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As I mentioned earlier, I work on my bike in a carport and used tarps for protection from the elements. A neighbor stopped by to see if I could use some scrap plywood. I showed him where to put it and when he came back he had 2 more guys and tools with him. In about 2 hours they put up 3 walls and hung a tarp (doubled) for the door and moved a wood burner into my little tool storage area. In short, I now have a heated 10x20 garage (of sorts) to work in!!! I kept the coffee flowing and the stove going and offered to pay for their efforts, but they declined calling it "Payback" for loaning tools and mechanical help when they needed it over the years. So, no more tears. I can't cry about having to work on the bike (or cars) in 20 degree weather anymore. Semper Fi.
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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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Cool deal! That's what neighbors are all about!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. Ford -
It just goes to show you that there are still good folks and neighbors to be found.
current bikes:
1983 GS 1100E
2009 Kaw Vulcan 1700 Classic
past bikes:
1978 XS 1100
1994 FZR 600
1984 V65 Sabre
1973 CB 750
1974 CB 750
1979 KZ 750 twin
1977 CB 550
1983 XJ 750 Seca
1981 900 super sport
too many others to listComment
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That's awesome!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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Sometimes good deeds do come back to you!
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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Cool beans. Nice to see the wheel turning.
XS1100SG - Obsession
Like I told my last wife, I says, "Honey, I never drive faster than I can see. Besides that, it's all in the reflexes."
-- Jack BurtonComment
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i hate when people gotta stick their nose somewhere it dont belong...... i would sue the bjesus out of themcareful what you wish for.........you might get itComment
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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
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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 FBComment
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great nieghbors
It seems that not long ago each man would pay it forward when lent a hand by even a stranger. It good to see the principal of being neighborly does pay off. Rasputin must have been treated real well in the past because he is the good neighbor that kept me and my XS on the road this season. Good work all of you that lend your expertise and time to those who need a good neighbor in our lives to keep moving forward.Even a blind monkey gets the odd banana.
1979 XS 1100 special (been down the PO trail and it was messy)Comment
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Damn Rooster you make me Blush!...lol. I just hope what I suggest is correct. Anyways all I know is a dude working on a XS is a guy I want to know. I love em and am having my own issues with them but that is part of the fun!!!
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!Comment
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You hit the nail on the head man
Hey Rasputin - Rooster is right - The Tinman905 is my xs hero - there out there - you just gotta be lucky enough to find one - oh, & BDF is a professor in the art - Dan'81 XS1100 LH - Midnight Special - been lookin' a long time for this one.
1179 big bore kit, 80SG motor
Rebuilt head, valves
TC Bros Forward Controls (Brass Pegs)
Tkat Fork Brace
T.C. Spade Fuse Box
Dyna Coils & wires
Mikesxs shocks,controls,& bars (special)
ISO grips with stelleto ends
4 into 1 black Bassani exhaust
Bridgestone Spitfires
Tuned by Tinman905
& a will to keep it.Comment
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A musician friend of mine from France wrote an instrumental dedicated to his neighbors & it was entitled "Intolerance".
It's really wonderful when you have neighbors like they are to you & you are to them. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful experience.
Merry Christmas82 XJ1100 Maxim "hurricane"- DEKA EXT18L AGM battery , NGK BPR6EIX spark plugs, Green Dyna coils, Sylvania SilverStar Ultra H4 bulb, 139 dB Stebel Nautilus air horn, Home-made K&N air filter based on an original paper filter frame, new piston rings, Barnett Clutch Springs, SS braid/Teflon brake lines, TKAT fork brace, rebuilt calipers, master cylinders, new brakes, reupholstered seat, lotsa little things and so many answered questions here.Comment
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Very Sweet!
Dave
1979 XS1100SF SpecialComment
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Guys...you all act like this is something new...but none of you mentioned that he's in Canada!...They're all like that! lol Too nice for their own good sometimes.http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1278/...01bfdb21_b.jpg
1978 XS11 Standard -- For Sale or Trade
4 into 1 (brand?)
Special Tank (really sucks for size)
Special Side covers
Winjammer 5 fairing with Vetter Hard cases
1979 XS11 Special (has a new home elsewhere)
1982 Yamaha XV920J Virago - My new daily rider.
National Cycle Plexi-3
Saddleman double bucket seat
custom paintComment
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