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  • #1

    80g Resto

    New to the site and have made a few posts, but haven't yet posted pics of my xs1100g. So here she is, and by spring she'll be back to her former glory. Plan on tossing a special headlight on the front with the matching round side lights on the front/back. Other than that, should be close to stock. Seat is being replaced and all of the routine check ups (fuse, oils, tires, battery, rust removal, buffing, paint, etc...).
    Removed the air filter to get all of the acorns out, but no critters so far.
    Anyone happen to know what exhaust are on her?











    1980 xs1100G - Sold
    1981 Venturer - Stock
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  • #2
    Not bad

    Hey Duck:
    Welcome your bike doesn't look too bad.
    Must not have been out of comission too long.
    Any how good luck and post you progress.
    Sorry can't help with the pipe ID but; I'm sure someone here can.

    Rick
    XS1100F TKAT fork brace Stock suspension. Vetter Fairing. Pingel Petcocks. Geezer voltage regulator
    http://s910.photobucket.com/albums/a...t=DSCF3026.jpg
    650SF
    http://s910.photobucket.com/albums/a...t=DSCF2647.jpg
    XS1100SG Project bike
    http://s910.photobucket.com/albums/a...t=DSCF3034.jpg

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    • #3
      WHAT? You're going to molest this very nice standard and put on a round headlight light like EVERYBODY has?

      Nice clean bike, don't know that I'd change anything (ok, the seat needs redoing).

      Exhaust? Stock header pipes with aftermarket mufflers...
      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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      • #4
        Resto

        Lol, knew some people would get on my about the headlight. She'll look good when she's done. I have most all of the stock parts. You can see I already removed the emblems and side covers. I'm going to try and go over the emblems like I've read in the tech tips. Still undecided about the final paint, but I've got to get her running really good before I get that far. Should be able to get most of the tune up done in the next month or so.
        I have all winter to go over the carbs, brakes, and make her look pretty again.
        I have been having good luck finding parts, except for the elusive grab bar. I've seen a bunch for the special and the late 70's standard that attaches to the seat, but still no luck yet on the one I need. Like the look of it though, really makes the bike look sharp.
        Last edited by TheDuck; 10-21-2010, 09:37 PM.
        1980 xs1100G - Sold
        1981 Venturer - Stock

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        • #5
          Im usually the last person who would comment on this. But your the one who said resto..... You should have bought a special if thats what you wanted

          I will admit, I hate to see standards molested. Specials are another story though.
          Trapped in time. Surrounded by evil. Low on gas.

          1980 XS1100G 1179 kit, Tkat brace, progressive springs & shocks, jardine spaghetti, Mikes coils, Geezer's rectifier

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          • #6
            Looks like a very nice starting point. Like many here, I do hate to see the really nicely kept ones torn into and turned into something else. Prefer that happen to the barn finds that only have half their pieces anyway.

            But, it is your bike and if that is what you want to do with it, have fun!

            As to the exhaust, those look suspiciously like the set on Banshee, which were sold to me as a Kerker 4-2 and have a Kerker emblem on one of the mufflers. This was what I did with a barn find.

            Last edited by DGXSER; 10-22-2010, 05:53 AM.
            Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

            When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

            81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
            80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


            Previously owned
            93 GSX600F
            80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
            81 XS1100 Special
            81 CB750 C
            80 CB750 C
            78 XS750

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            • #7
              Originally posted by DGXSER View Post
              Looks like a very nice starting point. Like many here, I do hate to see the really nicely kept ones torn into and turned into something else. Prefer that happen to the barn finds that only have half their pieces anyway.

              But, it is your bike and if that is what you want to do with it, have fun!

              As to the exhaust, those look suspiciously like the set on Banshee, which were sold to me as a Kerker 4-2 and have a Kerker emblem on one of the mufflers. This was what I did with a barn find.

              WTH? Are you watching TV while you're riding that thing?
              '81 XS1100 SH

              Melted to the ground during The Valley Fire

              Sep. 12th 2015

              RIP

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              • #8
                Resto

                The bike looks great. I think that's a mirror, not a tv though? lol
                1980 xs1100G - Sold
                1981 Venturer - Stock

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                • #9
                  Progress









                  Still disassembling and cleaning. Think the previous owner left it outdoors for most of the time he owned it. Bit of rust build up here and there. But most everything is still there. Bonus is the carbs look pretty clean inside.
                  1980 xs1100G - Sold
                  1981 Venturer - Stock

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                  • #10
                    Kinda partial to the G's, but then again I have had one for 20+ years. The square headlight/turn signals were a styling statement for Yamaha when the XS's rolled out. Made it pretty easy to tell what was coming at ya, or just blew by you. Emblems and such are pretty rare so hang onto them and take great care when handling them. Can't tell ya what the mufflers are, but if you check out JCW, they sell a "extra long muffler" that is almost a ringer for OEM, but more available and cheaper. All depends on what your look your trying to get. Remember, these are classic muscle machines. They may not pack the punch of late model rigs, but they do get respect from those with any knowledge about bikes. The cool factor when you pull up on a nice running, good looking XS11 is priceless.
                    When a 10 isn't enough, get a 11. 80g Hardbagger

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                    • #11
                      If the gas tank paint is in decent shape... give it a good polish.
                      Paint done...
                      It would be a shame to ruin the original paint on that... not many around anymore.
                      If it doesn't have an engine, it's not a sport, it's only a game.
                      (stole that one from I-dont-know-who)

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