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[turbodave_98]

I live in the LA CA area and this is my first post. Just checking in. I am the original owner of a 1980 XS1100G which I bought in Omaha Neb. Today, after moving back for living in Argentina and Taiwan, I replaced the battery and prayed for it to start. it did after some grunting and spitting out trash from the twin exhaust pipes. I added some carb cleaner, fresh premium fuel, resynched the carbs, reset the chain tensioner, changed the oil and middle case oil, did some polishing and off I rode. it was running a little rough at low speeds but I got on an interstate and ran her hard for about 5 miles. It blew it out and smoothed out the motor. I had forgotten how much acceleration it had. I currently also have a 96 Royal Star and a 2002 VStar 1100 Classic. All are great bikes but I enjoyed riding the XS1100 today. Brought back memories of my grown son and I doing 10 day biking and camping trips in the summer time.
I was amazed the bike would start much less run strong after setting so long. I am looking forward to talking with many of you for info.
Dave

[uk1.1s]

Welcome

Hi Dave,

Turbo-Dave hmmm ....you haven't done that to the XS some time in the past have you ?

Good to hear the old beasties up and running easily. Mine has been off the road for a while too, - so I had the same smiles as you late last year as it ran properly for the first time in a while. You forget the acceleration on tap after not riding one don't you.

I had to blow the engine clear too before she would run cleanly, although with an illegal bike on a test ride (no tax and other niceties) I did feel a bit exposed after a police car followed me for a while, so I trundled home.

Front end apart now (fork seals) - so come the spring I should be on the road proper - and maybe even legally!!

Don't want to sound like a kill-joy - but check those brakes aren't binding up - that your brake hoses are in good condidtion and of course if the rubber in the tires isn't perished and hard.

You may remember what a handful (and what fun) an XS can be on a fast twisty road - best not to try it first with rubber that doesn't grip and brakes that fail when they're really needed. Here endeth the boring sermon bit

Have a ball on the XS

Graham

[Wayne]

Welcome aboard!

Hey Dave, welcome to the group. Glad to hear your back on the road with the XS.
Wow, original owner! That is cool, there are, AFAIK, only a few originals here on the list.
Looking forward to reading your posts.

[havins]

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Hi guys, I've finally decided to get on the board after lurking and reading everything I could about my 79 SF. I'm a Honda guy going all the way back to the mid 60's. Always admired the XS and finally did it in Dec. I'm doing the tank and octopus thing before I even get on the road. Still other minor things also such as leaks and seals. I am really looking forward to riding this thing and enjoy the site tremendously. I'm in the San Bernardino/Riverside area.

[sixtysix]

Welcome guys!

[turbodave_98]

Havins,
I am a Yamaha guy going back to the early 60s. Owned lots of them, for motocross racing, enduros and XS750s(2), RD350&400, XT 500.
We need to meet on our 1100s and have a coffee. email is
turbodave_98@yahoo.com
I am retired and am available most everyday. Also, I have another retired buddy that rides a Honda Shadow and we do about 200-300 round robin each week.
Make additional contact and I will keep you informed.
Hope to see you soon,
Dave