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  • #31
    Originally posted by xs11lover View Post
    I don't believe your going to get rid of the Maxim. But if you are you should stop and see me, I could get a 94 fzr 1000 to trade you without much trouble.......but I wouldn't give the xj back when you change your tune...
    Well I will prolly keep him as it is I've had him since new...kinda hard to get rid of it now...but another bike in the stable would help Dunno what the FZR 1000 is or if it would be a comfortable sport tourer like an FJR1300which is what I want...next
    1980 XS650G Special-Two
    1993 Honda ST1100

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    • #32
      Ben, if you want we can load into my truck on Saturday........... BTW, pm me your address, i'm stupid, i deleted the message from my blackberry

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      • #33
        Highly Impressive

        This is just another example of the character of the members of this forum. We find a member in need. We also find a member willing to donate time, gas and parts to that member. I hope to one day gain enough mechanical expertise (and parts) to do the same. To quote AC/DC, "For those about to rock, we salute you." Randy, you rock.
        79 XS1100 SF - name TBD - possibly "Divorce Maker" Kerker 4 into 1, K&N filter in stock air box
        79 XS1100 SF - parts (for now) - "Divorce Maker II"
        79 XS1100 SF "The one that got away" sold in 1993.

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        • #34
          Originally posted by randy View Post
          Ben, if you want we can load into my truck on Saturday........... BTW, pm me your address, i'm stupid, i deleted the message from my blackberry
          Randy I'll PM you the addy... And Yeah Randy rocks...this will be the 2nd time he has made a house call here...
          1980 XS650G Special-Two
          1993 Honda ST1100

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          • #35
            What....not even thinking about kommufornia???

            Oh, come on.....don't you want to move to CA and help pay for illegals' healthcare and welfare???
            And our politicians aren't as crooked as NJ.....they tell you how bad their going to screw you BEFORE they screw you. And the press loves them for it. That way they can get their camera's right in your face to catch the precise expression on your face as the screwing begins!!!
            '96 Kawasaki ZX11, bought February 5, 2015

            '79 Kawasaki LTD 1000, bought Oct 19,2010.....sold Sept 12, 2013

            '81 XS11 Special, bought May 6, 2010.....sold Oct 19,2010

            '79 XS 11 Special, bought July 3rd, 2008

            '78 XS11 Standard, bought July 2, 2009.....sold Aug 25, 2011

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            • #36
              Originally posted by Mr. Schweer View Post
              Oh, come on.....don't you want to move to CA and help pay for illegals' healthcare and welfare???
              And our politicians aren't as crooked as NJ.....they tell you how bad their going to screw you BEFORE they screw you. And the press loves them for it. That way they can get their camera's right in your face to catch the precise expression on your face as the screwing begins!!!
              No Thanks...dont need to get californicated
              1980 XS650G Special-Two
              1993 Honda ST1100

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              • #37
                Hi Bne & Randy,
                Have a nice week end. hope it all goes well. When i win the lottery Bne You and i will go touring on FJR.s too.
                Phil
                1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
                1983 XJ 650 Maxim
                2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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                • #38
                  Ca CA land

                  You might want to ask The Whiz about that N. Carolina move. He did that a few months ago from Ca CA land. I actually like So Cal and can't imagine living in that hot humid places any more. Dry heat is much better and living close to the ocean is a major advantage too.... not to mention all the great mountain rides here....
                  You can't stay young forever, but you can be immature for the rest of your life...

                  '78E "Pathfinder" Show bike...
                  Lovingly restored by Dave Delzell
                  Drilled airbox
                  Tkat fork brace
                  Hardly mufflers
                  late model carbs
                  Newer style fuses
                  Oil pressure guage
                  Custom security system
                  Stainless braid brake lines

