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  • #1

    Newbie

    Would like to contact a member who knows the history of the xs11. I just purchased a 1980 xs1100 and would like to find out what all the letters following the the model number means. Are there many versions of the same bike? What is a xs11 compared to a xs1100.

    Been riding for 40 yrs and want to get back on the road one more time. I am also a ham radio op. and have noticed a few ham call letters in the postings to various foums. My call is kw4a for those interested.

    Anyhow would like to hear from those who may wish to educate me on this motorcycle. I prefer contact by phone as this is too much to type. Ha!

    I have unlimited calling so if you wish, send me your number and I will call you. No problem!

    423 365.4460
    kw4a(at)att.net *editted for antispam protection.

    Thanks in advance and see you on the road!

    Larry
    Larry Walker

    Ham Radio kw4a
    ex Submarine Sailor (8 yrs)
    Dirt Rider 1970-1980
    Sreet Rider Touring 1980-2000
    Couch Potato 2000-Present
    1980 XS1100 Standard
    1979 XS650 Special
    2000 BMW R1150GS
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  • #2
    Welcome to the forum!

    Here is a little info on the models.

    http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=396

    1978 - Standard only - E
    1979 - Standard - F, Special - SF (S denotes a Special)
    1980 - Standard - G, Special - SG, Midnight Special - LG
    1981 - Standard - H (Also known as a Venturer), Special - SH, Midnight Special - LH

    Hope this helps you,

    Ozz
    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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    • #3
      The letters after the year just refer to the model. a 1978 xs11 (or 1100 doesnt matter) is designated "E", a 1979 is designated "F" and so on until the end of production in '81. Also starting in 1979 they introduced the special model. the Specials get a "S" in front of the year designator letter so a 1979 special would be "SF". Then starting in '80 they also added a third model called the Midnight Special (MNS for short) this model had the designator letter "L" so a 1980 MNS was a "LG".

      Here is a link to the serial number model check page that will kind of go through it as well.

      http://www.xs11.com/faqs/153-serial-...ry-colors.html
      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 Roosevelt

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      • #4
        Ya beat me to it Ozz!
        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 Roosevelt

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        • #5
          Newbie

          Thanks guys, gosh that was quick. By the way OZZ I have sent you PM regardind patch but don't know if it went out or not. Still getting used to using the website. I want one if still available.

          Still would like to hook up with someone on phone as I have many questions.

          Larry
          Larry Walker

          Ham Radio kw4a
          ex Submarine Sailor (8 yrs)
          Dirt Rider 1970-1980
          Sreet Rider Touring 1980-2000
          Couch Potato 2000-Present
          1980 XS1100 Standard
          1979 XS650 Special
          2000 BMW R1150GS

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          • #6
            Welcome to the forum Larry,

            Your next mission is to figure out how to post pictures of your ride!
            Read here...

            http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread...sting+pictures
            '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~

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            • #7
              Newbie

              Also, here is item number of bike I purcased. Don't pay attention to price, that was negotiated to where we both felt OK.

              220816912220 item id on ebay

              Please give honest opinion you won't hurt my feelings!

              Larry
              Larry Walker

              Ham Radio kw4a
              ex Submarine Sailor (8 yrs)
              Dirt Rider 1970-1980
              Sreet Rider Touring 1980-2000
              Couch Potato 2000-Present
              1980 XS1100 Standard
              1979 XS650 Special
              2000 BMW R1150GS

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              • #8
                Originally posted by steelraider View Post
                Also, here is item number of bike I purcased. Don't pay attention to price, that was negotiated to where we both felt OK.

                220816912220 item id on ebay

                Please give honest opinion you won't hurt my feelings!

                Larry
                Welcome aboard! Nice looking bike! Aftermarket exhaust, but the rest looks pretty much stock for a Standard. If you need a manual, you can download one from the link in my signature.
                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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                • #9
                  Amazing looking bike you have! WOW

                  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_W0QQ...sQ26Q5ffviQ3d1
                  '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~

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by natemoen View Post
                    Ya beat me to it Ozz!
                    I think thats the second time LOL

                    Originally posted by steelraider View Post
                    Thanks guys, gosh that was quick. By the way OZZ I have sent you PM regardind patch but don't know if it went out or not. Still getting used to using the website. I want one if still available.

                    Still would like to hook up with someone on phone as I have many questions.

                    Larry
                    It did, Sent you the invoice.

                    Get a picture up of your ride. The E-Bay listing is no longer. With the comments about your ride so far, you need to share!

                    Ozz
                    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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                    • #11
                      Newbie

                      Click on the link in WMARSHY's post above it will take you to it.

                      Larry
                      Larry Walker

                      Ham Radio kw4a
                      ex Submarine Sailor (8 yrs)
                      Dirt Rider 1970-1980
                      Sreet Rider Touring 1980-2000
                      Couch Potato 2000-Present
                      1980 XS1100 Standard
                      1979 XS650 Special
                      2000 BMW R1150GS

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                      • #12
                        Looking Good! Very Nice.

                        I clicked before, I guess I did not scroll down far enough
                        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

                        Comment

                        • #13
                          Hey Raider....

                          I've got an '80 just like yours, but with 12K more miles. Enjoy it, it looks well kept. Mine was too and it's awesome.
                          1980G Standard, Restored
                          Kerker 4 - 1
                          850 Rear End Mod
                          2-21 Flashing LED Arrays on either side of license plate for Brake Light Assist, 1100 Lumen Cree Aux Lights,
                          Progressive springs, Showa rear shocks
                          Automatic CCT
                          1980GH Special, Restored
                          Stock Exhaust, New Handlebars, 1" Spacer in Fork Springs, Automatic CCT, Showa Rear Shocks
                          '82 XJ1100 (Sold)
                          Automatic CCT, RC Engineering 4 X 1 Exhaust, K&N Pods, #50 Pilot Jets, YICS Eliminator. Sorely missed.

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                          • #14
                            shes a keeper! only problem is u dont need to work on it. is that tank 2 toned? nice standard. looks like someone just detailed it 4 the picture.
                            Max

                            81 XS1100SH Black Beast Mutt
                            Kerker 4/1
                            stock carbs and air box.
                            78 headlite, handle bars,
                            1 set of ea-160/85mph guages,
                            crash bars, cruise control

                            Other 2 Wheelers
                            78 XS1100E jet kit, Kerker 4/1, air pods, jet kit-RIP
                            94 CBR1000F jet kit,Two Bros pipe, K&N Filter

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