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Yep Brant..looks lije he got me again...speaking of old age and treachery...im the old one and Marty is the treacherous one...Marty said he would spring for a new set of shocks for me... Thanks buddy 
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1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100 -
The ride of the XJ air shocks is far superior to the coil overs any day. I've ridden with both and my kidneys vote for the air.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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Greg,
When it comes to fixing stuff, you're my hero. Don't doubt it! But....when I read posts about leaking shocks, they are not on my radar. I don't want to mess with stuff that doesn't stay fixed. Yes, good shocks are almost $500 and much, much more if you're so inclined. I can afford to miss a few meals, speaking for myself.Marty (in Mississippi)
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Not the shocks, just lousy seals.
I would rather ride a. Cadillac than a lumber wagon.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.Comment
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A break in the monsoon
After the San Jose 100 year flood subsided...
I took the old girl to the 2017 Classic Japanese Motorcycle Club kick-off meeting.
1980 XS1100 Standard (G)
Original Owner
Stock plus:
K&N air filter, Supertrapp 4x1, Techna-fit SS brake lines, TC Fuse Block, TKAT Fork Brace
...dirt and grime from several states.
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2011 FJR1300
1978 SR500Comment
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Is that your 78E I see?
What is that windscreen and how do you like it?
Is it easy to take of and put back on?'78 XS1100E (the newest bike I've ever owned)
'74 CB350F1 (under restoration)
'72 RT2 MX360 (gone but not forgotten)Comment
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Nice pic. of some classic bikes. Far right of the pic.....I do have to wonder who would have an XS1100 Martini on this side of the pond. As most of you already know, that IS my favorite version of the XS1100
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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.Comment
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The shield is:
I would also look at the National Cycle Plexifairing
It is on an 80G.
I don't take it off but I do re-adjust and tighten it on occasion.
Good protection for an all day ride1980 XS1100 Standard (G)
Original Owner
Stock plus:
K&N air filter, Supertrapp 4x1, Techna-fit SS brake lines, TC Fuse Block, TKAT Fork Brace
...dirt and grime from several states.
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2011 FJR1300
1978 SR500Comment
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Hi Brant,
Thanks for confirming what I thought was a Martini.
Phil1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
1983 XJ 650 Maxim
2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)Comment
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I picked up an '81 LH after the SE rally. Last week, I rolled it in the garage and dropped the carbs in the ultrasonic cleaner. Sunday, reassembled them and hit the starter. The sweet, sweet sound of success.
"If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein
"Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell
1980 LG
1981 LHComment
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Got Okie all back together. Actually rode in to work today.....
Pics from Sunday when I finished......
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.
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Okie lookin' happy again, as I'm sure you are!
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.Comment
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Runnin' again
Cleaned and di-electric greased all electrical connections, removed the airbox and re-aligned the airbox-to-carb boots, tightened up the clamps and took a heat gun to them in an attempt to reform them to the proper shape (PO had them on wrong, probably when he started an airbox fire and melted the PCV manifold inside). I then installed a new battery ,started Galaxy and blew out 18 months of cobwebs. I removed the exhaust system and gave it a fresh coat of VHT silver ceramic paint. She now starts better than ever! Planning on taking her to Corbin here in Ca. to get the seat redone to alleviate the butt burn and lower said skinny butt closer to the pavement."Galaxy" 1982 XJ1100J, 1983 XV handlebars, new fusebox, homemade SS wind screen and SS muffler heat shields, homemade grab bar extension and luggage rack. XS750 140 mph speedo, '81 Venture oil cooler, V-Max ACCT, Yahman YICS Eliminator, 1st and 2nd gear Dremel fix.Comment
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