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'81H (my first XS ) "Grey Ghost"
Stock Pilots/ 110 mains (to change)
4:1 Jardine w/ headerwrap
Windjammer(wiring issues)
SonyMarine unit for Ipod/Polk Speakers
New paint/brakes to come!!
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'80G FrankenBike (parts bike)
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'80G to fix "BlackSunshine"
Stock Pilots/125 mains
Pod filters; 4:1 Kerker??
SS Brake lines w/ new M/C's
LED Brake Lite
Needs paint....
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Hi Tom,Originally posted by TomRodgers View PostHehe... I may have to change my avatar
.... its causing memory loss here 
NEVER!!!!!
the lady is obviously riding a big single-cylinder bike which means that you have betrayed the marque.
OTOH, she may be riding something else entirely?Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"Comment
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Does it REALLY matter?Originally posted by TomRodgers View Post
lol
Okay... my guess would be... fake...
(We call them Mammorex)
Good Heavens Fred!
lol
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
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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 FBComment
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Actually, its a photo of a lady riding passenger on the back of an XS1100 on a bumpy road!!!!
'81H (my first XS ) "Grey Ghost"
Stock Pilots/ 110 mains (to change)
4:1 Jardine w/ headerwrap
Windjammer(wiring issues)
SonyMarine unit for Ipod/Polk Speakers
New paint/brakes to come!!
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'80G FrankenBike (parts bike)
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'80G to fix "BlackSunshine"
Stock Pilots/125 mains
Pod filters; 4:1 Kerker??
SS Brake lines w/ new M/C's
LED Brake Lite
Needs paint....
It is better to be thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt....Comment
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i meant video...not photo. one of those "spy cams"
'81H (my first XS ) "Grey Ghost"
Stock Pilots/ 110 mains (to change)
4:1 Jardine w/ headerwrap
Windjammer(wiring issues)
SonyMarine unit for Ipod/Polk Speakers
New paint/brakes to come!!
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'80G FrankenBike (parts bike)
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'80G to fix "BlackSunshine"
Stock Pilots/125 mains
Pod filters; 4:1 Kerker??
SS Brake lines w/ new M/C's
LED Brake Lite
Needs paint....
It is better to be thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt....Comment
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Hi Kat,Originally posted by Wildkat View Post- - - Good Heavens Fred!
yeah, she could have been operating a soil compactor.
"Honi soit qui mal y pense"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_GarterFred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"Comment
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Most I've done is 136 on the old Honda VF1100S (V65 Sabre). Exciting to
say the least. Only had the XS up to just over 100, of course, the wife was on the back!! I could finally breath after a couple of miles. The bruises took longer
of course...
John
Now: '78 XS1100E 750 FD Mod (Big Dog)
'81 CB900C ( 10 Speed)
'78 CB750F ( The F)
'76 CB400F ( The Elf)
New '82 Honda MB5 Ring Ding
Then: '76 CB550K
'78 CB750F
'84 VF1100S
And still Looking!Comment
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I think that the TLR was the most beautiful sportbike ever created!!! I love those bikes!150 mph has been my top speed barrier for about 5 years now which I've matched using my TLR not to long ago, just not enough room in DFW to open it up.1980 XS1100G
Tulsa, OKComment
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Exactly! It took me a couple of years to find this one, which is the lowest mileage one I found so I had to have it.Originally posted by MeatTooth View Post
http://www.myspace.com/i_give_you_power
1980 XS11 Special - chopped, dropped and OCTY is still installed
- NOW IT'S FOR SALE! $1,800 OBO
Famous Myspace quote:
"Don't mess with TEXAS! It's not nice to pick on retards."
It's funny because I am from TEXAS!Comment
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I was going about 115 mph when I started to hear that little voice, so I decided that was enough, then a kind officer tagged me at about 107. Wish that little voice spoke up a little sooner (even my conscious has punctual issues
). After a nice little conversation, the officer let me off with failure to follow a traffic control device… Got lucky that day in more ways than one, I guess. Next time I will pick a better place and time for that stuff.
This past summer I spent about 90% of my riding time with an older friend (he's about mid 40's) who rides a dual sport. Most times we cruse at 65-70 around the back roads (55 zone). His bike is only good for about 90 mph, but with the stage 3 kit and aftermarket stuff he has it get there fairly quick, obviously no match for the XS though. Every time I would pass him, later he would say; “Damn that thing sounds so good. I think I might have to get one.” This was my first real summer having my own bike and I had a blast. Learned a lot, and I’m looking forward to doing some work on it this winter and riding more next year. Sorry for the tangent!
