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  • James England
    XS-XJ Super Guru
    • Oct 2010
    • 3039
    • North of England

    #16
    Originally posted by jetmechmarty
    How about a Z1? They have some parts support.

    You do fine work! This one could be "sponge worthy".
    Hell, that one looks lovely already!
    XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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    • James England
      XS-XJ Super Guru
      • Oct 2010
      • 3039
      • North of England

      #17
      Originally posted by crazy steve
      The CBX is a big-money bike here (in restored condition), and the parts appear to be rather expensive too. No idea how hard the parts are to find (although from judging from some of the prices I've seen, maybe fairly hard), that's something you'd probably want to research before attempting one...
      Yes, they went a bit daft here too over the last 4 years or so. I think they have the capacity to soak up too much money for my taste.It's bad enough on 'normal' bikes. I saw one here in the UK at a reasonable $7500 but it still had binding brakes... "needs carbs tuning" (aka expensive rebuild) etc etc.

      I'm thinking of restoring a moped... (do you have that word in the USA?)...you know, a little 50cc motorcycle which had to have pedals over here.. Yamaha FS1E. Honda SS50. Suzuki AP50. Maybe a nice little, light project for once.... I'd like a Garelli 50 or similar.........
      XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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      • jetmechmarty
        Master of XSology
        • Nov 2003
        • 7765
        • Coldwater, Mississippi

        #18
        ...or a QT50?
        Marty (in Mississippi)
        XS1100SG
        XS650SK
        XS650SH
        XS650G
        XS6502F
        XS650E

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        • Lonerider62
          Truly XSive
          • Nov 2011
          • 187
          • Gaylord, MI.

          #19
          Your real name must be Job because that's how much patience a person would need to pull of a restoration like this Wing. Very, very nice work. It gives me too many ideas about what needs to be done to my XS Eleven.
          Can't beat the smell of gas & oil

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          • cywelchjr
            XS-XJ Super Guru(Deceased)
            • Oct 2008
            • 4450
            • Sacramento, CA

            #20
            We used to have mopeds over here, but I haven't seen any in a while. Used to be an interesting vehicle with the fact that they were typically the only one that didn't require a license in any state (hence the requirement for pedals making them a bicycle with an engine).
            Cy

            1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
            Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
            Vetter Windjammer IV
            Vetter hard bags & Trunk
            OEM Luggage Rack
            Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
            Spade Fuse Box
            Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
            750 FD Mod
            TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
            XJ1100 Front Footpegs
            XJ1100 Shocks

            I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.

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            • jetmechmarty
              Master of XSology
              • Nov 2003
              • 7765
              • Coldwater, Mississippi

              #21
              Originally posted by cywelchjr
              We used to have mopeds over here, but I haven't seen any in a while. Used to be an interesting vehicle with the fact that they were typically the only one that didn't require a license in any state (hence the requirement for pedals making them a bicycle with an engine).
              Hmmm. How come the QT50 doesn't have pedals? I'm not arguing. I never was aware of any of that and never owned one.
              Marty (in Mississippi)
              XS1100SG
              XS650SK
              XS650SH
              XS650G
              XS6502F
              XS650E

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              • madmax-im
                Master of XSology
                • Sep 2007
                • 6751
                • Southern Comfort...Wendell NC

                #22
                Ungainly or not your workmanship is superb. For what its worth I dont find it ungainly in the slightest....I love the unfaired naked look and how well the motor stands out...I've heard the term "cracking motor" but dunno if it applies to motorbikes but if it does then this is one cracking motor
                1980 XS650G Special-Two
                1993 Honda ST1100

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                • 3Phase
                  XS-XJ Super Guru
                  • May 2008
                  • 5529
                  • Simi Valley, CA

                  #23
                  James, how about a nice little Honda CG125? They didn't sell them here in the U.S. but from what I've read they have a cult[ish] following in the U.K.:-

                  CG125 Wiki
                  -- Scott
                  _____

                  2004 ST1300A: No name... yet
                  1982 XJ1100J: "Baby" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
                  1980 XS1100G: "Columbo" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
                  1979 XS1100SF: "Bush" W.I.P.
                  1979 XS1100F: parts
                  2018 Heritage Softail Classic 117 FLHCS SE: "Nanuk" It's DEAD, it's not just resting. It is an EX cycle.

