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I have worked on trying to look up what bike was the fastest production bike in 1980.
Any have this information?
Any have this information?
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Bike History:1980 XS 1100 special current bike
1980 XS 850 special wife sold -
Last edited by BA80; 06-29-2011, 12:15 PM.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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i dont know about those...
but this one caught my eye..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Busayukon.jpg
OK State Trooper Hayabusa? Wow.
JohnJohn 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
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Nice thread ! Very interesting thanks for doing the research guys
Terry1980 special (Phyllis)
1196 10.5 to 1 kit,megacycle cams,shaved head,dynojet carb kit,ported intake and exhaust,mac 4 into 1 exhaust,drilled rotors,ss brake lines,pods,mikes xs green coils,iridium plugs,led lights,throttle lock,progressive shocks,oil cooler,ajustable cam gears,HD valve springs,Vmax tensioner modComment
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Thanks guys love my 80xs1100
Thanks guys good information, A guy who goes to my church drives a 80 Susuki GS1100, he commented on day that "our (mine and his) were the 2 fastest bikes and most desirable in 1980. I also remember the "Cow 1thou" (Kawasaki 1000) I would love to see sales numbers of these bikes. I have had 3 of the Yamaha specials. One was a 1981 650 special, 1982 850 special, and now the 80 XS1100 special. Mine is very quick. Not super fast pick up in low rpms; but after 4000rpm hang on!Bike History:1980 XS 1100 special current bike
1980 XS 850 special wife soldComment
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There was a lot of hype surrounding the late 70s, early 80s Jap bikes. Few of them were ever the fastest, the competition among the manufacturers was all about 1/4 mile times. The XS's claim to fame is it was the first (and at the time of it's release, the only) mass-produced bike to turn in a sub-12 second timeslip, but only the first-year E model managed that, and it was rather short-lived at that as Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki brought out quicker models shortly after. Yamaha detuned the later XS models, and none of them were capable of better than low-12 times.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...Comment
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I have an article from Cycle World or Motorcyclist that said in 1980 the SG ran a 12.02 1/4 mile-not too bad for a stock bike!Of course that is with a professional rider.I also had a Suzuki GS 1150 ES that was also stupidly fast.1980 XS1100 SG
Inline fuel filters
New wires in old coils-outer spark plugs
160 mph speedometer mod
Kerker Exhaust
xschop K & N air filter setup
Dynojet Recalibration kit
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.5"lift installedComment
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Stupidly fast is always so much fun!Originally posted by oldyam80sg View PostNathan
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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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Speaking of stupid fast, when you gonna get that thing back on the road? It's riding season you know, you're supposed to be riding it, not rebuilding it now.Originally posted by natemoen View Post
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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Hopefully soonOriginally posted by cywelchjr View PostSpeaking of stupid fast, when you gonna get that thing back on the road? It's riding season you know, you're supposed to be riding it, not rebuilding it now.
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.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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