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  • Kit
    XStremely XSive
    • Nov 2010
    • 201
    • Oregon

    #1

    XS Eleven Heaven

    I'm curious how many of you have read this book, and of those who have, how many would recommend it? Someone on eBay has some brand new copies, and I'm thinking about getting one.
    XS1100SG - Obsession

    Like I told my last wife, I says, "Honey, I never drive faster than I can see. Besides that, it's all in the reflexes."
    -- Jack Burton
  • XS1100 Newbie
    XS-XJ Guru
    • Jun 2009
    • 1106
    • Battle Ground, Washington

    #2
    First of all i would want to know who has thes, as there were not many left, and only available from his wife i thought. I would recomend the book, it is an interesting biography of the bike, and his trips.
    1980 XS1100LG Midnight
    1991 Honda CBR1000F Hurricane


    "The hand is almost valueless at one end of the arm if there be not a brain at the other"

    Here's to a long life and a happy one.
    A quick death and an easy one.
    A pretty girl and an honest one.
    A cold beer and another one!

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    • CatatonicBug
      Master of XSology
      • Oct 2008
      • 6117
      • Clinton, UT

      #3
      Karla (member karkj) has about 600 of them, or at least that's what she said last year. In her profile, it shows she was selling them for $40, but that was in 2009. I got one from her when I visited her place last year, and have read the first few chapters. It's a fun glimpse into the thoughts and life of Bob Jones.
      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.
      -H. Ford

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      • Kit
        XStremely XSive
        • Nov 2010
        • 201
        • Oregon

        #4
        Originally posted by XS1100 Newbie
        First of all i would want to know who has thes, as there were not many left, and only available from his wife i thought. I would recomend the book, it is an interesting biography of the bike, and his trips.
        Here's the link:
        Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for XS Eleven Heaven by Bob Jones (2003, Hardcover) at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
        XS1100SG - Obsession

        Like I told my last wife, I says, "Honey, I never drive faster than I can see. Besides that, it's all in the reflexes."
        -- Jack Burton

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        • Kit
          XStremely XSive
          • Nov 2010
          • 201
          • Oregon

          #5
          Just looked at Karla's profile, and I think it's probably her selling them on eBay. Her profile lists her location as Merriam, KS and the seller's location is also Merriam, KS.
          XS1100SG - Obsession

          Like I told my last wife, I says, "Honey, I never drive faster than I can see. Besides that, it's all in the reflexes."
          -- Jack Burton

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          • jwhughes3
            XS-XJ Guru
            • Sep 2009
            • 2798
            • Home of the Alamo

            #6
            I think its a must have if you own an XS

            there is good info in it besides the stories.


            john in san antonio
            John is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)

            Go ahead, click on the bikes - you know you want to...the electrons are ready.
            '81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
            Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine

            "Not all treasure is silver and gold"

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            • CatatonicBug
              Master of XSology
              • Oct 2008
              • 6117
              • Clinton, UT

              #7
              Originally posted by Kit
              Just looked at Karla's profile, and I think it's probably her selling them on eBay. Her profile lists her location as Merriam, KS and the seller's location is also Merriam, KS.
              Almost guranteed that it's Karla selling them on ebay. She does not often have them on there, so contacting her directly through here may help those who can't find it on ebay.
              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.
              -H. Ford

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              • ManitoulinLad
                XStremely XSive
                • Jan 2009
                • 358
                • Manitoulin Island,Ont.,Canada this is in Lake Huron

                #8
                Thx for the heads up

                Cool info & connection to ebay - I was waiting for someone to notify again when they came back on sale. I will check if the budget will okay a purchase - would be a great winter read. - Dan
                '81 XS1100 LH - Midnight Special - been lookin' a long time for this one.
                1179 big bore kit, 80SG motor
                Rebuilt head, valves
                TC Bros Forward Controls (Brass Pegs)
                Tkat Fork Brace
                T.C. Spade Fuse Box
                Dyna Coils & wires
                Mikesxs shocks,controls,& bars (special)
                ISO grips with stelleto ends
                4 into 1 black Bassani exhaust
                Bridgestone Spitfires
                Tuned by Tinman905
                & a will to keep it.

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                • MrOzz
                  XSive Maximus
                  • Aug 2008
                  • 782
                  • Massachusetts

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Kit
                  I'm curious how many of you have read this book, and of those who have, how many would recommend it? Someone on eBay has some brand new copies, and I'm thinking about getting one.
                  I have a copy. I would recommend it. Great book.
                  Four wheels move your body, two wheels move your soul.

