Back on an XS

[gareth]

Hi, it's been a while. I have checked the forum regularly since my SF was adopted by the City of NY in a slight financial disagreement between us.
As of last night, tho', I'm looking to be back in the saddle soon.




1979 standard. It has been stored since 1998, less than 3300 miles. Under some minor corrosion its in really nice shape. Some carb work this weekend will show if it's going to be a keeper. Looks good so far, engine is not stuck, no sign of bad wrenching. I put so much effort into my special back in the day, and learnt so much on this forum, that the seller was flabbergasted that someone had come to look at it that knew anything at all about these bikes.

Will update when I'm (hopefully...) zipping around. Or if not, you will see questions in the Tech forum.

Best,

Gareth

[motoman]

Should sure make for a decent ride! BTW, sure don't see many of that year Standard with the optional Yamaha accessories(tailtrunk,sidecases).

[dpotter58]

Welcome back!

[gareth]

Should sure make for a decent ride! BTW, sure don't see many of that year Standard with the optional Yamaha accessories(tailtrunk,sidecases).

Thanks, feels good to go to eleven again!
I had never seen the detachable original luggage before. It's pretty cool. One key locks the individual cases and also locks the cases to the bike framework. I was familiar with the other hard luggage boxes that were essentially permanently mounted to the bike. Its nice that this type can be easily removed to return to a "non-dresser" look.

[gareth]

Welcome back!

Thanks, DuWayne...good to be back!

[MaximPhil]

Hi Gareth,
Nice to see you back again. That is a good looking luggage set up that I have not seen before. Hope it runs as good as it looks.
Phil

[dbbrian]

Great return

That looks like a great bike to return with. Such low milage and awesome luggage set.

[Bergman16]

Hey, Gareth, another NYC Xsive. Looks like you have a bigger yard than I do!

[gareth]

Hey, Gareth, another NYC Xsive. Looks like you have a bigger yard than I do!

I wish! Thats the previous owners place in suburban Nyack. I'm crushed in here in Queens. Bike's on street...etc..you perhaps know the drill..

[Bergman16]

I wish! Thats the previous owners place in suburban Nyack. I'm crushed in here in Queens. Bike's on street...etc..you perhaps know the drill..

I am lucky, I have a little concrete front yard here in Harlem--it's tight but off the street. PM me when you're up and running--my SG is up in Woodstock in its winter home but hope to have it down here by May. Or if I can help in any way. You probably know more than I do about these bikes than I do but happy to see another XSive and may have a tool or spare part you might need...

Steve

[gareth]

Thanks, Steve.
I just rented a truck and brought it home this morning.
I had forgotten how BIG the Standard bike is.
Dayum, that thing is a large beast.

G.

[madmax-im]

Hey Gareth...does my exhaust sound loud ???
Welcome back to CH11...
Neat find..that should clean up nice...

[gareth]

[QUOTE=madmax-im;497028]Hey Gareth...does my exhaust sound loud ???
Welcome back to CH11...
Neat find..that should clean up nice...[/QUOTE

"It sounds like it might be a few miles back, Ben......"
I tell that story all the time. It was a great weekend...LOL.

Good to be back.
Hopefully starting the new/old bike this weekend.


G.