finding out the age of my xs1100s and model

[spanner 1954]

hiya everybody , im new on here , but im from the uk and just wondered if anyone can help me out please. i bought a barnfind xs1100s that has matching frame and engine numbers :- 5k7 012220 the number plate and logbook ( registration documents ) had been lost in a domestic upheaval so i dont know the model or the reg of this bike but im restoring it and hope to finish it real soon and post some pics, thanking you spanner.

[Crazcnuk]

You can check the vin number here:

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

[XS1100 Newbie]

Looks to me like it is a 1981 XS1100S European model.

[davidsymons53]

The information you want is found in this thread: http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=396

The 5K7 makes your bike a 1981 XS1100S sold in Europe.

[spanner 1954]

finding the year and model of my bike

thank you all for your info, so i now know that it was a 1981 model made for europe, just have to get a reg number now . will yamaha hold that info ? many thanks spanner. what would she have looked like when new?

[DiverRay]

Yamaha will NOT have the reg number. The engine/frame number is all they used back then. You should be able to search the local MOT office to find the information, using the frame number. I would start at the office nearest to the place you found the bike.
Welcome to the site, and the madness!!

[spanner 1954]

finding out the age of my xs1100s and model

thanks for all your input and il certainly give that a try !! what would it have looked like when new as its been streetfightered with upsidedowner forks and a modern looking tank and seat with a matching back pod . trouble is it all fits like it came from factory like this . the only thing is that the exhaust cans are carbon fibre with laverda badges on both of them . will try and post pics so anyone can tell me what the tank and seat/pod are off. thanks to you all spanner.

[DiverRay]

Try a google search on the year/model. It should yield a picture or two. The UK site may even have a picture on it.

[petejw]

hi spanner,
here in aus we have the same model
tho its known as a RH, with a 5n5 prefix.
heres a pic of coopz xs, other than the exhaust
this is what it looks like.



the stock exhaust is a dual system coated in black chrome.

have you got any pics?

[DGXSER]

Here is a link to the UK version of our site. Has alot of information on these bikes!!