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what are the differences, if any, between the 2 years? thanks
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Nathan
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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
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Mainly the seat, grab bar and tail light/rear fender. Wiring harness will be different, 79 has the 160mph speedo, no kickstart on the 80 motor, slotted rotors on the 80.Originally posted by 650mark View Post2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
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Photos of pristine original Specials are tough to find.Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
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The 79 engine is a lot quicker too. Different cams and timing curve.
Ralph Nader made Yamaha detune the engines in the US in 1980 because of emission regulations.Greg
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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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thanks for the info.Comment
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