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I went a little overboard on the pinstriping, but here's the general idea...
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'81 XS11H Venturer - holed up in storage while life happened since 07/08/04
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Interesting, I kinda like it!Originally posted by CRXSi90 View PostI went a little overboard on the pinstriping, but here's the general idea...
Nathan
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Theodore RooseveltComment
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That'd be bought as good as it gets Nate, and goes with the rest of look.81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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Oh my! That is one large trunk. I really didn't see the first time I browsed the post. You could put a pocket motorcycle in there in case you break down.
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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I don't think that it is quite the right proportions, just a quick photoshop job to get the general idea.Originally posted by skids View PostOh my! That is one large trunk. I really didn't see the first time I browsed the post. You could put a pocket motorcycle in there in case you break down.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
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.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Gotta keep the combat boots and Kevlar vest somewhere.Originally posted by skids View PostOh my! That is one large trunk. I really didn't see the first time I browsed the post. You could put a pocket motorcycle in there in case you break down.
Here ya go...smaller and the color is closer to the high-pressure-sodium illuminated night shot.
'81 XS11H Venturer - holed up in storage while life happened since 07/08/04
'81 Kawasaki KE175 enduro - 63 mph of smokey fun, now with collector plates!Comment
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Hi Nate,Originally posted by CRXSi90 View PostGotta keep the combat boots and Kevlar vest somewhere.
Here ya go...smaller and the color is closer to the high-pressure-sodium illuminated night shot.
I know it's a photoshopped concept photo but is it really that big?
If so, mount it on the right hand of the bike and put a wheel on t'other side.Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"Comment
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Okay, okay! So I might suffer from a condition where I think certain things are bigger than they really are!Originally posted by fredintoon View Post
This is too boxy to hang on the side...it really needs the "speeding bullet" profile to make a nice looking side car. On the other hand, it's probably not too far from reality to use an xCargo car-top carrier as a cargo side-car. Hmm...... Anyway, I dropped the size another 20%, so let me know if it should be smaller yet!
'81 XS11H Venturer - holed up in storage while life happened since 07/08/04
'81 Kawasaki KE175 enduro - 63 mph of smokey fun, now with collector plates!Comment
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Ok, here it is propped up with 2x4s and the garbage can in even worse lighting.
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
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.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Lol, my first thought when I saw that pic was a collection of pieces stuck together. It fits with the seat, I think. Honestly, that black patch of paint on the side of the tank throws everything off. It'd probs go great together as-is with that tank area yellow.1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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Well, I do also have a ventured tank that I will be painting and putting on there at some point as well.Nathan
KD9ARL
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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.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Nate- I have been holding my thumb over different parts of that pic over & over. The trunk looks good as-is. Whatever makes YOU happy is what matters. I say ride it exactly how you have it. I do have a trunk I can put on my bike like your's if I ever need it. It's some cheap thing, and it works great. So, if it looks good on mine, your's will look equally as well, if not better.1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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Paint it yellow to match the bike and add just two pin stripes high and low. Leave the ammo cans the way they are. my 2cents
First bike was an: 1978 XS1100
Second bike is an FJR1300.
Now I'm restoring a '79 XS1100.Comment
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Got the yellow on now. After looking at it more the size of the different sections of the trunk aren't quite big enough to do a scallop on. You can see what I am talking about in the first pic here. So I have to do something else.
So I just quickly put a couple stripes of tape down to get an idea.
Without rails:
With rails (not quite held straight):
I am not good with paint schemes so that's why I ask opinions.Nathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
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.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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I think it looks great Nate, painters tape and all, lol. You'll be one of the few left with a yellow bike. I'm switching my color over the Winter.1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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