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                  • James England
                    XS-XJ Super Guru
                    • Oct 2010
                    • 3039
                    • North of England

                    #24
                    Originally posted by 3Phase
                    James, how about a nice little Honda CG125? They didn't sell them here in the U.S. but from what I've read they have a cult[ish] following in the U.K.:-

                    CG125 Wiki
                    I remember those bikes well. They were great little things, with a 4 stroke engine and they last for years. I'll scour eBay and see what pops up. A little bike would be fun, I think
                    XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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                    • wingnut
                      XSive Maximus
                      • Oct 2005
                      • 695
                      • NC

                      #25
                      James that is a very nice looking machine. I hadn't seen your original thead but glad I caught this one.
                      wingnut
                      81 SH (Daily Ride)
                      81 650XJ (Brother in laws bike, Delivered)
                      81 650XJ Jane Doe (Son's Ride)
                      82 750XJ Project bike (Son in law's future ride)
                      81 XS 400

                      No man has a natural right to commit aggression on the equal rights of another; and this is all from which the laws ought to restrain him.”

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                      Thomas Jefferson

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                      • trdriver71
                        XStremely XSive
                        • Oct 2010
                        • 360
                        • Edmonton Alberta

                        #26
                        looks great james i was considering getting a gl1000 myself when i was in the market for a bike but gladly i have a xs1100.
                        '79 XS11SF

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                        • trdriver71
                          XStremely XSive
                          • Oct 2010
                          • 360
                          • Edmonton Alberta

                          #27
                          that kind of looks the same as an xl125.

                          Originally posted by 3Phase
                          James, how about a nice little Honda CG125? They didn't sell them here in the U.S. but from what I've read they have a cult[ish] following in the U.K.:-

                          CG125 Wiki
                          '79 XS11SF

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                          • fredintoon
                            Master of XSology
                            • Mar 2004
                            • 6795
                            • Saskatoon SK

                            #28
                            Originally posted by cywelchjr
                            We used to have mopeds over here, but I haven't seen any in a while. Used to be an interesting vehicle with the fact that they were typically the only one that didn't require a license in any state (hence the requirement for pedals making them a bicycle with an engine).
                            Hi Cy,
                            there has to be an engine capacity/Horsepower ceiling on them too?
                            For instance, I saw a Harley with pedals. Admittedly it was a 1911 model.
                            Fred Hill, S'toon
                            XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
                            "The Flying Pumpkin"

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                            • James England
                              XS-XJ Super Guru
                              • Oct 2010
                              • 3039
                              • North of England

                              #29
                              New home. New bike

                              Well folks, my GL1000 sold on eBay a couple of days ago and will be going to its new home tomorrow. Whilst it is a lovely looking classic bike and becoming quite a rarity (well the early ones), it just isn't my kind of bike. It has terrific handling and is super-smooth and reasonably powerful and it certainly looks retro. But....I think I've always been a Yamaha addict who has dabbled in other makes from time to time! It shows how much the bike market varies between the USA and the UK. I sold the GL for about $7,500 and had loads of people offering more (unsuccessfully) after the deal was concluded with the buyer.

                              I thought I would try a V-Max (not for restoration) as I missed out on them when they first came out. So, the loot from the GL has now been spent and I should be taking delivery of the V-Max next week....here it is. It's 147 BHP... rather more than the 98BHP of the XS1100 but I've heard the handling is atrocious! Anyone experienced it?

                              XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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                              • crazy steve
                                XS-XJ Guru MODERATOR
                                • Jan 2009
                                • 7932
                                • Beautiful outer Yelm, WA

                                #30
                                All I've heard is they're scary fast in a straight line, but don't try corner-carving with one! I remember when these first came out, you would see guys smoke the rear tire off of stoplights! WooHoo!!!!
                                Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

                                '78E original owner - resto project
                                '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
                                '82 XJ rebuild project
                                '80SG restified, red SOLD
                                '79F parts...
                                '81H more parts...

                                Other current bikes:
                                '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
                                '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
                                '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
                                Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
                                Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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