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  • #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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  • #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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    • #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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      • #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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        • #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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          • #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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            • #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...

              http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=396
              2H7 (79)
              3H3

              "If it ain't broke, modify it"

              ☮

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              • #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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                • #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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                  • #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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