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    2nd Generation XS Rider

    Back in the early 80's I rode a '79 XS 1100 Special with bags, trunk and Vetter on it. Now we just got an '80 Special for my son off of eBay. It appears to be in immaculate condition and it turns out the bike is a one owner. Of course buying a bike sight unseen (ridden) is always a bit unnerving. We have a 6 hour drive today to pick it up, wish us luck!
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamah...orcycles#v4-37
    -Scott
    Previous Ride: 1979 XS1100 SF, '69 Triumph Daytona 500
    Current Project: Son's 1980 XS1100 S
    Current Ride: 1984 Goldwing

    NW Chicago Burbs
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    Looked at that one a few times. Very nice bike. Looks like it will need an air box and perhaps that bag patched up, but overall a really nice looking machine. Congrats.

    And welcome to your son and welcome back to you to the world of insanity that is XS11 ownership!!
    Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

    When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

    81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
    80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


    Previously owned
    93 GSX600F
    80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
    81 XS1100 Special
    81 CB750 C
    80 CB750 C
    78 XS750

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    • #3
      Congrats! Looks like a decent bike, and welcome!
      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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