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That's freakin ridiculous! But I wouldn't mind trying it once.Nathan
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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.
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It doesn't look all that different than a Can-am to me.'81 XS1100 SH
Melted to the ground during The Valley Fire
Sep. 12th 2015
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Almost a home-brewed version of one wit three times the grunt and go.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 Motor Dynoed out at 187HP @ 8250 RPM'S"??????
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Thats the best part!Originally posted by mstic2000 View Post"The Motor Dynoed out at 187HP @ 8250 RPM'S"??????
Trying to keep it cool might be a problem... 
'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~Comment
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You just have to wait and only ride it when it's below freezing!Originally posted by WMarshy View PostTrying to keep it cool might be a problem...
1980 XS850SG - Sold
1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).
Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
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Hi '81,Originally posted by 81xsproject View Post
that unit has a couple of plusses over the Spyder.
There are no mickey mouse computer overrides on the performance and it costs $10,000 less.Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"Comment
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It's still weird!Originally posted by fredintoon View PostNathan
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 RooseveltComment
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Hi Nate,Originally posted by natemoen View Post
you say "weird" like it's a bad thing?Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"Comment
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80% bad 20% uniqueOriginally posted by fredintoon View Post
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 RooseveltComment
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that is a machine to ride around florida in the winter.
80 xs1100GComment
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Whoa Nelly...
Every snowmobile I've ridden uses the track/belt to slow down and stop. Didn't see any rotors/pads showing on the front wheels.
Don't know if "street legal" requires a front brake. Might be interesting what this thing does at highway speeds in a panic braking scenario...
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