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That bike looks amazing in the pics!
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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.
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It's so deceptive. The bike is worn out, rough-looking, sounds dreadful when running and really, not much more than a parts bike. It's only 10 miles away from my house, so I was able to go and see it. I'm pleased I did!Originally posted by natemoen View PostXS1100F 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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It's still up for sale. Says it all, eh? Photos can be so deceptive!
I'm having a problem finding an XS1100 here for a reasonable amount of money!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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52000 km (I assume km) is fairly low if the maintenance was OK...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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Having Trouble Finding One
James,Originally posted by James England View Post
Have you ever priced buying one from here (US) and having it shipped to you?
MP1981 XS1100H Venturer
K&N Air Filter
ACCT
Custom Paint by Deitz
Geezer Rectifier/Regulator
Chacal Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers
Stebel Nautilus Horn
EBC Front Rotors
Limie Accent Moves On In 2015
MikeComment
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I tried for a Honda CBX1000. It's horrendously expensive, risk of damage, slow and expensive! Also, the problem is that, over here, the US styled XS1100's aren't that popular and they sell for less than the original European-styled ones.Originally posted by MPittma100 View Post
There are some people on eBay who import from the USA but they are usually sad old wrecks with seized engines and, inevitably, the styling looks weird for over here!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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It sounds like a bag of spanners. I'd say the speedo has been interfered with..... It's a really rough bike and not even a particularly good spares bike, since it's in such poor condition....Originally posted by skids View PostXS1100F 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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Last of the lot
Dear All
I still have some rear left side wheel bearings available. However, this is 100% absolutely, deadly-serious, cross-heart-and-hope-to-die, the LAST lot I'll ever be able to get. It definitely is the END as far as getting any more is concerned.
So... if anyone wants one, especially all the new members I've seen registering lately, who may not be aware of this thread, please do let me know OK?
I would advise newly registered members to read this thread from the start. You'll soon get the picture and may wish to have a bearing for the future or maybe even now.
Honest, Crazy Steve, these are the very last lot! (he never believes me..) I CANNOT get any more!!! I've done my dangest to sort out what has been a huge problem and done pretty well, I reckon. However, the well has dried up....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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Bearing Ordered
James,
Thanks for the quick response. I just ordered one of your bearings and lokk forward to having it as a spare.Comment
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It's now in the mail to you and will be there in approx 10 days. One day, you'll be pleased you bought that bearing! Keep it safe... they wander off on their ownOriginally posted by leethom View Post
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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Are you kidding us here James....Captain un-obtanium... Just kidding as I have 4 in my garage now and most are spoken for. Thanks for your efforts and I am sure we will all in or way or another be thanking you in the future.2-79 XS1100 SF
2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!Comment
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Ha! I'll take that as a compliment! I have single-handedly solved the hitherto insurmountable problem of the rear wheel bearing. Gone are the days of all those threads about two ball bearings side by side, and everyone flexing their mental muscles on how to get round the failure of that titchy little part. Oh no... the clever ones amongst us are sittin' purty witha stockpile of them, eh? I see a lot of new arrivals on the forum...oh callow, newbies, I hope they don't learn the hard way.... after stocks run out...Originally posted by Rasputin View PostXS1100F 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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Received my Bearing in Good Order
The bearing arrived last week. Thanks James.Comment
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Rear wheel bearing
I just bought one from James - I'm sure I'll be glad I did! Fabulous service as well!
Keith
Current:
1979 XS11F - "Sigmund"
1975 Triumph T150V - "Ralph"
1975 Honda CB125S - "Blue" - built for my daughter to learn on.
1983 Kawasaki GPZ 550 - yet another bike that needs me! It followed me home...
Previous:
1975 Norton Commando
1969 Triumph Tiger 650
2002 Yamaha YZ250FComment
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Glad I ran across this thread. I just ordered two of them.
Thanks for thinking of others, James, and offering these bearings to us while they last.
Tom1979 XS1100F "Old General" (work in progress)Comment
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