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  • roccet
    Truly XSive
    • Jan 2009
    • 102
    • bend oregon
    #106
    tank idea

    I know this is pretty wild but......
    I am looking to make my tank as a machined part what do you think about this idea????

    This actually has more volume of fuel than stock or otherwise any tank i can find. my 6.32 gallons just in the center.. the round cylinders will hold another 1.2 gallons. if filled up all the way.


    This is just my first try at the tank.. i am looking for other ideas..
    Now this is the back bone of the bike as well.. i am totally redoing the frame..
    the tank is actually part of the frame..


    1978 E XS1100 purchased for =$600.00
    crap load of time spent modifying it = Priceless
    My bike has the XS motor but can't really call it XS11
    (or at least it still looks like the XS motor)
    it has about 50% of the frame left from the XS bike

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      • roccet
        Truly XSive
        • Jan 2009
        • 102
        • bend oregon
        #107
        sorry it posted twice.....

        Oh and for the lights .. I plan on making that from scratch as well.. using HID main and Fog all incorporated into one light..
        Last edited by roccet; 05-01-2011, 12:06 PM. Reason: posted twice
        1978 E XS1100 purchased for =$600.00
        crap load of time spent modifying it = Priceless
        My bike has the XS motor but can't really call it XS11
        (or at least it still looks like the XS motor)
        it has about 50% of the frame left from the XS bike

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          • roccet
            Truly XSive
            • Jan 2009
            • 102
            • bend oregon
            #108
            tank 3 idea

            ok I personally like this idea way better than the first tank..

            I will start building this friday..
            this will be the backbone of the bike.. attachments will be built front and back for attaching the frame etc..






            Apparently got some attention last friday with my bike... Someone wants to build a production bike that is modular similar to what i have been puting together. . simplistic snap/bolt together bike design. one that bolts together using a small existing single piston motor.
            I am not a bike builder by any means but hey might be an adventure and make a few bucks at the same time..
            Last edited by roccet; 05-01-2011, 06:48 PM.
            1978 E XS1100 purchased for =$600.00
            crap load of time spent modifying it = Priceless
            My bike has the XS motor but can't really call it XS11
            (or at least it still looks like the XS motor)
            it has about 50% of the frame left from the XS bike

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              • Eveready1100
                XSive Maximus
                • Jul 2002
                • 539
                • Childers, Queensland,Australia
                #109
                This is what honda had to do to deal with fork dive on their trailing link front end on their Rune.



                There's quite a few extra bits on their version.
                79 SF Special W/ Stock all original motor @ 384,000klms
                Stock exhaust, stock airbox, XJ sump, 78E carbs, Xs1100RH seat, Bosch superhorns, 5/8ths front M/c, braided lines, sintered SBS pads, drilled discs, progressive springs, 8" 50w HID headlight 4300K, 2 x 50w HID spiral driving lights, KONI shocks, Spade fuse box
                *Touring mode - Plexistar 2 screen, Gearsack rack & bag & saddlebags, homebuilt towbar
                *"The Keg"- UC torana hubs, XS11 discs, Tokico 4 spot calipers

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                  • jwhughes3
                    XS-XJ Guru
                    • Sep 2009
                    • 2798
                    • Home of the Alamo
                    #110
                    anything new?

                    just wondering...

                    john
                    John is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)

                    Go ahead, click on the bikes - you know you want to...the electrons are ready.
                    '81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
                    Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine

                    "Not all treasure is silver and gold"

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                      • roccet
                        Truly XSive
                        • Jan 2009
                        • 102
                        • bend oregon
                        #111
                        waiting for parts from water jet company. my rear trail arm is being mounted differently. My tank was suppose to be worked on but the welder has not called me nore returned my messages. its been 4 weeks. Time to move onto another welder.. at this rate my my bike will not be ready to ride this summer
                        1978 E XS1100 purchased for =$600.00
                        crap load of time spent modifying it = Priceless
                        My bike has the XS motor but can't really call it XS11
                        (or at least it still looks like the XS motor)
                        it has about 50% of the frame left from the XS bike

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                          • g15usmc
                            XStremely XSive
                            • Nov 2010
                            • 365
                            • 29 Palms CA
                            #112
                            Take a look at this picture...I think this is pretty similar Idea for what your doing with your bike...

                            Daily Driver - '04 Suzuki Marauder 1600
                            Project Bike - '79 XS1100 Special

                            Hi my name is Nate and I'm am Addict...I quit riding every night before bed and can't help but start riding again the next morning...

                            Ride Till You Die!

                            "MESS WITH THE BEST DIE LIKE THE REST" -Semper Fidelis!

                            โ€œMost motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle.โ€

                            "When in doubt, Gas it!. If it doesnt fix the problem, at least it will end the suspense!"

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                              • debauchery
                                XSive
                                • Jul 2007
                                • 47
                                • Southeast Massachusetts
                                #113
                                Originally posted by g15usmc
                                Take a look at this picture...I think this is pretty similar Idea for what your doing with your bike...

