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  • #1

    XS11 Racing History and Stories

    1981 xs1100 Greg Pretty win at Bathurst

    Early eighties gritty reporting to be endured but... XS11 glory.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYGydJpYC2U

    Also found,

    http://www.historicsuperbikes.com.au...sp?TOPIC_ID=67
    Last edited by Orange4; 06-11-2014, 11:36 PM.
    Living to EXcess.
    1978 XS1100E Canadian, Cartridge emulators, NOS heavy duty fork springs,
    Showa rear shocks, ACCT, Jardine 4-2 spaghetti pipes.
    1979 XS1100F Canadian, stock exhaust. Top end rebuild in progress.
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  • #2
    This is a good TBTh, thanks for sharing

    Other Earl
    80SG, 81SH, 80 standard parts bike, 81SH parts bike
    and new to me 78 standard dresser

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    • #3
      More great XS Eleven history: Article on the win at the Coca Cola 800

      Finding so much great stuff on the overlooked racing history of the XS 11

      http://www.ksrc-au.com/phpBB3/viewto...?f=31&t=36010/

      Where can I compile this stuff for future reference? I have added some to Wikipedia but would like to see it here if possible.
      Living to EXcess.
      1978 XS1100E Canadian, Cartridge emulators, NOS heavy duty fork springs,
      Showa rear shocks, ACCT, Jardine 4-2 spaghetti pipes.
      1979 XS1100F Canadian, stock exhaust. Top end rebuild in progress.

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      • #4
        Pretty in the wet at the 800 riding motocross style.

        Living to EXcess.
        1978 XS1100E Canadian, Cartridge emulators, NOS heavy duty fork springs,
        Showa rear shocks, ACCT, Jardine 4-2 spaghetti pipes.
        1979 XS1100F Canadian, stock exhaust. Top end rebuild in progress.

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        • #5
          This is Greg Pretty from the 1978 Castrol 6 hour.



          This is from the 1979 Castrol 6 hour where the XS11 placed 2nd and 3rd.

          Living to EXcess.
          1978 XS1100E Canadian, Cartridge emulators, NOS heavy duty fork springs,
          Showa rear shocks, ACCT, Jardine 4-2 spaghetti pipes.
          1979 XS1100F Canadian, stock exhaust. Top end rebuild in progress.

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          • #6
            Hey Orange,

            You're doing a great job right here in this thread. Later, they can be copied to the XS11 Info/Articles section or such for storage.

            Followed the link, here's the photo that I find interesting!



            This shows that they didn't want to loose HP and so didn't actually run them in STOCK configuration with regards to the drivetrain, or at least not in this race!?

            T.C.
            T. C. Gresham
            81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
            79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
            History shows again and again,
            How nature points out the folly of men!

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            • #7
              Here y'all go. Hold my beer and watch this......

              http://youtu.be/IHo0DiqXAys

              http://youtu.be/O--sqoaxgMo
              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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              • #8
                OOPS! That second video was the wrong one. Here's the right one....



                http://youtu.be/goXeJtSSXBw
                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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                • #9
                  Thanks for putting this in the right location.

                  That chain drive conversion was apparently partially done with TZ750 parts. Anyone got some TZ750 parts laying around? Ha Ha.

                  I can't get my head around the swing arm construction. they moved the pivot point forward but it looks bolted on and not even bushed. Perhaps bearings were overkill for the relatively short distances or do you think they are crammed in there?

                  Also, check out the custom rear set. Simple fabrication. I like it.
                  Last edited by Orange4; 06-12-2014, 06:44 PM.
                  Living to EXcess.
                  1978 XS1100E Canadian, Cartridge emulators, NOS heavy duty fork springs,
                  Showa rear shocks, ACCT, Jardine 4-2 spaghetti pipes.
                  1979 XS1100F Canadian, stock exhaust. Top end rebuild in progress.

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                  • #10
                    I might have a new favourite paint scheme...

                    Living to EXcess.
                    1978 XS1100E Canadian, Cartridge emulators, NOS heavy duty fork springs,
                    Showa rear shocks, ACCT, Jardine 4-2 spaghetti pipes.
                    1979 XS1100F Canadian, stock exhaust. Top end rebuild in progress.

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                    • #11
                      Love the racing pedigree...
                      1980 XS650G Special-Two
                      1993 Honda ST1100

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                      • #12
                        Cool

                        Really cool video. Who knew I was riding a race bike.
                        Super Dave in Langley built his own frame for an XS11 with a chain drive, and raced it at Westwood BC. Was in the early 80s.
                        I asked him what his lap times were, but he could not remember, which to me means he was not as fast as the fast guys. IMO, the bikes are too heavy to be serious track bikes. But against the other tanks of the day they did pretty good.
                        My money was on the Suzuki, but it fell over.

                        Unkle Crusty

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                        • #13
                          Yeah, they are heavy beasts but bulletproof and handled and raced much better than their current (non convert) reputation would suggest.

                          Probably didn't get the news of all those racing victories over here.

                          I've sure learned that OZ has a strong M/C racing culture.

                          Would love to know what happened to Super Dave's bike.
                          Living to EXcess.
                          1978 XS1100E Canadian, Cartridge emulators, NOS heavy duty fork springs,
                          Showa rear shocks, ACCT, Jardine 4-2 spaghetti pipes.
                          1979 XS1100F Canadian, stock exhaust. Top end rebuild in progress.

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                          • #14
                            Drier times on race day:







                            I'd love to get my hands on or have a look see at one of those heads.
                            Last edited by Orange4; 06-13-2014, 09:07 PM. Reason: added image
                            Living to EXcess.
                            1978 XS1100E Canadian, Cartridge emulators, NOS heavy duty fork springs,
                            Showa rear shocks, ACCT, Jardine 4-2 spaghetti pipes.
                            1979 XS1100F Canadian, stock exhaust. Top end rebuild in progress.

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                            • #15
                              SD bike

                              I've sure learned that OZ has a strong M/C racing culture.

                              Would love to know what happened to Super Dave's bike.[/QUOTE]

                              NZ too. Anstey who does well at the IOM is a Kiwi.
                              Peter Murphy and other Kiwis were going to the Island in the fifties. I used to watch those guys race in NZ at the time.

                              Last time I saw Super Dave's bike it was in his shop in Langley. That would probably be in 012 or 013.

                              My XS11 is currently hiding in my GFs garage in White rock. I am grounded for about three more weeks due to wrist surgery.

                              Unkle Crusty

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