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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
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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 -
Wow... Thanks a lot, Kat! Now I have this mental image of Russ in a speedo.
If I could scratch my eyeballs out and make it go away.. I would.
Try your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.
You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!
Current bikes:
'06 Suzuki DR650
*'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
'82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
'82 XJ1100 Parts bike
'81 XS1100 Special
'81 YZ250
'80 XS850 Special
'80 XR100
*Crashed/Totalled, still ownComment
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he he he
What are friends for?
Impatiently awaiting an update ZombieRob... did you need that Speedo to get through all of the rain afterall?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
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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 FBComment
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Sorry it took so long to get back to you guys. I got home and went staight to my ex's house to see the kids and then spent some time with a good old friend. I made it back ok, obviously. I probably could have used the speedo suit on monday but tues. was not bad at all. i ended up wearing the pants and not the jacket of my rainsuit. Because you asked bug, i got the coleman camping special at target because it was cheaper than anything i would find at a bike shop. It actually held up fairly well, except it melted a little on the tailpipe. other than that i think it held up really well.
Thanks for the offer (the riding and speedometer part, not the speedo kat was mentioning.) russ i'll probably take you up on it in the very near future, I'll give you a call when i head out that direction.
If any body gets the chance take highway 24 out to moberly, mo. It's a fun ride and you get to see the biggest pecan in the world. Not to mention the various little towns along the way.
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In Lexington, Mo is the state historical site for the battle of lexington, which is the western most battle of the civil war.
All in all this has been a fun, exciting and adventurous trip for me and i can't wait to do another one.
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'79 XS1100F "Lucy"
75,000 miles and still goin strong.Comment
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Whoever coined the phrase livin' the dream forgot to mention whether it was a good dream or bad dream.
'79 XS1100F "Lucy"
75,000 miles and still goin strong.Comment
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Glad you made it, sounded like it was a tough trip for a day or so there. Hopefully the bike is behaving itself since you offered your speedo to the XS gods. Very cute kids there. Looks like the boy is ready to ride.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 XS750Comment
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he's almost ready just need a helmet, about two and a half feet taller and maybe a safety class. he was very excited to see the "death machine" that his mother kept referring to.
Whoever coined the phrase livin' the dream forgot to mention whether it was a good dream or bad dream.
'79 XS1100F "Lucy"
75,000 miles and still goin strong.Comment
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Glad you made it safely!
the pics are great and the little ones are just TOO cute!
as for the next one... it's addicting... isn't it?
Meeting of the Minds is next month in Hurst, TX
Last edited by Wildkat; 05-27-2009, 04:04 PM.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
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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 FBComment
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Hey, ZR...
Just got in from work and had to get caught up with all the posts. Glad ya made it, Man! Feels good, don't it? Kids make it worth it al, too.
That's weird how your bike acted up, makes me think it might have gotten something sloshed around in the carbs and got under the needle or something. Glad it cleared up, though! Those are always the best repairs... the one's that fix themselves!
Just wanted to say hey and thank you for the pics and keeping us posted.
Keep in touch.
Regards,
Bob'82 XJ1100J Maxim (has been sold.)
'79 F "Time Machine"... oh yeah, Baby....
(Sold back to Maximan)
2011 Kaw Concours 14 ABS
In the warden's words from Cool Hand Luke;
"What we have here is a failure to communicate."Comment
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You all are just jealous of my swim attire! I have spent a lifetime working on this sexy physique, and I will show it off to whoever I like! YEAH BABY! YEAH!'81 Venturer U.S. Navy Air Commemorative
'79 SpecialComment
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russ, i don't think it's so much that we're jealous but more or less trying to save our imaginations for something a little less............outgoing? BTW when would be a good time to come and pick up that speedo...meter? It's not so much the guage as the mechanism on the wheel.
Whoever coined the phrase livin' the dream forgot to mention whether it was a good dream or bad dream.
'79 XS1100F "Lucy"
75,000 miles and still goin strong.Comment
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things i've learned from my first long solo trip:
state highways are fun
apparently in waterloo iowa there is a girl named tina who is a ho(learned from a bathroom wall at a bp gas station.)
rain sucks ALOT!!!!!
pack lightly
rain gear is good
windshields are good, probably, i really haven't experienced them yet.
overall long bike rides are AWESOME!!!!!!!
Whoever coined the phrase livin' the dream forgot to mention whether it was a good dream or bad dream.
'79 XS1100F "Lucy"
75,000 miles and still goin strong.Comment
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1980 XS850SG - Sold
1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).
Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
-H. FordComment
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as i do really appreciate it Bug, i think for right now i'm not gonna worry about it. I've already got a factory farring but i kinda feel like i should be in the show chips with it on. and it still doesn't have a windshield on it. i think i like the naked feel for right now. but if i change my mind i give you a shout.Whoever coined the phrase livin' the dream forgot to mention whether it was a good dream or bad dream.
'79 XS1100F "Lucy"
75,000 miles and still goin strong.Comment
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I know what you mean about the CHIPS feeling. However, after using the windshield/fairing, I can honestly say that any kind of highway travelling should always be done WITH one. The fairing just adds some bulk and stability to the wind protection, and the added storage space it nice too. I don't know if you've ridden with any kind of windhshield before, but once you do (especially on the long trips), you'll not want to take it off.1980 XS850SG - Sold
1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).
Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
-H. FordComment
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