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Hi everyone, Just joined today. 57 from Northwestern Wisconsin. Been reading some. Looks like a great forum. I recently traded my boat for a 81 XS1100H.Has a couple issues like the speedometer not working. and pipes look rough. I was told 6k on it but I highly doubt it lol. It runs pretty sweet and starts good so I'm happy with it. I am also impressed with the reviews I've been reading on other sites. Anyway just wanted to introduce myself and say hi.
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Welcome!!!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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Hello and welcome.
There is an upcoming Rally up your way in Wisconsin - see Rally forum - you can meet some members and have fun at same time.
You won't regret trading the boat.
JohnJohn is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)
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'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"Comment
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Don't they call boats: a hole in the water into which you constantly throw money into?
The bike is more fun and I'm sure you get to ride it more often then getting into the boat.
You'll find that this site is full of knowledge and opinions and ideas.
Welcome the wonderful world of XSiveness!
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.
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Welcome! I am over on the other end of the state from you. You should try and make it to the rally, even if just for one day! Check out the thread on It.
http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37163Nathan
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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.
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Hey thanks for the welcome everyone. I've already used the bike in a few weekks more then the boat in 2 years. I got the invite to therally and will try and make it , I bartend at a biker/locals bar (The Broken Spoke in Earl) Small town south of me and not sure of my schedule yet. I think theres a party saturday. They haave a big campground close to a nice river. no quiet time.
Dragon mentioned something about coming up my way by the Chippewa Flowage as well so I may be able to meet up or get in on part of the ride.
Either way thanks for the hospitality and I'll try and hook up. I'm due for a longer ride. Be safe out there.81 HComment
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Welcome to the site hayward.
Watch out for that Dragon Tamer fella.
He's nuthin' but trouble on 2 wheels. He'll have you riding down gravel roads if your not careful.
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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Hi haywardguy,
Welcome. Good to see another H Venturer has found a good home. We like pictures.
Phil1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
1983 XJ 650 Maxim
2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)Comment
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I'll take a couple soon. I think the avatar pic was from the original owner because it had a Wolf clan type image painted on. It was taken off since then.
I really want to get it cleaned up better. looked a bit negelected and if oven cleaner can't help the pipes I'm looking into warpping them,if possible.
Missing a side cover and tanks a little messed up. I've been touching it up some too. But over all it's a good riding/starting bike so I have high hopes for it.81 HComment
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heres one
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Very nice. Cute gal too.
Should be a good one...those Venturers are the culmination of what Yamaha learned about the XS11 before they began planned obsolescence of the modern bikes.
JohnJohn is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)
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'81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine
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Hi Ken and welcome,
Nice bike, cute (presumably) grandchild.
Just the speedo not working or the odometer too?
If nothin' works there's a chance it's the drive and that's an easy fix.
If the odometer still works but the mph stays at zero best start looking for a replacement speedo.
Unless you are really in love with the look, don't wrap the pipes; wrapping traps moisture and rusts them out.
If the chrome is truly FUBAR wire brush and fizz with BBQ paint.
You can do that with the pipes still on the bike if you are careful.Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
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Thanks for the pointers Fred, were you referring to a BBQ paint for the pipes?
Also I appreciate the speedo pointers,neither one works The tack if fine.
The the little one is my neighbors grand daughter,She decided my tomatoes needed watering.. a real firecracker for sure., I'd keep the gun loaded if I were her old man lol. Some how I get all the kids over at my place,helped wash 3 bikes and built a little jump for them,then hit them with the hose heh heh. (payback)
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