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1985 Yamaha VMX12n "Max X" - Stock
1982 Honda XL500r "Big Red" - Stump Puller. Unknown mileage.
1974-78 Honda XL350 hybrid - The thumper that revs. Unknown miles.
1974 Suzuki TC/TS125 hybrid. Trials with trail gear. Invaluable. Unknown miles.
1971 Honda CL350. For Dad. Newtronic Electronic Ign. Reliable. Unknown miles.
Formerly:
1982 XS650
1980 XS1100g
1979 XS1100sf
1978 XS1100e donor
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I had no idea the badge replicas were die-cast material instead of plastic. I ordered a set and they are pretty nice quality.
Ben1985 Yamaha VMX12n "Max X" - Stock
1982 Honda XL500r "Big Red" - Stump Puller. Unknown mileage.
1974-78 Honda XL350 hybrid - The thumper that revs. Unknown miles.
1974 Suzuki TC/TS125 hybrid. Trials with trail gear. Invaluable. Unknown miles.
1971 Honda CL350. For Dad. Newtronic Electronic Ign. Reliable. Unknown miles.
Formerly:
1982 XS650
1980 XS1100g
1979 XS1100sf
1978 XS1100e donor
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Ben, watch out for the hole spacing, i had to tap one new hole in each tank flange to fit the badges. They are fairly hefty in weight, so i woudn't use double-sided tape as they suggest.
their disclaimer:
BadgeReplicas badges are cast from a casting metal, harder than alloy but still slightly flexible. All metal badges are chromed or gold plated, and painted with two-pack enamels or automotive lacquers. These cast metal badges are just slightly smaller than the factory (OEM) badges (due to 1% - 2% shrinkage during cooling of the cast metal). While this is not at all noticeable visually, it does sometimes require that the badges are mounted with other techniques, such as automotive double-sided tape. This ensures a more secure ‘fix’ in any case – you may have noticed that virtually all modern automotive badges are affixed with such tape!
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Yeah. I figured out when straight, they align well. When I bent them into a slight curve, it was harder to mount them. I have a little friction on the factory holes and am using the factory clips on the underside.
I didn't know I could get the 79sf side panel badges in chrome. I only see gold on their site. I would rather have had chrome.
Ben1985 Yamaha VMX12n "Max X" - Stock
1982 Honda XL500r "Big Red" - Stump Puller. Unknown mileage.
1974-78 Honda XL350 hybrid - The thumper that revs. Unknown miles.
1974 Suzuki TC/TS125 hybrid. Trials with trail gear. Invaluable. Unknown miles.
1971 Honda CL350. For Dad. Newtronic Electronic Ign. Reliable. Unknown miles.
Formerly:
1982 XS650
1980 XS1100g
1979 XS1100sf
1978 XS1100e donor
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Re: Have you looked at these sites?
Originally posted by cajun31
and Mikes XS has tank badges. [/B]
will fit an XJ1100J? If so, I am all over them to replace my as they are a bit "old" looking.1982 XJ1100J "Horse with No Name"
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Sorry,
But they are not the same, mounting hole or size, they are smaller than the XS/XJ 11's. However, folks have reported using double sided tape or other attachment techniques.
IIRC, folks have stated that the emblems used for the Yamaha Golf Carts ARE the same size as the XS/XJ11's, and much cheaper.
T.C.T. C. Gresham
81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
History shows again and again,
How nature points out the folly of men!
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Brian
XS1100 LG "Mr T", SG "ICBM" & FJ1200
Check out the XS Part Number Finder
Be not stingy in what costs nothing as courtesy, counsel and countenance.
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1985 Yamaha VMX12n "Max X" - Stock
1982 Honda XL500r "Big Red" - Stump Puller. Unknown mileage.
1974-78 Honda XL350 hybrid - The thumper that revs. Unknown miles.
1974 Suzuki TC/TS125 hybrid. Trials with trail gear. Invaluable. Unknown miles.
1971 Honda CL350. For Dad. Newtronic Electronic Ign. Reliable. Unknown miles.
Formerly:
1982 XS650
1980 XS1100g
1979 XS1100sf
1978 XS1100e donor
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Originally posted by ae7f
Thanks for that!
Ben
I just got them today. The tank emblems are plastic and look really good on my freshly painted tank. The battery cover emblems are metal and solid. They look great too.
I've very happy with them but they weren't exactly cheap at $200 for the set....but it was worth it, I feel.
Thanks for the tip/link. I'll be ordering a second set for my other bike now that I know they are quality and arrive fast.
DonLast edited by DJinNH; 04-30-2008, 07:04 PM.currently own;
1980 Yamaha XS1100 SG
2009 Yamaha Star Raider
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Re: How much?
Originally posted by fredintoon
Hi Don,
$200? That's about the price of a set of good tires and you spent it on steenkin' badges? And I thought myself a spendthrift for buying a set of aftermarket stick-on 3TF tank badges at $6 each.
Doncurrently own;
1980 Yamaha XS1100 SG
2009 Yamaha Star Raider
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1985 Yamaha VMX12n "Max X" - Stock
1982 Honda XL500r "Big Red" - Stump Puller. Unknown mileage.
1974-78 Honda XL350 hybrid - The thumper that revs. Unknown miles.
1974 Suzuki TC/TS125 hybrid. Trials with trail gear. Invaluable. Unknown miles.
1971 Honda CL350. For Dad. Newtronic Electronic Ign. Reliable. Unknown miles.
Formerly:
1982 XS650
1980 XS1100g
1979 XS1100sf
1978 XS1100e donor
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