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Hope you like these, folks.... final pix of my bike.
Onwards and upwards... I'll be starting on the next XS1100 next week!
Onwards and upwards... I'll be starting on the next XS1100 next week!
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XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model. -
Effing Sweet.....Glad you cleaned the rear tire for the pix!!!
'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!!
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'80G FrankenBike (parts bike)
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'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.... -
Outstanding job! It looks better than new.Gunnery Sergeant, USMC (Retired), (A gung ho, lifer, Devil Dog) Semper Fidelis
XS1100E, 11.5" XV1100 shocks, "no name" 4 into 2 headers and turn out mufflers, stock air box, 140 mains, spade type fuse block, volt meter, LED conversion on running/turn/brake/tail lights, aux front driving and running light bar, 850 FD swap, Chrysler electronic VR. Ugly as a monkey's butt - runs like a scalded ape (WHEN IT RUNS
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Wow!! Absolutely incredible! You keeping it, or do you just fix 'em up and sell 'em?1980 XS850SG - Sold
1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).
Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
-H. FordComment
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Now that's the classic look I think of for a XS11!
BEAUTIFUL!!
I have to ask... what's the round thing on it's side just below the seat tailpiece?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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That is one of the cleanest and nicest looking XS11s I have seen for sure!! Even those farkled out Hardleys don't shine like THAT!!!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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That's what we in the UK call a tax disc holder. Every vehicle here is supposed to display the road tax disc somewhere on the vehicle or else you can get a fine.
I never display mine, if the law stop me i tell them to give me a producer, which is when you go down to a designated police station and produce all the relevant documents to the desk sergeant for recording.Comment
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Real nice!
I'm curious too as to the round thing.
Great jobXS1100F TKAT fork brace Stock suspension. Vetter Fairing. Pingel Petcocks. Geezer voltage regulator
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650SF
http://s910.photobucket.com/albums/a...t=DSCF2647.jpg
XS1100SG Project bike
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XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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I'll keep the bike, After all the time spent on it, we've kind of 'bonded'! I always regretted selling (or having to sell) my previous XS1100's so I'd like to think I'll have this one for a long time.
The other one I'll be restoring is supposed to be for re-sale. The only problem is that, after I've done all the work, I'll probably not want to sell it!
XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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Is that the 'plan', or just what you're telling SWMBO to make the second purchase go down easier?
My wife gave up on me long ago; while she gets irritated with all the 'stuff' that's always around, she does like the fact that she nearly always knows where I am.... in the shop!
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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I love it! I really want your exhaust still!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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That is absoulty one of the finest examples of a pristine machine! That was definatly a labor of love. I'm going to have to go off and find your build threads now. I mean it's simply breath taking. great job.Comment
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A big thank you to you and everyone else for the kind comments about the bike. I didn't want anyone to think I was showing off or being immodest and I know that a rebuild to 'standard' isn't everyone's ideal. It really is gratifying to know that other afficionados think I've done a good job. I also like the idea of the bike being good for another 30 years .... by which time it will be 61!
The next XS11 is due for collection this Wednesday. I'd like to get it to a similar condition but, at this stage, it's a bit of an unknown quantity. Really exciting!!!XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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