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  • #1

    midnight special without black chrome?

    says he hasn't replaced exhaust, are there midnight specials out there that came with no black chrome?

    http://img692.imageshack.us/gal.php?...2nd2010065.jpg

    it is in loydminster alberta canada
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  • #2
    No, someone at one point replaced the exhaust as that one is an aftermarket. Nice looking MNS.
    '79 XS11 F
    Stock except K&N

    '79 XS11 SF
    Stock, no title.

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    "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~

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    • #3
      +1 on the replacement. ALL Midnight Specials came with the black chrome exhaust systems. It didn't matter what country it was sold in. The 850's, XS1100's, and the rest that Yamaha produced ALL had "the look".
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      • #4
        Yes, he may not have replaced the exhaust, but someone has since it rolled out of the factory. None of these came stock with a turnout exhaust system, and the MNS all came with it black chrome from the factory.
        Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

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        80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


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        • #5
          Originally posted by jimmybobby View Post
          says he hasn't replaced exhaust, are there midnight specials out there that came with no black chrome?
          it is in loydminster alberta canada
          Hi jimmy and welcome,
          the seller may not have replaced the exhaust but somebody did.
          That chrome thing is for sure an aftermarket item.
          OK, the bike is in Lloyd but where are you? Close enough to go look at it?
          If it looks & runs good, go for it anyway. A Midnight in good nick does command a premium but while you are dickering, remember that the aftermarket chrome drops the sale value.
          Fred Hill, S'toon
          XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
          "The Flying Pumpkin"

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          • #6
            replaced plastic

            is it possible he could have replaced the plastic coverings with "midnight special" coverings or is that a little paranoid

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            • #7
              Originally posted by jimmybobby View Post
              is it possible he could have replaced the plastic coverings with "midnight special" coverings or is that a little paranoid
              Nah, there are all the gold accents. But it looks to me that perhaps the entire engine was changed out as I believe those were all black also.
              This what it should look like.

              http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/ep...idnight_1.aspx
              http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/ep...idnight_3.aspx
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              • #8
                It kinda looks like that engine IS black. The valve cover is, as are the side engine covers. The rest is just caked with dirt. The engine case should be a matte black finish, with the edges of the cooling fins sanded down to shiny aluminum. Everything else definitely makes that an '81 Midnight Special. Especially the gold swirly wheels.
                1980 XS850SG - Sold
                1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
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                • #9
                  well i have about $2000 in budget for a bike, what would you guys pay for a bike in this condition? aftermarket chrome does take it down but im not sure how much.

                  getting pretty excited about this special!!

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                  • #10
                    Its what is it worth to you, if you look around hard enough you can find these bikes for less then 500 bucks, however you'll spend some time and money getting them back into shape, do you want a project? If you really like the bike and it runs and rides well, good tires, etc, I don't think I'd give more then 1500 for it, but thats me and I tend to be cheap. Take a look at the "how much" thread, a lot of info on how much folks have paid, and what they've put in after "buying" the bike.
                    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

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                    • #11
                      No

                      There is a LOT wrong with that bike. Is it close enough to go see it? The badges are in bad shape and some are missing. The engine is changed out (look at the front view). Those are Mac turnouts. The pics are bad with missing critical shots.

                      I paid $1200 for mine in better shape and that was too much.
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                      '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
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by jmnjrpa View Post
                        There is a LOT wrong with that bike. Is it close enough to go see it? The badges are in bad shape and some are missing. The engine is changed out (look at the front view). Those are Mac turnouts. The pics are bad with missing critical shots.
                        I paid $1200 for mine in better shape and that was too much.
                        Hi Big John,
                        agreed, J-B has to go see the thing, hear it run, check if the engine & frame numbers match, all that stuff, before he'll know if he wants it and how much he's willing to pay.
                        Quoting Texas prices for a bike being offered on the Saskatchewan/Alberta border ain't much help to a potential purchaser.
                        FWIW, I paid $1,000 for my XS11SG in far worse cosmetic shape which was an acceptable price 5 years back in Saskatchewan.
                        Fred Hill, S'toon
                        XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
                        "The Flying Pumpkin"

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