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  • #1

    New Member from Denver

    Hello,

    Just picked up a 1980 XS1100 that needs some attention, but should be road worthy without too much of a fight. Most of my wrench'n has been on old KZ's so in a little different territory here, I'm fond of any older bike though. Thanks in advance for any advice you guys have.
    1980 XS1100LG
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  • #2
    Welcome to the forum, Bell, you have a Midnight Special? We like pictures!

    Have you read the FAQ yet? What to look for on a neglected XS1100

    There're lots of Tech Tips under the 'XS11 INFO' menu button at the top of the page, too!


    Regards,

    Scott
    -- Scott
    _____
    ♬
    2004 ST1300A: No name... yet
    1982 XJ1100J: "Baby" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
    1980 XS1100G: "Columbo" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
    1979 XS1100SF: "Bush" W.I.P.
    1979 XS1100F: parts
    2018 Heritage Softail Classic 117 FLHCS SE: "Nanuk" It's DEAD, it's not just resting. It is an EX cycle.
    ♬

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    • #3
      Welcome to the forum Bell, and congrats on your recent acquisition!

      There's a 'How to' thread here that member Catatonicbug posted not long ago for the picture posting tips.

      You'll find this site to be a great source of info & help. Lots of knowledgable and great folks here, and we all are into the preservation of these great bikes.

      Look forward to seeing a few pics of your Midnight, and getting acquainted.
      Bob
      '82 XJ1100J Maxim (has been sold.)

      '79 F "Time Machine"... oh yeah, Baby.... (Sold back to Maximan)

      2011 Kaw Concours 14 ABS

      In the warden's words from Cool Hand Luke;
      "What we have here is a failure to communicate."

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      • #4
        Thanks for the welcome and tips on pics etc...I will be checking out neglected thread next. It's a Midnight Special but alot of the Midight has worn off. Not sure it's supposed to be red either. Serial # says it should be New Yamaha Black, so unless "new" means red it's been painted.
        1980 XS1100LG

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        • #5
          Attempting Pics...



          Last edited by XSBell; 03-15-2010, 03:23 PM.
          1980 XS1100LG

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          • #6
            No luck on the pics, Bell.
            Are you going through a 3rd party host site like Photobucket first?

            That's what most use around here... (and you'll find most of us like it because it's free.... we're a cheap bunch... that's also why we ride 30 year old Jap bikes, too... LOL)
            '82 XJ1100J Maxim (has been sold.)

            '79 F "Time Machine"... oh yeah, Baby.... (Sold back to Maximan)

            2011 Kaw Concours 14 ABS

            In the warden's words from Cool Hand Luke;
            "What we have here is a failure to communicate."

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            • #7
              After I last posted, I looked back at your previous post and noticed it had changed to a link @ Photobucket... but when I try it it, it says it can't be found...
              '82 XJ1100J Maxim (has been sold.)

              '79 F "Time Machine"... oh yeah, Baby.... (Sold back to Maximan)

              2011 Kaw Concours 14 ABS

              In the warden's words from Cool Hand Luke;
              "What we have here is a failure to communicate."

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              • #8
                Hey! Cool!!! Ya got it... Good job!
                '82 XJ1100J Maxim (has been sold.)

                '79 F "Time Machine"... oh yeah, Baby.... (Sold back to Maximan)

                2011 Kaw Concours 14 ABS

                In the warden's words from Cool Hand Luke;
                "What we have here is a failure to communicate."

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                • #9
                  Didn't realize Photobucket adds the code for you so I had too much code in the line from pressing img button. Should have asked my kid first.
                  1980 XS1100LG

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                  • #10
                    Bell,

                    Check your VIN located on the RH side of the fork mast and compare to this chart:

                    Serial Number & Model Identification
                    US Models:

                    Year
                    Model
                    Serial #
                    Color(s)

                    1978 XS1100E 2H7-000101 Macho Maroon
                    1979 XS1100F 2H7-020101 Magenta Red, Indigo Blue
                    1979 XS1100SF 3H3-000101 Carmine Red, Black Gold
                    1980 XS1100G 3H5-000101 Diamond Silver, New Ruby Red
                    1980 XS1100SG 3J6-000101 Black Red, New Ruby Red
                    1980 XS1100LG 4H3-000101 New Yamaha Black
                    1981 XS1100H 4R1-000101 Indigo Blue
                    1981 XS1100SH 4R0-000101 Black Blue, Cardinal Red
                    1981 XS1100LH 4W1-000001 New Yamaha Black
                    1982 XJ1100J10M-000101 New Yamaha Black, New Ruby Red

                    If it's a true Midnight, It should be either an LG or an LH, depending on year... if American. 4H3 or 4W1 in the serial #. HTH's ya.
                    Last edited by XJOK2PLAY; 03-15-2010, 03:33 PM.
                    '82 XJ1100J Maxim (has been sold.)

                    '79 F "Time Machine"... oh yeah, Baby.... (Sold back to Maximan)

                    2011 Kaw Concours 14 ABS

                    In the warden's words from Cool Hand Luke;
                    "What we have here is a failure to communicate."

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                    • #11
                      Falls under this...1980 XS1100LG 4H3-000101 New Yamaha Black.

                      Got luckey and found a manual at the library so I'm going to go grab it. Dying to know if all those lines are req, from the tank going to that small control valve then to the carbs. I would like to stream line things if possible.

                      Thanks again men.
                      1980 XS1100LG

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                      • #12
                        denver member

                        Glad to see a member close to me, I actually live in Thornton.
                        79 xs11sf
                        80 xs11g-bagger
                        81 xs11g-project(trike/chop?)
                        80 xs400 special(wife's trainer)

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by XSBell View Post
                          Falls under this...1980 XS1100LG 4H3-000101 New Yamaha Black.

                          Got luckey and found a manual at the library so I'm going to go grab it. Dying to know if all those lines are req, from the tank going to that small control valve then to the carbs. I would like to stream line things if possible.

                          Thanks again men.
                          Looks like you do indeed have an '80 Midnight!

                          Looking at the pics, though... it looks like it may have had an engine & middle drive swap at some point... not sure... I'll let some of the more knowledgable Midnight owners chime in.... Cbug's got one... he can tell ya a lot more than I can about the Midnights.

                          The wheels & rotors look right, exhaust, and some of the covers... but either the tank and the side covers have been repainted or swapped from another bike? Should've been all black, w/ gold accents.

                          Lots of great potential there, though! Congrats, again.
                          '82 XJ1100J Maxim (has been sold.)

                          '79 F "Time Machine"... oh yeah, Baby.... (Sold back to Maximan)

                          2011 Kaw Concours 14 ABS

                          In the warden's words from Cool Hand Luke;
                          "What we have here is a failure to communicate."

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                          • #14
                            Welcome to the forum.
                            Thatll be a fun bike to do up,
                            do the engine and frame numbers match up?
                            the engine as well as the tank and side covers on the midnite were black and didnt have the kick starter.
                            The exhaust looks original and are hard to come buy.
                            pete


                            new owner of
                            08 gen2 hayabusa


                            former owner
                            1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
                            zrx carbs
                            18mm float height
                            145 main jets
                            38 pilots
                            slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
                            fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters

                            [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pA8dwxmAVA&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/url]

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                            • #15
                              Engine # is 2H7-021145 so it must be out of a '79.
                              Frame # is 4H3-003146 1980.

                              Are there any differences in the engine that is in there and the engine it came with that I should know about?
                              1980 XS1100LG

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