XS Models

[captjanes]

mite be a stupid question but is there a link to a write up on the differences in the models and what all the models are of the XS eg: SF, SG, L, LG, S, E and so on

[GTXS1100]

XJ - usually refers to the XJ1100J Maxim motorcycle. After the XS Eleven was discontinued, the XJ used a modified version of the XS engine 1982 USA, till 1984 Canada.
XS1100E - The first of the XS1100 motorcycles produced in 1978. Standard model as opposed to Special. There was no Special model in 1978
XS1100F - The second year for the XS1100 motorcycles, produced in 1979. Standard model as opposed to Special.
XS1100SF - The first of the XS1100 Special motorcycles, produced in 1979.
XS1100G - The third year for the XS1100 motorcycles, produced in 1980. Standard model as opposed to Special.
XS1100SG - The second year for the XS1100 Special motorcycles, produced in 1980.
XS1100LG - The first of the XS1100 Midnight Special motorcycles, produced in 1980.
XS1100H - The fourth and final year for the XS1100 motorcycles, produced in 1981. Standard model as opposed to Special. Was sold only in full dress.
XS1100SH - The third and final year for the XS1100 Special motorcycles, produced in 1981.
XS1100LH - The second and final year for the XS1100 Midnight Special motorcycles, produced in 1981.

[Lbrown311]

I don't think there is a full write up on the differences, but there are not that many. Swapping of parts mainly sticks to 78 & 79 (early models), and 80 & 81 (late models) and of course Standard and Special models. I'm sure the guru's will chime in with the very specific details and differnces for you. I am still learning so I will leave it to them.

There is however this link for models and serial numbers with the colors they came in.
Serial Number & Model Identification

[DGXSER]

That is actually a good guide and gives the nomenclature as well. It really is fairly simple E-H dictates the year startign in 78 through 81. S signifies the Special model, L indicates the Midnight Special model. So an LG is an 80 MNS, and SH is an 81 Special, an F is 79 standard. As GTXS had deliniated.

[crazy steve]

Your LG is for all practical purposes just a SG with black/gold trim. All the parts will interchange, with the only 'real' difference being that Yamaha (as a selling point) 'detailed' the frame and some other bits 'better' (more attention paid to weld quality/finish). There's a few other minor differences (seat cover, black carbs) but all of them are cosmetic. The LH had more changes (wheels, brakes, forks), enough that many parts won't interchange.

I've been working up an interchange guide, what I've got done can be found here: http://www.xs11.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=78

[GTXS1100]

I cant really take credit for the post it was a copy and paste off the information page. Figured it aswered the question tho.

[jetmechmarty]

Don't forget all the other XS and XJ bikes. There's a bajillion of them. XJ also covers the SECA models.

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