79 Xs1100 special side panels

[exquized1]

I have been having trouble finding the correct side panels for my bike. everytime I bid on a set they don't fit. This last set has holes instead of slots on the top side. Can anyone help me figure our which XS 1100 I have?

[Dennyz]

The best way is to compare the serial number on the steering neck with this list.

XS1100 Serial Numbers

[exquized1]

well that would mean mine is a 79 XS1100 Sf. Why am I having such a hard time finding the panels? Are the 79 F and Sf side panels so much different?

[HobbyMan]

79F and SF have diff side covers. 80G had holes on top of one side and 79 holes the other side.

[planedick]

Hen's teeth

You say you're looking for hen's teeth? Good luck. Most you can find is broken or rotten ones....

[John]

Which side are you looking for? I have a couple of right side covers for a 79SF.

[exquized1]

looking for both sides but will be happy with what ever I can get. I have 1 pair off of an 1980 something or other

[Crazcnuk]

I am Looking for a decent set for an '80G (standard), with the emblems, or just the emblems.

Mine are on the bike, but the PO filled in the holes and painted them with a spray can. They have been repaired, more than once.

I can fix them, but would like to get a good set, and/or a set of emblems.

I also need the tank emblems, for the same reasons, then I have to go archeologist and 'find' the emblem mounts where they were buried on the tank.

At some point, possibly next winter, I will have to take it apart and paint the whole bike. Just trying to decide if I want to paint it the 'original' red it is now, or black to match the new windjammer I bought, OR the two-tone silver that was the other original choice......