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[xfreebiker]

I own three and have repainted all three. I too thought about the new yamaha black color. It is much cheaper to just take the tank in and have a good paint shop do a color scan for you. There is one outlet that I found that does supply what they call New Yamaha Black. Yamaha 006G New Yamaha Black (NYB) (colorrite.com). They are a paint company that is based in the UK and not cheap. I also painted my wheels with a gold that I color matched against the wheel and bought a satin clear to accompany the color. The paint job turned out very well. I do all the painting so saved a lot on the labor. I get it that you are not very computer savy, however I made a post a couple of seasons ago with pictures of the paint I used on the wheels and I believe the black I used. The gold paint used on the wheels was originally what Yamaha called Nebula Gold and I just got tired of trying to find anyone that had it available and was the reason I finally went with what I did. Very close match and you really can't tell the difference. We have another member, MACK, who actually was able to save the paint on his wheels by lightly buffing them with some kind of mixture he came up with based on baking soda. My wheels unfortunately were beyond buffing so I had to come up with a different solution. I also sand blasted my pipes and recoated them with glacier black Cerakote. They are not the black chrome any longer on my 81 and second 80. I was able to save the original pipes on my original 80 model. I bought that one new and generally baby it. Everything new I come across go on that bike and what comes off is donated to one of the other two. Here are my bikes. I will help you with as much info as I can as you proceed with your restoration.

beautiful. picture 3 is what i am aiming for. you did a amazing job. compliments from canada and thank you for helping. the paint info is priceless. one of the reason why i came here to talk to you guys.

[cajun31]

Here is a post from the past that shows the gold paint I used. 1980 LG restoration after five years in storage - XS11.club Forums

[cajun31]

I own three and have repainted all three. I too thought about the new yamaha black color. It is much cheaper to just take the tank in and have a good paint shop do a color scan for you. There is one outlet that I found that does supply what they call New Yamaha Black. Yamaha 006G New Yamaha Black (NYB) (colorrite.com). They are a paint company that is based in the UK and not cheap. I also painted my wheels with a gold that I color matched against the wheel and bought a satin clear to accompany the color. The paint job turned out very well. I do all the painting so saved a lot on the labor. I get it that you are not very computer savy, however I made a post a couple of seasons ago with pictures of the paint I used on the wheels and I believe the black I used. The gold paint used on the wheels was originally what Yamaha called Nebula Gold and I just got tired of trying to find anyone that had it available and was the reason I finally went with what I did. Very close match and you really can't tell the difference. We have another member, MACK, who actually was able to save the paint on his wheels by lightly buffing them with some kind of mixture he came up with based on baking soda. My wheels unfortunately were beyond buffing so I had to come up with a different solution. I also sand blasted my pipes and recoated them with glacier black Cerakote. They are not the black chrome any longer on my 81 and second 80. I was able to save the original pipes on my original 80 model. I bought that one new and generally baby it. Everything new I come across go on that bike and what comes off is donated to one of the other two. Here are my bikes. I will help you with as much info as I can as you proceed with your restoration.

[xfreebiker]

Bought a seat cover for a Suzuki from him a few years back, it fit well and nobody could have sold me one near that low a price

i am very impressed with his work and a super budget price. for this reason i like to promote guys like him.
stitching is very good, material quality more than fair, fit is awesome, price value is in my opinion unbeatable

[LAB3]

Bought a seat cover for a Suzuki from him a few years back, it fit well and nobody could have sold me one near that low a price

[xfreebiker]

hi guys, if you look closely on the pictures. there is a new seat cover. the pictures show only the pre fit.
i thought i share the link to the guy who is doing them. the quality is very fair for the price. of course not oem but for a temporary optical fix awesome. especially with the price he is asking.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/224034708707

[xfreebiker]

Appears to be in great condition. Congrats on figuring out how to upload pics.

the neighbours kid helped

[xfreebiker]

the pictures make it look better than it actually is. but she is clean and unmolested. my plan is to keep it as close to OEM specs as possible. the paint has a few chips, why i am going for repaint in oem colour

[Ranger_xs1100]

Appears to be in great condition. Congrats on figuring out how to upload pics.

[jetmechmarty]

It looks like new in the photos!

[xfreebiker]

removed the emblems to prep for painting.
i am planning to repaint with New Yamaha Black original colour

[jetmechmarty]

Nobody got offended. You’re welcome here.

[xfreebiker]

ok guys,... i might have over reacted a bit here.
i tried for the last 3 hours to get some pictures uploaded. i am getting too old for this fancy computer stuff. i am actually close to shoot this MF.
and i apologize if someone was offended,.... guess we have to do that nowadays
i will keep trying to upload pictures, and i promise you,... not a fake,..

current bikes in the garage:

1980 Honda GL1100 Naked, ( bought in 15 boxes,... getting close to be done, 26000 miles)
1981 Honda GL1100 Naked, mint condition, one owner survivor with only 25000 miles
1981 Yamaha XS1100 Midnight Special, Survivor, all original, 20000 miles
1999 Kawasaki VN800B, full custom
2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50
2016 Ural Retro, mint , 12000 miles,...

as a token of letting my pants down and apologize for being a bit rude,, here is a list of my bikes i have ever owned before the list above. you guys decide to accept me or not.

Kawasaki
Z200
Gpz900R (3x)
Z750GP
Z650ST
Z1000LTD
ZXR750R
VN800B

Yamaha
XJ550
XS400
XJ650

Honda
CB900C (2x)
NX650
CB900F

Suzuki
GS1100E
GS1100S
GS400E
GSXR1000RR
SV650S
GS500E

Harley Davidson
Fat Bob
.
i am not including the mopeds. i am a German motorbike mechanic. you guys decide.
BTW,... i am pretty good with old 2stroke engines


be patient ,.... thats the bikes just out of the top of my head,,,,,

[LAB3]

XS1100 SUV version?

My last bike was an 83 Goldwing, this bikes a hotrod compared to my old one!

[jetmechmarty]

In case there's any questions...

XS1100 SUV version?