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Which one do you think went on to a new owner??
was it this one?
or was it this one?
was it this one?
or was it this one?
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1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100 -
It would be a sad day to let either of them go...
Ty
78 XS1100E - Now in Minnesota
80 XS1100LG - The Punisher
82 XJ1100 - Current project - The Twins
82 XJ1100 - Wife's Bike - The Twins
82 XJ1100 - Daughter's Bike
72 Suzuki TS125 - Daughter's Bike
72 Yamaha Mini JT2 - Youngest Daughter's bike (She wants a bigger one now) -
I am guessing the ST went by by.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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Sad day but yet a happy one...amazingly both bikes are nearly identical in mission...and both are quite accomplished road warriors respectively...my roots are closer to Yamaha...a 35 year old bike that does what the ST will do but not quite as well...but good enough...
I will miss the ST... It has been the best machine I have ever owned but I was no longer comfortable on it so I has moved on down the road. A younger man who just loves it...so the bike will not lanquish in the shed as it has been.
My undivided attention now is on my Swampgurl...
1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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Good to hear it all worked out for you Ben........bet you were beginning to wonder if folks thought the ST was an UFO from across the pond or somethingOriginally posted by madmax-im View PostSad day but yet a happy one...amazingly both bikes are nearly identical in mission...and both are quite accomplished road warriors respectively...my roots are closer to Yamaha...a 35 year old bike that does what the ST will do but not quite as well...but good enough...
I will miss the ST... It has been the best machine I have ever owned but I was no longer comfortable on it so I has moved on down the road. A younger man who just loves it...so the bike will not lanquish in the shed as it has been.
My undivided attention now is on my Swampgurl...
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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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Yes Brant...I was was wondering wtf?1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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St 1100
A good friend of mine has a red ST1100. You may remember it being at last year's rally. I don't think he would consider getting a different bike. They have a lot going for them for sure. I would like to try one on one time. Maybe one day..............
Better yours has gone to a new home where it will be cherished Ben. Sad and glad at the same time - I forget what they call that?
MikeLast edited by MPittma100; 07-11-2014, 05:03 PM.1981 XS1100H Venturer
K&N Air Filter
ACCT
Custom Paint by Deitz
Geezer Rectifier/Regulator
Chacal Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers
Stebel Nautilus Horn
EBC Front Rotors
Limie Accent Moves On In 2015
MikeComment
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The Honda is a very fine machine but my roots are yamaha...the very first street bike that I learned on was a Yamaha XS650...and then by chance everything else has been too with the exception of 2 Honda STs'. And nearly 30 full years owning my XJ1100 Maxim....Swampthing has closer ties to my family because it was on Long Island NY and ofc my friendship with Randy being able to ride at rallies and see the bike those years previously only cemented my appreciation for this bike...finally the vintage and venerable XS/XJ1100s are truly where my passion lies...so... on down the road it goes....
Last edited by madmax-im; 07-11-2014, 07:42 PM.1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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I saw a red ST heading west on I 40 Thursday, I was wondering if it was you.
The Other Earl80SG, 81SH, 80 standard parts bike, 81SH parts bike
and new to me 78 standard dresserComment
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Nope I avoid I40 at all costsOriginally posted by Old Red View Post
1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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Mixed feelings? Confused?Originally posted by MPittma100 View PostGreg
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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Thinking the word, ''bittersweet'' might apply here.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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ambivalent!
Woo hoo! The one word with more than four letters that I know finally comes in useful! I get a lot more use out of the four letter words, though. :P'81 XS11H Venturer - holed up in storage while life happened since 07/08/04
'81 Kawasaki KE175 enduro - 63 mph of smokey fun, now with collector plates!Comment
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The ST is a lovely bike though. I think it was called a 'Pan European' over here. They're not a bike for a quock blast to the shops, or mucking around on though, are they? With the fairing and panniers and so on, they can eat up the miles the miles. Quite honestly, for a long tour, I'd prefer the ST to an XS.....XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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The ST is versatile enough to muck around on...Long Distance riding is not my mission any more...so the XS1100 will suffice.1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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