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While looking at posts today, I realized that one of my EBay 'standard' tanks that I picked up is a 6.3 gal Venturer! When I bought it, I was just looking for something to repaint (holding one in reserve for a future restoration hopefully) and didn't pay any attention to it other than to note that it's side 'knee indents' were slightly different. But it's pretty nasty rusty inside (although there's no rust blisters showing outside, so it appears to be solid), so when I picked up a part bike with a clean tank, I put it aside. I'll have to see how it looks on my 'naked' bike and if I like it, then doing some electrolysis to clean it out see if it's still good...
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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
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FYI, The 81H had different handlebars to accomadate the taller tank...Skids (Sid Hansen)
Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation. -
wish I coud get my hands on one of those!Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
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I've got slightly taller bars on the bike, but I'm more concerned with fit to the FJ forks. These are wider and have less tree offset, so I'll definitely be trying it before I get too far...Originally posted by skids View PostFast, 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...Comment
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I was thinking the same thing.. will it fit and allow for full handlebar clearance?Originally posted by skids View Post
RobKEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN
1978 XS1100E Modified
1978 XS500E
1979 XS1100F Restored
1980 XS1100 SG
1981 Suzuki GS1100
1983 Suzuki GS750S Katana
1983 Honda CB900 CustomComment
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Just an FYI......when I got my bought-new Venturer back 5yrs. ago, the PO had the Special buckhorns on it........eeeek, on a standard with-out the leading axle, that was strange to ride say the least. Put correct ones back on and this past spring changed them out for a set of everyway adjustable Heli-Bars same as I have on my ST. The bar ends are already internally dampened, and look and work well for me. Only problem for those who would like to use such a bar set-up, they are out of production since last year. You see them only occassionally on the Bay used.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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I've put a Venture tank on my '79 Standard with no problems. I DO have a set of the bar backs with I think OEM bars. I've not had any clearance problems unless I overstuff the tank bag.
Ray Matteis
KE6NHG
XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!Comment
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