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    Ok guys n girls... Anyone ever see one of these before. I have search the world over and nada!! I am trying to find the manufacturer of this scooter and the value. I bought this thing a few years ago at an estate sale in Dallas. When I got it, it looked as if it was never ridden. My son and grandson got it running and scoot around terrorizing the neighborhood ..It's actually pretty fast although it's uglier than my first mother-in-law!! If someone knows what brand it is please let me know. Dale







    78 XS1100E Standard
    Coca Cola Red
    Hooker Headers

    http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC00580.jpg

    1979 XS1100 Special
    http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC00612.jpg

    1980 XS Standard
    http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC01137.jpg

    2006 Roadstar Warrior
    http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...um/warrior.jpg

  • #2
    Originally posted by foreda View Post
    Ok guys n girls... Anyone ever see one of these before. I have search the world over and nada!! I am trying to find the manufacturer of this scooter and the value. I bought this thing a few years ago at an estate sale in Dallas. When I got it, it looked as if it was never ridden. My son and grandson got it running and scoot around terrorizing the neighborhood ..It's actually pretty fast although it's uglier than my first mother-in-law!! If someone knows what brand it is please let me know. Dale
    Hi Dale,
    I dunno neither but ever neat! What I would suggest is get all the info you can from the engine ID plate and check with the engine mfr, they might know who they sold it to.
    Fred Hill, S'toon
    XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
    "The Flying Pumpkin"

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    • #3
      Engine date

      Originally posted by fredintoon View Post
      Hi Dale,
      I dunno neither but ever neat! What I would suggest is get all the info you can from the engine ID plate and check with the engine mfr, they might know who they sold it to.

      Greetings Fred
      I was able to date the motor to the early 80's but that's about it. It is a pretty cool piece though. Here I have all these nice vintage bikes in my shop and when my visitors see this scooter they freak!! Go figure?? Someone did offer me $50 for it which I politely refused. I reckon it will remain a conversation piece in my shop.. It is kinda fun watching my 37 and 20 year old son and grandson hall ass down the road on this thing!!
      Dale
      78 XS1100E Standard
      Coca Cola Red
      Hooker Headers

      http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC00580.jpg

      1979 XS1100 Special
      http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC00612.jpg

      1980 XS Standard
      http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC01137.jpg

      2006 Roadstar Warrior
      http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...um/warrior.jpg

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      • #4
        It is a VERY cool piece!
        I tried looking this morning to see if I could find anything... but to no avail.
        Looking forward to finding out what it is...
        81 SH Something Special
        81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels


        79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
        81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
        80 LG Black Magic
        78 E Standard Practice


        James 3:17

        If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.

        “Alis Volat Propriis”

        Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
        For those on FB

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        • #5
          Looking

          Originally posted by Wildkat View Post
          It is a VERY cool piece!
          I tried looking this morning to see if I could find anything... but to no avail.
          Looking forward to finding out what it is...

          Thanx Kat.. I have been looking for about a year now to no avail!! I've posted pics on other forums and nothing yet!!
          78 XS1100E Standard
          Coca Cola Red
          Hooker Headers

          http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC00580.jpg

          1979 XS1100 Special
          http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC00612.jpg

          1980 XS Standard
          http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC01137.jpg

          2006 Roadstar Warrior
          http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...um/warrior.jpg

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          • #6
            I may be wrong but I believe this to be a very rare early edition of the little known Alphonso di Credenza. Originally designed by Giuseppi Gredenza in 1927 and based on drawings attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. Like I said, I could be wrong.
            1980 XS 1100 Special
            Mostly stock & original
            Added Yamaha fairing (w/ 8-track!)
            Torpedo bags
            New paint (still) pending
            Stainless brake lines
            Tkat forkbrace
            Coils from Honda 1000

            Previous bikes:
            1968(?) 350 Harley Davidson
            1977 Yamaha 650

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            • #7
              Originally posted by barrelguy View Post
              I may be wrong but I believe this to be a very rare early edition of the little known Alphonso di Credenza. Originally designed by Giuseppi Gredenza in 1927 and based on drawings attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. Like I said, I could be wrong.
              Hmm, Alphonso di Credenza, wasn't he also the inventor of the muffler bearing?

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Rickrider View Post
                Hmm, Alphonso di Credenza, wasn't he also the inventor of the muffler bearing?
                The very same gentleman. He also holds patents on the regurgitating internal frazzmit and the ambehilical hex nut.
                1980 XS 1100 Special
                Mostly stock & original
                Added Yamaha fairing (w/ 8-track!)
                Torpedo bags
                New paint (still) pending
                Stainless brake lines
                Tkat forkbrace
                Coils from Honda 1000

                Previous bikes:
                1968(?) 350 Harley Davidson
                1977 Yamaha 650

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by barrelguy View Post
                  I may be wrong but I believe this to be a very rare early edition of the little known Alphonso di Credenza. Originally designed by Giuseppi Gredenza in 1927 and based on drawings attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. Like I said, I could be wrong.
                  Hi Barrelguy,
                  right, you are wrong. It's rolling chassis is from a superbly repainted 1934 Spagthorpe Sidewalk Squirrel. Although the Squirrel's original compressed air engine gave it the necessary silent running ability it's range was severely limited by the frame tube air reservoir's low bursting pressure.
                  The model in the photo has been retrofitted with a small internal combustion engine.
                  Fred Hill, S'toon
                  XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
                  "The Flying Pumpkin"

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by foreda View Post
                    - - - It is kinda fun watching my 37 and 20 year old son and grandson hall ass down the road on this thing!! - - -
                    Hi Dale,
                    your son was an early bloomer, eh? When I was 17 I still thought it was for stirring my tea with.
                    Fred Hill, S'toon
                    XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
                    "The Flying Pumpkin"

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                    • #11
                      A very well made lookin piece... Looks like it was made way before the scooter craze. Looks so cool, makes me want one.

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                      • #12
                        Ear;y bloomer.

                        Originally posted by fredintoon View Post
                        Hi Dale,
                        your son was an early bloomer, eh? When I was 17 I still thought it was for stirring my tea with.
                        Yeah Fred.. He's still blooming!! I'll leave the rest for one's imagination.
                        78 XS1100E Standard
                        Coca Cola Red
                        Hooker Headers

                        http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC00580.jpg

                        1979 XS1100 Special
                        http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC00612.jpg

                        1980 XS Standard
                        http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC01137.jpg

                        2006 Roadstar Warrior
                        http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...um/warrior.jpg

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                        • #13
                          looks like just what I need ,to get around up to camp.until I have a few,8 or 10 beers,Then it's off to the hospital
                          FOXS-XS11SG

                          2009 Suzuki V Strom 650,Adventure in Touring,I call her "Smooth" SW Motech engine guard,Coocase top case w/ LED brake and tail lights,20" MRA touring screen w/adjusable bracket,Grip heaters,fender ex-tender,Givi hard sidebags

                          1980 XS11SG-sold
                          1999 Vulcan classic-sold
                          1982 XJ 650-sold

                          Old is only a state of mind......John

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