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Here's a model of a 79 XS1100 Special I found in
my closet that's been in there for like 4 or 5 yrs...
my closet that's been in there for like 4 or 5 yrs...
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Current Rides:
02 GL1800 Wing
79 XS1100SF Sold 10-15-12
81 XS1100H Venturer Sold 10-27-12 -
Who made that particular version? Looks like they couldn't quite make up their mind which year/model to scale, as you've got 'standard' exhaust and taillight, '80 slotted rotors, and a XJ-like black airbox....
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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You know Steve, we are WAY To anal-retentive. At first I started noticing that type of stuff, the standard exhaust anyway. Then I thought, its a frickin model, and it is dang life like at that!! For all the stuff they got right and level of detail in it, it is way cool even if they did cross a few things over.
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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That's a good replica in detail, except the rear axle is missing.
2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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Maybe Import Model
And to think it came low on oil and an empty fuel tank. Oh the humanity
It's made by Guiloy...maybe it's the Japanese model not for import to the USA
The pic on the box shows a color combo I've never seen.
The one thing I did like is that it looks close to the 79 Special and it has the
optional "LTD' type seat I bought for my 79 when it was new upon delivery at dealer
And it came with the clear shield and bags which I removed for originality to stock
Last edited by tv5150; 01-22-2012, 10:22 AM.Current Rides:
02 GL1800 Wing
79 XS1100SF Sold 10-15-12
81 XS1100H Venturer Sold 10-27-12Comment
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Ok, they didn't sell it as a '79; it's supposed to be a '80 MNS. Shoot, I didn't even mention the upholstery pattern, no grab rail, rear turns, or lack of spark plugs....
Last edited by crazy steve; 01-22-2012, 10:29 AM.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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Wha U Talkin' 'bout Willis??
Check the 1st pic, the rear signals are in plain sight, but they
flash a little slow so I'm going to check the ground and maybe apply
some dielectric grease to all the connectors and see if that helps...
Current Rides:
02 GL1800 Wing
79 XS1100SF Sold 10-15-12
81 XS1100H Venturer Sold 10-27-12Comment
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Well at least the model actually LOOKS a little like an MNS (except for the chrome exhaust and such, but at least it's a black bike). But overall it's not quite like any bike that I'm aware of Yamaha having actually produced.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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TV, I'm pretty sure he means that the signals are on the tag bracket instead of further forward below the seat like on a stock bike. It makes it look a little funky having them back there without the saddlebags.My Special is as old as I am.Comment
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Looks like one I found here in a store last year, only it was described as a 750.
1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.
Woman (well, my wife anyway) are always on Transmit and never Receive.
"A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be" Albert Einstien.Comment
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I'd say it's cool no matter how far it strays from the exact reproduction of the model it's supposed to represent. Unless a person buys a model that is actually put together piece by piece, there will be departures from a real vehicle.Can't beat the smell of gas & oilComment
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That is so cool!79 XS11 Special (Lazarus)
80 XS850 Special (Old Faithful)
80 XS11 Standard sorta stock (Beatrice)
79 DT 100Comment
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Details Details Details
For all of you sticklers for details, you can pick-up this
little jewel for about 3 or 4 times what you can for the one I posted.
I just remembered that I had it in the closet (for about 4 yrs) and drug it out for a look-see
Anyway for all you Rockafellers out there in the land of green, let the money fly!!!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ARLZM71758WOVLast edited by tv5150; 01-23-2012, 09:35 PM.Current Rides:
02 GL1800 Wing
79 XS1100SF Sold 10-15-12
81 XS1100H Venturer Sold 10-27-12Comment
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...or you could get one from here..http://www.orangehobbyworld.com/deta...21321&private=
Seen a built up one as a display in a model shop in Dunedin once (about 150 miles up the road) and it was done to absolute perfection. The owner used to enter it in model comps and won 'best in category' heaps of times.1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.
Woman (well, my wife anyway) are always on Transmit and never Receive.
"A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be" Albert Einstien.Comment
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Hey TV,
Chill...we're just having a little "fun" picking on the company that made that model....that they apparently didn't do proper research when they developed that one!
Walker, that's a great price...the last time I looked for that model all I found was for over $300.00 ! I wonder if it's NOS or if Tamiya did another production run?? I have an 81 Special, and I think the MNS is one of the sexiest looking XS11's there are...STOCK. Think I'll bookmark that page/link!
T.C.T. C. Gresham
81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
History shows again and again,
How nature points out the folly of men!Comment
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