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Xs1100sf no more...
That beautiful, low mileage 79XS special that you members helped me restore with your forums, no longer exists. If you need parts for one, I believe they took the remains to surfside wreckers near Myrtle beach in SC. She was good to me in the short time I had her. Got me to MB from Pittsburgh without a hiccup, and motivated me to enroll in motorcycle mechanics school. It was a hell of a machine, only to be killed at 33 years young. So, I suppose, for now, this is goodbye to you sages of UJM wisdom, as I prepare for more surgeries to repair my leg. Be careful out there. I don't plan on giving up riding, but please be careful out there.
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OK, that post will require some elaboration.
WTF HAPPENED?????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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Sounds like someone went down hard
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.comComment
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You're at least alive to make a post but... we need more details! You OK?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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My girlfriend and I were riding by the hwy17 bypass when a truck swerved across two lanes and tboned us. My shin was crushed by the bumper, and my girl went flying off. As i watched the truck speed off into the night I noticed a pair of lights approaching us. In the lights I saw Alana's shadow. I grabbed for her but couldn't reach, and the taxi jumped to the side, grazing her. I watched the love of my life being run down. The taxi broke her shoulder, and the driver parked, ran out in front of her, waving his hands to divert traffic, and called for help. That's about when I passed out.Comment
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So sorry to hear about this
The news is sketchy but called it a fatality accident...is your girlfriend OK?
Glad the taxi van stopped at least. Maybe he or someone else saw the truck and they can find the driver that ran away.
Prayers your way.
JohnJohn is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)
Go ahead, click on the bikes - you know you want to...the electrons are ready.
'81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine
"Not all treasure is silver and gold"Comment
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hoping for a full recovery for the both of you.Hit and runs suck.FOXS-XS11SG
2009 Suzuki V Strom 650,Adventure in Touring,I call her "Smooth" SW Motech engine guard,Coocase top case w/ LED brake and tail lights,20" MRA touring screen w/adjusable bracket,Grip heaters,fender ex-tender,Givi hard sidebags
1980 XS11SG-sold
1999 Vulcan classic-sold
1982 XJ 650-sold
Old is only a state of mind......JohnComment
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Wow that sounds like quite an accident. Best of luck getting healthy. I was t boned many years ago by someone pulling out onto a busy highway on a Friday evening and they hit right behind my leg and broke the rear shock. I never saw it coming due to the traffic. I came out of it with just a real bad case of road rash and later put the bike back together. Good luck to you and the lady.Originally posted by CWLindeman View Post1970? 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.comComment
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Sorry to hear about the accident.....
Glad to hear you and your lady are both still here and the only fatality was the bike. With any luck the run-a-way driver will be found and you can get justice for his/her stupidity.Originally posted by jwhughes3 View Post
Prayers for you and your girlfriend's health and recovery!1979 XS1100 Special - since 2008
1977 XS750 Special - since 1985Comment
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Sorry to hear about this. Sending prayers up for you and Alana.1979 Yamaha XS1100SF (gone)
Airbox w/K&N element
Jardine 4 into 1
145 mains, 45 pilots
1996 Ducati 900SS CR
1977 Kawasaki KZ900-A5
1975 Honda CB550KComment
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I'm so sad you experienced this. I hope your lady and you heal quickly and this makes the two of you stronger.
mend well and fast.82 XJ1100 Maxim "hurricane"- DEKA EXT18L AGM battery , NGK BPR6EIX spark plugs, Green Dyna coils, Sylvania SilverStar Ultra H4 bulb, 139 dB Stebel Nautilus air horn, Home-made K&N air filter based on an original paper filter frame, new piston rings, Barnett Clutch Springs, SS braid/Teflon brake lines, TKAT fork brace, rebuilt calipers, master cylinders, new brakes, reupholstered seat, lotsa little things and so many answered questions here.Comment
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Myrtle Beach Rally Week
Reading news reports in the area there have been a bunch of bike wrecks in that area this week some fatal.... Alot of folks unhappy with the rally in the area. I sure hope this wasnt intentional...
JohnJohn is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)
Go ahead, click on the bikes - you know you want to...the electrons are ready.
'81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine
"Not all treasure is silver and gold"Comment
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I hope you both make complete recoveries soon.Skids (Sid Hansen)
Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.Comment
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Not having been hit nearly at bad as you were, but I have some idea how it feels, hope you guys get better soon. Hope they get this guy and turn him over to some one percenters. These guys need to be taught a lesson.Cy
1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
Vetter Windjammer IV
Vetter hard bags & Trunk
OEM Luggage Rack
Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
Spade Fuse Box
Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
750 FD Mod
TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
XJ1100 Front Footpegs
XJ1100 Shocks
I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.Comment
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Wow, so sorry to hear about the accident. Sending good thoughts your way for a speedy recovery for you and your girlfriend.2016 Yamaha FJR1300A
2007 Kawasaki KLR650A
1979 Yamaha XS1100SF
1971 Kawasaki F6 125Comment
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