Hello all. Ive been following this site for the last few weeks and seems to be chock full of great info. maybe ill be able to donate. some info to the cause before to long.
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2005 Honda VTX 1300 c
slightly custom
1979 XS 1100 SF
in the works
1979 XS 1100F, or
1978 XS 1100E
parts bike
1980 XS 1100 SG
just sitting partly torn down by PO
playing roll of parts bike for now
Hate to break it to the purists here but I cant go for the whole stock thing on this one.Tags: None
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Originally posted by Fireplug View PostHello all. Ive been following this site for the last few weeks and seems to be chock full of great info. maybe ill be able to donate. some info to the cause before to long.
Hate to break it to the purists here but I cant go for the whole stock thing on this one.
only some of us are purists.
My take is you gotta do what you gotta do to put an old bike back on the road.
Or to upgrade it's performance.
Hardtailing is not an upgrade.Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"
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Hay Fire , I'm with Fred...hard tail-en don't cut it in here....but....if thats the way you ride man...its your scoot..go for it......good luck man!At this time:
1985 Goldwing Innr.
1976 cb 750 cafe racer
2007 vtx 1300
81 sx 1100 s h
81 sx 400 special
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Welcome. I agree with them too, bit to each their own. Let's see some pics of the rides!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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Yep, don't care for hardtails in general, but I'm not dead set against someone doing that to their ride as long as the do a "good" job of it. What I mean is that it's a professional looking job with good quality and clean welds (these don't always go together).Cy
1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
Vetter Windjammer IV
Vetter hard bags & Trunk
OEM Luggage Rack
Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
Spade Fuse Box
Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
750 FD Mod
TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
XJ1100 Front Footpegs
XJ1100 Shocks
I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.
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Hey all. Thanks for the welcome. I'm working on getting the pics. As for the hardtail, i certainly haven't ruled it out. However, for the time being im going more for the cafe/bobber look n feel. Nothing tooo crazy for now.2005 Honda VTX 1300 c
slightly custom
1979 XS 1100 SF
in the works
1979 XS 1100F, or
1978 XS 1100E
parts bike
1980 XS 1100 SG
just sitting partly torn down by PO
playing roll of parts bike for now
Hate to break it to the purists here but I cant go for the whole stock thing on this one.
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im also with you guys on the personal preferences, when i ride with others the only thing i care about is that they [ OR MYSELF] can keep up. I believe that the coolest bikes out there are the ones that have been modified by its owner/rider. That is not to say that I dont appreciate a good stock bike.2005 Honda VTX 1300 c
slightly custom
1979 XS 1100 SF
in the works
1979 XS 1100F, or
1978 XS 1100E
parts bike
1980 XS 1100 SG
just sitting partly torn down by PO
playing roll of parts bike for now
Hate to break it to the purists here but I cant go for the whole stock thing on this one.
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