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  • Frustrated1
    New
    • Feb 2003
    • 9

    #1

    Looking for a part

    I've been looking for a grab rail for the 79 Special and have come up empty handed. It seems that there just aren't many available. Does anyone have a suggestion on where to find one? I have checked most of the online parts requests, even looked in the UK and Australia. No luck. Any help is appreciated. I have a nice seat w/ back rest to trade. I just want the stock look.
  • Ken Talbot
    XS-XJ Super Guru
    • Jun 2002
    • 4251
    • Revelstoke, BC

    #2
    Watch Ebay closely. One just sold for $9.99 less than 2 weeks ago. Check it out
    Ken Talbot

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    • new-xs11er
      XSive
      • Feb 2003
      • 14
      • Stillwater, OK

      #3

      Here is a grab bar on Ebay right now. Maybe it will work for you
      Daniel Harmon
      1979 SF
      1985 Yamaha IT200

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      • Robert Haller
        XStremely XSive
        • Jul 2002
        • 356
        • Atlanta, GA

        #4
        Originally posted by Ken Talbot
        Watch Ebay closely. One just sold for $9.99 less than 2 weeks ago. Check it out
        Ebay is where I found a grab rail for my bike. Be aware however that the grab rail for a 79 Special is unique to that year, it is chrome tubular. All other years are a different shape and aluminum (like the one above).
        Robert
        79 SF

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        • Ken Talbot
          XS-XJ Super Guru
          • Jun 2002
          • 4251
          • Revelstoke, BC

          #5
          Oops - sorry about that, folks. Good catch, Robert.
          Ken Talbot

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          • newmaac
            XStremely XSive
            • Dec 2002
            • 369
            • San Jose, CA

            #6
            I have a stock seat and grab rail on my 1980 Special, and am looking for (possibly) a set-up with the sissy bar/backrest.
            Send me a picture of what you have. Maybe we can work-out a trade.

            Mike
            Mike

            1980 SG "Angus"

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            • Frustrated1
              New
              • Feb 2003
              • 9

              #7
              newmac,

              Unfortunately, the grab rail for the 79 Special is unique to that year. I'm looking for that particular part. If I come across anything to fit your bike, I'll pass it along.

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              • CA.XSer
                Truly XSive
                • Jul 2002
                • 188
                • Jerome, ID.

                #8
                Grab rail on ebay!!!http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=35591
                Gary
                79sf
                78e

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                • Frustrated1
                  New
                  • Feb 2003
                  • 9

                  #9
                  Gary,

                  I appreciate you looking out for me. I was just looking at EBay yesterday afternoon, and it hadn't been posted yet.

                  Thanks again for the info., it was very encouraging.

                  Mike

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                  • CA.XSer
                    Truly XSive
                    • Jul 2002
                    • 188
                    • Jerome, ID.

                    #10
                    Mike

                    Did you place a bid on the grab rail? If you don't want it let me know, I may try to get it.
                    Gary
                    79sf
                    78e

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                    • 2scooters
                      New
                      • Oct 2002
                      • 6
                      • s.e. oklahoma

                      #11
                      not sure if I have one or not . I have a extra 80 1100 frame. I will look and see if it has one on it. If it does we will work out something. Sorry I cant look now , I'm at work . I will let you know monday.

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                      • Frustrated1
                        New
                        • Feb 2003
                        • 9

                        #12
                        Gary,

                        I have bid on the grab rail. It looks as if I have a bit of competition though. The auction ends today or tomorrow, so I will know pretty soon whether or not I was successful.


                        Thanks,
                        Mike

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                        • RiskyBusiness
                          Truly XSive
                          • Mar 2003
                          • 174
                          • Richmond, Virginia, USA

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Frustrated1
                          Gary,

                          I have bid on the grab rail. It looks as if I have a bit of competition though. The auction ends today or tomorrow, so I will know pretty soon whether or not I was successful.


                          Thanks,
                          Mike
                          Mike, I had bid on that bar but I am out as I have decided that I would like a hard case which bolts in the same place that the grab rail does. If you don't win the auction try contacting Rice Paddy directly via their web site. I have not dealt with them but have them bookmarked.

                          -j
                          1979 XS1100 Special with 81 carbs

                          Richmond, Virginia, USA

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                          • Frustrated1
                            New
                            • Feb 2003
                            • 9

                            #14
                            Oh well, someone just spent a small fortune for that grab rail. I was amazed that it brought over $100.00! It's simply not worth that to me since I already have a back rest on the bike, and I have decided to sell it anyway.

                            Cheers,
                            Mike

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                            • RiskyBusiness
                              Truly XSive
                              • Mar 2003
                              • 174
                              • Richmond, Virginia, USA

                              #15
                              That is amazing. It's not worth near that much to me either. I was interested when it was around $20
                              1979 XS1100 Special with 81 carbs

                              Richmond, Virginia, USA

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