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OK ,So we love our xs1100dreds..!!!My question is ,what does Yamaha make now,that takes its place.What to look at???And or who's riding the V stars here?There nice.1300)?Sure be nice to have something newer.What to go look at???Any suggestions... Pics or Webb sites appreciated. Thank you.....
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1980xs1100.sg Pacifica Fairing ..stock.
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Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
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80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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Depends on what you are looking to do. I ride a V star 1300 (09) and its a good ride. It however is not the power house the XS is. Remember your V's are big twins so about 650 cc per cylinder on mine. Does not shake your teeth out like a Harley and will edge them out on a run. I was able to pick it up new in 2010 for about 9,000 out the door.81 LH in process
09 vstar 1300
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http://s484.photobucket.com/user/mkdorey/library/
First try at a link The Vstar is in there alonk with my poor Xs81 LH in process
09 vstar 1300
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My second bike is a V-Star-1100 Classic and it is just a great bike! It was good stock, but it easily became a great bike with just a few simple mods. In addition, it is air-cooled with a shaft drive just like the XS1100. Further, it was manufactured for about ten years and parts are abundant and bikes are reasonable if not cheap.81 SHComment
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There are a lot of choices. You may need to narrow it down.Last edited by jetmechmarty; 10-17-2015, 07:47 PM.Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
XS650EComment
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I have a friend that had 1700 V Star Warrior.........70hp. My XS ran circles around it. The inline 4 is what you want to stick with if you want smooth power and performance.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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I agree that the XS 1100 inline 4 is hard to beat. I also think that the overhead valve design of the warrior has its limitations and does not have the potential of a v-twin with overhead cams.81 SHComment
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I'd go for a Yamaha V4 Royal Star or a Honda Valkyie.
These modern style bikes look all the same to me I'm afraid.
AlComment
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Oh, yeah!
For me, either one of the MG Griso(s) pictured will do just fine, thank you very much ...
Marco
Current bikes:
1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
1979 Honda CBX
2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014
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I probably would try to find a 80 Yamaha xs750 special. I have had the 650, 850 and now the 1100 all 1980sBike History:1980 XS 1100 special current bike
1980 XS 850 special wife soldComment
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Man I love those Grisos......but, I have to go with Honda on this.....
Mark
1980 xs1100g 3H5.......
1992 Ducati 907ie
2001 Moto Guzzi JackalComment
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This might be on my short list.
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function over fashionMarty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
XS650EComment
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Nothing screams next generation XS1100 more than this bike....the XJR1300
1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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I would have to go with the XJR1300, Honda Valkyrie, or a Goldwing.Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
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