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I bought a 78 XS11 about 3 months ago and absolutely love it. It has become my everyday commuter. What a blast to ride.
I saw a local ad for a 79 XS11 on craigslist for $400. I thought it would be a POS and no way it would be running. Called the guy immediately and went over to look at it. Not only does it run great, it has all of the chrome and other parts I was looking for on eBay to replace on my 78. And everything not working on my 78 is working on the 79 - including a tach and fuel gauge - plus the badges are in great shape.
Felt kind of bad only giving this old guy $400. Even if the motor blows up riding it home I still will have saved money on the parts I need. The motorcycle gods must be smiling upon me - probably because I have definately over-paid for way too many bike related stuff in the past.
Not sure what I will do with this but most likely swap out the parts I need for my 78. I like the paint on my 78 plus the fact it has a 4-1 kerker pipe. Maybe the 79 will be my touring version. Who knows.
I saw a local ad for a 79 XS11 on craigslist for $400. I thought it would be a POS and no way it would be running. Called the guy immediately and went over to look at it. Not only does it run great, it has all of the chrome and other parts I was looking for on eBay to replace on my 78. And everything not working on my 78 is working on the 79 - including a tach and fuel gauge - plus the badges are in great shape.
Felt kind of bad only giving this old guy $400. Even if the motor blows up riding it home I still will have saved money on the parts I need. The motorcycle gods must be smiling upon me - probably because I have definately over-paid for way too many bike related stuff in the past.
Not sure what I will do with this but most likely swap out the parts I need for my 78. I like the paint on my 78 plus the fact it has a 4-1 kerker pipe. Maybe the 79 will be my touring version. Who knows.
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