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Sorry, my brothers and sisters, I haven’t been on here in a while Life came up and smacked me: technical computer stuff plagued me, Facebook captured me and held me hostage for every spare moment that I had time for social media!
Anyway, I have come to the conclusion that I must trade down to a smaller bike. As long as I’m under power, I am OK, but if I have to back up, or turn around in a tight space, or if it slips out of gear, it’s all over, and I cannot pick the bike up by myself. Isn’t this in violation of some kind of Biker Law?
I’m going to post the following on Craigslist, XS650.com and other appropriate Web Sites. I would really like to trade with another XS11.com Member. I’m after a midsized bike with a little “cache,” y’know,” some “creds.”
I have a ‘79/’80 XS11 very Special. I say “very” Special because the engine has an RC Engineering big bore (1182 c.c.) kit, high compression pistons and ported heads. Top end has around 30,000 miles on it and the bottom end and tranny have over 130,000, but has had major bearings replaced and the second gear “tranny fix.” No leaks, burns no oil. Will do “the Ton” with the windshield on, and with throttle left over. Cruz's effortlessly at 70 and 80 without breathing hard.
Other features: crossover spaghetti pipes with 3” out turned “mufflers:” engine painted black with polished fin edges and brass painted valve covers; custom hand made leather handlebar grips; it was rebuilt by one of the foremost XS11 wrenches on the West Coast; I also have many new and salvaged parts to go with it.
Downers: brakes need a thorough going over; the bike sat under a tarp for 8 years, so it has cosmetic issues; the seat is beat up and could use an after market cover, or a replacement; battery cover is missing; will need a rear tire soon.
I am really attached to this bike, but I have to find a smaller ride. I am 69, and a cancer survivor. I ride better than I walk when I get it going, but I can no longer hold it up if it starts to tip. I need a smaller bike, Yamaha has been very good to me, and an XS650 is top on my list, followed by a 650 Maxim, but I would consider other options.
This bike would be a great base for a bobber, or a street fighter, especially since it is already halfway there.
Is there a 650 owner out there who would like to trade up to a bigger bike? I would like for it to go to someone who would really appreciate it.
Well, there you are. I am open to offers. I figure the bike and parts are worth at least $1000. I can Dicker.
Special Ed
Anyway, I have come to the conclusion that I must trade down to a smaller bike. As long as I’m under power, I am OK, but if I have to back up, or turn around in a tight space, or if it slips out of gear, it’s all over, and I cannot pick the bike up by myself. Isn’t this in violation of some kind of Biker Law?
I’m going to post the following on Craigslist, XS650.com and other appropriate Web Sites. I would really like to trade with another XS11.com Member. I’m after a midsized bike with a little “cache,” y’know,” some “creds.”
I have a ‘79/’80 XS11 very Special. I say “very” Special because the engine has an RC Engineering big bore (1182 c.c.) kit, high compression pistons and ported heads. Top end has around 30,000 miles on it and the bottom end and tranny have over 130,000, but has had major bearings replaced and the second gear “tranny fix.” No leaks, burns no oil. Will do “the Ton” with the windshield on, and with throttle left over. Cruz's effortlessly at 70 and 80 without breathing hard.
Other features: crossover spaghetti pipes with 3” out turned “mufflers:” engine painted black with polished fin edges and brass painted valve covers; custom hand made leather handlebar grips; it was rebuilt by one of the foremost XS11 wrenches on the West Coast; I also have many new and salvaged parts to go with it.
Downers: brakes need a thorough going over; the bike sat under a tarp for 8 years, so it has cosmetic issues; the seat is beat up and could use an after market cover, or a replacement; battery cover is missing; will need a rear tire soon.
I am really attached to this bike, but I have to find a smaller ride. I am 69, and a cancer survivor. I ride better than I walk when I get it going, but I can no longer hold it up if it starts to tip. I need a smaller bike, Yamaha has been very good to me, and an XS650 is top on my list, followed by a 650 Maxim, but I would consider other options.
This bike would be a great base for a bobber, or a street fighter, especially since it is already halfway there.
Is there a 650 owner out there who would like to trade up to a bigger bike? I would like for it to go to someone who would really appreciate it.
Well, there you are. I am open to offers. I figure the bike and parts are worth at least $1000. I can Dicker.
Special Ed
Just bought a 1980 Special that has been non oped for 9 years. My Skoot will rise from the ashes and be re named "The Phoenix!"
. I had one of the xj750's and it is a LOT easier to move around and use. If you can take up Ty's offer grab it. The 750 is nearly as quick as the 1100's, a bit smaller in frame size and can do anything-long, short distance, haul 2 around with no problem. In the city it is superior for ease,,,take it easy, Mike in Sun DIego
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