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Well, I can't seem to find that thread either. Mine is 4W1-001544 if that makes any difference.Last edited by CatatonicBug; 05-24-2010, 11:31 AM.1980 XS850SG - Sold
1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).
Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
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Well, I can't seem to find that thread either. Mine is 4W1-001544 if that makes any difference.
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WHAT DATE WAS YOURS MADE?DENNIS
1981 MNS..1980 CARBS , STOCK AIR BOX, FIVE 1/2" HOLES IN BACK OF MUFFLERS (SINCE COVERED UP WITH A BIG WASHER)
1983 HONDA 350R
1972 YAMAHA 250 MX
196? MONTESA 250 ENDURO STRIPPED DOWN
1967 BENEILI 125 ENDURO (NOWHERE NEAR BIG ENOUGH)Comment
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Is this the thread you were talking about C-bug?
http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=163072-79 XS1100 SF
2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!Comment
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1980 XS850SG - Sold
1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).
Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
-H. FordComment
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Well it took me 3 yrs to find one - checking the ontario canada autotrader everyday. My motor is not stock - just painted all black. But I have never in person seen another one in person before or since I got mine. It attracts alot of attention & I try to ride it everyday to work. For me its the ultimate statement of a bike, done the way I like - but thats just me - Dan'81 XS1100 LH - Midnight Special - been lookin' a long time for this one.
1179 big bore kit, 80SG motor
Rebuilt head, valves
TC Bros Forward Controls (Brass Pegs)
Tkat Fork Brace
T.C. Spade Fuse Box
Dyna Coils & wires
Mikesxs shocks,controls,& bars (special)
ISO grips with stelleto ends
4 into 1 black Bassani exhaust
Bridgestone Spitfires
Tuned by Tinman905
& a will to keep it.Comment
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MNS Question
Talk about reviving an old thread, but I've got a couple questions about my Midnight Special, that being, were any ever produced with a Red paint job? I just got one given to me that requires an engine rebuild, and it's got a burgundy paint job with a gold and red pinstripe on the fenders, but I've never seen any online that were Red. I am sure it's a MNS, it's got the gold trim, the turbine wheels, slotted rotors, and the serial is 4W2-000079. From what I could look up, the VIN is a 81 LH, Canadian model, with the numbers matching engine. A friends dad also said that he had a red MNS as well, but could anyone shed any light on this for me?1981 LH - First bike, a work in progress.Comment
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Never heard of that, but anything is possible. I believe they all came in black with the gold accent from the factory as stock bike, but who is to say someone did not special order it like yours is painted.
But I do not think it was a factory offered paint scheme.
Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.
81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
Previously owned
93 GSX600F
80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
81 XS1100 Special
81 CB750 C
80 CB750 C
78 XS750Comment
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Thanks for the info! I'm trying to figure this out as I rebuild it, because if it was originally a black bike, I was thinking of going back to the black paint job. There's a chip in the back fender and there's no black paint underneath, but the side covers with MNS on it look like there is a bit of black underneath, so I'm not sure. If it came from factory with the burgundy colour I'll leave it that way though.1981 LH - First bike, a work in progress.Comment
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hi deelux,
his a link to the models and there colours
http://www.xs11.com/faqs/153-serial-...ry-colors.html
seems like ur bike has been painted.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]Comment
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Thanks, I did see that, but I wasn't 100% sure if they offered any colour options or if you could order with a custom colour. A friends dad had a MNS that he wrote off but said it came with the burgundy colour, but this is hear-say so who knows. I'll link up a picture here as I received it on the trailer, if it helps. http://cnfedyna.deviantart.com/art/xs1100lh-2170884041981 LH - First bike, a work in progress.Comment
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Everything bout that bike, with the exception of the tank and fenders, and perhaps the rear shocks, says it is an 81 MNS. The engine however should be completely painted black with some gold accent stripes and lettering, does not look to be painted black in the picture.
Anyway, that color does not look like any I have seen and I would say that in all likelyhood the tank and fenders have been repainted, or it was a custom color that the dealership had painted before delivery. I doubt it ever left the factory with that paint.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.
81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
Previously owned
93 GSX600F
80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
81 XS1100 Special
81 CB750 C
80 CB750 C
78 XS750Comment
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80-81, ALL MidniteSpecials were black.......NO deviations from that were produced.......81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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The point to a Midnight special was the black and gold "chrome" but.....I like your bike's look better. Just my thought on the subject. If that tank is in good shape and you have matching side covers why not use it....you could keep an eye out for the original black fenders on ebay or craigslist. I just got a good set for $40.
Good luck, great bike.
Garrett79 XS11 Special (Lazarus)
80 XS850 Special (Old Faithful)
80 XS11 Standard sorta stock (Beatrice)
79 DT 100Comment
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got one
I have an original 1981 midnight special. I bought it from my uncle ( original owner). Poor bike has been sitting for at least 18 yrs with little care. I am in the middle of trying to restore it and get it into running condition. It has 28,000kms currently.Comment
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I have an all original 80 mns with 13,000 mi I am in the process of repainting, bike is still in very good condition serial number is 269Comment
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