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I went to look at a 1979 Special I found on c-list. It showed 12K on the odometer and it's believable. The PO lost the key and had the bike hot wired. He had also pryed the gas cap open and had gotten rain in the gas. The bike wouldn't start but cranked with good sounding compression. Thinking back the bike wasn't getting fire due to the wiring. Rear tire absolutely shot and flat, front brake dragging a little. King queen seat cracked up. Paint was a gray/blue but in nice shape, chrome good, stock exhaust had some dents. I was looking for a parts bike but it was too nice to part out. He wants $800 firm and has clean title. If interested look up c-list for tulsa and search XS1100. I think it would make a good project and easily be back on the road.
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US Army 1986-1991
1979 1100 Special (on the road after 16 years!)
1983 GS300L (wifes ride)
1985 Super Glide
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From your description, $800 seems a bit high. Would be for me, anyway. Just for curiosity's sake, could you post the link? Tried searching for it, but didn't find it.XS1100SG - Obsession
Like I told my last wife, I says, "Honey, I never drive faster than I can see. Besides that, it's all in the reflexes."
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Not for $800! I would offer $300 for it (or less) There have been recent one for $400 that is a full baggers that (supposedly) only needs carbs cleaned. There are better deals out there that is better than that.Ty
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80 XS1100LG - The Punisher
82 XJ1100 - Current project - The Twins
82 XJ1100 - Wife's Bike - The Twins
82 XJ1100 - Daughter's Bike
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I have two XS650s, a Suzuki GS550L (looks beautiful), and a Moto Guzzi EV 11. My total cash outlay was $30 for all four bikes. I paid that for a XS650 I found in the junkyard while shopping for a station wagon bumper. The deals are out there if you're patient.Marty (in Mississippi)
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Agreed that 800 seems a bit high for what you described. Also since it was hot wired I would want to see the title and make sure that it really was his....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
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.
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Here is a link. Glad to hear your feed back on this. I thought at $500-$600 it might be a good candidate to flip. I'm glad I passed.
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/mcy/2375186671.htmlUS Army 1986-1991
1979 1100 Special (on the road after 16 years!)
1983 GS300L (wifes ride)
1985 Super Glide
2012 Super GlideComment
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Its a decent bike just not 800 dollar decent!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 RooseveltComment
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I agree with tcoop...$300-ish. Certainly no more than $400.XS1100SG - Obsession
Like I told my last wife, I says, "Honey, I never drive faster than I can see. Besides that, it's all in the reflexes."
-- Jack BurtonComment
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Yep, not running I'd say no more than $300. Maybe $400 in Ca, especially since the tank is gonna have problems.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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