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    New horse in the barn!

    I managed to finally find a bike that suits my needs and wants. It has 13K miles and was cheap! It has new tires, no fairings, lots of power, and will make and excellent street fighter. So against my better judgement, I purchase it:


    1998 VTR1000 Super Hawk

    I have a lot of plans for this bike as well, but I don't expect that will break anyone's heart here. It will remain naked as all my bikes do, but may get regeared for more midrange, instead of the (by the clock) 148 mph top end. It has had some good work done for engine mods, and I was provided with the dyno sheets for it to boot. It makes just at 100 hp now at this altitude, and handles much better than the XS11. Now I have two cool bikes!
    Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die

    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. Thompson
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    Hi T99,
    congratulations on the new bike.
    Gotta question about the passenger ergonomics though.
    Where can one find a sexy midget to fit those high footpegs?
    Fred Hill, S'toon
    XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
    "The Flying Pumpkin"

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    • #3
      Word of advice. DONT do a Google search for a sexy midget

      BTW. Cool bike T99. Will look good as a streetfighter.
      1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
      2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.

      Woman (well, my wife anyway) are always on Transmit and never Receive.

      "A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be" Albert Einstien.

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      • #4
        I was just looking at a 2001 Superhawk with 21000 miles in mint condition, askin $3100! For the money they seem like a really good buy. A coworker of mine has one and it sounds nice. Some day!
        '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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        • #5
          Very nice! Looks like trouble.
          79 XS11 Special (Lazarus)
          80 XS850 Special (Old Faithful)
          80 XS11 Standard sorta stock (Beatrice)
          79 DT 100

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          • #6
            Sooooooooooooooo

            How fast will it go?
            and how fast have you taken it?

            Like xs11lover said... Very nice! looks like trouble
            he he he



            Originally posted by b.walker5 View Post
            Word of advice. DONT do a Google search for a sexy midget
            I have GOT to listen to your advice more often...

            but then, you saying not to do it... was the biggest reason I did it...
            lol
            81 SH Something Special
            81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
            ☺

            79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
            81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
            80 LG Black Magic
            78 E Standard Practice


            James 3:17

            If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.

            “Alis Volat Propriis”

            Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
            For those on FB

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            • #7
              It should be a lot of fun. I am looking at regearing to reduce the top end (had it to about 150ish by the clock). I would rather have the handling than the flat out speed. But it is no slouch

              My wife said that she will NOT ride on the back. She said if she gets on, she will be driving! I wonder if I really should have gotten her into motorcycles or not...
              Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die

              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. Thompson

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              • #8
                Originally posted by b.walker5 View Post
                Word of advice. DONT do a Google search for a sexy midget

                BTW. Cool bike T99. Will look good as a streetfighter.
                Gaaah! Like Kat I didn't listen. I wanted to put my eyes out just from seeing the listing.
                Cy

                1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
                Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
                Vetter Windjammer IV
                Vetter hard bags & Trunk
                OEM Luggage Rack
                Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
                Spade Fuse Box
                Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
                750 FD Mod
                TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
                XJ1100 Front Footpegs
                XJ1100 Shocks

                I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.

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                • #9
                  Streetfighter

                  I made the mistake of taking the wife for a ride on my FZ1. She refuses to ride it now! Be cafeful!!
                  78 XS1100E Standard
                  Coca Cola Red
                  Hooker Headers

                  http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC00580.jpg

                  1979 XS1100 Special
                  http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC00612.jpg

                  1980 XS Standard
                  http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC01137.jpg

                  2006 Roadstar Warrior
                  http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...um/warrior.jpg

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by b.walker5 View Post
                    Word of advice. DONT do a Google search for a sexy midget

                    BTW. Cool bike T99. Will look good as a streetfighter.
                    Should have listened.

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                    • #11
                      The 86 VFR750 was my last bike.
                      Hated it. Felt like a monkey screwing a football riding it.
                      106HP, 10.59 seconds in the 1/4 mile at 113mph.
                      The bike was fun for that 1/4 mile, then ya just felt like an idiot being on it.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by b.walker5 View Post
                        Word of advice. DONT do a Google search for a sexy midget

                        BTW. Cool bike T99. Will look good as a streetfighter.
                        I had to do it too...........
                        Nathan
                        KD9ARL

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                        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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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Rstyduck View Post
                          The 86 VFR750 was my last bike.
                          Hated it. Felt like a monkey screwing a football riding it.
                          106HP, 10.59 seconds in the 1/4 mile at 113mph.
                          The bike was fun for that 1/4 mile, then ya just felt like an idiot being on it.
                          I actually like the riding position, as my XS11 is the same.I don't feel like and idiot, I feel in control. I like that it does everything the my XS does, only better and more refined. But, it is kind of like putting a '69 Dodge Charger against a Subaru WRX. The Suby would probably win, but would have no where near the class! Gotta keep the XS to be my '69 Charger! I guess it is all a matter of the kind of riding you like, though

                          PS: My wife is trying to take it away, now I bought it with my allowance money, so I told her to go get her own
                          Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die

                          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. Thompson

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                          • #14
                            Thanks Brian, I had to look. Fortunately I hear therepy is more effective these days. Yes, Matilda, there really are people like that. SHUTTER!
                            1979XS1100SF
                            K&N's and drilled airbox
                            Jardine 4in1
                            Dunlop Elite 3's
                            JBM slide diaphragms
                            142.5 main jets
                            45 pilot jets
                            T.C.'s fusebox & SOFA
                            750/850 FD mod.
                            XV 920 Needle Mod.
                            Mike's XS plastic floats set at 26mm
                            Venture Cam Chain Tensioner

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                            • #15
                              LOL. Blame Fred, he started it...

                              Originally posted by fredintoon View Post
                              Where can one find a sexy midget to fit those high footpegs?
                              1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
                              2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.

                              Woman (well, my wife anyway) are always on Transmit and never Receive.

                              "A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be" Albert Einstien.

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