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    Motorcycle Models

    I don't know about you, money is tight almost non-existent that is major reason why my XJ11 is my only bike. I got a 1:6 scale XS 1100 midnight special model for my birthday last year and I made it look a bit more like my XJ11 but I loved putting it together. I found a site that has a bunch of model kits of vintage and modern motorcycles I never ordered from this site but they do have a lot of models.

    Hobby Link Japan

    https://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?...croType=AutMot
    Tags: model, motorcycle, vintage
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    During a recent cold, rainy spell, I dug out out my 1:15 scale, '79 XS1100 model.
    Here are my findings. I cant see close up for sheet anymore. Thank god for magnifying goggles. 5 year old model glue is a real pain to work with. Painting the wheels correctly proved to be a major challenge. A 1:15 scale is pretty small. I did accomplish this task with much teeth gnashing. The airbox is just as big a pain on a model as it is on the real bike. Assembling the frame while simultaneously holding the final drive assembly, engine assembly and center stand in place with fat fingers would try the patience of a saint. Attaching items like foot pegs, brake pedals, exhaust and turn signals that are microscopic in size was an exercise in frustration and copious use of non conversational English. Dare I go into attaching and routing the "cables" and "hoses"? At least there is no carb syncing to be done.
    When a 10 isn't enough, get a 11. 80g Hardbagger

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    • #3
      Originally posted by webbcraft2150 View Post
      During a recent cold, rainy spell, I dug out out my 1:15 scale, '79 XS1100 model.
      Here are my findings. I cant see close up for sheet anymore. Thank god for magnifying goggles. 5 year old model glue is a real pain to work with. Painting the wheels correctly proved to be a major challenge. A 1:15 scale is pretty small. I did accomplish this task with much teeth gnashing. The airbox is just as big a pain on a model as it is on the real bike. Assembling the frame while simultaneously holding the final drive assembly, engine assembly and center stand in place with fat fingers would try the patience of a saint. Attaching items like foot pegs, brake pedals, exhaust and turn signals that are microscopic in size was an exercise in frustration and copious use of non conversational English. Dare I go into attaching and routing the "cables" and "hoses"? At least there is no carb syncing to be done.
      Thanks Webbcraft,
      accurate description.
      Phil
      1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
      1983 XJ 650 Maxim
      2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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      • #4
        Originally posted by webbcraft2150 View Post
        During a recent cold, rainy spell, I dug out out my 1:15 scale, '79 XS1100 model.
        Here are my findings. I cant see close up for sheet anymore. Thank god for magnifying goggles. 5 year old model glue is a real pain to work with. Painting the wheels correctly proved to be a major challenge. A 1:15 scale is pretty small. I did accomplish this task with much teeth gnashing. The airbox is just as big a pain on a model as it is on the real bike. Assembling the frame while simultaneously holding the final drive assembly, engine assembly and center stand in place with fat fingers would try the patience of a saint. Attaching items like foot pegs, brake pedals, exhaust and turn signals that are microscopic in size was an exercise in frustration and copious use of non conversational English. Dare I go into attaching and routing the "cables" and "hoses"? At least there is no carb syncing to be done.
        I'll have to watch for and check for models of the ole' 11's. After 40yrs. of turning wrenches, glue sounds a lot better anyways. Maybe one could turn a model into a Venturer to match my original full size I bought in new in '81.
        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.

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        • #5
          I have a XS1100 model I have yet to build. Still in the box.
          1979 XS1100F
          2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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          • #6
            Opportunity

            Originally posted by IanDMacDonald View Post
            I have a XS1100 model I have yet to build. Still in the box.
            Great - you can put the second gear washer where it belongs!
            -Mike
            _________
            '79 XS1100SF 20k miles
            '80 XS1100SG 44k miles
            '81 XS1100H Venturer 35k miles
            '79 XS750SF 17k miles
            '85 Honda V65 Magna ~7k miles
            '84 Honda V65 Magna 48k miles (parts bike)
            '86 Yamaha VMAX 9k miles

            Previous: '68 Motoguzzi 600cc + '79 XS750SF 22k miles +'84 Honda V65

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            • #7
              Yeah, I picked up the Tamiya kit a year ago, someone else had started it but did not get any farther than gluing the frame together. They should have waited, prolly why they stopped and...

              It still sits, just need some time to focus toward it.

              Peace, Wolf
              80 SG
              81 Midnight Special (R.I.P.)

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              • #8
                Readin' al the prior threads has me intrigued again. May have to investigate it for an XS11'. Do have an HD with full working suspension, pivoting brake and clutch lever and actual belt for the belt-drive. Looks like sunptin' Junior would put together. A well done ole' XS11 beside it would stand out nice!
                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.

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                • #9
                  The trouble with the HD model is the oil spots on your bookshelf....
                  "Time is the greatest teacher; unfortunately, it kills all of its students."

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by LoHo View Post
                    The trouble with the HD model is the oil spots on your bookshelf....
                    Got one HD custom chopper that don't leak a spot.............just left it as a dry sump.
                    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.

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