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Hi so i just got a basket case of a xs1100. the frame says 9/80 so i am assuming that it is an '80. it has been sitting in the back of a garage since it was taken apart in '90 becuase it was crashed. my question is where is the best place to get an manual for it. there is a whole big pile of parts and some of them i have no idea what they are for. and some of them i do not know if i need and some that i know that i do not want, like a complete fering. any help that y'all can give me would be greatly appreciated. i cant wait to have this bike back on the road.
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Welcome to the site!!
If you look for a post from catatonicbug, he has a link in his signature for almost all the manuals. These are in PDF, I think.
A build date of 9/80, your bike is probably a 1981 model. The first thing you need to find out is if it's a "Standard" or a "Special". The easy way is the front forks. If the axle bolts to the bottom of the forks, you probably have a Standard. The Special has a "leading axle" front fork, the axle is bolted to the front of the forks, about 3" up.
You can also look at the first three digits of the frame and engine number. There is a link on this site that will tell you what year and model you have.Ray Matteis
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XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it! -
Hmmm, we're starting to get a fair-sized NW contingent... Welcome!
Check your VIN to be sure of the year/model here:http://www.xs11.com/faqs/153-serial-...ry-colors.html
Need a manual? How about a free download courtesy of CatatonicBug (a member here) here: http://www.ringler.us/family/mybike.html
Parts listings and diagrams here: http://www.benefiscal.co.uk/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
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Welcome to the madness of XS11 ownership!!
For the parts that are cornfusing you, feel free to post a picture of them and alot of folks here can "name that part" and even tell you what and where it goes and all.
The VIN on the neck of the bike is the most reliable way to know what model you truly have, the engine is swapped out on some. But even then, many of these bikes have had parts mixed and matched from different models to the point we refer them as "frankenbikes".Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.
81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
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Welcome, these guys have you covered so far. Depending on what brand fairing you have, I might be able to take some of the parts of it off your hands, but most likely your bike has a vetter fairing.Nathan
KD9ARL
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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.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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hey thanks guys. i think that i have an '81 XS1100H. at least now i have a start. i will post some pictures of the random stuff that i do not know what it is. what is a vetter fairing? i know that is probably a lame question. it is dirty at the moment i was told that some of the parts were outside i think that this was one of them. i can get you a picture on monday if you are interested.81 XS 1100 HComment
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Vetter is a brand (although you won't find it said anywhere on the Fairfax, it will just say yamaha) .
Can't wait to see some pics.Nathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
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.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Welcome. I too am glad we have another XS1100 lover (Maybe not lover yet, but you will be) on the west side of the country. As said before, don't hesitate to ask questions here. I don't know if there is a question about the XS11 that someone on here doesn't know. I would say that as long as you are putting it together, you might want to get you a fuse box from the guys on here, and don't forget the dielectric compound for your electrical connections. There are multiple improvements on the site, and a lot of optional ideas as well. Have fun, and don't stress yourself on this assembly. Do it right, and you will have a bike that you will enjoy for years.1980 XS1100LG Midnight
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Vetter is a brand (although you won't find it said anywhere on the Fairfax, it will just say yamaha) .
Can't wait to see some pics.
i am pretty sure that it is not a vetter becuase i think that it says windjammer on the side of it. i can still send you pics if you are intersted though
Welcome. I too am glad we have another XS1100 lover (Maybe not lover yet, but you will be) on the west side of the country. As said before, don't hesitate to ask questions here. I don't know if there is a question about the XS11 that someone on here doesn't know. I would say that as long as you are putting it together, you might want to get you a fuse box from the guys on here, and don't forget the dielectric compound for your electrical connections. There are multiple improvements on the site, and a lot of optional ideas as well. Have fun, and don't stress yourself on this assembly. Do it right, and you will have a bike that you will enjoy for years.
well it might take a while as it is competing with a 55 ford truck and a 12 yo daughter for time. but that also means that i have time to do it right. and being i am starting from literally the bare frame i will take my time and do it right. i am also assuming that most of the electrical will need to be replaced and if i am going to do that i will probably change some things around
thanks y'all for the info it has gotten me headed in the right direction. and i am sure that i wll be back with lots of questions.81 XS 1100 HComment
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Windjammer is vetter. Have fun gettin her going!Nathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
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.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Wa
I can see Port Angeles WA from here across the Straight of Juan de Fuca.
San Juan Island is just around the corner from here, which is Victoria BC.
I used to know many riders from WA and OR. They are probably all a lot older than you.
Good luck with the bike.
Uncle Crusty, licensed to thrill since 1961.Comment
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