Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

WOO HOO! Got a Freebie!

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
  • #1

    WOO HOO! Got a Freebie!

    Picked up a FREE XS today... it's strictly a parts bike (no title), but even if it had one it would still be a tough fix. Frame is a '81H, motor is out of a '80SG, and the rest is pure frankenbike... special trees, tank, seat, tach, front calipers, all the rest looks to be standard including the forks and speedo... yep, it'd be a bit hard to mount those front brakes...

    But there's still a lot of good parts (some I even want), and it was free!

    [IMG][/IMG]
    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...
    Tags: None
  • #2
    Nice find

    Looks like it has lots of usable parts.
    How did you come across it?

    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

    Comment

    • #3
      Craigslist... The guy wanted $200 for it, but I traded for some car parts off a dead car I was getting ready to have hauled off anyway. He even delivered the bike and pulled the parts. I almost never get any kind of 'deal', so this is a big deal for me. The one major missing bit is the exhaust, but you can't have everything.
      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...

      Comment

      • #4
        Great job. Good haul.
        1980 XS1100LG Midnight
        1991 Honda CBR1000F Hurricane


        "The hand is almost valueless at one end of the arm if there be not a brain at the other"

        Here's to a long life and a happy one.
        A quick death and an easy one.
        A pretty girl and an honest one.
        A cold beer and another one!

        Comment

        • #5
          Nice find, Steve!
          -- Scott
          _____
          ♬
          2004 ST1300A: No name... yet
          1982 XJ1100J: "Baby" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
          1980 XS1100G: "Columbo" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
          1979 XS1100SF: "Bush" W.I.P.
          1979 XS1100F: parts
          2018 Heritage Softail Classic 117 FLHCS SE: "Nanuk" It's DEAD, it's not just resting. It is an EX cycle.
          ♬

          Comment

          • #6
            Steve is crazy

            That's a complete bike. Just keep repeating, I can save it, I can save it.

            Enjoy!
            I have a bike and I am not afraid to use it

            Comment

            • #7
              speedo

              hello there, I am in need of a working round 160 mph speedometer! any chance your new find has one????? thanks, john

              Comment

              • #8
                Jeez, I'm getting as bad as some of the rest of you guys.... bought another one. This one's a '80 Special, was running until it developed a major carb leak. Has a 'Vindicator' fairing on it, and a strange set of Yamaha hard bags. This one has a fair amount of PO issues too, but does have a title, so this is probably going to become my 'modded' bike.

                The bags are 'quick detatch' type, and look like they've been adapted. I'll post some pics tomorrow and see if somebody can identify what they are. It also has what appears to be a matching trunk.
                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...

                Comment

                • #9
                  Your freebie looks better than some daily drivers!!! as far as the exhaust goes....who needs exhausts!!!!!
                  '81H (my first XS ) "Grey Ghost"
                  Stock Pilots/ 110 mains (to change)
                  4:1 Jardine w/ headerwrap
                  Windjammer(wiring issues)
                  SonyMarine unit for Ipod/Polk Speakers
                  New paint/brakes to come!!
                  ===============
                  '80G FrankenBike (parts bike)
                  ===============
                  '80G to fix "BlackSunshine"
                  Stock Pilots/125 mains
                  Pod filters; 4:1 Kerker??
                  SS Brake lines w/ new M/C's
                  LED Brake Lite
                  Needs paint....

                  It is better to be thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt....

                  Comment

                  • #10
                    How does that seat look? I have been looking for one like that I don't care for the one on mine and the pan has seen better days since the pan is rusting away.
                    '79 XS11SF

                    Comment

                    • #11
                      Hey Steve,

                      If you don't have any plans the shorty case gaurds and the chrome is pretty good I might be interested taking them off your hands.

                      Blkryno

                      81 XS1100 Special
                      79 XS1100 Special

                      Comment

                      • #12
                        petcocks

                        would you want to get rid of the petcocks or maybe the whole gas tank

                        Comment

                        • #13
                          Zoom, I sent you a 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...

                          Comment

                          • #14
                            I would be interested in the brake rotors.........
                            '78 E "Stormbringer"

                            Purrs like a kitten, roars like a lion, runs like a gazelle (being chased by a cheetah).

                            pics http://s1209.photobucket.com/albums/...tormbringer45/

                            Comment

                            • #15
                              Check with these guys first, since you were talking to them, but if they can't help you, I have a 160 mph speedometer and five brake rotors along with other master cylinder and calipers. Just let me know if you can't find what you're looking for.
                              Jamie

                              Comment

                              Previous template Next
                              Working...
                              X