My new Bike

[sparks]

Finally got around to taking a picture. She still doesnt have a name and I havent given her a bath yet.. This is as far as I have moved her as my wife wont alow me to ride until I take the Motorcycle Safety Course..

Lee
(Sparks)

[sparks]

I hate to ruin the clean lines but I'm going to put on a fairing and a rack and trunk if I can find em. Also a grab rail.. Anybody know if a rail of a standard will fit a special?

Lee
(Sparks)

[crazy steve]

... Anybody know if a rail off a standard will fit a special?

A '80 standard rail will fit.... if you can find one

Pretty bike; I like the blue.

[sparks]

Thanks Steve.. Did they come with a grab rail? I have a line on one for 40 bux that I think I'll snap up. Just finished annoying my neighbors with "Joes Garage"..

Lee
(Sparks)

[GLoweVA]

Lee, nice looking bike.
You're half way there to a name. You called it: "her"
Nice pretty blue, If you're going with the bags and fairing, then that should reflect in her name too.
You know, something that says: I'm beautiful, but I can hang in for the long haul.
Maybe the bags and fairing colors may help steer the naming too.

[crazy steve]

Thanks Steve.. Did they come with a grab rail? I have a line on one for 40 bux that I think I'll snap up. Just finished annoying my neighbors with "Joes Garage"..

Yes, the '79 Special came with a grab rail. Look here:
http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36552
... to see the difference between the Special and standard rails...

[sparks]

Hay Steve,
Anything about these old bikes yoou dont know? Thanks a lot.. Wonder if there would be a market, if when I get my fiaring and mount, I took the mount to a fabricator I know to have a few made.. Seems there are a lot of fairings around but not many mounts..

Lee

[xs11lover]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-XS11-...sories&vxp=mtr This one is from a 80 standard


This is the one that came on your bike....notice the curve....I'm sorry about the girl....I know I shouldn't post smut.

[crazy steve]

Hey Steve, anything about these old bikes you don't know?

There's plenty I don't know, trust me... But when I do find out something new, I do try to post it so everyone can know..

[Poprock]

Nice bike, Sparks! eBay is your friend for fairing brackets. There are a few cycle re-cycle yards around that might have a set too. Fairings and bags are good. I like 'em on mine.

[sparks]

Just got my Title and Registration in the mail... Now I'll have something to show the nice poloiceman that pulls me over.. Cant wait for that to happen..

Lee
(Sparks)

[James England]

Nice bike, Sparks! Looks like a proper motorbike. My hairdresser decided he would do a refresher training course before riding a bike (after a break of 10 years). He was knocked off it, from behind, by a lorry on his very first ride!! He gave up completely, immediately. What a shame but understandable.

I bought mine after a break of 12 years and spent a week sitting on it in the garden to get used to the weight again. Then did a few short runs near my house and gradually got in the groove. I think it's the best way.

[sparks]

Nice bike, Sparks! Looks like a proper motorbike. My hairdresser decided he would do a refresher training course before riding a bike (after a break of 10 years). He was knocked off it, from behind, by a lorry on his very first ride!! He gave up completely, immediately. What a shame but understandable.

I bought mine after a break of 12 years and spent a week sitting on it in the garden to get used to the weight again. Then did a few short runs near my house and gradually got in the groove. I think it's the best way.

Thanks James.. Well, the course is not an option here if I want peace at home. It's been 20 years, I think, since last I rode. The course cant hurt. I do agree that a few short runs would work just fine but.... I have to live with my family.. I have been sitting on the bike in the garage.. Seems sort of wierd.. Was thinking of closing the garage door so neighbors wouldn see but that would be even stranger.. At least I dont sit there making "motorcycle noises"..

Lee
(Sparks)

[BA80]

This is the one that came on your bike....notice the curve....I'm sorry about the girl....I know I shouldn't post smut.

Don't be sorry. Smut is a kind of a funny name though.

[CRXSi90]

Don't be sorry. Smut is a kind of a funny name though.

I now have the image of Smut on my phone's screen background. I can't help but smile whenever I look at Smut. Smut makes my days less productive, but more enjoyable!