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    Just got 2 XS1100s. New to the Forum

    Hey yall,
    Someone from XJBikes.com referred me here after I picked up 2 XS11s and an extra engine and extra carbs and a BOX of extra parts for $700. Pretty sweet deal! I was just gonna part both bikes out but I LOVE the body of this bike and how its oldschool, but just damn sexy.
    So Ima need some help on the restoration of this bad girl.
    Wouldnt mind some advice on how to make a side mount license plate holder and how to redo a rear fender with a smaller tail light and turn sigs.
    I'm really excited about this rebuild! I've always wanted a bigger bike. My current ride is a Maxim 700. Always wanted an 11
    Thanks Yall
    -Chris




    1980 XS1100- Runnin! But not well.. YET! Pods, Mac 4-2 exhaust, Backrest, Hard Case Saddlebags. Obnoxiously big Cruiser For now
    2001 Kawasaki Ninja EX500 11k Runnin just fine
    (Girlfriends Toy)
    "Maxine" Gold and Green
    '85 Yamaha Maxim XJ700 18k miles. Runnin like a champ

    Originally posted by bill
    You're having way too much fun Chris
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    Well, it looks like both basic bikes are standards, so that will help with the parts situation. And both look to be in decent shape, so that's another plus. You should check both frame numbers and engine numbers to see just what years you have as that can make differences in what part fits what. This info can be found here:http://www.xs11.com/faqs/153-serial-...ry-colors.html

    Welcome!
    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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    • #3
      Good price for everything you got! Have.fun and don't be afraid to ask questions.
      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 Roosevelt

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      • #4
        Nice, I want that big silver tank.
        79 XS11 Special (Lazarus)
        80 XS850 Special (Old Faithful)
        80 XS11 Standard sorta stock (Beatrice)
        79 DT 100

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        • #5
          Originally posted by xs11lover View Post
          Nice, I want that big silver tank.
          lol
          I was thinking the same thing.


          NICE find!
          Welcome aboard!!
          81 SH Something Special
          81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
          ☺

          79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
          81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
          80 LG Black Magic
          78 E Standard Practice


          James 3:17

          If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.

          “Alis Volat Propriis”

          Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
          For those on FB

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          • #6
            Originally posted by xs11lover View Post
            Nice, I want that big silver tank.
            I thought that too when I saw it!
            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 Roosevelt

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            • #7
              Welcome to the forum. Nice buy. Good luck with it. Keep the pics coming as you work on it as well.
              2-79 XS1100 SF
              2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
              80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
              Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!

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              • #8
                Tank

                Originally posted by xs11lover View Post
                Nice, I want that big silver tank.

                I have a tank listed similar to that in the parts forums. $75 and shipping if you're interested.


                Congrats on the bikes SLKid. This site is a big help to people not familiar with the xs11. Make sure to check out the Tech Tips, they gave me a ton of help with my bike.
                1980 xs1100G - Sold
                1981 Venturer - Stock

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                • #9
                  Hey thanks for the warm welcome yall!
                  Yeah i fell in love with that tank too lol! I cant wait to start construction on her. I'm thinkin i'ma keep her stock, keep it simple, cause i love the style. I just wanna clean it up a bit and make her sharp.
                  I'm pretty sure the silver tank one is the 1980. I'ma remove the engine guards and put on Highway bars that were on the other bike Might need to find a rear fender cause the one on wont slide down all the way without bending the edges in.
                  Looks like the front fender bolts are missing. Anyone know what size those are? Maybe I can find em at home depot.
                  I think i'll check out those tech tips and pop into the photo gallery for a while
                  Thanks again ya'll
                  -Chris
                  1980 XS1100- Runnin! But not well.. YET! Pods, Mac 4-2 exhaust, Backrest, Hard Case Saddlebags. Obnoxiously big Cruiser For now
                  2001 Kawasaki Ninja EX500 11k Runnin just fine
                  (Girlfriends Toy)
                  "Maxine" Gold and Green
                  '85 Yamaha Maxim XJ700 18k miles. Runnin like a champ

                  Originally posted by bill
                  You're having way too much fun Chris

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                  • #10
                    Sent ya a pm.
                    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 Roosevelt

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                    • #11
                      Welcome to the site Chris. I think you will find that the XS's are not any harder to work on than the XJ700. Once you get the first one running and take it for a ride, you will have a grin on your face from ear to ear that won't go away for months.
                      Ty

                      78 XS1100E - Now in Minnesota
                      80 XS1100LG - The Punisher
                      82 XJ1100 - Current project - The Twins
                      82 XJ1100 - Wife's Bike - The Twins
                      82 XJ1100 - Daughter's Bike
                      72 Suzuki TS125 - Daughter's Bike
                      72 Yamaha Mini JT2 - Youngest Daughter's bike (She wants a bigger one now)

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by SLKid View Post
                        - - - Wouldnt mind some advice on how to make a side mount license plate holder and how to redo a rear fender with a smaller tail light and turn sigs. - - -
                        Hi Chris and welcome,
                        you can buy side mount plate holders out of chopper catalogs but I reckon they make a bike look lopsided and in some States they hand out tickets for sideways mounted plates.
                        A rear light look that I like is to remove the rear light & mount from the fender to leave it bare.
                        Fit two red rear signals with twin filament bulbs in them.
                        Rig the turn signals as stop/tail/turn combos with a 6-way to 4-way trailer light adapter; ~$15 from NAPA.
                        Fred Hill, S'toon
                        XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
                        "The Flying Pumpkin"

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                        • #13
                          Thanks for the plate tip! Started looking into it. Found a few good ideas.
                          So, question.
                          Where do ya'll get your rebuild kits and stuff? I know right now I'll need 2 petcock rebuilds, exhaust gaskets, Seat Bolts, Carb rebuild kits. etc etc.
                          Lots of good info on this site! Very helpful, very organized.
                          Is there a photo gallery?
                          -Chris
                          1980 XS1100- Runnin! But not well.. YET! Pods, Mac 4-2 exhaust, Backrest, Hard Case Saddlebags. Obnoxiously big Cruiser For now
                          2001 Kawasaki Ninja EX500 11k Runnin just fine
                          (Girlfriends Toy)
                          "Maxine" Gold and Green
                          '85 Yamaha Maxim XJ700 18k miles. Runnin like a champ

                          Originally posted by bill
                          You're having way too much fun Chris

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                          • #14
                            Rebuild parts, type in XS1100...

                            http://www.georgefixs.com/servlet/Categories
                            2H7 (79)
                            3H3

                            "If it ain't broke, modify it"

                            ☮

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                            • #15
                              Phil has ya covered. Georgefix will get ya what ya need.
                              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 Roosevelt

                              Comment

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