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  • School me---what model is this one?

    First off I am a brand new yamaha guy (years of honda in my veins).

    I think its a 79 -paperwork calls it that anyway- but dont know all the models of XS11's


  • #2
    Looks like a 79 Standard (79F) with the touring package. Nice bike. Not the original handlebars.
    2H7 (79) owned since '89
    3H3 owned since '06

    "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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    • #3
      Its a Standard. XS1100F to be specific. Very nice example of one too I might add! You've go the complete Pacifico fairing (with lowers!), and that is said to be the best fairing ever made for these bikes. Mirrors are aftermarket (they should be round), but otherwse, that's a VERY nice ride!
      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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      • #4
        What are the farings worth, I already have a dresser.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Adams77 View Post
          What are the farings worth, I already have a dresser.
          To the right person, a few hundred $. Though it makes me cringe to think of separating that setup from it's bike...
          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. Ford

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Adams77 View Post
            What are the farings worth, I already have a dresser.
            If you can find a local buyer you may get 75-150 for it. They are so large and awkward the shipping kills ya. I bought a nice windjammer ss for 25 bucks the other day but drove a few hours to pick it up.
            "If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein

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            • #7
              Originally posted by dpotter58 View Post
              If you can find a local buyer you may get 75-150 for it. They are so large and awkward the shipping kills ya. I bought a nice windjammer ss for 25 bucks the other day but drove a few hours to pick it up.
              I see windjammers sell for $150-$200 around here. A complete Pacifico is worth WAY more than that!
              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. Ford

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              • #8
                Originally posted by CatatonicBug View Post
                To the right person, a few hundred $. Though it makes me cringe to think of separating that setup from it's bike...
                I know what you mean, I'm still mulling it over. Personally I dont like farings and the only bike I ride with a faring is this.


                Maybe I should try a trade for another model or bike.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Adams77 View Post
                  I know what you mean, I'm still mulling it over. Personally I dont like farings and the only bike I ride with a faring is this.


                  Maybe I should try a trade for another model or bike.
                  Yup, you should get enough by selling that GoldWing that you could buy a real nice Special. Then you'd have one dressed and one naked, and they would both be XS11s!.
                  Last edited by Ken Talbot; 10-11-2010, 09:37 PM.
                  Ken Talbot

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Adams77 View Post
                    ....I think its a 79 -paperwork calls it that anyway- but dont know all the models of XS11's

                    You might check the numbers to see if the motor is original; while it has the kick-start shaft of the '78-79 bikes, it sure looks like a '80 otherwise. That's definitely a '80 seat, and the sidecover is lacking the little 'tab' of the earlier models. But I wouldn't be surprised to hear that the numbers match, as the longer I see these the more it appears that Yamaha sometimes 'blurred' the lines between models. Either that, or a PO swapped some bits around... gee, that never happens...

                    Oh yeah, it's a standard. Still a nice looking bike though....
                    Last edited by crazy steve; 10-11-2010, 10:02 PM.
                    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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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by crazy steve View Post
                      That's definitely a '80 seat, and the sidecovers are lacking the little 'tab' of the earlier models.
                      That is the touring seat for the 79 and the cowl goes bye-bye with it installed. The 80 and up Standard side covers are totally different, resembling the Special model sidecovers.
                      2H7 (79) owned since '89
                      3H3 owned since '06

                      "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by bikerphil View Post
                        ...The 80 and up Standard side covers are totally different, resembling the Special model sidecovers.
                        The sidecover is still missing the tab that it should have if it's a '79, and the fit doesn't look quite right; the gap to the seat isn't even.
                        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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                        • #13
                          Also, notice the smaller driver footpegs, 80 and up had the large rubber. I have the same seat on my 79F.
                          2H7 (79) owned since '89
                          3H3 owned since '06

                          "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by crazy steve View Post
                            The sidecover is still missing the tab that it should have if it's a '79, and the fit doesn't look quite right; the gap to the seat isn't even.
                            I dont think the picture has enough light/quality to see the tab on the side cover... Only the '78 and '79 standard side covers interchange. All others have the round hole for the mounting pegs I believe... Everything looks correct to me for a XS1100F, nothing would make me think its not a '79. Very nice bike, I like your seat I have been looking for one just like it. It looks to me like the color on the tank is not stock, its close though...
                            Last edited by WMarshy; 10-12-2010, 12:03 PM.
                            '79 XS11 F
                            Stock except K&N

                            '79 XS11 SF
                            Stock, no title.

                            '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
                            GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

                            "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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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by crazy steve View Post
                              You might check the numbers to see if the motor is original; while it has the kick-start shaft of the '78-79 bikes, it sure looks like a '80 otherwise. That's definitely a '80 seat, and the sidecover is lacking the little 'tab' of the earlier models. But I wouldn't be surprised to hear that the numbers match, as the longer I see these the more it appears that Yamaha sometimes 'blurred' the lines between models. Either that, or a PO swapped some bits around... gee, that never happens...

                              Oh yeah, it's a standard. Still a nice looking bike though....
                              No, not an 80 seat. The 80 seat doesn't have a straight bottom, but is curved more like the specials, as a matter of fact, if you take the grab bar off an 80 special, the standard seat will bolt right up, but leave a gap behind the tank, and you have to take off the taillight. That straight bottom went away with the 79 standards, and never came back.

                              Those side covers aren't the same as an 80 either, definitely not an 80 standard.
                              Cy

                              1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
                              Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
                              Vetter Windjammer IV
                              Vetter hard bags & Trunk
                              OEM Luggage Rack
                              Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
                              Spade Fuse Box
                              Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
                              750 FD Mod
                              TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
                              XJ1100 Front Footpegs
                              XJ1100 Shocks

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