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Shock absorbers are a routinely replaced item. If the bike is a '79 the shocks could be an upgrade from a later model or even stock to a later '79 bike. Reflectors on the shocks mean nothing to me.
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Marty (in Mississippi)
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I wasn't aware that some late '79 Specials had '80-spec shocks installed ... thanks for pointing that out, Marty ...Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
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Current bikes:
1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
1979 Honda CBX
2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
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So it could pretty likely be a 79' with a custom rear fender and updated rear shocks?Have:
1994 FZR600
1982 XJ1100
Had:
1996 YZF600R
2001 Honda xr125
Suzuki race 80
Honda PW 50
Etc.
Getting:
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perhaps the rear fender,seat , and rear shocks from a hurly?
my 81 special has reflectors in the rear shocks..81 SH gifted to SONComment
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81 Special would have reflectors on the rear shocks . Also consider.the dealer could have swapped them back in the day.Marty (in Mississippi)
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Rear drive
On a 81 the rear drive is black also.79 SFComment
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In 79 had only one in the middle of the frame 80 and 81 had two but they could have been moved also?79 SFComment
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Only the '81 Midnights had the black final drive from the factory ... the "regular" '81 Specials had the silver-painted final drive.Originally posted by Buckmaster79 View Post
Last edited by Prisoner6; 05-20-2014, 05:56 PM.Marco
Current bikes:
1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
1979 Honda CBX
2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014
WE MISS YOU, DONComment
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The 81 special parts bike I had sported a black FD. It and the entire swingarm went on The Green Hornet.Originally posted by Prisoner6 View PostOnly the '81 Midnights had the black final drive from the factory ... the "regular" '81 Specials had the silver-painted final drive.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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Might wanna re-think that Prisoner6Originally posted by Prisoner6 View PostOnly the '81 Midnights had the black final drive from the factory ... the "regular" '81 Specials had the silver-painted final drive.
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Last edited by motoman; 05-20-2014, 07:10 PM.81H 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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I think, but I'm not sure, the Venturer had a black FD also along with the same black highlights on the engine.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.Comment
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81H 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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I've been half assed all my life. So, what's your point?
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.Comment
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Originally posted by Buckmaster79 View PostHere is a photo of an '81 Special for sale by member Rowland2004 back in 2011 ... and it does have the black FD with highlights.Originally posted by BA80 View Post
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0/IMG_0425.jpg
But it's a little puzzling, Greg ... I've seen '81 Specials with silver FD's, and also some with black FD's ...
And the black ones (except for the above) all looked like they had been repainted ... at least the ones I've seen, anyway ...
Did Yamaha use both silver and black FD's on the '81 "regular" Specials? Someone please set me straight on this ...
EDIT: I don't type very fast, Brant ...
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Current bikes:
1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
1979 Honda CBX
2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014
WE MISS YOU, DONComment
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point........should of left out the 'your'Originally posted by BA80 View PostI've been half assed all my life. So, what's your point?........myself........ just gonna let Prisoner6 research it......a bit better.
81H 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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