                                idk g.....the purple is a different shade.....
                                79 xs eleven special
                                pods
                                jetted
                                cammed
                                pitted chrome
                                straight pipes
                                16" apes
                                +6 front
                                -2.6 rigid rear (still regret this)
                                blinkers are for slow ppl
                                http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/r...1/100_3355.jpg http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/r...1st2011021.jpg
                                "here for a good time NOT a long time"

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                                  • g15usmc
                                    XStremely XSive
                                    • Nov 2010
                                    • 365
                                    • 29 Palms CA
                                    #114
                                    Originally posted by debauchery
                                    idk g.....the purple is a different shade.....
                                    Refering to the front end suspension...
                                    Daily Driver - '04 Suzuki Marauder 1600
                                    Project Bike - '79 XS1100 Special

                                    Hi my name is Nate and I'm am Addict...I quit riding every night before bed and can't help but start riding again the next morning...

                                    Ride Till You Die!

                                    "MESS WITH THE BEST DIE LIKE THE REST" -Semper Fidelis!

                                    โ€œMost motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle.โ€

                                    "When in doubt, Gas it!. If it doesnt fix the problem, at least it will end the suspense!"

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                                      • Eveready1100
                                        XSive Maximus
                                        • Jul 2002
                                        • 539
                                        • Childers, Queensland,Australia
                                        #115
                                        Xcept that's backwards
                                        79 SF Special W/ Stock all original motor @ 384,000klms
                                        Stock exhaust, stock airbox, XJ sump, 78E carbs, Xs1100RH seat, Bosch superhorns, 5/8ths front M/c, braided lines, sintered SBS pads, drilled discs, progressive springs, 8" 50w HID headlight 4300K, 2 x 50w HID spiral driving lights, KONI shocks, Spade fuse box
                                        *Touring mode - Plexistar 2 screen, Gearsack rack & bag & saddlebags, homebuilt towbar
                                        *"The Keg"- UC torana hubs, XS11 discs, Tokico 4 spot calipers

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                                          • Geissingerj
                                            New
                                            • Sep 2011
                                            • 5
                                            • Clovis, New Mexico
                                            #116
                                            Originally posted by roccet
                                            ok I personally like this idea way better than the first tank..

                                            I will start building this friday..
                                            this will be the backbone of the bike.. attachments will be built front and back for attaching the frame etc..






                                            Apparently got some attention last friday with my bike... Someone wants to build a production bike that is modular similar to what i have been puting together. . simplistic snap/bolt together bike design. one that bolts together using a small existing single piston motor.
                                            I am not a bike builder by any means but hey might be an adventure and make a few bucks at the same time..

                                            Any updates on this?

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                                              • Cobia
                                                XS-XJ Guru
                                                • Jul 2007
                                                • 1587
                                                • Palm Beach County, Fl
                                                #117
                                                Updates??

                                                Hey, where does the TKat for brace go???
                                                All XS11's need them, don't they???
                                                1980G Standard, Restored
                                                Kerker 4 - 1
                                                850 Rear End Mod
                                                2-21 Flashing LED Arrays on either side of license plate for Brake Light Assist, 1100 Lumen Cree Aux Lights,
                                                Progressive springs, Showa rear shocks
                                                Automatic CCT
                                                1980GH Special, Restored
                                                Stock Exhaust, New Handlebars, 1" Spacer in Fork Springs, Automatic CCT, Showa Rear Shocks
                                                '82 XJ1100 (Sold)
                                                Automatic CCT, RC Engineering 4 X 1 Exhaust, K&N Pods, #50 Pilot Jets, YICS Eliminator. Sorely missed.

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                                                  • airborneXS
                                                    XStremely XSive
                                                    • Feb 2012
                                                    • 338
                                                    • Houston, TX.
                                                    #118
                                                    any new info? would love to see a completed pic...
                                                    79 XS11 special "Loki" - homemade 4-2 exhaust, pod filters, rebuilt forks with progressive springs, tkat fork brace, progressive shocks, rebuilt all brakes and MC's, rebuilt carbs with #142.5 main and #42.5 pilot, a custom front and chin fairing, and a handmade set of saddlebags....

                                                    09 YZF-R1 " Toothless"

                                                    04 Buell XB12R "Butterfly"

                                                    "I had a name at some point, a birth-name, but now everyone just calls me Wolf...."

                                                    Wolf
                                                    Moto Militia MC

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                                                      • WMarshy
                                                        XS-XJ Guru
                                                        • Apr 2009
                                                        • 2402
                                                        • Mexico NY
                                                        #119
                                                        I read on Facebook that he was involved in an automobile accident and is recovering... dont know the exact details, dont think he was on a bike...
                                                        '79 XS11 F
                                                        Stock except K&N

                                                        '79 XS11 SF
                                                        Stock, no title.

                                                        '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
                                                        GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

                                                        "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~

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