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Another Antique XS110 Lives Again
It is now on the road. Did the fork seals yesterday. Still need a crank case breather hose but I think it will be fine to ride in fair weather 
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Wrong forum maybe, please move this to the lounge if that is where this needs to be? Sorry"We are often so caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey." " -
very nice...a std with a round headlamp...
Are those rims painted or just media blasted down to the bare metal???
1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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I want a '78 soooooo bad. As long as it had a good tank and side covers I'd even take it non-running...
78 E - 2to1 exhaust, dynatek coils, special headlight [SOLD!]
79 F - gas tank refurb, headgasket change, straight pipes, late model carbs, virago lowering shocks, special headlight and gauges, TC fuse block, GSXR-1100 carbs (WIP)
"May my tires not fail me, nor my engine grow cold"Comment
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He used paint stripper on the wheels. I'll paint them and polish the trim later. They mixed parts off of a special. Most didn't work like the left hand controls and some other stuff. I did have lots of spare parts that I used to save money.
I think if the previous owner took it to a bike shop and the shop knew what they were doing (very doubtful) he would of had a bill for $2,300.00 parts and labor based on the extremely high prices from Merriam Cycle.
My labor based on $30.00 an hour would of been $1,000.00 alone. eBay parts were $650.00. Last time I buy a bike at night when getting dark. LOL
"We are often so caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey." "Comment
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With that round headlight, it resembles a Suzuki GS too much. Crazy Steve had it right with the looks of a square headlight.1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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I like the special parts...the only thing i dont like is the looks of that Jardine muffler. I know Bob Jones used these exhausts and i even bought the last one Karla had. I installed it on my XJ1100...it did sound good but it is a cheap exhaust. Where the headers join with the collector it just fits into each other but theres no way to actually seal the space between them...plus you will have to repaint those headers as the paint that comes on there will just burn off in a few hundred miles leaving the pipes grey and exposed to rusting.
Still Winterhawk...this isnt a bad buy at all...hope you enjoy it...come to the SE rally at the iron horse next sept...there will be a lot of Bob Jones bikes there...and the riding isnt bad either
As for the rims they look pretty good ...I never really cared for the black paint on them...i had an '81 Special Streetfighter that had the rims media blasted down to the bare aluminum and left that way...they looked bitchin'...
Last edited by madmax-im; 04-17-2014, 08:35 AM.1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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The exhaust is junk. Anybody have an exhaust system to fit my 1978? I want the square headlight if anybody has one or wants a round one to trade.
Have to go back up into the attic. I thought that I had another square bucket. My last 1978 XS1100 I changed the headlight to one I think off of one of my XJ650LJ Seca Turbo's to put a high output bulb in it."We are often so caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey." "Comment
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I've put about 300 miles on it. Took it up to 110mph yesterday and was still pulling strong. The wind was causing the bike to buffet so backed off. Not going to do that again as it's not safe. This is the best and smoothest bike I have ever rode. The only bike that comes close is the Limie Accent and I had countless hours in jetting and tuning that bike. Actually that's the bike that made me want an XS1100 after riding it. LOL
Time to start dressing it up, polish, paint and detailing now that the mechanical is near perfect ( Starter clutch still needs done )
"We are often so caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey." "Comment
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WH-- Love the looks of your E. Well done! Great save!
79 F
Previously owned: (among others)
1969 Harley- Davidson Rapido 125 (Aermacchi)
1967 Suzuki X6 Hustler
1973 Suzuki TM 125
1979 XS1100 F
2005 Kaw. Vulcan VN800
1991 BMW K75Comment
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FWIW, I prefer the appearance of the round headlight. It might go well with some slightly smaller signal lights. Lovely bike!Marty (in Mississippi)
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XS650SK
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XS6502F
XS650EComment
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Limie Accent is now a Southerner and is tentatively coming to the Southeast rally at the Iron horse this coming sept...
1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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High five on the Limie Accent
Today I got 38.77mpg and that is with some testing at high speeds. Unreal, what an awesome machine it turned out to be."We are often so caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey." "Comment
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Just curious if it's stock jetting for those mpg's?1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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Stock jetting, floats are at 25mm, fuel screws between 1.5~2.0 turns. My other 1978 never got over 32mpg. This one got 39.05mpg on my Android fuel app and 38,77mpg on the calculator. Several miles were in 5th gear at 45mph. I'll run another tank combined highway / city and see. Sounds too good to be true.
BP fuel 93 octane, temp 65 deg low humidity."We are often so caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey." "Comment
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