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  • BA80
    Doctor of XSology
    • Oct 2010
    • 9980
    • Tulsa, Ok

    #31
    We haven't seen a picture of this elusive long distance Eleven Special yet. Or did I miss something?
    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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    • mcompton1973
      XSive
      • May 2007
      • 28
      • Okemah, OK

      #32
      I will get some pictures up today off the bike, and also the fairing.
      '79 XS11 Special
      Semper Fi

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      • BA80
        Doctor of XSology
        • Oct 2010
        • 9980
        • Tulsa, Ok

        #33
        Did you get my PM Micheal?
        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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        • mcompton1973
          XSive
          • May 2007
          • 28
          • Okemah, OK

          #34
          I did, but I am driving. I am working in Muskogee today. So I won't get a chance for a couple more hours to actually sit at a real computer and respond. Lol.don't think that I won't be taking you up on your offer. Lol.
          '79 XS11 Special
          Semper Fi

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          • BA80
            Doctor of XSology
            • Oct 2010
            • 9980
            • Tulsa, Ok

            #35
            Ha ha....you will be perfectly welcome. I have a garage and tools. And, every now and then I figure out how to fix stuff.

            Oh yeah, I also have a fridge in that garage. (hint hint)
            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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            • crazy steve
              XS-XJ Guru MODERATOR
              • Jan 2009
              • 7932
              • Beautiful outer Yelm, WA

              #36
              Originally posted by BA80
              Oh yeah, I also have a fridge in that garage. (hint hint)
              I've heard that Greg likes Rainier......
              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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              • Cuda 69
                XSive Maximus
                • Jan 2012
                • 676
                • Greenwich N.Y.

                #37
                I hate rain......er? We talking beer?
                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......John

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                • BA80
                  Doctor of XSology
                  • Oct 2010
                  • 9980
                  • Tulsa, Ok

                  #38
                  I haven't had a Rainier in probably 15 years. People in Ok have no clue as to what it is even, except trbig who used to live in Wa.

                  I can't even remember if I like it.
                  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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                  • BA80
                    Doctor of XSology
                    • Oct 2010
                    • 9980
                    • Tulsa, Ok

                    #39
                    I remember this commercial though...........ha ha

                    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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                    • Rasputin
                      XS-XJ Super Guru
                      • Apr 2008
                      • 3180
                      • Lacombe, Alberta, Canada

                      #40
                      Originally posted by BA80
                      Ha ha....you will be perfectly welcome. I have a garage and tools. And, every now and then I figure out how to fix stuff.

                      Oh yeah, I also have a fridge in that garage. (hint hint)
                      That means BRING BEER!
                      2-79 XS1100 SF
                      2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
                      80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
                      Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!

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                      • BA80
                        Doctor of XSology
                        • Oct 2010
                        • 9980
                        • Tulsa, Ok

                        #41
                        Y'all are QUICK!!!!
                        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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                        • Crusty Snippets
                          XStremely XSive
                          • Sep 2010
                          • 428
                          • Gabriola BC

                          #42
                          Rainier beeeeeeeeeeeer errrrrrrrrrrrr

                          I have been to the factory on tour.
                          They used to be a sponsor for the road race guys at the Kent WA track, where I did some fairly good work back in the early 70's.
                          Someone at a party asked how GPS worked, so I told them it was invented by the folks at Rainier, during the production of their add featuring the motorcycle going by. I gave the sound effects and did get around to mentioning Doppler.
                          Unkle Crusty

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                          • mcompton1973
                            XSive
                            • May 2007
                            • 28
                            • Okemah, OK

                            #43
                            Oh crap. Bring beer? Glad you told me. I was just going to bring a lot of fridge magnets from my work.
                            '79 XS11 Special
                            Semper Fi

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                            • mcompton1973
                              XSive
                              • May 2007
                              • 28
                              • Okemah, OK

                              #44
                              Here She is....






                              Here is the Fairing. Shadow Royale? Not the best pics...it is what the PO sent me.



                              '79 XS11 Special
                              Semper Fi

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                              • BA80
                                Doctor of XSology
                                • Oct 2010
                                • 9980
                                • Tulsa, Ok

                                #45
                                Looks pretty good. Someone put a Standard model headlight on there, the Special headlight is round. The saddle seat will be more comfortable for highway riding and looks to have enough clearance in front for a Standard tank if you change it. I personally think they don't look right sitting on a Special.

                                That fairing looks to be a Pacifico. They actually take a 2 piece mounting bracket. I have one but I need it. I think I have 1 part extra but not the other. The top part that stabilizes it. I might know where to get it though.
                                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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