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I'd like introduce myself. My name is trash, and to my friends I go by trash. I am a projectaholic. I am currently in the dealings to get a couple 11s, a 79 and 81 in trade. If it falls through I will come up with one some how. Been through a few xs650s and an xs850 but now I'm prepared to venture into the land of the big boy. Didn't tinker much with the xs850, which as I understand is quite similar to the 11 so this will become a learning experience. Anybody like horseswapping as much as me pm me. I always got seven things cooking on four eyes and I'm always looking to change it up. Thanks in advance for allowing yourselves to be harassed by me. Trash
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Greetings, and welcome!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."
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Welcome to the wonderful world of xs11 (or XJ for those so inclined)! good luck with the deal m, and we want pictures once you get them home!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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Hi trash and welcome,
XS650 & XS850 comparison has shown you that their design teams shared a common parts pile but were never allowed to talk to each other.
If your XS850 is a Special you already know about the XS750/850/11 Special's Weird Harold front calipers.
If not, those front pads are supposed to be tapered so don't throw them out like I did.
And besides having an extra cylinder, the XS11 engine runs backwards.
Something that all XS series bikes have in common is their typically 1970s frail whippy front forks.
A Tkat fork brace can save your sorry arse.
That and stainless brake hoses.Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"Comment
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Thanks much! Answers before the questions? That alright there fred. I can tell already that I'm gonna like it hereComment
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Hi Trash, I too am a projectaholic....... BETTER BE SURE AND HIDE IT FROM YOU'RE WIFE.79 XS11 Special (Lazarus)
80 XS850 Special (Old Faithful)
80 XS11 Standard sorta stock (Beatrice)
79 DT 100Comment
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Not married. Waiting for the percfect woman. Beautiful, funny, smart, owner of a salvage yard.....
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Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"Comment
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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 RooseveltComment
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Good luck man!
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 RooseveltComment
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Agreement reached, transaction pending
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Welcome to the forum Trash. Ooooh looks like you've got yourself a standard and a special mmmmm nice.79 XS1100 Special
Kerker 4-1, Pods, BS34 old style carbs, plastic floats, 147.5 mains, progressive rear suspension (restoring)Comment
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That silver one looks like an xj750...?'81 XS1100 SH
Melted to the ground during The Valley Fire
Sep. 12th 2015
RIPComment
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Or an XJ900. I saw one at the breaker in Colorado when I was looking for XS parts.Ray Matteis
KE6NHG
XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!Comment
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