Oh my. I am glad to see you and family got out OK.
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Originally posted by jmnjrpa View PostIf you are keeping the 79 the fire looks to have been hot enough the frame may have lost temper. I would be very leary of that one.If you don't own a fire extinguisher, do me a personal favor and go purchase one... immediately.
1980 MNS
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did not notice the tires
I think you are right.'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 John
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Varnae,
Has the cause of the fire been determined?
Do you have anyone in the neighborhood with a hard-on about motorcycles?
rodgerRIP Whiskers (Shop Boss) 25+yrs
"It doesn't hurt until you find out no one is looking"
Everything on hold...
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The cause of the fire was me. I had rebuilt the carbs and had just put them back on the bike that morning. I checked for leaks, but apparently didn't do a good enough job of it because as soon as I hit the starter, it ignited. We didn't own a fire extinguisher and I wasn't thinking quick enough to go grab some baking soda. Instead, I, like an idiot, grabbed the hose. Bad call on my part because it just went from there.
I will not be working on anything again at my home that even remotely has the chance of causing a fire, and my next home will have so many fire extinguishers in it, you won't be able to turn around without seeing one somewhere. I will not put my family in that kind of jeopardy again.If you don't own a fire extinguisher, do me a personal favor and go purchase one... immediately.
1980 MNS
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I had that happen with a Coleman Stove before I tried putting the fire out with water, just spread the fire.
At least you were alert enough to get the family out.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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im sorry to hear about your loss, me and my family will keep you guys in our prayers! if you need any thing im a little north of you but close enough if you need helpwhen in doubt...get a bigger hammer
'78 XS11e, '79 XS11sf,'81 Mazda RX7, '83 XJ650lj Turbo, '95 Ford F150, '93 Chevy K2500, '04 Honda Pilot,
'89 Arctic Cat Wildcat, '89 Arctic Cat El Tigre 530, '81 Arctic Cat Trailcat 340, '79 john deere trailfire 440,
'78 Cadillac Seville
Don't steal the government hates competition
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Varnae,
That is a tough one to even think about. I don't think there is anyone here who hasn't got a stack of things they have done and missed the "Big One" by inches.
I know if those "Big Ones" were nickels, I would be a rich man.
Sometime we get away, sometime we get bit. I've got a bunch of bite marks myself.
If there is anything you need, don't hesitate to give a holler.
RodgerRIP Whiskers (Shop Boss) 25+yrs
"It doesn't hurt until you find out no one is looking"
Everything on hold...
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I'm not too proud to beg... if anyone has any parts will fit a 79 standard that they just wanna get rid of, I will happily take them off your hands.If you don't own a fire extinguisher, do me a personal favor and go purchase one... immediately.
1980 MNS
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Carl, There was a guy lived close to me that was selling his old 79 Standard full bagger. Had put the harley style fender on the front but still had the stock one sitting on a shelf in the garage.
It was a bit rusty on the chrome parts, some of it I am sure is pitted. But it may clean up pretty nicely. It will need everything gone through as it was last plated in 2001 IIRC, so that was the last time it ran. The engine seemed siezed up, but I may not have gotten it out of gear as all the brakes are also locked up so no way to tell for sure.
If your interested, let me know.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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It all depends on what he's asking for it Don. Right now I don't have any money to spend. SWMBO says I can't buy any bike stuff until we at least have a house to live in (which I readily agreed to). At this point, I'm just running the flag up the pole to see what happens. Definitely find out what he's asking for it though, if you would please.If you don't own a fire extinguisher, do me a personal favor and go purchase one... immediately.
1980 MNS
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I have not talked to him in months, I'd say about $500-700 is what is worth. We never really talked price though. It has the sampsonite removable bags. So you can take the bags in the house, pack up, put them on the bike, ride where your going, then take them into the hotel with you.
When you think your in the market let me know and we can approach him then.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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Parts available
Originally posted by Varnae View PostI'm not too proud to beg... if anyone has any parts will fit a 79 standard that they just wanna get rid of, I will happily take them off your hands.
Only shipping charges. RickI May Be Crazy, But I Have A Good Time.
Northern Gypsy - 2010 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS - Daily rider
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