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  • #16
    The feeling of accomplishment and pride in doing this has been, for me, the best part of the whole thing. To get a first-class result is icing on the cake.

    Enjoy your cake! Great job!

    '78E original owner
    Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

    '78E original owner - resto project
    '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
    '82 XJ rebuild project
    '80SG restified, red SOLD
    '79F parts...
    '81H more parts...

    Other current bikes:
    '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
    '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
    '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
    Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
    Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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    • #17
      Hey Mack: The bike looks fantastic. Glad it all worked out for you with still a ridin season left. I think the addtional backrest-carrier fits the bike great. You just can't beat a well done up black special. - 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.

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      • #18
        beautiful, wish my SF looked that good. Does that back rest slide forward so the driver can use it? I've seen racks like that around but could never tell if it was the kind that could slide forward or not.
        1979 xs1100 Special -
        Stock air box/K&N Filter, MAC 4-2 exhaust, Bad-Boy Air horn, TC fuse box, Windshield, Soft bags, Vetter Fairing, Blinkers->Run/Turn/Brake Lights, Headlight Modulator, hard wire GPS power

        Short Stack - 1981 xs1100 Standard - lowered for SWMBO.

        Originally posted by fredintoon
        Goes like a train, corners like a cow, shifts like a Russian tractor, drinks like a fish, you are gonna love it.
        My Bike:
        [link is broken]

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        • #19
          Thanx

          Thanx for all the replies and compliments, I certainly have a much better understanding of these bikes than before I started. Really well designed for the most part. The little back rest doesn't slide forward for the pilot to use. That was just to keep the wifes butt from sliding off on quick starts etc. Compression numbers are still real low so I'm not going to go far or fast until they either come up or I tear it down again and do the rings. Can you still get rings for this dude? Still not happy with the feel of the front brake but I got a speed bleeder yesterday so I'll try that. Thanx again people for all the help and sorry about the stupid questions at times.
          mack
          79 XS 1100 SF Special
          HERMES
          original owner
          http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps6932d5df.jpg

          81 XS 1100 LH MNS
          SPICA
          http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad305/mack-055/2.jpg

          78 XS 11E
          IOTA
          https://youtu.be/wB5Jfbp6SUc
          https://youtu.be/RaI3WYHSuWA



          Have recovery trailer and shop if you breakdown in my area.
          Frankford, Ont, Canada
          613-398-6186

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          • #20
            Fantastic Job. The bike looks great.
            1980 xs1100g mostly. "Adrenalize - the Yamaha I always wanted to be able to order"

            Modified frame, side covers, seat, back rest, engine, carbs, airbox, hoses, headlight assembly, turn signals, mirriors, handle bars, grips, v rated tires, gauges, homemade 4-2 exhaust system, leather upholstery, custom paint including True Fire Flames air brush work. A 25 year dream realizied.

            "It ain't braggin if you can do it" Muhammad Ali

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