'79 XS11 F
Stock except K&N
'79 XS11 SF
Stock, no title.
'84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws
"What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~Comment
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Thanks,
I was lucky in that there was almost no traffic on a major highway and I had always used a helmet. Have extremely fast reflexes and brain that becomes analytical in high speed when oops happens. Can't really explain it any other way than the time for panic is when it is all over.
Had just topped out at about 120 going down a long slope on a really HOT 380 Suzuki. I do remember one thing in particular. The saving thought was that the only way to survive was to go fetal with a hit and roll.
When the world stopped spinning I limped over to the bike and kicked the rear tire to see if my guess was right (the drum brakes were dragging -leading to "premature" fragmentation-which caused the out of control shimmy turning into somersaults within 1 or 2 seconds).
I knew it was going down a split second before so when I cleared the bike my general idea was to impart as much motion as possible toward getting off the roadway. It worked as I ended up on the shoulder with 1 broken collar bone, 2 dislocated shoulders, plenty of road rash and a helmet that was ground down into the styrofoam inner pad in a couple places. Bike was in pieces and the engine was still running.
Another thing; if it had been the front wheel I would not have been as fortunate. Wear the gear!'81 1100 MNS - "Midnight XSpress"
Original except:
120 mains outer cylinders - 125 mains inner cylinders - Ceramic headers - Powder coated pipes, covers calipers, and MC's
4 pods - Air box gutted--E3 Plugs - High Back seat - Grooved out swing arm - SS brake lines
Fork brace - 160 speedo - Auto CCT
All gold paint and chrome replaced with GOLD plate
"STUPID is Forever" Ron White.
Contact me by PM -I don't deal with stupid anymore.
Big JohnComment
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Obtw
Getting up there and back down is not a real issue. It does seems like I am attempting suicide by chin strap if I try to maintain 80+MPH for any length of time. 70 to 75 is livable but on a nude 1100 the wind beats you to pieces at higher speeds. May have to get a sport shield.
'81 1100 MNS - "Midnight XSpress"
Original except:
120 mains outer cylinders - 125 mains inner cylinders - Ceramic headers - Powder coated pipes, covers calipers, and MC's
4 pods - Air box gutted--E3 Plugs - High Back seat - Grooved out swing arm - SS brake lines
Fork brace - 160 speedo - Auto CCT
All gold paint and chrome replaced with GOLD plate
"STUPID is Forever" Ron White.
Contact me by PM -I don't deal with stupid anymore.
Big JohnComment
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I am going to have to quote Jack Black in Shallow Hal and say who cares...Originally posted by TomRodgers View Post
"They'd make me feel pretty good."
Current Rides: '82 XJ w/Jardine 4-1's, GIVI flyscreen, '97 Triumph Trophy 1200
Former Rides: '71 CB350, '78 400 Hawk, '75 CB550/4;
while in Japan: '86 KLR250, '86 VT250Z, '86 XL600R, '82 CB450(Hawk II), '96 750 Nighthawk, '96 BMW F650Comment
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I concur!!'81H (my first XS ) "Grey Ghost"
Stock Pilots/ 110 mains (to change)
4:1 Jardine w/ headerwrap
Windjammer(wiring issues)
SonyMarine unit for Ipod/Polk Speakers
New paint/brakes to come!!
===============
'80G FrankenBike (parts bike)
===============
'80G to fix "BlackSunshine"
Stock Pilots/125 mains
Pod filters; 4:1 Kerker??
SS Brake lines w/ new M/C's
LED Brake Lite
Needs paint....
It is better to be thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt....Comment
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The fastest I've gone on my E without the touring stuff was 143 according to the speedometer (slight downhill and tailwind).
I've had the LG to 135 on the speedometer.
I don't have a need to go over 100 MPH anymore...... but I will if I have to.Pat Kelly
<p-lkelly@sbcglobal.net>
1978 XS1100E (The Force)
1980 XS1100LG (The Dark Side)
2007 Dodge Ram 2500 quad-cab long-bed (Wifes ride)
1999 Suburban (The Ship)
1994 Dodge Spirit (Son #1)
1968 F100 (Valentine)
"No one is totally useless. They can always be used as a bad example"Comment
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