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    Newbie from Oz

    Howdy folks-Im new here.( I didnt see a section for introductions) I have a 1980 XS1100 which has done 210,000 km. Is on its 1st oversize. Fitted with CBR600 calipers, RGV250 M/cylinder & ceramic coated 4-2 zorsts.Ive just repainted the old girl and airbrushed it myself which is a hobby of mine.Hoping to find lots of interesting stuff here.

    Cheers-Chrisso
    Wil try to put pic in post Sorry pic not working??



    this pic is pre re-paint
    80 XS11 Standard Australia
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    welcome

    hi chrisso,
    welcome to the forum,
    theres a cpl of us from sydney and a few
    more from around.
    beautiful bike,
    i know the rear spoke wheel will create a lot of interest. :-)

    peter
    pete


    new owner of
    08 gen2 hayabusa


    former owner
    1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
    zrx carbs
    18mm float height
    145 main jets
    38 pilots
    slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
    fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters

    [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pA8dwxmAVA&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/url]

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    • #3
      G'day Chrisso!

      What are you doing tomorrow? I'm in Ryde and I'm driving to Wilton which would be a ball tearer of a ride if I wasn't driving. I've invited pete to ride my bike there and back so if your not doing anything why not join us? I'll watch you both have fun

      Dan.
      Sayer of stupid stuff.
      Automotive Imbecile.
      Proud owner of 'The Swiftcicle'. (Swifty for short)
      '78E Full Vetter Dresser.
      1196 Big Bore Kit.

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      • #4
        LMAO... What's with the faces on the headlights?


        Tod
        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 own

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        • #5
          That's awesome! Now I want to go home and draw a face on my headlight.
          I know this, because Tyler knows this.

          1980 SG
          3J6 003509
          Kerker 4-1 (sans baffles)
          Fuse Block Upgrade
          Mike's XS Green Coils
          Pods w/Homemade Velocity Stacks

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          • #6
            Re: G'day Chrisso!

            Originally posted by Stralya
            What are you doing tomorrow? I'm in Ryde and I'm driving to Wilton which would be a ball tearer of a ride if I wasn't driving. I've invited pete to ride my bike there and back so if your not doing anything why not join us? I'll watch you both have fun

            Dan.
            Sayer of stupid stuff.
            Cheers, the bikes off the road presently, fewminor things to do + rego etc-wont be long , Ill get back to you-im on the Northern Beaches -not too far from Ryde. Ill be heading over to Brisons Wreckers in Rydlemere soon for some parts
            just repainted bike-looks a bit different now-cant get pic to work??

            80 XS11 Standard Australia

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            • #7
              Niiiiiiiiice

              Nice paint!

              (oh yes... welcome to the forum too)
              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
              ☺

              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

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              • #8
                Before you head off to Brisons...

                What do you need?

                Dan
                Hoarder of parts.
                Automotive Imbecile.
                Proud owner of 'The Swiftcicle'. (Swifty for short)
                '78E Full Vetter Dresser.
                1196 Big Bore Kit.

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                • #9
                  Re: Before you head off to Brisons...

                  Originally posted by Stralya
                  What do you need?

                  Dan
                  Hoarder of parts.
                  Rubber Intake Manifolds
                  Tank
                  Footpeg Rubbers
                  80 XS11 Standard Australia

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                  • #10
                    Got the rubber intake manifolds
                    Automotive Imbecile.
                    Proud owner of 'The Swiftcicle'. (Swifty for short)
                    '78E Full Vetter Dresser.
                    1196 Big Bore Kit.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Newbie from Oz

                      Originally posted by chrisso
                      ceramic coated 4-2 zorsts.
                      Need more than just a passing reference for something like this. I.e. where from, how much, etc, etc...
                      Ken Talbot

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Stralya
                        Got the rubber intake manifolds
                        No cracks? How much?
                        80 XS11 Standard Australia

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                        • #13
                          Paint

                          From one painter to another bike looks great welcome to the home of Obsessive Compulsive bike owners love teh happy and sad faces on lights.


                          John
                          79 XS1100SF 750 FD,Galfer Brake lines,ebc brake pads,Cross Drilled Rotors,TKat fork brace,bead blasted wheels repainted and polished
                          80 XS1100 S Project gonna be a hot rod
                          06 CBR1000RR sold!!!!!
                          2000 Concours
                          84 Kawi KLR600
                          79 Yam XT500 Ouch it kicks back
                          79 XR250
                          Why is it that the smallest part can fly to the farthest part of the shop?
                          John

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                          • #14
                            Re: Re: Newbie from Oz

                            Originally posted by Ken Talbot


                            Need more than just a passing reference for something like this. I.e. where from, how much, etc, etc...
                            Hi,Got the headers coated about 4 yrs back-I wanted chrome but the mechanic reckoned HRC was a better idea & i would agree with that.Cost was under $200-Ive had headers chromed before & had to send them back as bits would fall off.Apparently HRC is much more environmentaly friendly too.
                            The mufflers are Aussie made ''Staintune'';Stainless-not sure what theyre off?Makes a nice noise
                            80 XS11 Standard Australia

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                            • #15
                              There are minor external cracks on two of them. You can see them when you squeeze the manifolds but they don't go right through. They would scrub up well and are perfectly serviceable.



                              I won't charge you anything for them but you might like to have a look at my tank. There are a couple of paint blemishes you might be able to do something with but if not let call it a permanent loan. If you get new ones, you can give them back. I've got another project bike here but it will be a couple of years before I get around to working on it.

                              Last time I went to Brisons all they had was a set of brand new (old stock) forks and a pair of OEM mirrors. The forks were $400 and the mirrors were $15. I bought the mirrors. If you get stuck for a tank I know a bloke who has a couple and might want to sell one.

                              Dan.
                              Automotive Imbecile.
                              Proud owner of 'The Swiftcicle'. (Swifty for short)
                              '78E Full Vetter Dresser.
                              1196 Big Bore Kit.

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