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  • #1

    Got my bagger done

    After 8 months I finally finished my 79SF bagger. It was being used as a litter box and chew toy for many generations of rodents. Wiring harness was chewed in many places, the entire fuel system was screwed, rust everywhere, but it had only 5600 miles on it. Internally, it was pristene. Lotsa sandblasting and soda blasting, complete rewiring and overhaul of the tank and carb system along with finding a factory fairing and bags (trunk is aftermarket)it was ready for paint.
    It turned out good, runs like new, and I couldn't be happier.....



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  • #2
    Looks very nice!
    1979 XS1100F

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    • #3
      Looks Great!!!
      82 XJ1100
      Regina,Saskatchewan,
      Canada

      2006 V-Star 1100 custom

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      • #4
        Pretty bike! Very nice!!
        Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

        '78E original owner - resto project
        '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
        '82 XJ rebuild project
        '80SG restified, red SOLD
        '79F parts...
        '81H more parts...

        Other current bikes:
        '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
        '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
        '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
        Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
        Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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        • #5
          Nice job! Did you find lowers for that fairing too? What's with the duck-tail'd rear fender?
          1980 XS850SG - Sold
          1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
          Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
          Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).

          Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
          -H. Ford

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          • #6
            I haven't found lowers yet, but have enough paint for when I do. I cut off the rusted end of the rear fender and grafted a HD rear fender for three reasons...first to fill up the space between the bags, second to hold down water spray while riding in the rain, and third because I liked the way it looks.

            By the way...at this point I still haven't spent $900 including buying the bike. The PO was a real idiot. It also helps to be retired with a complete shop in my barn.
            Last edited by kwats; 04-22-2011, 11:36 AM.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by kwats View Post
              ..By the way...at this point I still haven't spent $900 including buying the bike. The PO was a real idiot. It also helps to be retired with a complete shop in my barn.
              Yeah, having tools makes a big difference. And a low-budget job to boot; even more impressive!
              Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

              '78E original owner - resto project
              '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
              '82 XJ rebuild project
              '80SG restified, red SOLD
              '79F parts...
              '81H more parts...

              Other current bikes:
              '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
              '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
              '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
              Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
              Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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              • #8
                Just beautiful. Excellent work.
                Mike C
                Lake Orion, Michigan
                '78 XS1100E

                Here I am! Where are you?

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                • #9
                  What a transformation! From a dingy, neglected old bike to a real corker! Well done
                  XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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                  • #10
                    Very nice work!
                    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 Roosevelt

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                    • #11
                      I agree

                      Turned out great.

                      Hope to see it on the road.

                      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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                      • #12
                        Didn't you just say you were looking for these?

                        http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/cs...331569959.html

                        mrdigitech posted a link on the Parts FS forum and I played the memory game!


                        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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                        • #13
                          Wow thats quite a transformation...I nominate you to instant Guru status!
                          1982 XJ1100 MadMax-im
                          2001 Honda ST1100

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                          • #14
                            One of the best tools for restoring an old japanese bike is the soda blaster. I wish I would have had one of these years ago....

                            Engine before...


                            Engine after 10 minutes of blasting...


                            These types of things make restoring bikes a lot easier.

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                            • #15
                              having the rite tool for the job makes everything easier
                              _____________________________________________ 1979 XS 1100 Special "The judge" mods- K&N air pods, 4-1 mac, 147.5 pilots, 57.5 mains, LED turn signal, cafe bars, HEL translucent yellow stainless steel brake line, dyna coil (dc2-1), raptor 660 mc, r6 controls..(sold)

                              1982 gs1100e "all business" cafe project
                              1980 gs1000g "stock"
                              1982 honda express "stretched 10 inch(my daughters scooter)
                              2008 jmstar 150cc Chinese scooter ( wife's bike)

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