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I like the second one.
LarryInventor of the YICS Eliminator. Want one? Get it here.
http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread...399#post183399
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82 XJ1100
80 XS1100G (Project bike)
64 Yamaha YA-6
77 Suzuki TS-185
79 XS1100SF Built this one for a friend.
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I'll have to go with the second one too.
However, Hope you don't like to ride for more then
20 minutes at a time!
John
Now: '78 XS1100E 750 FD Mod (Big Dog)
'81 CB900C ( 10 Speed)
'78 CB750F ( The F)
'76 CB400F ( The Elf)
New '82 Honda MB5 Ring Ding
Then: '76 CB550K
'78 CB750F
'84 VF1100S
And still Looking!Comment
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They both look good to me. But if i had to pick i like the first one. oh wait maybe the second one. Anyway i like them bothPete JComment
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Depends on what it's going onto. The squarish one suits a Standard while the roundish one suits a Special.Originally posted by cafejunky78 View PostFred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"Comment
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Good gosh,
A ride on either would change your bat and balls to limp bacon and scrambled eggs!
'81 1100 MNS - "Midnight XSpress"
Original except:
120 mains outer cylinders - 125 mains inner cylinders - Ceramic headers - Powder coated pipes, covers calipers, and MC's
4 pods - Air box gutted--E3 Plugs - High Back seat - Grooved out swing arm - SS brake lines
Fork brace - 160 speedo - Auto CCT
All gold paint and chrome replaced with GOLD plate
"STUPID is Forever" Ron White.
Contact me by PM -I don't deal with stupid anymore.
Big JohnComment
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Even though they are only a inch or so thick, most are made of space age foam and are really pretty comfortable. It's not they amount of padding that makes them comfortable, it's the quality.Fastmover
"Just plant us in the damn garden with the stupid
lion". SHL
78 XS1100eComment
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Sorry,
They must be building them smaller nowdays. I personally would NOT ride one. Something has to compress to absorb the bustin impacts and I would rather it be the seat. With the tank shape you have the family jewels between a rock and a hard place. You don't fool anybody because when you get off everyone sees the pain in your eyes.'81 1100 MNS - "Midnight XSpress"
Original except:
120 mains outer cylinders - 125 mains inner cylinders - Ceramic headers - Powder coated pipes, covers calipers, and MC's
4 pods - Air box gutted--E3 Plugs - High Back seat - Grooved out swing arm - SS brake lines
Fork brace - 160 speedo - Auto CCT
All gold paint and chrome replaced with GOLD plate
"STUPID is Forever" Ron White.
Contact me by PM -I don't deal with stupid anymore.
Big JohnComment
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I don't like either of them, what is that hump for anyway. To store your lunch? I do like the second bike though. I'm nuts when it comes to seats. I've had a pile and made some too. The ugly seat selection for xs's sucks. If I started production on a good looking updated smaller seat for an xs11 would any of you buy it?79 XS11 Special (Lazarus)
80 XS850 Special (Old Faithful)
80 XS11 Standard sorta stock (Beatrice)
79 DT 100Comment
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I have to agree with Fred. I think square with a standard and round with a special.
Cafe bikes are not reputed for long distance comfort. They only get comfortable from about 80 mph up to the TON! and beyond!
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Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. ThompsonComment
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That seat hump is designed to keep you tucked into position under hard acceleration, otherwise you could side back far enough to lose control of the bike. Not a good thing to happen when cresting a raise at 100 plus.Fastmover
"Just plant us in the damn garden with the stupid
lion". SHL
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