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  • #1

    The project in pictures as of this morning

    Hey Fellas,

    So I got some pics to share of the progress as of last night and this morning. waiting for the tire shop to open so I can go get the new skins put on.

    Enjoy.... any questions or comments will be excepted and the properly replied too


    my buddy Calvin in the background trying to figure out how to adjust my throttle lock...

    torn apart



    drive splines in desperate need of grease

    front tire born on date 29th week of 01

    rear tire born on date 19 week of 02

    other than glaze the pad's didn't look too bad. but for $50 it was worth replacing with new while in there



    first coat of plasti-dip.... yes I cheated! I left them on the bike and I used acid brushes and the dip can of plasti-coat and brushed it on. Worked great gonna put a second coat on today
    Don
    1979 XS1100SF "Old Man" bought by my Dad brand new in 79, customized in 80 with Vetter, Standard tank, and touring seat. I inherited in 02 when Dad passed. Been riding it since 09. No resto, bike is a survivor...

    2007 RoadStar 1700 Midnight Silverado "The Black Pearl" Cobra Slash-downs, K&N filter. More mods to come


    old:
    1989 kawi ex500
    1996 yzf-r6
    1999 yzf-r1
    2001 kawi zx-6r
    2000 Ducati 748
    2002 YZF-R1
    2005 V-Star 1100 Classic
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  • #2
    Those external cracks in the boots isn't really a problem. The dip may just make them LOOK patched.

    THIS is a really good price on new boots the only drawback is shipping time from Canaidia.
    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.

    The list changes.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by BA80 View Post
      Those external cracks in the boots isn't really a problem. The dip may just make them LOOK patched.

      THIS is a really good price on new boots the only drawback is shipping time from Canaidia.
      none of the cracks go thru the boot... they're just external. for the 7 bucks it cost for the paint and the free acid brushes from work, it was worth the 20 minutes to coat them to keep them from getting and larger. Atleast that was my thought.
      Don
      1979 XS1100SF "Old Man" bought by my Dad brand new in 79, customized in 80 with Vetter, Standard tank, and touring seat. I inherited in 02 when Dad passed. Been riding it since 09. No resto, bike is a survivor...

      2007 RoadStar 1700 Midnight Silverado "The Black Pearl" Cobra Slash-downs, K&N filter. More mods to come


      old:
      1989 kawi ex500
      1996 yzf-r6
      1999 yzf-r1
      2001 kawi zx-6r
      2000 Ducati 748
      2002 YZF-R1
      2005 V-Star 1100 Classic

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      • #4
        That's why I say the external cracks aren't really a problem. Just thought I'd let you know about the others. $75 is a whole lot better than $110.
        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.

        The list changes.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by BA80 View Post
          That's why I say the external cracks aren't really a problem. Just thought I'd let you know about the others. $75 is a whole lot better than $110.
          Yes indeed I almost bought a set from there... then I did a leak down test on mine and realized they still hold. thanks for the heads up.
          Don
          1979 XS1100SF "Old Man" bought by my Dad brand new in 79, customized in 80 with Vetter, Standard tank, and touring seat. I inherited in 02 when Dad passed. Been riding it since 09. No resto, bike is a survivor...

          2007 RoadStar 1700 Midnight Silverado "The Black Pearl" Cobra Slash-downs, K&N filter. More mods to come


          old:
          1989 kawi ex500
          1996 yzf-r6
          1999 yzf-r1
          2001 kawi zx-6r
          2000 Ducati 748
          2002 YZF-R1
          2005 V-Star 1100 Classic

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          • #6
            When you are in that far, might as well pop the final drive off and clean and regrease the driveshaft splines.
            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 Roosevelt

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            • #7

              fork oil out

              final drive greased and ready to go back in

              new front

              new rear



              back together
              Don
              1979 XS1100SF "Old Man" bought by my Dad brand new in 79, customized in 80 with Vetter, Standard tank, and touring seat. I inherited in 02 when Dad passed. Been riding it since 09. No resto, bike is a survivor...

              2007 RoadStar 1700 Midnight Silverado "The Black Pearl" Cobra Slash-downs, K&N filter. More mods to come


              old:
              1989 kawi ex500
              1996 yzf-r6
              1999 yzf-r1
              2001 kawi zx-6r
              2000 Ducati 748
              2002 YZF-R1
              2005 V-Star 1100 Classic

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              • #8
                Well, there is one thing left to do...ride that thing!
                Skids (Sid Hansen)

                Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by skids View Post
                  Well, there is one thing left to do...ride that thing!
                  AMEN! once the road dries out I will

                  wanna see something fun?!





                  My buddy Ed's "wing' this is what is now torn apart in my garage!

