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  • #1

    performance

    i am in serous need of performance parts for a 1980 sx1100sg. i am looking for anything that could help with performance and looks. also if you have any if you could tell me where to find them. i also am looking for a nother seat instead of the banna type seat weather it be a custom one or a orginal one.
    thanks,
    dan
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  • #2
    i don't remmber if some one has asked this question before in the forums.
    i just recived this bike and i want it to go fast. i am goin to turn 16 this spring and i would like it to be ready to go by then so if you could help me out it would be appreciated.
    thanks.

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    • #3
      Caution!

      Don't want to rain on your parade or dampen your spirits but strongly suggest that you make what you have now, just run the way it was ment to go. These are very fast motorcycles for the brakes and suspension under them. After you have mastered 100HP and 600lbs of weight then start thinking about go fast stuff. We would like to keep you around for awhile all in one piece. These things can bite the inexperienced in a heart beat. When it happens you think back; "Wow, that happened so fast that I didn't have time to do anything".
      Honest, learn to ride and maintain it then think about more power. Better to spend your money on upgraded suspension, brakes and tires than on more power.
      Ken/Sooke
      78E Ratbyk
      82 FT500 "lilRat"

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      • #4
        ok thanks i'll keep that in mind. i guess your right it's pry just my age you know i wanna go somplace and i wanna get there fast.
        but thanks again,
        dan

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        • #5
          I agree with Ken. These bikes are plenty fast. It is very easy for your enthusiasm to outrun your talent. Develop your abilities and the suspension before you add more go-fast to the bike.
          Walt
          80 XS11s - "Landshark"
          79 XS11s
          03 Valkyrie
          80 XS Midnight Special - Freebee 1
          78 Honda CB125C - Freebee 2
          81 Suzuki 850L - Freebee 3

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          • #6
            Thrills and spills

            Yah I agree. I got mine in pieces, put it together and WOW! Stock these bikes do have plenty of power. The reaction of the shaft can be very promonent. If you're looking for a thrill and need to learn respect, try riding for a while with no front brake!
            It cool your working on a bike thats older than you. Seats are easy to modify or replace. Take the seat off and imagine what it would look like with a single. OR Take the cover off the seat and imagine how much you can change the foam. Have fun
            History is merrily fables agreed apon

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            • #7
              than ah where can i find the upgrades for the suspension and handling.thanks,
              dan

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              • #8
                Tech Tips plus Trial and Error
                History is merrily fables agreed apon

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                • #9
                  oh ok thanks again,

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