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  • Pancala
    XSive
    • Jan 2012
    • 67
    • Shawnee, OK
    #1

    Advice on buying this 84 xs1100?

    Well I found this bike in town and was wanting everyone's opinion on it. Owner says it's an 84. Things he knows it needs is a valve cover gasket, new ignition(or key), seat and that's pretty much it. I'm pretty sure he has the sidecovers. I'm headed to look at it tomorrow evening. He just doesn't want to work on it. I have little knowledge of the 84. Here's some pics. Thanks for your help! He wants 500 for it but I think I can barter with him.




    1979 XS1100F
    1980 XS1100SG(First bike, sold)

    Other bikes
    1976 Kawasaki KZ400 (project)
    1983 Yamaha XV920 Midnight Special
    1984 Yamaha XT250 Enduro (project)
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    • BA80
      Doctor of XSology
      • Oct 2010
      • 9980
      • Tulsa, Ok
      #2
      There is no such thing as an 84 XS1100, 81 was the last year and then it was the XJ in 82 and up to 83 I think in Canada.

      IMHO check the numbers on the title.
      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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        • crazy steve
          XS-XJ Guru MODERATOR
          • Jan 2009
          • 7932
          • Beautiful outer Yelm, WA
          #3
          That's a '80 Special, so you better check the title really well. There isn't any such thing as a '84 XS11....

          Given the condition and missing parts, that's a $300 max bike IMO if the title is good. No or messed up title, it's parts, $200 or less.
          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...

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            • BA80
              Doctor of XSology
              • Oct 2010
              • 9980
              • Tulsa, Ok
              #4
              Hmmmm........your only 100 miles from me Justin. Lemme know how it turns out, I might be interested.

              Yeah, I know, just what I need. Another one.
              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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                • tom clisham
                  XSive Maximus
                  • Sep 2010
                  • 627
                  • Northern Illinois
                  #5
                  Compare title to frame!

                  Make sure it has a title & that the frame # matches same.
                  We're still getting title horror stories on here.

                  VIN# is on right side frame neck.
                  Tom Clisham

                  Age is relative YOU WON"T GET OLD TIL YOU SELL THE BIKE
                  _____________________________________________

                  '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 FRANCE

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                    • Pancala
                      XSive
                      • Jan 2012
                      • 67
                      • Shawnee, OK
                      #6
                      I didn't think so, but he seemed sure. I asked again and now he said 1985 xs1100 so I am curious to see what the title/bike says tomorrow. It would be nice if it was an '80 special since it'd be great for parts. I am really liking the exhaust on it..
                      1979 XS1100F
                      1980 XS1100SG(First bike, sold)

                      Other bikes
                      1976 Kawasaki KZ400 (project)
                      1983 Yamaha XV920 Midnight Special
                      1984 Yamaha XT250 Enduro (project)

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                        • bikerphil
                          Master of XSology
                          • Jan 2008
                          • 8753
                          • South Flori-DUH
                          #7
                          The first 3 digits on the steering neck on the right side will tell you what year the bike is by referencing the following chart...

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                          http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=396
                          2H7 (79) owned since '89
                          3H3 owned since '06

                          "If it ain't broke, modify it"

                          ☮

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                            • Pancala
                              XSive
                              • Jan 2012
                              • 67
                              • Shawnee, OK
                              #8
                              Thank you bikerphil! I was looking for that earlier today
                              1979 XS1100F
                              1980 XS1100SG(First bike, sold)

                              Other bikes
                              1976 Kawasaki KZ400 (project)
                              1983 Yamaha XV920 Midnight Special
                              1984 Yamaha XT250 Enduro (project)

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                                • WSL91
                                  XStremely XSive
                                  • Feb 2012
                                  • 427
                                  • Quad Cities, IL
                                  #9
                                  Are you ready to tackle a non-running bike? Sounds like it doesn't run so no telling what all is actually wrong. After 2 problem titles I no longer trust anyone selling a vehicle and without it running it needs to be real cheap
                                  1970? Honda Z50... gone
                                  1974? Yamaha 100 Enduro... gone
                                  1974 Honda CB200... gone
                                  1981 Yamaha Virago 750... gone
                                  1993 Honda Shadow 1100... gone
                                  2008 Honda VTX 1800F
                                  1982 Yamaha XJ1100J w/850 final, Raptor ACCT
                                  1979 Yamaha XS1100SF "Chewey" Raptor ACCT

                                  http://www.johnsoldiron.com

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                                    • Pancala
                                      XSive
                                      • Jan 2012
                                      • 67
                                      • Shawnee, OK
                                      #10
                                      I would really like to actually work on a bike and get one running. I'm working on another deal here in Shawnee for a '80 xs850 special .Seems like a nice learning challenge, and my living room seems so bare after moving my 80sg out

                                      Plans to look at it fell through, I'll see it later this week and chime back in. Thanks for everyone's advice
                                      1979 XS1100F
                                      1980 XS1100SG(First bike, sold)

                                      Other bikes
                                      1976 Kawasaki KZ400 (project)
                                      1983 Yamaha XV920 Midnight Special
                                      1984 Yamaha XT250 Enduro (project)

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