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    So after alot of help from everybody here I finally got my 80 midnight special running!! Took it out for a ride (illegally!) and all i can say is wow, much more power than I was expecting and it handled much better that I would've thought! Just took it around the block a few times, but it was running great and really got moving when I wanted it to!

    I also found out the octopus is leaking gas, so I think I'm just gonna scrap it and hook up the gas directly.

    Next up is registering the bike, insurance, and getting my license. I still haven't decided whether or not to take the MSF course, I know everyone says to take it, but $160 is a huge chunk of change for a poor college boy like me.

    I also need to either recover the seat or get a new one, I've searched all around here about them and I think I'm gonna go with the JCwhittney cover, any reasons not to?

    Thanks for everyones help, especially geezer, that new switch is still working awsome!


  • #2
    The 80SG seat is a much better style than the double-bucket IMHO. Consider getting a "seat skin." The SG seat lets you sit a bit farther back in the seat, I believe.
    Skids (Sid Hansen)

    Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.

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    • #3
      I have a '80 SG seat that I did a restuff and recover for about 6 bucks on I am not using, it is not real pretty, but not too bad. If you are interested in how I did it or perhaps purchasing it email me or PM.
      buffalo
      80 XS1100SG

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      • #4
        I bought and installed a king/queen seat from Dennis Kirk. Great quality but the butt rest is further back than the original king/queen seat I had. Now my reach to the handlebars is a little too long.

        The king/queen seat makes your bike look like a tank but it sure is comfortable.

        Ben
        1985 Yamaha VMX12n "Max X" - Stock
        1982 Honda XL500r "Big Red" - Stump Puller. Unknown mileage.
        1974-78 Honda XL350 hybrid - The thumper that revs. Unknown miles.
        1974 Suzuki TC/TS125 hybrid. Trials with trail gear. Invaluable. Unknown miles.
        1971 Honda CL350. For Dad. Newtronic Electronic Ign. Reliable. Unknown miles.

        Formerly:
        1982 XS650
        1980 XS1100g
        1979 XS1100sf
        1978 XS1100e donor

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        • #5
          Yeah I kinda want to go the least expensive route but still make it look some what decent. So I think just recovering is the way to go, I can park it in a garage so it won't get beat on too bad.

          Buffalo-
          Would that seat fit my bike? If so I'd definatly be interested, long as it looks ok I might be willing to take if off your hands. Any pics?

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          • #6
            Ben - a cheap set of dogbone risers might solve your reach problem. I got some from Tkat a while back for Tsunami and they sure helped me.
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            Ken Talbot

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            • #7
              Dog Bones

              Ken, did you have to lengthen cables or brake hoses to install those extensions on your bike?
              Ken/Sooke
              78E Ratbyk
              82 FT500 "lilRat"

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              • #8
                I got way with just rerouting the throttle and clutch cables, but I did have to put on a longer brake line. At the time I had some spares in the shed, but I have since moved on to braided stainless lines so I just went with what I needed.
                Ken Talbot

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                • #9
                  If you recover, put a piece of plastic sheet, like a garbage bag, over your foam before you put the new cover on. Your foam will never get wet from rain.
                  Bill Murrin
                  Nashville, TN
                  1981 XS1100SH "Kick in the Ass"
                  1981 XS650SH "Numb in the Ass"
                  2005 DL1000 V-Strom "WOW"
                  2005 FJR1300 Newest ride
                  1993 ST1100 "For Sale $2,700" (Sold)
                  2005 Ninja 250 For Sale $2,000 1100 miles

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                  • #10
                    Great idea, thanks!

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                    • #11
                      Tkat sure does do some sweet work....
                      1985 Yamaha VMX12n "Max X" - Stock
                      1982 Honda XL500r "Big Red" - Stump Puller. Unknown mileage.
                      1974-78 Honda XL350 hybrid - The thumper that revs. Unknown miles.
                      1974 Suzuki TC/TS125 hybrid. Trials with trail gear. Invaluable. Unknown miles.
                      1971 Honda CL350. For Dad. Newtronic Electronic Ign. Reliable. Unknown miles.

                      Formerly:
                      1982 XS650
                      1980 XS1100g
                      1979 XS1100sf
                      1978 XS1100e donor

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