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    this is becoming a problem. I got another one

    picked up a 78 xs750 special today for 200. it looks to be all there with the controls taken off of it. Looks like it was stored outside for a long time. The carbs look usable and came with new rebuild kits with all the ugly that the bike is the inside of the tank is spotless and a brand new back tire.

    At first the bike wouldnt kick over like the engine was froze. then I put it in fifth gear with some oil in the cyl and some light rocking it came loose easily and now it will kick over. Thoughts cross my mind to see if it will run but i really dont need another project. lol. I cant even get my xs11 done.


    Somebody help!!! lol.
    1979 XS1100 Special. Nicely modified.
    1977 KZ1000 needs everything!
    1971 CB750 Nice Restomod Completed
    1972 CB750 Got it going after 30 years. Getting turned into a old school bobber. Working on a title.

    SOLD-1981 XS1100H What got me on this site.
    1980ish virago 535. Room mate left it for rent money. lol.
    1980 XS850 almost stock 20k miles.
    1979 XS750 Parts bike no title.
    1979 XS750 Cafe running,someone else can enjoy it.
    RIP-1980 XS850
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  • #2
    I have a 77xs 750, they are cool bikes. Just keep it and do one at a time. I should take that advice cause I am always working on both of mine.
    Jeff
    77 XS750 2D completely stock
    79 SF XS1100 "Picky" stock with harley mufflers

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    • #3
      One solution to your 'problem' is to get rid of the truck. Then it'll be harder to get a new project home and you may be a little less likely to get another one.

      Seriously, at least you've got two 750's so you can put the parts together and get one of them up and running.
      What's left to do on your 11?
      Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!

      80G (Green paint(PO idea))
      The Green Monster
      K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
      Got him in '04.
      bald tire & borrowing parts

      80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
      Scarlet
      K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
      Got her in '11
      Ready for the twisties!

      81H (previously CPMaynard's)
      Hugo
      Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
      Cold weather ride

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      • #4
        same old stuff. just havent got to it. I keep getting distracted with the KZ.
        1979 XS1100 Special. Nicely modified.
        1977 KZ1000 needs everything!
        1971 CB750 Nice Restomod Completed
        1972 CB750 Got it going after 30 years. Getting turned into a old school bobber. Working on a title.

        SOLD-1981 XS1100H What got me on this site.
        1980ish virago 535. Room mate left it for rent money. lol.
        1980 XS850 almost stock 20k miles.
        1979 XS750 Parts bike no title.
        1979 XS750 Cafe running,someone else can enjoy it.
        RIP-1980 XS850

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        • #5
          Originally posted by GLoweVA View Post
          One solution to your 'problem' is to get rid of the truck. Then it'll be harder to get a new project home and you may be a little less likely to get another one.

          Seriously, at least you've got two 750's so you can put the parts together and get one of them up and running.
          What's left to do on your 11?
          That's the problem I have, I keep stealing parts of my 750 for my 1100. I stole rear master cylinder, caliper and now the shocks.
          Jeff
          77 XS750 2D completely stock
          79 SF XS1100 "Picky" stock with harley mufflers

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          • #6
            Well with the carbs and battery from the 850 it suprised me and started right up.
            1979 XS1100 Special. Nicely modified.
            1977 KZ1000 needs everything!
            1971 CB750 Nice Restomod Completed
            1972 CB750 Got it going after 30 years. Getting turned into a old school bobber. Working on a title.

            SOLD-1981 XS1100H What got me on this site.
            1980ish virago 535. Room mate left it for rent money. lol.
            1980 XS850 almost stock 20k miles.
            1979 XS750 Parts bike no title.
            1979 XS750 Cafe running,someone else can enjoy it.
            RIP-1980 XS850

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            • #7
              Very nice!! Call it nostalgia, but since my first bike ever was a 78 XS750D I still would like to get one to bring back to life. Call it Karma as I ended up dropping my first one at the grave yard for a clutch cover to an 81 CB750C. I need to redeem myself for my ignorance.
              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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              • #8
                i feel your pain as I look at my xs1100 and 2 xs650's sitting beside my gsxr750 lol

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                • #9
                  Hi CP,
                  the carb kits in your new purchase does give you an opportunity to play fairy godmother.
                  See dondon1984's bike history post in the member's lounge.
                  Fred Hill, S'toon
                  XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
                  "The Flying Pumpkin"

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