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Mis-identified as a '80 tank, but that's a Venturer tank all right. Big dent, but you could go in through the petcock holes to knock most of it out. Looks pretty clean inside.
Just a FYI for those looking for one...
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Mis-identified as a '80 tank, but that's a Venturer tank all right. Big dent, but you could go in through the petcock holes to knock most of it out. Looks pretty clean inside.
Just a FYI for those looking for one...Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
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"Less than sane" Steve - (politically correct terminology)
Wasn't the 24liter tank an option in 1980 and only offered as the Venturer package in 1981? Seems like I read that in a vintage magazine article somewhere (who can remember)...
I agree that is a good deal for someone needing one as long as it doesn't get bid up!!
Adding in a 79 Special that seems like a nice candidate in Indiana...
JohnJohn is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)
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'81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine
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Actually sometimes with a dent like that you can put the air pressure to the tank and tap around the edges of the dent with a rubber mallet to pop it out.'79 XS11 Special
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Hey John, the speedo says 80 or 81, so milage is unknown on that one. All else does seem to point to 79 though. Worse part is its only 1-1/2 hours from me, in area I go through often for work!! D-I-V-O-R-C-E......= Another bike!!!!"Less than sane" Steve - (politically correct terminology)
Wasn't the 24liter tank an option in 1980 and only offered as the Venturer package in 1981? Seems like I read that in a vintage magazine article somewhere (who can remember)...
I agree that is a good deal for someone needing one as long as it doesn't get bid up!!
Adding in a 79 Special that seems like a nice candidate in Indiana...
JohnLast edited by DGXSER; 05-17-2011, 01:13 PM.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.
81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
Previously owned
93 GSX600F
80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
81 XS1100 Special
81 CB750 C
80 CB750 C
78 XS750Comment
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Added to my watch list. If the price stays right I may jump on this one. It will take some work to sort out, and the fill area is pretty rusty and it will need to be completely stripped and painted, but I'm up for that, and since I was thinking about slightly higher bars, that might work out ok. It would give me a tank to spend some quality time with to make really first class before it went on, and I could have two tanks, one for long range and one for town (although I'm not sure why).
Maybe just a backup tank hanging on the wall.
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.Comment
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Skids (Sid Hansen)
Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.Comment
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That sounds like a bit to much air pressure lol. 35 psi in a tire works as the tire is rubber and has give. A solid gas tank though requires much much much less.'79 XS11 Special
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5-10 psi usually does it.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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......and I was hoping no one would notice......RIP 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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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 RooseveltComment
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That means none of us will be able to afford it and someone else will come in and pay more than any of us can afford to pay for it.
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.Comment
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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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Blame it on...
"Less than sane" Steve... he posted it!
No good deed goes unpunished!
JohnJohn 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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Hey, just tryin' to be helpful...
Maybe your guys should figure out a lottery to see who gets to bid on it....
Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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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
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