Back in the saddle

[tomatao]

That's a nice lookin' ride you got there.

Welcome back!

[saddle up]

John & Susan

I know the feeling, as does most of the folks here.
I have done the retro trip myself. Had a new 80G, had three bikes in between but could never lose or forget my love for these machines. I saw this web site and joined, a month or two later convinced I was doing the right thing bought a cherry 80SG. Yes the thrill of riding an XS1100 is better than.....fill in the blank

[John & Susan]

Thanks for the instructions TC.... my brain hurts...
If it wasn't 109 degrees outside, I'd be out ridin'...

I'll take some more pix and see if I can decipher your hyroglyphics ummm...I mean ...great instructions

[xs11jack]

Super

fine, my friend, Super fine, and welcome to the gang(group?). XS's are addictive, but I also think that there is a certain personality type that it addicts. We just don't march to the tune of a different drummer, we are the drummer and we wrote the tune!

[CarolynS]

Great Looking Ride

Wow! That is beautiful!
You should be very proud of it.
Here's hoping the weather cools a little for you and you can go tear up some blacktop.
Otherwise you just kinda mush it around...wont tear at that temp!!

[Wildkat]

Welcome home!

and to the group...


Don't let the high temps keep you from riding... at least by the time you get where you're going... you'll be evenly cooked...


Nice looking scoot! I'd like to see some close up pics of the paint if you get a chance...

[John & Susan]

OK, it's been a week and no pix... sorry, was out in St Louis for part of the week and when I got home it was 116 degrees... sheesh!!!

I promise we will post some pix this weekend if we get under 100... 5am 96 degrees ... noon is 109 or so.. you bet it will be early morning...

[wingnut]

Hot Stuff

First; Welcome Home!!!

There are a large number of us who have taken a 20 year hiatus from the 1100 but have never not heard that call off in the distance to come back. Glad you were able to find such a fine example to stifle that little voice that was speaking to you all this time. You can't beat that area for finding old stuff with no rust! There's a great motorcycle salvage yard down off of 19th street (IIRC) called Bill's cycle salvage if you need parts. I've bought stuff there to fix up a couple of bikes that were ravaged living here in the swamp. He's a little proud of his stuff but you can deal with him. I've been going to Phoenix a couple of times a year for the last 20 years and always thought that an oil cooler would be mandatory in those temps. Again welcome to the group and enjoy the ride

[DJinNH]

Re: Hot Stuff

Originally posted by wingnut
First; Welcome Home!!!

There are a large number of us who have taken a 20 year hiatus from the 1100 but have never not heard that call off in the distance to come back.

You can include me in that group.

Don

[Brent]

welcome

[B]Welcome John & Susan,

John,
I read about the tip over outside the bank. It means much more to me having heard of your long awaited return and seeing photo of your bike. So sorry. Do not despair, can be fixed. Some fine examples of XS11's here have been "rescued".

Great bunch of folks here. Come to a rally. Bring Susan if she will.

[John & Susan]

Brent, It wasn't mine that bit the dust - thankfully, but thanks for the condolences anyway
By what I am seeing around, I got pretty lucky with my purchase. Not even a hint of rust and the last 2 owners have looked after it like it was their child - and I will continue the tradition.

It needs a couple of things to clean up 100% - I noticed the sound system rattles around in the mounting somewhat and the speakers have been rained through, so they need replacingand a very, very slight oil presence at the cam chain plug.. I'll look at that later.

Look for pix tomorrow - we have a cool spell coming through so it will only be 104.. a little like putting blow dryers 2 inches from your eyes on HOT... (and that's just walking TO the bike)

I certainly noticed the smaller fuel tank though, but I'll take it...

[John & Susan]

OK. I got out before the sun started to get too angry, still came back like a ball of sweat at 8am.

Let's give the pix another try. If this works I'll throw some more up.

[John & Susan]

OK, I'm a dumba$$... I know T.C.. follow your instructions

Instructions followed below:

[John & Susan]

Hey it worked.... 3rd time's a charm...

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