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    Member Locations (Where are you?)

    In case you didn't already know, under the members forum, there's a sub forum (at the VERY TOP) that has member locations, so you can register with fellow XSives in your region of the country.
    Someone has also put together a map in ZeeMaps here: http://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=153721#
    I just spent 30mins going thru the VA/WV, NC/SC, MD/DE lists and updated the map to see how far away each of you guys were from me.
    WOW, I bet you guys didn't even know that there ar at least 10 of you within 1-1.5hrs of DC.

    There are over 7,000 members register on this site. (now, I know not all of those are active users, but even if a third of them are, where are you all located?)
    There's like 500 posts in the Member Locations forum thread and only 176 entries on the map, (15, I put in myself for some of you)
    If I knew how close some of you are, then I can offer assistance or at least some XSive friendship. (maybe even a group ride)
    Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!

    80G (Green paint(PO idea))
    The Green Monster
    K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
    Got him in '04.
    bald tire & borrowing parts

    80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
    Scarlet
    K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
    Got her in '11
    Ready for the twisties!

    81H (previously CPMaynard's)
    Hugo
    Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
    Cold weather ride
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  • #2
    'Guests'

    One thing I've noticed almost every time I get on the site is there's always more 'guests' then there are members on the site.
    Why don't they register and get on here?
    If they're 'browsing' the site, then they've obviously got an XS11 or are interested in getting one, or had one in the past, etc.
    Why not log in and contribute, or ask the direct question that they're trying to search for.

    This site is PRICELESS. It has help countless XS owners help keep these bike running. I know I usually learn something new about these bike every week thanks to you guys (and gals).
    So, to all you 'guests', log in and join in the fun/obsession that is XSively contagious!
    Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!

    80G (Green paint(PO idea))
    The Green Monster
    K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
    Got him in '04.
    bald tire & borrowing parts

    80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
    Scarlet
    K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
    Got her in '11
    Ready for the twisties!

    81H (previously CPMaynard's)
    Hugo
    Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
    Cold weather ride

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    • #3
      I set up the map, hope it comes in handy for you.
      Lurkers (those folks that hang around but don't register or post) are a fact on every site. The registration is a necessary bar to entry due to spammers, and it keeps a lot of folks from posting. This isn't always a bad thing, as it does cut down on the signal to noise ratio a little bit.

      Anyone with a question they can't answer via search will probably sign up and post.
      Mike C
      Lake Orion, Michigan
      '78 XS1100E

      Here I am! Where are you?

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      • #4
        Thanks Mike (Fix) for the ZeeMap. That thing is awesome.
        I made the comment about the 'lurkers', hoping that more of them would get registered and thus show us where they are located.
        It's nice to hang out/communicate with fellow XSives.
        We all know what each other has gone thru with trying to keep these bikes on the road.
        When I first logged in to this site, I thought I was all alone down here in SE VA.
        When I found out that TopCatGr58 was 18 miles away, I thought AWESOME, a fellow XSive/Guru local that I can pick his brain about my bike!

        Then just this year, 2 more popped up on the radar and now there's 4 of us here locally. I just know there's probalby a couple more XS/XJ bikes around here somewhere, maybe, someday they'll show up on the site.
        Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!

        80G (Green paint(PO idea))
        The Green Monster
        K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
        Got him in '04.
        bald tire & borrowing parts

        80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
        Scarlet
        K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
        Got her in '11
        Ready for the twisties!

        81H (previously CPMaynard's)
        Hugo
        Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
        Cold weather ride

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        • #5
          Originally posted by GLoweVA View Post
          One thing I've noticed almost every time I get on the site is there's always more 'guests' then there are members on the site.
          Why don't they register and get on here?
          If they're 'browsing' the site, then they've obviously got an XS11 or are interested in getting one, or had one in the past, etc.
          Why not log in and contribute, or ask the direct question that they're trying to search for.

          This site is PRICELESS. It has help countless XS owners help keep these bike running. I know I usually learn something new about these bike every week thanks to you guys (and gals).
          So, to all you 'guests', log in and join in the fun/obsession that is XSively contagious!
          Well said and yes I agree! The only part of lurkers that sucks is those that want to eff with us and spam us. To those I say have your fun elsewhere. To any that are actually looking for answers or searching the I say heck yeah join in the fun and be a member of the best site on the web!
          2-79 XS1100 SF
          2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
          80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
          Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!

