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Yes, the 3J6 numbers in your VIN say so. The link I posted in post #25 is to a VIN# list of models and original color codes.
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Greg
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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.
The list changes.
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Hi Jeff,Originally posted by neJeff View Post
XS11 main visible differences:- Special (Standard)
Front wheel in front of fork slider (at bottom of slider)
3.9 USG gas tank (5.3 USG gas tank)
ATE pattern swiveling front calipers (normal calipers)
FYI the XS650s all used "Standard" pattern front forks & calipers.
XS650 Specials have a 2.9 USG gas tank vs the Standard's 4 USG.
The Special's rear shocks are more raked.
'80 & up seats lift off. Pre '80 seats hinge up.
The seat shapes vary more by year than by model.Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"Comment
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Thanks for the info. I didn't think the tank was that big. Are the tanks interchangeable? I was thinking this was a 4 gallon tank. Maybe it was swapped out...Current Daily Rides / Projects
1979 Yamaha XS1100F (since 2015)...Project
1980 Suzuki GS850G (since 2012)
1979 Kawasaki KZ400B (since 2013)Comment
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3.9 gallon is exactly what it is. So you were right.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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My fault. I misread that post. The standard has the bigger tank, I get it. Very glad to be special!Current Daily Rides / Projects
1979 Yamaha XS1100F (since 2015)...Project
1980 Suzuki GS850G (since 2012)
1979 Kawasaki KZ400B (since 2013)Comment
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Correct. You can swap to the standard tank with just minor issues. You need the petcocks off the standard tank, you then get rid of the octy (if you even still have it). Also the fuel level sender is located on the opposite side of the tank tunnel, I think you need to flip the sensor and then the wires point forward and may be a little short, cant remember off hand for sure.Originally posted by neJeff 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.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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