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I know it's almost blasphemy to even suggest this, but has anyone put a newer V-twin engine in one of our beloved XS1100s?
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Jim...<><
'78 XS1100E
Previous bikes:
Early 70s Honda 90 Enduro
1998 Honda Shadow ACE
2006 Honda VTX 1300R
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Why would you even want to?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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I highly doubt it... someone put in a large Kohler engine... somewhere there are pictures. Only thing I could consider replacing it with is a VMax engine, V-4 power. If I wanteda v-twin I would choose something else to start with.'79 XS11 F
Stock except K&N
'79 XS11 SF
Stock, no title.
'84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws
"What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~Comment
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Because you can? It was just a question.Originally posted by natemoen View PostJim...<><
'78 XS1100E
Previous bikes:
Early 70s Honda 90 Enduro
1998 Honda Shadow ACE
2006 Honda VTX 1300R
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I have not seen it done, never really thought to try it myself. As much as I like the XS11, I would have to agree that it woudl be alot less work and effort to start with a V-twin based bike to put a motor like that into. I would suspect the frame of an XS11 would be difficult at best to get one mounted into. JMO.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
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81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
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93 GSX600F
80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
81 XS1100 Special
81 CB750 C
80 CB750 C
78 XS750Comment
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Other than that it might be possible to do it (like putting a 50cc moped engine into an XS1100 too), why would anyone ever want to do it? You'd have a newer, V engine in an old frame and old brakes/suspension, an XS1100 that isn't an XS1100 any more, a load of hassle and expense to do it, probably more expensive/impossible to insure, probably not safe and probably looking rather daft. Oh, and a lovely looking classic bike, with a reputation for reliability and longevity, ruined forever.
Just an answer.........
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.Comment
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Boy this is a tough crowd!!!
Jim...<><
'78 XS1100E
Previous bikes:
Early 70s Honda 90 Enduro
1998 Honda Shadow ACE
2006 Honda VTX 1300R
Dogs understand why people ride motorcyclesComment
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Comedy?
You mean you were just going for a laugh?
Tom Clisham
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'78xs1100E ,all stock & original GONE TO WISCONSIN
'80 SG Vetter fairing,hard bags,trunk,fork brace,
stock headers with fishtail mufflers,black & beautiful GONE TO ARIZONA
79SF lowered,jardine 4/2 exhaust,pod filters,drilled rotors,fork brace, bar hopper
79SF 1 owner,8000 miles, restoring to completely original ( I hope) GONE TO FRANCEComment
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Yeah, it can be!Originally posted by gui_tarzan View PostBoy this is a tough crowd!!!
Some don't kindly for failing to worship at the XS11 altar... if you really want to stir them up, 'pollute' your bike with Harley parts...
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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only thing i would even think about if i was going swap a motor is a 2000 r1 motor in there and convert to chain drive..._____________________________________________ 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)Comment
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Ohh noozzee!!!!!!
I hope no one reads my signatureOriginally posted by crazy steve View PostYeah, it can be! Some don't kindly for failing to worship at the XS11 altar... if you really want to stir them up, 'pollute' your bike with Harley parts...
Gunnery Sergeant, USMC (Retired), (A gung ho, lifer, Devil Dog) Semper Fidelis
XS1100E, 11.5" XV1100 shocks, "no name" 4 into 2 headers and turn out mufflers, stock air box, 140 mains, spade type fuse block, volt meter, LED conversion on running/turn/brake/tail lights, aux front driving and running light bar, 850 FD swap, Chrysler electronic VR. Ugly as a monkey's butt - runs like a scalded ape (WHEN IT RUNS
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Clyde, do you have pics of your ride? Your mods sound very interesting!Jim...<><
'78 XS1100E
Previous bikes:
Early 70s Honda 90 Enduro
1998 Honda Shadow ACE
2006 Honda VTX 1300R
Dogs understand why people ride motorcyclesComment
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Hi Nate,Originally posted by natemoen View Post
lessee now, suppose you had an XS11 with an unrestorably fragged motor, a 1200 Sportster with an unrideably bent frame, no money, lotsa spare time and the appropriate skill set, whyever not? An eccentric choice I grant you but nowhere near as dumb as hardtailing.Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"Comment
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Reminds me of the reaction we got whben we put my 351cleveland in my roommates 64 El Camino.Pat Kelly
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1978 XS1100E (The Force)
1980 XS1100LG (The Dark Side)
2007 Dodge Ram 2500 quad-cab long-bed (Wifes ride)
1999 Suburban (The Ship)
1994 Dodge Spirit (Son #1)
1968 F100 (Valentine)
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