Got 2 more. I'm going to need a lot of tires soon eh

[79XS11F]

Rob, that CB900 is a ten speed. The story is that the CB900 originated in Japan and Europe, then Honda brought it over to the NA continent for sale to compete with the KZ1000. Well overseas it is a right hand side drive and in the USA we like left hand side, so they had to add a jackshaft to bring the chain to the left side. Honda figured if they were adding the shaft, why not make it a two speed shaft while they were at it, and so it has a hi-lo selection on the jackshaft, but only on this side of the pond. And yes, they are long heavy monster bikes. I rode one for a test ride before I bought my first XS11, the XS11 feels like a MG Midget compared to that CB900.

I really didn't want or need the Honda but for $250 in a package deal with the GS11 I could not say no. It's an interesting bike but not a bike I would be wanting to ride day in and day out.
Rob

[79XS11F]

Boy that big suzuki should be a powerhouse!

It will be the first of these 2 to get my attention when her number comes up. :-)
Rob

[jetmechmarty]

it has a hi-lo selection on the jackshaft

No need for a XS750 final drive!

[DGXSER]

Rob, that CB900 is a ten speed. The story is that the CB900 originated in Japan and Europe, then Honda brought it over to the NA continent for sale to compete with the KZ1000. Well overseas it is a right hand side drive and in the USA we like left hand side, so they had to add a jackshaft to bring the chain to the left side. Honda figured if they were adding the shaft, why not make it a two speed shaft while they were at it, and so it has a hi-lo selection on the jackshaft, but only on this side of the pond. And yes, they are long heavy monster bikes. I rode one for a test ride before I bought my first XS11, the XS11 feels like a MG Midget compared to that CB900.

[jetmechmarty]

Wasn't that Suzuki the bike that unseated the XS1100 as fastest? Nice finds! My problem is once this stuff comes into my garage, it never leaves! I never sell anything!

[mharrington]

Boy that big suzuki should be a powerhouse!

[lee_dutcher]

SWMBO just dont get it....

[79XS11F]

If your getting them cheap enough and can fix them up like most of the lads on this site can, their sort of like an investment ... buy for 100 to 300, spend not more then 300 on fix up and then sell for a dollar a cc in the spring. Buy in fall / winter, sell in spring /summer. That's my theory LOL
Rob

[lee_dutcher]

lucky guy. i got a huge single stall that could store 11-12 bike with room to work on most.... if u want u can ship a couple down here...

[79XS11F]

I'm up to 7 now ...
1978 XS11E Modified bike
1979 XS11F Resorted bike
1980SG Special running and in the works for next restore
1983 Suzuki GS750S Katana running
1983 Honda CBX550 not running to rebuild
1983 Suzuki GS1100G running to rebuild
1981 Honda CB900 Custom running to rebuild

Rob

[lee_dutcher]

what are u up to now on scoots ? lol wish my wife would let me have more. told her i was bring in both the bikes inside for the winter... she didnt like that idea

[79XS11F]

Here They Be

So here's a few photos of these 2 beasts. As can be seen they were a heavy load for my Dakota but bringing them both back in one trip saved me a far amount of time and gas. These 2 are not in as good a shape as the others I have bough but both can be saved with some medium sizes doses of TLC. Both appear to have good condition factory exhaust systems on them but they look a little on the rough side. The GS1100 is missing the side covers and the lad (a 73 year old fellow) could not find the air box for the CB900.

[79XS11F]

Good find..........does that CB900 have the high and low two speed option?

I'm not sure. It's a 10 speed bike is what the seller told me. It's a HEAVY pig too with a separate gear box that takes its own fluid.
Rob

[motoman]

Good find..........does that CB900 have the high and low two speed option?

[79XS11F]

I will clean all the carbs and other small detail parts in the Ultra Sonic Cleaner.
Rob