New in box xs1100 standard exhaust

[79XS11F]

Looks like the seller may get more for 1/2 the exhaust system then he will for the whole bike LOL. Says 150 to ship which is over and above 600.00 some odd dollars that is currently bid on the exhaust.
Rob

My mistake. The text says it's a full system less a few small parts.

Rob

[Bullet]

Finished at $ 1566.69 USD.. + $ 150 shipping

Someone wanted it bad ...

[foreda]

Bad

Finished at $ 1566.69 USD.. + $ 150 shipping

Someone wanted it bad ...

Yep.. Reaaal Baaad!!

[Yamanatic]

If the original 1978 cost is inflation adjusted, it is probably very close to what current retail would be. As I recall, the complete system I have (everything including flanges, clamps and gaskets) cost about $600 back then. Nothing economical about visiting the Yamaparts department :-0

[xs11lover]

So did you get it? Foreda

[foreda]

Bid

So did you get it? Foreda

I did bid but I did not need them that bad! I have an almost perfect set on my 79 and thought about buying this one for my 78 but quit when it went to 1200. I have new old stock Hooker on my 78 that looks really good and I also have a brand new set of Jardine mufflers on the shelf for a backup. I am sending the spaghetti headers to get JetHot coated next week so I 'll have virtually a new set. I bought a set of MAC 4 in to 2 for the project I am building right now.
FYI to all> I have a used set of Jardine mufflers (just the mufflers) that I will probably sell. I'll post some pics in a couple of days. I would rather see someone from here get them before I place on ebay.

[rneal55555]

If the original 1978 cost is inflation adjusted, it is probably very close to what current retail would be. As I recall, the complete system I have (everything including flanges, clamps and gaskets) cost about $600 back then. Nothing economical about visiting the Yamaparts department :-0

It actually might be a bargain, I just went to a 20% off online Yamaha OEM parts dealer and priced out a complete set for my 99 Venture and it came to $1,945.07

[crazy steve]

It actually might be a bargain, I just went to a 20% off online Yamaha OEM parts dealer and priced out a complete set for my 99 Venture and it came to $1,945.07

And some of you say Harley parts are expensive......

[cowboybob998]

Sorry

i dont beleave it, someone paid that much for those pipes, these bikes are ok but they aint no way worth that kind of money.

[Yamanatic]

Full circle, and back to the value of the bike opposed to the individual parts. Food for thought: Earlier this year I sold a very nice and 100% stock (except for oil, plugs, filters and tires) low mileage XS1100E for $5400. Granted, the buyer was not in the USA, but in our worldwide economy the value of any given machine should reflect international interest.

Thje 1978 Standard was produced in high numbers, but virtually all saw substantial use and modification; nice stock "E's" are rare indeed. Look at the CB750 Honda, or to a lesser extent Z1's. An unbelieveably nice '69 CB750 Sandcast recently went for over $40K - who'da thought? A similar 1970 CB is worth about 1/10 that, and later ones barely pull over a grand. Relatively, a genuine 1969 NOS Honda exhaust is worth far more than a whole bike of later years.

The XS11 was Yamaha's milestone BIG-4, and the first year model came in just under the onset of the major EPA changes. Unlike the CB750 (not to mention others), Yamaha got it right on the first try. The bikes were "King o' The Hill" fast right out of the box, and used bike inventories at the YamaDealer soared with lots of trade-ins of the other brands; one twist of the wrist on the demo XS11 sealed the deal :-) They could be overloaded with every touring tidbit possible, and they could still would cruise comfortable at 100+ mph. They were extremely smooth, and the most stable handling big scoot on the market; and they were priced right!

My recommendation is to seek out as clean and original an XS11E as you can find, make it stock (if it isn't), and watch it climb in value and collectability. This is a much surer bet than any Stock Market investment, and you have a tangable asset that is a treat to ride! The second XS11 to look at is the Midnight Special; I am in the hunt for one right now, and will pay a premium for an unmolested cosmetically exceptional scooter to keep my '78 company. Also, after looking at a number of the Black Beauties, it seems Midnight exhausts in perfect condition are a bit of a Holy Grail too. I would buy an NOS exhaust first at a similar price, and search a bike to bolt it on second, wink wink...

Best part about many of these early 4 bangers is that decent riders can be had for cheap, and parts bikes even less; what a great series.

Just my opinion; your results may vary.

Cheers,
Warren

[xs11lover]

I know a guy with a 1980 midnight 7,800 miles not more than 30 miles from me looking to sell. Let me know if you want his email.
GW

[Yamanatic]

Hey GW,

Thanks for the heads-up! I would really appreciate the contact info, and be glad to help you with anything my way too. The only issue is the distance, as I live in Western Arkansas now; just moved here from Wisconsin.

Hey, where there's a will there's a way, and I would hate to pass on that "Special" machine :-). If you want to give the seller my eMail addy too, it is: web_sc0ut@yahoo.com That's web_sc0ut with an underscore and a zero; confusing, but with my fat fingers it works great!

Cheers,
Warren