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  • #31
    One owner told me that it's possible to smoke the rear tyre and wheelie at the same time. But, he said, "take a corner at anything like 100mph and you'll be thrown off". Apparently corners at rather more sedate speeds are reasonably safe though......I'm not sure that I've ever taken a corner at that speed anyway......
    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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    • #32
      I have been told by those who own them or have owned them that they go around corners just fine, as long you use restraint. The only issue I heard back in the day was that the big fat tire on the back felt a little funny going into a corner. Range is very short like an XS1100 Special. Some people love them and some people hate them.

      I liked your Honda. The V-Max is too cramped for me.
      Marty (in Mississippi)
      XS1100SG
      XS650SK
      XS650SH
      XS650G
      XS6502F
      XS650E

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      • #33
        Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
        The V-Max is too cramped for me.
        Mmm... I might have that problem too.Yes, I did hear that you must remain always in sight of a filling station with the V-Max. There is apoparently an extra fuel tank available as an optional accessory.
        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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        • #34
          Range is over 100 miles. The Euro version has a higher rear drive gear. (Here we go again!) It supposedly has more range. Some friends of mine rode to Alaska from the western US last year. Before the trip, the bikes all got a rear drive change to the Euro version. I didn't hear any stories about running out of fuel.

          I'm over 6' 4" and my legs are long. The bike doesn't work for me.
          Marty (in Mississippi)
          XS1100SG
          XS650SK
          XS650SH
          XS650G
          XS6502F
          XS650E

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          • #35
            Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
            Range is over 100 miles. The Euro version has a higher rear drive gear. (Here we go again!) It supposedly has more range. Some friends of mine rode to Alaska from the western US last year. Before the trip, the bikes all got a rear drive change to the Euro version. I didn't hear any stories about running out of fuel.

            I'm over 6' 4" and my legs are long. The bike doesn't work for me.
            I'm a measly 6' 2". so it might work for me. Time will tell!
            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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            • #36
              are you a member?

              Are you a member of classic goldwing .com if not you should check them out.
              Fastmover
              "Just plant us in the damn garden with the stupid
              lion". SHL
              78 XS1100e

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              • #37
                Originally posted by wa407mpp View Post
                Are you a member of classic goldwing .com if not you should check them out.
                Yes, I did check them out. However, I sold the GL1000 this week. I've bought a V-Max to try out and it's going to be delivered next Friday... here's the one I bought:
                http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1507115501...84.m1438.l2649

                Then I went all juvenile and got one of these for it..... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1108177482...84.m1439.l2649 I couldn't resist it, mainly because my grandkids are into pirates and skulls and crossbones etc at the moment.
                Last edited by James England; 02-11-2012, 04:45 PM.
                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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                • #38
                  Yeah James, like buying the VMax was not the juvenile purchase.

                  Friend of mine had the 1985 VMax, first year of production. That was a WICKEDLY fast bike! The kind of thing you can get killed on easy. He also had a Kerker installed on it and rejetted. That was a mean bike!
                  Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

                  When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

                  81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
                  80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


                  Previously owned
                  93 GSX600F
                  80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
                  81 XS1100 Special
                  81 CB750 C
                  80 CB750 C
                  78 XS750

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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by DGXSER View Post
                    Yeah James, like buying the VMax was not the juvenile purchase.

                    Friend of mine had the 1985 VMax, first year of production. That was a WICKEDLY fast bike! The kind of thing you can get killed on easy. He also had a Kerker installed on it and rejetted. That was a mean bike!
                    Gulp! I'm wondering what I might be getting myself into here. I'd better proceed with caution. In the UK and some states in the USA, they only sold the 95bhp 'emasculated' version. Most people imported them from Canada as a 'grey' import. Then, after 1996, UK manufacturers decided to change their policy and exceeded the 100bhp voluntary limit. Everyone else followed suit......

                    I'm looking for another XS1100 to renovate and have been bidding on some on eBay. I'm beginning to regret it already but.... I sold my black XS1100 (in my avatar) yesterday! Someone offered me a good price for it and I gave in..... am I traitor? Will I be ejected unceremoniously from the forum? Will people still talk to me?
                    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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                    • #40
                      Oh that VMax is wicked...a real bad boy! Like that one too
                      1980 XS650G Special-Two
                      1993 Honda ST1100

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                      • #41
                        According to Yamaha at least, the 85 was the only bike they ever had returned for being to powerful.
                        Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

                        When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

                        81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
                        80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


                        Previously owned
                        93 GSX600F
                        80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
                        81 XS1100 Special
                        81 CB750 C
                        80 CB750 C
                        78 XS750

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                        • #42
                          Originally posted by James England View Post
                          ...I'm beginning to regret it already but.... I sold my black XS1100 (in my avatar) yesterday! Someone offered me a good price for it and I gave in..... am I traitor? Will I be ejected unceremoniously from the forum? Will people still talk to me?
                          Oh James, tell me it isn't true!!! You let that beauty go? I hope you got a big pile of gold for that, you may find it hard to duplicate.

                          I'll still like you, but I may question your sanity...
                          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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