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  • #1

    New Steed

    Traveled from Atlanta, GA to Kansas City, MO yesterday and today to pick up a new ride. Really good shape, but I'm sure I will find a hundred things to do to it.

    Guy gave me a price that I could not refuse. Traveling back home with it today and tomorrow. Actually found the post for it on this site. Thanks to whomever that was? May bring it to the rally. We'll see.

    http://kansascity.craigslist.org/mcy/3092326901.html

    MP
    1981 XS1100H Venturer
    K&N Air Filter
    ACCT
    Custom Paint by Deitz
    Geezer Rectifier/Regulator
    Chacal Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
    Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers
    Stebel Nautilus Horn
    EBC Front Rotors
    Limie Accent Moves On In 2015

    Mike
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  • #2
    That link is broken. Let's see a pic.
    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
      Broken Link

      Well, I am sorry for the broken link.

      I saved a couple of pictures from the link on my laptop, but am unsure of the procedure to up link them to this site. Will need some help for that.

      Go to "XS and XJ 1100 bikes for sale" under the "Buy, Sale, Trade Forum" and scroll to the bottom of page one (next to last post). Click on "big red machine". That is the bike that I bought.

      MP
      1981 XS1100H Venturer
      K&N Air Filter
      ACCT
      Custom Paint by Deitz
      Geezer Rectifier/Regulator
      Chacal Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
      Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers
      Stebel Nautilus Horn
      EBC Front Rotors
      Limie Accent Moves On In 2015

      Mike

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      • #4
        http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25233
        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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        • #5
          Originally posted by MPittma100 View Post
          Well, I am sorry for the broken link.

          I saved a couple of pictures from the link on my laptop, but am unsure of the procedure to up link them to this site. Will need some help for that.

          Go to "XS and XJ 1100 bikes for sale" under the "Buy, Sale, Trade Forum" and scroll to the bottom of page one (next to last post). Click on "big red machine". That is the bike that I bought.

          MP
          Its the same craigslist link you tried to list.

          Its gone man....you have to do it now.

          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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          • #6
            1981 XS1100H Pictures

            I have the pictures that were in the Craigslist post below (I hope-my first time w/pictures)

            http://s1240.photobucket.com/albums/...t=268f94f0.jpg
            http://s1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg499/mpittma100/?a
            http://s1240.photobucket.com/albums/...t=25880172.jpg


            MP
            1981 XS1100H Venturer
            K&N Air Filter
            ACCT
            Custom Paint by Deitz
            Geezer Rectifier/Regulator
            Chacal Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
            Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers
            Stebel Nautilus Horn
            EBC Front Rotors
            Limie Accent Moves On In 2015

            Mike

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            • #7
              WOW!! That is a very very nice looking bike. I am not a full dresser fan, but the paint on that bike is really nice, and blends it all together well.

              Congrats on a really nice find!
              Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

              When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

              81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
              80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


              Previously owned
              93 GSX600F
              80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
              81 XS1100 Special
              81 CB750 C
              80 CB750 C
              78 XS750

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              • #8
                The story goes?

                The guy I got it from was the second owner. Original owner had done everything when the bike was pretty new. Had all items on bike painted/pinstriped to match. Painter even signed his name on the tank. Looks like most, if not all, ad-ons were Yamha dealer available parts.

                Needs to be cleaned up. Has a lot of electrical items pulling off of the system. May have to upgrade charging system. It cranked right up and was hitting on all four and had good throttle response. Probably will have to add fuel filters, etc., etc., etc.

                Looking forward to getting it (almost) perfect and riding it. And, with the help from this site, I know that is doable.

                Sure was a long drive to go get it, but seems to have been worth it.

                MP
                1981 XS1100H Venturer
                K&N Air Filter
                ACCT
                Custom Paint by Deitz
                Geezer Rectifier/Regulator
                Chacal Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
                Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers
                Stebel Nautilus Horn
                EBC Front Rotors
                Limie Accent Moves On In 2015

                Mike

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                • #9
                  Very nice Venturer!!! Looks like everything is there.

                  I'm jealous.
                  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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                  • #10
                    Nice.

                    I have never seen rotor covers like that.

                    Cool find.

                    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
                      Me Either

                      I have never seen rotor covers like that either. There are also covers over the calipers.

                      Apparently, the original owner wanted everything that Yamaha and the dealer could supply to put on this bike. I am sure that he was very proud of it.

                      The story goes: Original owner died some 10+ years ago. His son inherited it and all he did was crank it up once or twice a year during that time. So it was in the family of the original owner from 1981 until about just a few years ago.

                      The PO I got it from purchased it and did not put many miles on it for the several years that he had it. The bike was local to Lee's Summit, MO - just outside Kansas City.


                      MP
                      1981 XS1100H Venturer
                      K&N Air Filter
                      ACCT
                      Custom Paint by Deitz
                      Geezer Rectifier/Regulator
                      Chacal Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
                      Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers
                      Stebel Nautilus Horn
                      EBC Front Rotors
                      Limie Accent Moves On In 2015

                      Mike

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                      • #12
                        Im not much for full dressers but that thing is sharp! Heres your pics so people dont need to click links.








                        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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                        • #13
                          Congrats, looks really nice. Mines the same year and model and I'm very happy with how it runs and handles. Just wish I didn't toss all my cassetts 10 years ago lol. Good luck with ir.
                          81 H

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                          • #14
                            New Steed is Ready

                            The new Venturer is ready for it's first adVenture with me in the saddle.

                            It was pretty dirty when I got it. So cleaning and polishing was on the first order. Didn't get it exactly where I like it yet, but it is clean enough to take out into public.

                            Got her tagged and titled, changed fluids, synced carbs, changed plugs, checked valve lash, installed ACCT, and replaced all those light bulbs around the rear with LEDs (15 of them?). I had spoken with Tony at Oregon Motorcycle (designer of the upgraded regulator/rectifier) and he suggested doing that to help maintain the battery.

                            So after 5 days of tedious labor, she is going for her first road trip Friday.
                            Headed to NC mountains this weekend to meet up with some friends. And we will see how she does.

                            MP
                            1981 XS1100H Venturer
                            K&N Air Filter
                            ACCT
                            Custom Paint by Deitz
                            Geezer Rectifier/Regulator
                            Chacal Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
                            Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers
                            Stebel Nautilus Horn
                            EBC Front Rotors
                            Limie Accent Moves On In 2015

                            Mike

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                            • #15
                              Sweet looking bike, congrats and enjoy.
                              81 H

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