                  ATGATT, It could save your life!

                  1980 XS 1100SG
                  Dyna 3 Ohm Hi Output Coils
                  Pod Filters
                  DynoJet Kit
                  T.C.'s Fuse Block
                  Slip Streamer Turbo Windshield
                  Custom Tank and Side Cover Decals
                  V-Max Auto CCT

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                  • cowboybob998
                    XStremely XSive
                    • Mar 2009
                    • 371
                    • KC MO

                    #10
                    Karla jones

                    That is Karla Jones, Bob jones wife selling them, that is her ebay store, yes buy it and read it, Great Story teller he was, and a lot of facts about the XS 1100.
                    P.S. watch her ebay store she has XS 11 parts on there from time to time and you cant beat her prices I will bet on that.
                    Last edited by cowboybob998; 03-03-2011, 04:06 PM.
                    1979 xs1100 f
                    142 main, 45 pilot, Jardeen crosover 4/2, no air box
                    floats @ 25.7

                    1979 xs1100 F
                    1978 gl 1000 goldwing
                    1981 gl 1100 goldwing
                    !986 venture royale 1300

                    Just an ol long haired country boy, come to town to spend some egg money
                    when ya get bucked off, get back on

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                    • latexeses
                      XS-XJ Guru
                      • Jun 2008
                      • 1491
                      • California

                      #11
                      That is Karla Jones, Bob jones wife selling them

                      +1 on that. Bought some parts from her a while back, also the book. Very nice chat thru email. Sounds like a real nice lady.

                      Rodger
                      RIP Whiskers (Shop Boss) 25+yrs

                      "It doesn't hurt until you find out no one is looking"

                      Everything on hold...

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                      • cowboybob998
                        XStremely XSive
                        • Mar 2009
                        • 371
                        • KC MO

                        #12
                        Originally posted by latexeses
                        +1 on that. Bought some parts from her a while back, also the book. Very nice chat thru email. Sounds like a real nice lady.

                        Rodger
                        She is the Best, i bought some parts bikes from her last summer and am proud that i met her and have a bike that use to be owned by bob jones, to bad he is not here to keep me from distorying it, lol.
                        1979 xs1100 f
                        142 main, 45 pilot, Jardeen crosover 4/2, no air box
                        floats @ 25.7

                        1979 xs1100 F
                        1978 gl 1000 goldwing
                        1981 gl 1100 goldwing
                        !986 venture royale 1300

                        Just an ol long haired country boy, come to town to spend some egg money
                        when ya get bucked off, get back on

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                        • Kit
                          XStremely XSive
                          • Nov 2010
                          • 201
                          • Oregon

                          #13
                          Bought the book. Sounds interesting.

                          Originally posted by cowboybob998
                          P.S. watch her ebay store she has XS 11 parts on there from time to time and you cant beat her prices I will bet on that.
                          Good to know, thanks. I'll keep an eye on it.
                          XS1100SG - Obsession

                          Like I told my last wife, I says, "Honey, I never drive faster than I can see. Besides that, it's all in the reflexes."
                          -- Jack Burton

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                          • mack
                            XS-XJ Guru
                            • Sep 2009
                            • 2411
                            • Ontario, Canada

                            #14
                            Heaven

                            I bought five copies from Karla last year. It was $43 canadian plus shipping. She was wonderful and we chatted for a long time afterwards using E-mail. I still have a couple copies but until she runs out I think she could use the business.
                            mack
                            79 XS 1100 SF Special
                            HERMES
                            original owner
                            http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps6932d5df.jpg

                            81 XS 1100 LH MNS
                            SPICA
                            http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad305/mack-055/2.jpg

                            78 XS 11E
                            IOTA
                            https://youtu.be/wB5Jfbp6SUc
                            https://youtu.be/RaI3WYHSuWA



                            Have recovery trailer and shop if you breakdown in my area.
                            Frankford, Ont, Canada
                            613-398-6186

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                            • Kit
                              XStremely XSive
                              • Nov 2010
                              • 201
                              • Oregon

                              #15
                              The book arrived today. Will start reading it tonight. Thanks for the feedback, everyone.
                              XS1100SG - Obsession

                              Like I told my last wife, I says, "Honey, I never drive faster than I can see. Besides that, it's all in the reflexes."
                              -- Jack Burton

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