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Gorgeous paint job.
Saw that back when it was listed, glad someone from the site here got it.
Saw that back when it was listed, glad someone from the site here got it.
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Current Stable:
1978 XS1100E - Beauty - Vetter Full Dress
1979 XS1100F - The Beast - Winter Project to Factory Full Dress
1979 XS1100SF - Black Sunshine - The Lucky Find
1978 XS1100E - Little Orphan Annie - Sold to a friend, slowly becoming a 1196 monster.
WTB:
1981 XS1100H Venturer - Long distance cruiser.
1989 FJ1200 - For playing in the curves!
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New Steed Ride Results
The new steed ('81 XS1100H) first got a good cleaning and checking out. Did a couple of upgrades, changed fluids, etc. Had a carb sync issue that will require carb removal. But they are real close. Will get to that sooner than later.
So we 5 (2 Harleys, a Honda, a BMW and the H) took off to Bryson City, NC this past weekend. Went to Maggie Valley and rode the Tail of the Dragon at Deals gap where we found hundreds of other bikes. Riders were all over the entire area.
Had good weather, no casualties, no problems. The new steed performed flaulessly and to my surprise, got 42.2 miles per gallon. I thought that it would be less and guessing it can be more on straight riding (no twisties).
Did find out that there have been police hired to patrol the Dragon (on bikes) recently. So keep that in mind when/if you go there.
MP1981 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
MikeComment
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Originally posted by MPittma100 View Post
The State of TN has taken control of the road. They did that two or three years ago. If you go there to play Ricky Racer, likely it will cost you. The Hellbender is more fun anyway. I hope to see the new bike in a couple of weeks!Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
XS650EComment
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Haven't been there, but on the Honda ST site they said that famous restraunt is re-opening next season. New part owner came on there and posted with some info. and confirmed that alot of remoldeling is gonna be done first and that it would be open for all to check out next spring.....Just a FYI.Originally posted by MPittma100 View Post81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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Saw that bike when it first posted on CL here in KC. Entertained the thought of calling on it but really didn't have the money. Enjoy it, very nice looking XS.Harry
The voices in my head are giving me the silent treatment.
'79 Standard
'82 XJ1100
'84 FJ1100
Acta Non VerbaComment
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great looking bike, I'm jealous
those caliper hub covers look like the ones on Goldwings don't they?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)Comment
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I'd like to see some detail on the surround lighting. Is it off a Goldwing also?Current Stable:
1978 XS1100E - Beauty - Vetter Full Dress
1979 XS1100F - The Beast - Winter Project to Factory Full Dress
1979 XS1100SF - Black Sunshine - The Lucky Find
1978 XS1100E - Little Orphan Annie - Sold to a friend, slowly becoming a 1196 monster.
WTB:
1981 XS1100H Venturer - Long distance cruiser.
1989 FJ1200 - For playing in the curves!Comment
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