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          • #6
            Added myself to the MAP... good map. So now if I travel far from home I know where others are for meet and greets or help... I "lurked" for about 2 years on this site before I finally registered this last winter. Now ya'll get to deal with me
            Don
            1979 XS1100SF "Old Man" bought by my Dad brand new in 79, customized in 80 with Vetter, Standard tank, and touring seat. I inherited in 02 when Dad passed. Been riding it since 09. No resto, bike is a survivor...

            2007 RoadStar 1700 Midnight Silverado "The Black Pearl" Cobra Slash-downs, K&N filter. More mods to come


            old:
            1989 kawi ex500
            1996 yzf-r6
            1999 yzf-r1
            2001 kawi zx-6r
            2000 Ducati 748
            2002 YZF-R1
            2005 V-Star 1100 Classic

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            • #7
              Nice map! Now there is a pointer in Louisiana. I know there are a few others down this way.
              Mike Giroir
              79 XS-1100 Special

              Once you un-can a can of worms, the only way to re-can them is with a bigger can.

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              • #8
                Just added myself. Great map, and great website, the best of the cycle forums that I frequent!
                1979 Yamaha XS1100SF (gone)
                Airbox w/K&N element
                Jardine 4 into 1
                145 mains, 45 pilots

                1996 Ducati 900SS CR
                1977 Kawasaki KZ900-A5
                1975 Honda CB550K

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                • #9
                  Bump

                  I wanted to bump this thread up a bit. I think the Zeemaps is a great tool for us to help find each other.
                  Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!

                  80G (Green paint(PO idea))
                  The Green Monster
                  K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
                  Got him in '04.
                  bald tire & borrowing parts

                  80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
                  Scarlet
                  K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
                  Got her in '11
                  Ready for the twisties!

                  81H (previously CPMaynard's)
                  Hugo
                  Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
                  Cold weather ride

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                  • #10
                    I registered on the map back in 08. It shows I live in Spokane,Wa. That is where I lived then. Now I live in Chandler Az.. I can't log in anymore. I can't remember my password and my email address has changed. How can I fix that?
                    80 SG XS1100
                    14 Victory Cross Country

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                    • #11
                      Tried to delete this response, but could not figure out how. Now I look stupid.
                      Last edited by XJkid; 08-23-2012, 10:24 PM.
                      "Galaxy" 1982 XJ1100J, 1983 XV handlebars, new fusebox, homemade SS wind screen and SS muffler heat shields, homemade grab bar extension and luggage rack. XS750 140 mph speedo, '81 Venture oil cooler, V-Max ACCT, Yahman YICS Eliminator, 1st and 2nd gear Dremel fix.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by GLoweVA View Post

                        This site is PRICELESS. It has help countless XS owners help keep these bike running. I know I usually learn something new about these bike every week thanks to you guys (and gals).
                        So, to all you 'guests', log in and join in the fun/obsession that is XSively contagious!
                        Amen to that!
                        "Galaxy" 1982 XJ1100J, 1983 XV handlebars, new fusebox, homemade SS wind screen and SS muffler heat shields, homemade grab bar extension and luggage rack. XS750 140 mph speedo, '81 Venture oil cooler, V-Max ACCT, Yahman YICS Eliminator, 1st and 2nd gear Dremel fix.

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                        • #13
                          I added myself, Now we've got someone in Memphis, TN.
                          1979 XS1100

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                          • #14
                            I have added myself as the lone soul in Surrey, one of 3 in all of BC??

                            I feel very special..... XS11 Special
                            1979 XS1100
                            Was going to be a ratbike, instead it is
                            Turning into a "Labour of Love" Restoration...

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                            • #15
                              Pinned! That makes at least two of us in Idaho, but we may as well be in different states. Northern Idaho is so different from Southern Idaho.
                              Current Ride:
                              81 XS1100LH Midnight Special
                              Tkat Fork-Brace
                              Previously Owned:
                              79 XS750 Special

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