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  • tonythehazelnut
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    • May 2012
    • 1
    • Homewood, Il.
    #1

    New rider on the forum

    Hey folks, I just bought a 1979 Yamaha XS100 in pretty ratty shape. It's missing front headlights and turn signals, and the rectifier is bad (as far as I can tell). I've ridden it a few times before the battery quit, and it's FAST. It's my first bike, and the only one I've ever ridden. Cant wait to see you all on the road
    79 SF
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    • Wildkat
      XS Special Gurette
      • Apr 2004
      • 3416
      • Location, Location
      #2
      Welcome aboard!

      Pics are always welcome too
      81 SH Something Special
      81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
      ☺

      79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
      81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
      80 LG Black Magic
      78 E Standard Practice


      James 3:17

      If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.

      “Alis Volat Propriis”

      Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
      For those on FB

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        • Tat2demon
          XSive Maximus
          • Jun 2012
          • 718
          • Sioux Falls, South Dakota
          #3
          Welcome! Im new to the forums as of last week with a 78, also my first bike. I hope you find as much useful information as I already have.
          Nate

          78 XS11 "Matilda" 2H7 000364

          2001 Raptor ACCT, T.C. Fuse Box, TC Bros Forward Controls
          Kuryakyn Iso Grips/Throttleboss/Bar End Mirror, Custom Covered Seat
          Shinko 712s, HID Headlight, RC Performance Exhaust
          Bikemaster Daytona Handlebars, Galfer SS Brake Lines
          Barnett HD Clutch Springs, T.C. Spin On Filter Adapter
          K+N Air Filter

          88 Voyager XII
          81 XJ650 Maxim

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            • GLoweVA
              XS-XJ Guru
              • Jun 2011
              • 1957
              • Virginia Beach, VA.
              #4
              Nate & Tony,
              For both of you new guys, I can't stress enough about the motorcycle safety course.
              These bikes are big, heavy and have a 30 year old designed braking system.
              They are not your new lightweight sport bike. They can be a bit fickle to stop when you want them to. SO, be super alert to all those crazy cell phone talking car drivers out there.
              They do have a lot of power and are lots of fun to ride.
              As a plus, they are a bit bigger and thus maybe the car drivers might see you a little better than if you were on a smaller sport bike.

              Okay, I'll stop ranting. I just want you guys to be safe and enjoy your bikes for MANY years to come.
              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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                • fredintoon
                  Master of XSology
                  • Mar 2004
                  • 6795
                  • Saskatoon SK
                  #5
                  Originally posted by tonythehazelnut
                  Hey folks, I just bought a 1979 Yamaha XS100 in pretty ratty shape. It's missing front headlights and turn signals, and the rectifier is bad (as far as I can tell). I've ridden it a few times before the battery quit, and it's FAST. It's my first bike, and the only one I've ever ridden. Cant wait to see you all on the road
                  Hi Tony and welcome,
                  the bike is fast all right; at least 20mph faster than it's brakes and handling.
                  Use the search function to find answers to specific questions, the parts for sale forum to find parts and the repair forum to see how to fix things.
                  And fer chrissake take a rider's course, nobody wants to see you on the road just laying there waiting for the EMT guys or worse, being a smear of forensic evidence.
                  Fred Hill, S'toon
                  XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
                  "The Flying Pumpkin"

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                    • Cuda 69
                      XSive Maximus
                      • Jan 2012
                      • 676
                      • Greenwich N.Y.
                      #6
                      +1 on what George says about safety course,they called these bikes"super bikes" for a reason back in the day.Lot's of power. Welcome to the crazy house.
                      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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                        • Hmar
                          Truly XSive
                          • Jun 2011
                          • 100
                          • Springfield. MA
                          #7
                          Welcome aboard, I also started with my XS11 (81 special picked up for a song)
                          Can honestly say it is still running because I found this site, lots of good info here!
                          I agree about the safety course, and have fun with it.
                          1981 XS 11 special
                          red
                          40,000 miles

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                            • Special Ed
                              XStremely XSive "Mad Monk"
                              • May 2004
                              • 808
                              • Monterey CA
                              #8
                              Wellcom. lad!

                              Yes, yes, to all the above. A Honda Rebel is a beginners bike, not an xs11. I started with a Harley "Super Ten" when I was 14. I took a "Motorcycle training course" many years later in order to be a certified trainer; alas, the company folded before I got my certification, but I was impressed at how much I learned about motorcycle safety after I had been riding for so many years. I can't recommend it enough. Welcome, and good luck! Or should I say: keep your rubber side down!
                              Special Ed
                              Old bikers never die, they're just out of sight!

                              My recently re-built, hopped up '79 Special caught fire and burned everything from the top of the engine up: gas tank, wiring, seat, & melted my windshield all over the front of the bike. Just bought a 1980 Special that has been non oped for 9 years. My Skoot will rise from the ashes and be re named "The Phoenix!"
                              I've been riding since 1959.

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