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    XS Anonymous may be needed!

    Picked up another 78E today for $500. If I include my stepsons (which will soon be mine), I have 11--- 11's.
    The newest addition has an XJ motor in it. It was swapped in because of the second gear issue. Now it has the issue again but in first gear but thanks to the site and its members I know how to fix that.
    It has fuel issues which will be float needles as the PO did not know the bike well and left it on prime all the time. He parked it when he found he had gas leaking so I hope there is no damage to the motor from gas in oil but time will tell.
    I also met a guy who had sold his XS11 and he offered me his old parts for free. I ended up with a motor without a head, some wheels, forks and brace, and a beautiful set of stock exhaust. They need to be cleaned up for a better inspection but they only show 2 tiny dings and some surface rust on the bottom of the collctors.
    Here are some pics for you to check out.









    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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  • #2
    Sweet......engine problems or not.

    That looks like a Venturer or special exhaust and a XJ front wheel you got in spare parts.
    Last edited by BA80; 06-02-2012, 04:01 PM.
    Greg

    Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

    ― Albert Einstein

    80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

    The list changes.

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    • #3
      Nice score.....
      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...

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      • #4
        Awesome find!
        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 Roosevelt

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        • #5
          Dont worry, its not XS'ive untill you have more than 11 ellevens lol
          '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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          • #6
            Originally posted by WMarshy View Post
            Dont worry, its not XS'ive untill you have more than 11 elevens lol
            Nah, it's only XSessive if you run out of storage room and/or SWMBO tells you 'it's me or the bikes...'
            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...

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            • #7
              yup, 12 11s would be the point to get help.
              79 XS11 Special (Lazarus)
              80 XS850 Special (Old Faithful)
              80 XS11 Standard sorta stock (Beatrice)
              79 DT 100

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              • #8
                Originally posted by crazy steve View Post
                Nah, it's only XSessive if you run out of storage room and/or SWMBO tells you 'it's me or the bikes...'
                and you've chosen the bikes.....now, that would be XSesive, lol
                Nick

                1979 XS11 F,Yamaha fairings w/hard bags, TC's fuse box, K&N air filter

                1982 Virago 750 (it's alive!)

                1979 XS 11 F, Windjammer IV, Samsonite luggage cases(another rescue)

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                • #9
                  I sold my XJ this past weekend. So now I am out of danger of having too many bikes. Well... I am trading a holiday camper for another 79SF so maybe not completely out of the woods yet.
                  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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                  • #10
                    I need a sponsor!

                    Am going to see a guy that may trade an 81 XS11 for an 80 XS400....




                    John
                    John 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"

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                    • #11
                      nice find.
                      FOXS-XS11SG

                      2009 Suzuki V Strom 650,Adventure in Touring,I call her "Smooth" SW Motech engine guard,Coocase top case w/ LED brake and tail lights,20" MRA touring screen w/adjusable bracket,Grip heaters,fender ex-tender,Givi hard sidebags

                      1980 XS11SG-sold
                      1999 Vulcan classic-sold
                      1982 XJ 650-sold

                      Old is only a state of mind......John

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                      • #12
                        Nice bike.

                        Just keep saying to yourself,

                        "It's not a problem I can quite anytime I want, I just don't want to."

                        Who"s the Yamaha equivalent to Bill and Bob anyway? Hmm, Maybe it's this site.

                        blkryno

                        81 11 SH (83 Venture cct, Tkat fork brace on )
                        79 11 SF (83 Venture cct on the shelf for it.)

                        Semper Fi

                        Loud Pipes
                        Draw Cops

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                        • #13
                          That just could not be bought here in the UK for that price. Absolutely no way. It would be at least 3 times what you paid and most probably a lot more.

                          I am really envious! I'm looking for an XS1100 restoration project and that bike would be ideal, especially at that price.
                          XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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                          • #14
                            Got one today



                            Traded the xs400 and some cash for this 81SH.

                            John
                            John 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"

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