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Heck, I could get at least a 30 pack in just one of my bags!
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Nathan
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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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Greg, if you're going to swap out those lights I'd move them lower in the space available and even install a 'heat shield' over the plastic. You're adding quite a bit of heat, hate to see you melt those lenses..
Unless of course you're using LEDs....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...Comment
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Already thought of that Steve. Thanks.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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Looks like you have just enough room for ice too. Dont forget to drill a small drain hole!
Drilling for dual filament is a good idea.
JohnJohn 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"Comment
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Already thought of that too John.Originally posted by jwhughes3 View Post
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.
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I know I'm getting old; to each his own but, I also enjoy the comforts of a full-dresser.Originally posted by natemoen View Post
Storage: I can get a 24 pk. in EACH saddle bag [keeps the weight balanced lol] AND a 30 pk. cube in the top trunk, all in their unopened boxes.
I personally think that the new saddle bags in this thread are good looking, and as mentioned, the price/shipping can't be beat.
Also as mentioned, it would be great to have a "how to" installation instructions with pics for the XS owners.
Ride Safe,
Greg C.
'93 KLX 650-C
'86 GL 1200 Aspendade
'79 XL 250-S
two ATV'sLast edited by xsivebiker; 11-30-2012, 08:58 AM.Comment
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Those look to be about the same size as my Shoei's, maybe just a hair smaller.
How thick is the plastic?
How's the finish? Will it need paint or can it stand alone? (maybe with some wax?)
Does the lid flex much?
The lead for the light is loose about in there, I'd find a way to see if you can secure that down the length of the lid toward the hinge and then down to the bottom then thru the side (with a grommet) to plug up to the bike's harness. I've seen 'H' clips with double sided tape then you can zip tie the cable to the clip. JAT.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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The finish is a nice gloss black enamel and looks good. As for durability, we'll see.
The plastic is about 1/2 the thickness of regular bags and does flex a bit more but again, not actually bad for the price. I've been pondering ways to reinforce around the hinge screws and the mounting bolts. Most definitly large flat washers will be installed.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.
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Hi Greg,Originally posted by BA80 View Post
Well Fred, I don't like sidecars - - -
this string has segued into "how many beers will fit in those hard bags?"
A point in my sidecar's favour is that I can fit ten 12-packs in it (or twelve if I take the seat out) with the tonneau snapped down so the cops can't see them.
Also, a sidecar can be a serious chick magnet.
Perhaps you should reconsider your prejudice?Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"Comment
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i,m with you Fred ,,i can hardly pull up to a set of lights without some babe beggin for a [ ride] i,m sick of it and really tired of gettin laid i,m not just eye candy to be used by all these women!! dam you sidecar!!! now on days when i want to avoid it i fill the hack with beer and ice ,,no room for the babes ,,until my strength returns ride with safe,s slow mo!!Originally posted by fredintoon View PostThe Belfast Express {1980 xs11oo special/TC fuse box/mikes xs pods/bad boy horn!/mikes green coils/mac 4 into 2 exhaust/ standard bars/vetter fairing c/w ipod CD iphone am/fm radio/tkat fork brace ,,,tuned by tinman
moemcnally@hotmail.com
i AM THE KING OF NOTHING
the people here are great , doesn't matter about the bike really/hamjam ////Comment
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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...Comment
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think I'll just throw a sidecar on my front lawn.
and Greg,no big deal if it only holds an 18 pack,you have 2 hardbags. put a trunk on for your rain gear.
FOXS-XS11SG
2009 Suzuki V Strom 650,Adventure in Touring,I call her "Smooth" SW Motech engine guard,Coocase top case w/ LED brake and tail lights,20" MRA touring screen w/adjusable bracket,Grip heaters,fender ex-tender,Givi hard sidebags
1980 XS11SG-sold
1999 Vulcan classic-sold
1982 XJ 650-sold
Old is only a state of mind......JohnComment
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Haha! So stoked--I'm pulling the trigger on these babies tomorrow!
Getting the bags, lids, fender, lights, and all. I'm running 39" Cholo pipes on there, and only the fishtail will stick out!
It'll fit a couple thirties, or maybe even a piano! Or maybe even the flame thrower concept I'm working on...
Sorry for the hijack...but it's kinda related.Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die
Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. ThompsonComment
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Hi T99,Originally posted by T99Ford View Post
alas for your plan, even those big buckets won't fit a piano.
For that you DO need a sidecar
This classic from Switzerland
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vcsg-TImc9o
Or this guy
http://www.faillol.com/piano-sidecar/
Who despite being on a "failure" site is part of the world renowned Purple Helmets motorcycle display team.Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"Comment
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You know, you could buy a truck!Originally posted by T99Ford View PostHaha! So stoked--I'm pulling the trigger on these babies tomorrow!
Getting the bags, lids, fender, lights, and all. I'm running 39" Cholo pipes on there, and only the fishtail will stick out!
It'll fit a couple thirties, or maybe even a piano! Or maybe even the flame thrower concept I'm working on...
Sorry for the hijack...but it's kinda related.
Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
XS650EComment
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