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  • #1816
    Originally posted by BA80 View Post
    I have 3 sets of hard bags here John. 1 set needs some minor repairs (latches) and paint, another set needs paint, and the set I just got you can't have.

    Are your brackets still good?
    Howdy Greg,

    Did you get the side bags unlocked, and if so, how did you do it?

    CZ

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    • #1817
      Not yet CZ. Been sitting in the AC drinking beer and aggravating people on the 'puter today.

      I'll go give it a shot later when it cools off a bit.
      Greg

      Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

      ― Albert Einstein

      80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

      The list changes.

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      • #1818
        DAMN! This SF runs GOOD!

        I just rode it to the store and got on it on the way back. Speed shifted from 1st to 2nd and damn near went over backwards.

        That would have sucked because I had a 30 pack strapped to the back seat.
        Greg

        Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

        ― Albert Einstein

        80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

        The list changes.

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        • #1819
          Today Bonz, Capton Zap and I went through everything in the front end if my '79 special. Cleaned, drained and replaced the fluid on the front fork, rebuilt the calipers, greased up my wheel bearings and relived the bearings on the teiple tree. It handles infinitely better! Those two helped me learn a lot today! Cheers to you gentlmen!
          79 SF

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          • #1820
            Getting there on The Green Hornet......

            Greg

            Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

            ― Albert Einstein

            80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

            The list changes.

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            • #1821
              Looks like only thing missin' is a fork-brace and rider........
              81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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              • #1822
                Haven't run across a fork brace for a good price yet and I've been riding it a lot.

                Still working out a wrinkle or 2 and getting a fairing put together for it.
                Greg

                Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                ― Albert Einstein

                80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                The list changes.

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                • #1823
                  Greg,

                  That looks real nice. That's what a cool bike looked like back in the day!
                  Marty (in Mississippi)
                  XS1100SG
                  XS650SK
                  XS650SH
                  XS650G
                  XS6502F
                  XS650E

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                  • #1824
                    Originally posted by BA80 View Post
                    DAMN! This SF runs GOOD!

                    I just rode it to the store and got on it on the way back. Speed shifted from 1st to 2nd and damn near went over backwards.

                    That would have sucked because I had a 30 pack strapped to the back seat.
                    I was trying to learn to shift like a sport bike the other day and was doing real good not getting on it until 2nd gear. Then I tried about 3/4 throttle in 1st and speed shifted to 2nd and popped a wheelie, a pretty good wheelie at that. Came home and picked the seat cover out of my butt.
                    Jeff
                    77 XS750 2D completely stock
                    79 SF XS1100 "Picky" stock with harley mufflers

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                    • #1825
                      Greg- I loveeeee that color!!! I wish I had a few tanks and side covers to swap out for whatever colorvI felt like showing off. Mine is yellow now, and I enjoy the attention it gets. I think since my engine is so ugly, I'll be painting it over the winter.
                      1979 XS1100F
                      2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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                      • #1826
                        Originally posted by IanDMacDonald View Post
                        Greg- I loveeeee that color!!! I wish I had a few tanks and side covers to swap out for whatever colorvI felt like showing off. Mine is yellow now, and I enjoy the attention it gets. I think since my engine is so ugly, I'll be painting it over the winter.
                        Yellow is a good color!

                        Last edited by natemoen; 07-04-2013, 08:36 AM.
                        Nathan
                        KD9ARL

                        μολὼν λαβέ

                        1978 XS1100E
                        K&N Filter
                        #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
                        OEM Exhaust
                        ATK Fork Brace
                        LED Dash lights
                        Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
                        Green Monster Coils
                        SS Brake Lines
                        Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

                        In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

                        Theodore Roosevelt

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                        • #1827
                          Originally posted by natemoen View Post
                          Yellow is a good color!

                          Hi Nate,
                          Picture of your YELLOW bike does not show up ( for me?)
                          Have you colour matched those oversized ammo Cans yet
                          Phil
                          1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
                          1983 XJ 650 Maxim
                          2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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                          • #1828
                            Originally posted by MaximPhil View Post
                            Hi Nate,
                            Picture of your YELLOW bike does not show up ( for me?)
                            Have you colour matched those oversized ammo Cans yet
                            Phil
                            Sorry, I had the urge to rearrange pics and wasn't thinking. Bags still dont match and I don't know if they ever will....

                            Nathan
                            KD9ARL

                            μολὼν λαβέ

                            1978 XS1100E
                            K&N Filter
                            #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
                            OEM Exhaust
                            ATK Fork Brace
                            LED Dash lights
                            Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
                            Green Monster Coils
                            SS Brake Lines
                            Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

                            In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

                            Theodore Roosevelt

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                            • #1829
                              I checked my mileage for the first time yesterday. When I filled up and reset it, I wasn't planning on all the acceleration runs and hard riding I would do. I ran out 3 gallons and that was all very hard riding. I got 28.3mpg. I think that is probably good for all the throttle I was using, what do you guys think. Well, I reset my counter when I filled up and am going to try and ride normal to see how much I can get but it will be hard.
                              Jeff
                              77 XS750 2D completely stock
                              79 SF XS1100 "Picky" stock with harley mufflers

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                              • #1830
                                Originally posted by jjz28 View Post
                                I checked my mileage for the first time yesterday. When I filled up and reset it, I wasn't planning on all the acceleration runs and hard riding I would do. I ran out 3 gallons and that was all very hard riding. I got 28.3mpg. I think that is probably good for all the throttle I was using, what do you guys think. Well, I reset my counter when I filled up and am going to try and ride normal to see how much I can get but it will be hard.
                                Yes and yes.
                                '79 XS11 F
                                Stock except K&N

                                '79 XS11 SF
                                Stock, no title.

                                '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
                                GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

                                "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~

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