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  • For my 1000th post

    I just want to express my thanks to everyone here.

    I stumbled across this site shortly after picking up my XJ. It needed alot of work and I lurked for awhile, read the tech tips, and didn't really do much else. I finally got the nerve up to tackling the first gear fix that was badly needed and then cleaned the carbs. I finally had the thing running right.

    I eventually met a couple members in person and started to post a little. Went to my first rally 3 years ago and met even more xsives. I have been truly hooked ever since, to the bikes and this site. The people are great, even if we don't always agree on politics. It is like having a HUGE extended family. I have seen people go way above and beyond to help someone they have never met. What the guys did for Sailor for example. No one had ever met the guy, but they spent their weekend, time, money, and parts just so the guy could get in one last ride. How awesome is that.

    In the past three years I have made some great friends here as well. I thank you all for your friendship. If there is one thing that is that is better than riding in the twisties, it is doing it with great friends. People who have your back, laugh with you, laugh at you, and give you a kick in the butt when you need it. To the Gang, your friendship is appreciated more than I can express.
    Harry

    The voices in my head are giving me the silent treatment.

    '79 Standard
    '82 XJ1100
    '84 FJ1100


    Acta Non Verba

  • #2
    Wow! It took you 4 years to get 1000 posts?!

    You're right - This place is great. The people are even better. I'm proud to be able to say that everyone here is a friend of mine.
    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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    • #3
      Congratulations on your Guruship!and thank you for all you've contributed to the forum.

      Terry
      1980 special (Phyllis)
      1196 10.5 to 1 kit,megacycle cams,shaved head,dynojet carb kit,ported intake and exhaust,mac 4 into 1 exhaust,drilled rotors,ss brake lines,pods,mikes xs green coils,iridium plugs,led lights,throttle lock,progressive shocks,oil cooler,ajustable cam gears,HD valve springs,Vmax tensioner mod

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      • #4
        Well congrats on your 1,000th post, even though most of them have been......
        http://www.myspace.com/i_give_you_power

        1980 XS11 Special - chopped, dropped and OCTY is still installed - NOW IT'S FOR SALE! $1,800 OBO


        Famous Myspace quote:

        "Don't mess with TEXAS! It's not nice to pick on retards."

        It's funny because I am from TEXAS!

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        • #5
          Awwwwwww.......

          Give us a hug you big lug.
          Ich habe dich nicht gefragt.

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          • #6
            Well Said

            Right back at ya. I'm guessing most of us feel the same way. Congrats on your 1,000th post. Rick
            I May Be Crazy, But I Have A Good Time.

            Northern Gypsy - 2010 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS - Daily rider

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            • #7
              Congrats you GURU you.It's a pleasure reading your posts.
              Rick
              80 SG XS1100
              14 Victory Cross Country

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Montreux_Blue View Post
                Well congrats on your 1,000th post, even though most of them have been......
                Unfortunately, I have to agree.
                Harry

                The voices in my head are giving me the silent treatment.

                '79 Standard
                '82 XJ1100
                '84 FJ1100


                Acta Non Verba

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                • #9
                  Thanks guys.
                  Harry

                  The voices in my head are giving me the silent treatment.

                  '79 Standard
                  '82 XJ1100
                  '84 FJ1100


                  Acta Non Verba

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                  • #10
                    Congrats on becoming an all knowing Guru!!

                    I've learned alot form your post as well. And you certainly qualify as one of those folks who go above and beyond to help others out. You truly represent the family atmosphere of the XS11 forum.

                    Thanks for all you have done!
                    Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

                    When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

                    81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
                    80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


                    Previously owned
                    93 GSX600F
                    80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
                    81 XS1100 Special
                    81 CB750 C
                    80 CB750 C
                    78 XS750

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                    • #11
                      Bravo and Congrats Bigfoot. It aint how long it takes, just the amount of knowledge passed on. Participation is the key to that step, and you have done it. Looking forward to your next thousand.
                      2-79 XS1100 SF
                      2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
                      80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
                      Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!

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                      • #12
                        Oh man! See how you are?

                        You wait until I get sick and am away from the computer before you decide to post your Guru post?



                        Congratulations Harry!

                        So glad to have you as one of my dearest friends
                        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


                        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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                        • #13
                          Ya know.. looking around at the rifraf that is your close circle of friends, I can't help but wonder.... Did you piss someone off upstairs!?


                          Congratulations, Guru. (I can't believe you sold the XJ...)


                          Tod
                          Try 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 own

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                          • #14
                            Yeah, I am surprised places don't lock the doors when they see us coming. You know how those biker gangs are. LOL

                            Thank you all


                            And yes Tod, I actually did sell the XJ.
                            Harry

                            The voices in my head are giving me the silent treatment.

                            '79 Standard
                            '82 XJ1100
                            '84 FJ1100


                            Acta Non Verba

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                            • #15
                              Harry congrats on making the guru status...some people do it sooner some do it later and others never even care to do it at all...its not the destination...its the journey. The people here have been excellent for me as well...I would have offed my XJ if it weren't for all the knowledgeable and helpful XSives here...plus I have learned a great deal as well...although i will always be learning...I couldn't think of any place else I would rather be.
                              1980 XS650G Special-Two
                              1993 Honda ST1100

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