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found a 1979 Standard with 56,000 miles that's a project, hasn't run for acouple years. needs usual carb work and other minor things. complete bike for around $250. Not interested in a motor rebuild so wondering on average how many miles will these bikes go before an overhaul? I have a 78 with 43,000 miles which still has great compression and seems a long ways from needing an overhaul.
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1978 XS1100
1979 Honda Goldwing -
Long time
I'm sure mine will outlast me.... it already has outlasted at least one...You can't stay young forever, but you can be immature for the rest of your life...
'78E "Pathfinder" Show bike...
Lovingly restored by Dave Delzell
Drilled airbox
Tkat fork brace
Hardly mufflers
late model carbs
Newer style fuses
Oil pressure guage
Custom security system
Stainless braid brake lines -
I have read MANY stories of these bikes going well over 100k miles. with no major engine work. I personally know another member here with over 80k on his SG he bought off the showroom floor. Recently got a new cam chain and valves adjusted and such. But no ring work or anything like it and so far runs like brand new!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 XS750Comment
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Mine's currently done 172,000 miles. Hasn't had the head off yet. Changed camchains 4 times when they started to get a bit noisy. Doesn't blow smoke but uses a little bit of oil. Not enough to worry about, though. Still goes like a train, too.79 SF Special W/ Stock all original motor @ 384,000klms
Stock exhaust, stock airbox, XJ sump, 78E carbs, Xs1100RH seat, Bosch superhorns, 5/8ths front M/c, braided lines, sintered SBS pads, drilled discs, progressive springs, 8" 50w HID headlight 4300K, 2 x 50w HID spiral driving lights, KONI shocks, Spade fuse box
*Touring mode - Plexistar 2 screen, Gearsack rack & bag & saddlebags, homebuilt towbar
*"The Keg"- UC torana hubs, XS11 discs, Tokico 4 spot calipersComment
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