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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.
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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."
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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! -
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. FordComment
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Here's the link:Originally posted by XS1100 Newbie View Post
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:ITXS1100SG - 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 BurtonComment
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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 BurtonComment
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I think its a must have if you own an XS
there is good info in it besides the stories.
john in san antonioJohn 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"Comment
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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.Originally posted by Kit View Post1980 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. FordComment
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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.Comment
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I have a copy. I would recommend it. Great book.Originally posted by Kit View PostFour 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 CCTComment
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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 onComment
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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.
RodgerRIP Whiskers (Shop Boss) 25+yrs
"It doesn't hurt until you find out no one is looking"
Everything on hold...Comment
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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.Originally posted by latexeses View Post1979 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 onComment
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Bought the book. Sounds interesting.
Good to know, thanks. I'll keep an eye on it.Originally posted by cowboybob998 View PostXS1100SG - 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 BurtonComment
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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
613-398-6186Comment
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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 BurtonComment
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