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Hi new to the site. I have a yamaha xs 1100 special 1980 How do I tell what model it is
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A 1980 special if just a plain special would be an SG. There is a VIN decoder thread on the site which I don't remember where it is that will tell you for sure what model it is. If it's a midnight special that would make it an LG, all of this is based on it being a 1980 special.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
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http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=396
Is kind of a VIN decoder. Sure enough will tell you what you have as long as it is not a frankenbike!2-79 XS1100 SF
2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!Comment
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Even if it's a frankenbike, it will tell you what the engine and the frame came from. So you will at least know what the engine and the frame each started out as.Originally posted by Rasputin View PostCy
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.Comment
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And if the engine and the frame have different numbers go by the number on the frame ALWAYS! (unless your looking for head parts I guess)Nathan
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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
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Actually, I think you answered your own question. You have an 80 special. DUH!Former owner, but I have NO PARTS LEFT!
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Welcome Jeff
Hope you post pics of your ride soon because we are always hungry for others photos (that sounds kinda odd doesn't it?
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Once you figure out the model and such you can put it in your signature line and then folks have an easy reference for future questions you may ask.
JohnJohn is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)
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'81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine
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Thats what I was thinking as well... but then that doesnt tell him thats its an SG.Originally posted by DAVINCI View Post
3J6 is the serial # prefix for an 80 Special. If you have that, then its an SG.1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.
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"A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be" Albert Einstien.Comment
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UMM...I think he's got an 80 Special, but I could be mistaken.
Former owner, but I have NO PARTS LEFT!Comment
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Even more importantly, he may be mistaken, which is probaly why he came here and asked, so they could find out! Duhhh!!!
When I saw the add for my current SH, the owner had it advertised as a 79 Special. The one and only pic was not very good, so until I saw it in person I had no idea it was an SH. Someone who had not spent months on this site or owning one of these fine machines would have had no hope of knowing it was not a 79 until they got the title in their hands. And even then, it is not uncomon that an owner finds the title is incorrect as to the year.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
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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 XS750Comment
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how do you post pics of your bike
I dont have a paperclip to attach a pictureBike History:1980 XS 1100 special current bike
1980 XS 850 special wife soldComment
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Get a free photobucket account, upload your pics from your computer, click on the direct IMG link, and paste the pic in your post.2H7 (79)
3H3
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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pic of bike and serial number
3J6-002647 its on the frame and engineBike History:1980 XS 1100 special current bike
1980 XS 850 special wife soldComment
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Bike History:1980 XS 1100 special current bike
1980 XS 850 special wife soldComment
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It looks like it's in nice shape. Welcome to the forum.
2H7 (79)
3H3
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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