wheels from a Virago would work? Those are swurly.Comment
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The Virago has a read DRUM brake. The front wheel may fit, but you would have to check the axle size.I wonder if the wheels from a Virago would work? Those are swurly.Ray Matteis
KE6NHG
XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!Comment
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Oh well DUH on my part... John just reminded me that we have a set of swirly wheels I was going to paint gold (See? that's what happens when you have too many irons in the fire)...Originally posted by GNEPIG
I wonder if the wheels from a Virago would work? Those are swurly.
The big attraction for me with the 81 Midnight wheels as opposed to the 80 wheels... I like gold... and swirls...
At least if I paint the wheels I have... I can get them to match the other parts that I've already painted... I hope...
Oops... sorry... hijacking the thread...
Good luck on the auction Jim! You'll be the first in the group to own an 88 XS! If you win, please let us know if the parts interchange with any of our models..
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
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