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I'm new, to biking, to this forum, and my first bike is a xs1100. It was only a frame and my friend got it to the point of running but it's cafe style. I bought it and he's been teaching me everything. From modifying it to repairs to maintenance. Just got my license and have been riding but I'm still very new. Just wanted to drop in a say hello.
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79 XS 1100 midnight special frame with an 81 XS 1100 engine or as I like to call it "Mad Max". -
Welcome to the site, as well as the XS world. Remember to take it easy on the XS11-- it's big, heavy, and fast. A few pics would be cool.
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 K75 -
Welcome!
Take a motorcycle safety course and practice practice practice.
Pics always welcome.
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'81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
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welcome
Would love to see pics of the bike. You have chosen quite a powerful bike to start learning on. +1 on taking a driver safety course.2 - 80 LGs bought one new
81 LH
02 FXSTB Nighttrain
22 FLTRK Road Glide Limited
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I already took a course, which is how I got my license. In Florida you have to take a class to get it. I'll post a picture in just a bit.79 XS 1100 midnight special frame with an 81 XS 1100 engine or as I like to call it "Mad Max".Comment
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Last edited by MichaelisEvolving; 07-25-2014, 12:23 PM.79 XS 1100 midnight special frame with an 81 XS 1100 engine or as I like to call it "Mad Max".Comment
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The picture was before I started fixing it up a bit. I'll post a more recently one when I get home.79 XS 1100 midnight special frame with an 81 XS 1100 engine or as I like to call it "Mad Max".Comment
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Looks like it used to be an 81 Venturer........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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I don't know much about bikes but the title and vin match and it puts the frame as a 79 xs1100. Is a venturer a yamaha?Originally posted by BA80 View Post79 XS 1100 midnight special frame with an 81 XS 1100 engine or as I like to call it "Mad Max".Comment
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The Venturer is the 81 standard XS. It was built pretty much exclusively for touring and is one of the most sought after XS's.
I can see that it is (used to be) a standard however there's a special tank on it. The reason I said it was an 81 is the engine side cover with Yamaha with a circle around it was only in 81.
What are the first 3 numbers/letters in the VIN on the bike itself? It'll be up on the steering head.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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Franken bike
Micheal.. a term used around here for a bike that has various different years of parts. Could be what is going on with this bike..
about the only thing I saw from the first pic is looked like the motor and frame are close to original.2 - 80 LGs bought one new
81 LH
02 FXSTB Nighttrain
22 FLTRK Road Glide Limited
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Once I get home I'll post more pictures of the bike and tell you the first few, but yeah now that I think about it, when my friend said special he was referring to the tank.Originally posted by BA80 View Post79 XS 1100 midnight special frame with an 81 XS 1100 engine or as I like to call it "Mad Max".Comment
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Haha! Yeah it is a bit of a Frankenstein going on! I'm learning so much already. I'm glad you guys explain a bit cause I feel pretty ignorant about my bike and bikes. I'm sure that will subside as I learn more. Haha!Originally posted by cajun31 View Post79 XS 1100 midnight special frame with an 81 XS 1100 engine or as I like to call it "Mad Max".Comment
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LOL......Mike the Frankenbike.
Gotta kid ya.......
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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This is the 1981 Venturer with 6 gal. tank and all the other touring goodies...this one is owned by Motoman in Colorado....
Oh... Welcome to CH11 Mike...
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