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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by planedick View Post
                    You might want to ask The Whiz about that N. Carolina move. He did that a few months ago from Ca CA land. I actually like So Cal and can't imagine living in that hot humid places any more. Dry heat is much better and living close to the ocean is a major advantage too.... not to mention all the great mountain rides here....
                    NC has Mtns and ocean front as well...but most importantly the economic climate is most healthy especially around the Raleigh-Durham area.The beaches are a couple hours away...and the Mtns of western NC and Eastern TN are abt 4 hours away.Deals Gaps...Tail of the Dragon.Chererola(sp?)skyway and many more mtn roads make this a very desirable place to be in.... Again though its the ecomonic climate...low taxes...relatively cheap real estate...and disposable income that isnt disposed of by the state before you can get it.
                    Tell me ...In Calif. how much does it cost to register your car or m/c? Last I heard it was about $500 a year...and how can anyone live in a state thats bankrupt and in debt like Cally is?...I'd rather put up with the heat and humidity in NC And I have spoken to the Wiz ...he loves it there and aint lookin back...
                    1980 XS650G Special-Two
                    1993 Honda ST1100

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                    • #40
                      Originally posted by MaximPhil View Post
                      Hi Bne & Randy,
                      Have a nice week end. hope it all goes well. When i win the lottery Bne You and i will go touring on FJR.s too.
                      Phil
                      Hey Phil...Thanks for those sentiments...I would do the same for you..and have that Venturer totally restored to boot! Dr Rago is expected here in a couple hours...Max is in pre-op
                      1980 XS650G Special-Two
                      1993 Honda ST1100

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                      • #41
                        North Carolina would be great!
                        It really is beautiful country there...

                        As for the second bike deal... I'm kind of with the "Get another XS or XJ" but hold out for if and when they ever bring the XJR1300 over here...

                        I did find this one for you though...

                        XJR1300

                        Best of luck, Ben on whatever you decide
                        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
                        For those on FB

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                        • #42
                          Nc

                          As a native to the NC mountains, I love it here. There is no better place. We are living in Charlotte now. I have lived in Asheville and Boone, and I miss the mountains so very much. I am lookin forward to getting my seat for the XS so I can properly test it on the parkway and surrounding roads in Boone. As for Charlotte, you either love it or hate it. We love it here. 2 hrs from Boone, 2 Hrs to Asheville, 2 hrs from Raleigh, 2hrs from Uwharrie(great off-roading) and 4 hrs from Myrtle Beach.
                          1979 XS 1100SF Serenity
                          1981 XJ650 Midnight - Black Betty
                          Road Dog 4 Life

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                          • #43
                            Originally posted by Wildkat View Post
                            North Carolina would be great!
                            It really is beautiful country there...

                            As for the second bike deal... I'm kind of with the "Get another XS or XJ" but hold out for if and when they ever bring the XJR1300 over here...

                            I did find this one for you though...

                            XJR1300

                            Best of luck, Ben on whatever you decide
                            Thanks Kat love the XJR1300 as you already know...in lieu of that the FJR would suffice.

                            Originally posted by Rettic View Post
                            As a native to the NC mountains, I love it here. There is no better place. We are living in Charlotte now. I have lived in Asheville and Boone, and I miss the mountains so very much. I am lookin forward to getting my seat for the XS so I can properly test it on the parkway and surrounding roads in Boone. As for Charlotte, you either love it or hate it. We love it here. 2 hrs from Boone, 2 Hrs to Asheville, 2 hrs from Raleigh, 2hrs from Uwharrie(great off-roading) and 4 hrs from Myrtle Beach.
                            Its always good to hear these testimonys...everyone that I have spoken to abt NC has said how much they have loved it there. I just cant wait to put our home up forsale...we are about a month or 2 from doing that and we wont be lookin' back
                            1980 XS650G Special-Two
                            1993 Honda ST1100

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                            • #44
                              Oh Yeah Max is a runner again!

                              Randy came by this a.m. and within 5 mins of troubleshooting found the problem in the TCI one of the thransistors had a cold solder joint...resoldered all of the transistors and bingo he fired right up...then we installed the YICS eliminator tool and resynched the carbs and readjusted the idle. This bike is running so smooth at idle it just purrs like a happy kitty Kat Throttle response is very crisp and did I say how smooth it is? No low RPM stumble that it had previously. I just came back from blowing out the cobwebs and I couldn't be happier...ok mid life crisisis over...LOL
                              THANKYOU RANDY YOU ROCK!
                              1980 XS650G Special-Two
                              1993 Honda ST1100

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                              • #45
                                My pleasure, Ben. Thanks for the Yeungling! Gotta go ride mine now...the rain finally stopped!

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