need parts

[gudgean]

hey guys im new here. i just acuired a 78 xs 1100 super cheap.needs some tlc but it could be worth something someday so here it goes
ineed some parts to get started with:
side covers
seat
brake pads
dust covers for the forks
decent looking shocks
decent looking stock exhaust

iwill pay or trade.i have lots of cb 650 and cm 400 stuff aswell as a whole suzi gs 850 with no title

[TopCatGr58]

Hey there Gudgean,

It's a shame you didn't come to this site FIRST! There's a fellow in Pa selling a complete fully running 1100 with 2+ parts bikes thrown in for free! He's MartyA here on the Forum.

Side covers are as they say rare as hen's teeth! Best bet is Ebay, but expect to pay $$. If you're not worried about keeping it exactly STOCK looking, then you can even fashion some yourself.

Dust covers should be available from BikeBandit....they supply a variety of OEM parts cheaper than Yamaha Dealers!

Shocks...aftermarket are available from several sources, depending on how much $ you want to spend, around $60-70 for decent version from MikesXS....a 650 online site, but they fit the 1100, Partsnmore.com, oldbikebarn.com, JCW,several sources!

Stock Exhaust are more hen's teeth. You can get NEW Mac 4-2 sets on Ebay under $300 with TURNOUT mufflers vs the Megaphone, but I think you can find Megaphone style on Dennis Kirk, but a bit more pricey.
Happy Shopping!
T.C.

[andreashweiss]

I have a left sidecover(battery side) for the 78e,lock tab not broken,has had the rectangle slot upper right fixed.It was missing the small plastic edge that makes it a rectangle.Made a piece and fixed it. Sidecover has no cracks paint is light blue,emblem OK but faded a bit. Do not have a right standard sidecover just left. I have two sets of shocks both work fine not leaking but chrome is not perfectwith some polish might become presentable but certainly not show room. E-mail to andreashweiss@yahoo.com

[gudgean]

tanx

thanx for the help fellas.although i found today that ineed a tank as well.

anybody??

[ccogswel]

I have an extra right side cover for a standard xs1100. Came off a 79. I believe it will work. It has faded paint and I think it still has the emblem. Your more then welcome to it. Just email me at ccogswel@earthlink.net and make a cheap offer. I can even send you a pic of it if you want. I'll check to see if its in good shape. Just let me know.

Chris

[TopCatGr58]

Hey Gudgean,

Unless you have actual holes rusted in your tank, you may NOT need to replace it. These things often get rusted internally and it's just a matter of cleaning them out, and then relining them with a sealer, and then it'll usually be just fine. You can get petcock rebuild kits. And even the gasket for the gascap.

So...why do you think you need a new one?
T.C.

[sundowner]

fuel tank

hey gudgean if you really need one, call Cycle Parts of Lubbock at 806 745-4447. i found out htey have been in business for about forty years and have strictly old bike partsl. i was over there looking for some parts for my 80 g and i noticed two tanks lying in the grass. don't know the shape inside but outside looked good. he will ship any where in U.S. with credit card purchase. sundowner

[gudgean]

hey guys thanx again
cogswell i'll be in touch

the tank still had abit of fuel in it (or water)and when i took it off there was some seepage on th back right corner.its perforated.i dont think a plastic coat will do any good