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  • #1

    FNG here from Kansas

    Hello all, just picked up a '79 xs 1100 today. He wanted 1500 ,I offered 1200, we settled on 1300. This used to be a touring bike.Came with some new spare parts.

    Here's the pics, hope I did this right.

    http://s907.photobucket.com/albums/a...9%20XS%201100/
    Yamaha 80
    Suzuki TM 400
    Honda CB 400
    Yamaha XS650 chopper
    Honda 1800 VTX S
    Suzuki C-50 Bobber (wifes)
    HD Road King Classic
    Yamaha XS 1100
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  • #2
    good buy

    nice score , looks good nice shape whats on the clock
    price was about right for the flatlands of Kansas roll on
    ride safe regards Iron

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    • #3
      Very nice looking bike! Good buy for a ready to ride machine. Does have the K/Q seat for putting on mucho miles. 78 or 79 Standard model, but someone swapped out your headlight, turn signals, and I believe rear wheel for those of a Special.

      BTW, nice trunk there also, and we have the same purple sled.
      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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      • #4
        That looks like a nice find. It appears the PO may have had a SG or SH parts bike. As was just pointed out, that's what the rear wheel likely came from. The slotted rotor gives it away. The handle bar and front signal lights probably came from the same bike. The headlight is a mystery to me. Your bike looks like it used to wear a tour pack.

        FWIW, if we are correct about the 16" rear wheel, the tire should be 130/90-16. From the pictures, it looks to me like yours might be a low profile tire. That will get it off the line quick.
        Marty (in Mississippi)
        XS1100SG
        XS650SK
        XS650SH
        XS650G
        XS6502F
        XS650E

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        • #5
          That rear tire is too small.... I'll bet that if you check the load rating it's under the needed 670 lbs....
          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
          Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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          • #6
            If i were smart I'd buy a running bike once in a while. Nice find.
            "The Hooligan" XJ1100, Virago Gauge Pods, Screaming Eagle Mufflers, K&N Filter, hand made rear fender, side covers, and solo seat, round bar conversion, small headlight, tail light, and cat eye turn signals, chip fuses, rewired the right way.

            Pics: http://s1236.photobucket.com/user/ya...?sort=6&page=1

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            • #7
              Welcome to the site and hope you get a lot of enjoyment with your bike. There a gold mine of knowledge here and super friendly people to help if you have any questions.
              81 H

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              • #8
                Nope, Dogg, you have it right. I bought a running bike and crashed that sucker forthwith. The project bikes in the garage are safe, and so am I...
                "Time is the greatest teacher; unfortunately, it kills all of its students."

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                • #9
                  Well, mines close now, I'm just waiting on some main jets. A few more little things and it should be road worthy.
                  "The Hooligan" XJ1100, Virago Gauge Pods, Screaming Eagle Mufflers, K&N Filter, hand made rear fender, side covers, and solo seat, round bar conversion, small headlight, tail light, and cat eye turn signals, chip fuses, rewired the right way.

                  Pics: http://s1236.photobucket.com/user/ya...?sort=6&page=1

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