xs eleven heaven

[DeanR]

I'd like to get Bob Jones' book and am wondering if I have to order directly through him ($40), or if anyone has found a more economical option. Haven't seen it available anywhere else - new or used. Man, Merriam Cycle stuff is expensive.

[DeanR]

Forgot to ask if anyone recommends the book!

[Ken Talbot]

Bob's book is a decent read, and it will give you a pretty good understanding what he thinks of Yamaha and of the XS11. Call up and order directly from Bob and he'll autograph your copy.

I actually enjoyed Dragonrider's books more, but they are two entirely different styles.

Can you be truly Xsive if you don't own them all?

[DeanR]

Probably not, Ken.

I have Dragonrider's first and liked it a lot.

[desert1]

What book is this?

XS11 heaven? What book is this haave I missed something? never heard of it.
Bruce
78 XS1100 Alpha

[Ken Talbot]

Here's alink to Bob Jones' book

[mro]

Better than a book?

Simplyd1 has got one of his bikes.



mro

[gerkenbruce]

Ken,s right one the money.

XSively
Bruce

[desert1]

Hi Ken and Bruce!!!

Yup, I'm gonna order a copy, either online or at a local dealer......

on bike news, I tried starting my 78' today and no go, its been sitting all winter and after checking plugs found them to be dry and not soaked with fuel, possibly floats are stuck, she'll run tomorrow.....
Bruce in Grand Desert, Nova Scotia, Can.

[DeanR]

Just ordered the book from Bob Jones and he answered the phone!

[COOL TOM]

BOOK

I just ordered book also this Friday and Bob answered the phone and talked my leg off about these xs's. Said he just got done with a bike for someone on east coast NY i think, it was a full dresser. Very friendly guy on the phone.

Thanks Tom
82 XJ1100 DAILY RIDE
78 XS1100E FIXING UP
79 XS1100F PARTS BIKE

[Yamaniac]

Merriam Cycle

I went in his shop yesterday for parts. Got the book as well. So far it is pretty entertaining. He did sign it (he was the front counter guy)

Parts seemed a little pricey through him, but, hey, he had them in stock and I needed them 2 days ago, so I don't mind paying a little extra, getting the stuff I need now, and supporting the local (somewhat) economy.

They are K&L carb kits, but all I really need is the dang needle and seat out of it.