                  My $40 bike jack is finally getting some use!
                  BTW I told my buddy I bought it for him for his birthday... Told him it can't leave the garage thou!
                  Don
                  1979 XS1100SF "Old Man" bought by my Dad brand new in 79, customized in 80 with Vetter, Standard tank, and touring seat. I inherited in 02 when Dad passed. Been riding it since 09. No resto, bike is a survivor...

                  2007 RoadStar 1700 Midnight Silverado "The Black Pearl" Cobra Slash-downs, K&N filter. More mods to come


                  old:
                  1989 kawi ex500
                  1996 yzf-r6
                  1999 yzf-r1
                  2001 kawi zx-6r
                  2000 Ducati 748
                  2002 YZF-R1
                  2005 V-Star 1100 Classic

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by ddragon63 View Post
                    - - - back together - - -
                    Hi Don,
                    nice new boots. What's with the puffy quilted look side bags?
                    Not knocking them at all but I've never seen their like before now.
                    And no, those lights ain't shown up yet.
                    Fred Hill, S'toon
                    XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
                    "The Flying Pumpkin"

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by fredintoon View Post
                      Hi Don,
                      nice new boots. What's with the puffy quilted look side bags?
                      Not knocking them at all but I've never seen their like before now.
                      And no, those lights ain't shown up yet.
                      Fred,

                      they are custom cover's dad had made to cover the Samsonite suitcase luggage to match the seat.... You'd think an Old timer like you would appreciate diamond tuck upholstery. Maybe they didn't have that stuff in Canadia back when the horses still pulled the carts?! LMAO!

                      I still have a custom Sheep fur seat cover Dad had made in Yellowstone to keep him from burning his legs after the bike had set for a while too... I only "Brake" it out for special occasions. Sorry I'm being a "Heal" LMAO Let me you know when your lights get there Fred.. they haven't made it back to me yet.

                      gotta go people are looking @ me funny!
                      Don
                      1979 XS1100SF "Old Man" bought by my Dad brand new in 79, customized in 80 with Vetter, Standard tank, and touring seat. I inherited in 02 when Dad passed. Been riding it since 09. No resto, bike is a survivor...

                      2007 RoadStar 1700 Midnight Silverado "The Black Pearl" Cobra Slash-downs, K&N filter. More mods to come


                      old:
                      1989 kawi ex500
                      1996 yzf-r6
                      1999 yzf-r1
                      2001 kawi zx-6r
                      2000 Ducati 748
                      2002 YZF-R1
                      2005 V-Star 1100 Classic

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                      • #12
                        BTW Fred... No offence meant.. just figured some of your "experience" had seen removable hard bags with covers by now... Next your gonna make fun of the air brushed paint job.. LOL
                        Don
                        1979 XS1100SF "Old Man" bought by my Dad brand new in 79, customized in 80 with Vetter, Standard tank, and touring seat. I inherited in 02 when Dad passed. Been riding it since 09. No resto, bike is a survivor...

                        2007 RoadStar 1700 Midnight Silverado "The Black Pearl" Cobra Slash-downs, K&N filter. More mods to come


                        old:
                        1989 kawi ex500
                        1996 yzf-r6
                        1999 yzf-r1
                        2001 kawi zx-6r
                        2000 Ducati 748
                        2002 YZF-R1
                        2005 V-Star 1100 Classic

                        Comment

                        • #13
                          Originally posted by ddragon63 View Post
                          I still have a custom Sheep fur seat cover
                          You must have some really unusual sheep over there....
                          1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
                          2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.

                          Woman (well, my wife anyway) are always on Transmit and never Receive.

                          "A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be" Albert Einstien.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by b.walker5 View Post
                            You must have some really unusual sheep over there....
                            apparently they found a black one to sheer... meant wool lmao
                            Don
                            1979 XS1100SF "Old Man" bought by my Dad brand new in 79, customized in 80 with Vetter, Standard tank, and touring seat. I inherited in 02 when Dad passed. Been riding it since 09. No resto, bike is a survivor...

                            2007 RoadStar 1700 Midnight Silverado "The Black Pearl" Cobra Slash-downs, K&N filter. More mods to come


                            old:
                            1989 kawi ex500
                            1996 yzf-r6
                            1999 yzf-r1
                            2001 kawi zx-6r
                            2000 Ducati 748
                            2002 YZF-R1
                            2005 V-Star 1100 Classic

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                            • #15
                              Don, what brand tires did you use?
                              Those look like the same ones I have on my 80G.
                              Shinko Tourmasters?
                              Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!

                              80G (Green paint(PO idea))
                              The Green Monster
                              K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
                              Got him in '04.
                              bald tire & borrowing parts

                              80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
                              Scarlet
                              K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
                              Got her in '11
                              Ready for the twisties!

                              81H (previously CPMaynard's)
                              Hugo
                              Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
                              Cold weather ride

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