XS 11 engine and frame numbers

[Ivan]

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[firemanstan7]

Not sure what I have.

The serial number on my xs11 is 2h7100904.

The frame says it's a 78 but I'm not 100% sure on the model.

Any help is appreciated.

FireManStan7

[DGXSER]

Stan, if you lookin the FAQ section of the site, there is a htread on identifying your XS11 by the Vin/Ser number.

link

looks like you might have a 79 Standard.

[firemanstan7]

Hmmm...interesting.

Thanks for the link.

It seems I have an interesting thing going on here! I agree that the serial seems to say it's a 79 but the manufacturers sticker says January of 1978.

Could this be a date of manufacture and Model year difference of information? That is to say, it was built in January of 1978 as the model for 1979. Could this be what I'm looking at?

Thanks.

[CatatonicBug]

Thanks for the link.

It seems I have an interesting thing going on here! I agree that the serial seems to say it's a 79 but the manufacturers sticker says January of 1978.

Could this be a date of manufacture and Model year difference of information? That is to say, it was built in January of 1978 as the model for 1979. Could this be what I'm looking at?

Thanks.

Model years for bikes are different from cars. The date of manufacture does not always indicate the model year. Always go by the serial number.

[crazy steve]

The serial number 'break' between 78 and 79 given in the link may not be right; I've got two '78s, but according to the link one is a '79. The latter was built in 4/78 (still well within the 78 model year) and is equipped as a '78'; it has the 'tube-type' wheels (with the rear 'bead locks') and the sealed-beam headlight. My other '78 was built in 12/77 (one month before Stan's) and has the 'correct' serial number.

In either case, Stan's bike is a 'standard', not a special.

'78E original owner

[firemanstan7]

Thanks guys for the info.

This has to be, hands down, the best enthhusiasts site I have subscribed too yet!

I will definitely be back to these forums again.

Once again, thanks.

[cywelchjr]

Model years for bikes are different from cars. The date of manufacture does not always indicate the model year. Always go by the serial number.

Actually cars are the same way. Its a vehicle thing. The model year generally starts at the end of summer or early fall. My 89 Camaro was actually born in late 88, but it's an 89 model. I almost bought an 80 model chevy brand new back in late 79, but changed my mind when they decided they wanted $600 more in down payment on it. I'm glad I did, it was one of the ill fated x-body's that they had nothing but trouble with.

[xssidecar]

What year is my XS1100?

Hi guys.I'm confused over the correct year for my bike.The engine and frame numbers are the same (3X1-000264).
But when I was having trouble with my valves I got some inlets for an 1100G 1980 but when they arrived they were too big.I discovered that my engine appears to have the smaller 1978 or 1979 inlet valves.
It's registered here in nz as a 1980 G but now I am not sure.

Please enlighten me

[Schming]

Hi guys.I'm confused over the correct year for my bike.The engine and frame numbers are the same (3X1-000264).
But when I was having trouble with my valves I got some inlets for an 1100G 1980 but when they arrived they were too big.I discovered that my engine appears to have the smaller 1978 or 1979 inlet valves.
It's registered here in nz as a 1980 G but now I am not sure.

Please enlighten me

Here's a link to ID your Eleven:

http://www.xs11.com/faqs/153-serial-numbersmodel-designationsfactory-colors.html

Looks like you have a 1980 Oceania model and as far as the smaller valves are you sure the head is original to the bike ?

[FJ111200]

Hi guys.I'm confused over the correct year for my bike.The engine and frame numbers are the same (3X1-000264).
But when I was having trouble with my valves I got some inlets for an 1100G 1980 but when they arrived they were too big.I discovered that my engine appears to have the smaller 1978 or 1979 inlet valves.
It's registered here in nz as a 1980 G but now I am not sure.

Please enlighten me

Have you had a look over on XS1100 AUSTRALIA?

http://xs1100.com.au/forum/