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1980 XS1100LG Midnight Special...my Winter project...
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Tenorman
Butler, PA
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Butler, PA
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Bikes that I have owned and enjoyed...
1964 Allstate 250
1970 Yamaha DT1
1959 Mobylette
1970 Yamaha JT1
1995 Suzuki 80
1978 Yamaha XS650
1980 Yamaha XS1100LG
2005 BMW R1150R -
That looks like its in really good shape! Nice bike.Scott
1979 XS1100F
1978 R100S BMW -
Thanks....
My brother-in-law purchased this new at Zannotti's in Butler, PA in 1980. He passed away about 8 years ago and this has been stored in his son's basement since about 1998.
It was a "no-brainer" to buy this. It is in really nice shape...31,XXX miles.
I have already started work on the brakes (rebuilding the master cylinders and calipers) and will also replace the brake hoses.
There is the second gear problem, but I have purchased a good used set of gears and will soon get the bike flipped and sort it out.
My last Yamaha was a 1978 650 Special...
ThenormanBikes that I have owned and enjoyed...
1964 Allstate 250
1970 Yamaha DT1
1959 Mobylette
1970 Yamaha JT1
1995 Suzuki 80
1978 Yamaha XS650
1980 Yamaha XS1100LG
2005 BMW R1150RComment
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A real beauty. Have fun with it!79 F
Previously owned: (among others)
1969 Harley- Davidson Rapido 125 (Aermacchi)
1967 Suzuki X6 Hustler
1973 Suzuki TM 125
1979 XS1100 F
2005 Kaw. Vulcan VN800
1991 BMW K75Comment
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Cafe Racer???
Thanks,
Some of my friends have suggested turning into a cafe racer...and although I have seen some photos of these bikes as cafe racers (I think they look cool), these are now a piece of history...They are only original once and my plan is to keep it all original...
TenormanBikes that I have owned and enjoyed...
1964 Allstate 250
1970 Yamaha DT1
1959 Mobylette
1970 Yamaha JT1
1995 Suzuki 80
1978 Yamaha XS650
1980 Yamaha XS1100LG
2005 BMW R1150RComment
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Good choice for an already nice original Midnite!Originally posted by Tenorman View Post
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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+1 on keeping it original. My biased opinion says stock/near stock is coolest. looking at a stock '70's era bike takes us old dudes back to when we were footloose and ridin' hard at 18 years old.79 F
Previously owned: (among others)
1969 Harley- Davidson Rapido 125 (Aermacchi)
1967 Suzuki X6 Hustler
1973 Suzuki TM 125
1979 XS1100 F
2005 Kaw. Vulcan VN800
1991 BMW K75Comment
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Dont you bloody dare...Originally posted by Tenorman View Post
1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.
Woman (well, my wife anyway) are always on Transmit and never Receive.
"A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be" Albert Einstien.Comment
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Welcome Neighbor !!!Originally posted by Tenorman View Post
Sorry to hear about your brother in law.
Sounds like you have a good idea of what needs done to the bike to restore it to its former glory, which does'nt look like a whole lot.
All the info for the gear fix is right at your fingertips on here.
Also, good choice in keeping it close to original, real hard to find a MNS, let alone in the shape yours is in.
1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors
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1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)
Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.Comment
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If there was one bike in the whole world I would like to add to my collection in mint condition, it would be the midnight special XS11. The only thing I'd change would be the handlebars. I love your bike! Sooooo jealous!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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Your brother had it stock, you should keep it stock.
Modded bikes are more common than stock.
JohnJohn is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)
Go ahead, click on the bikes - you know you want to...the electrons are ready.
'81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine
"Not all treasure is silver and gold"Comment
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78 650 se
You had the classic 1st year XS650, now you have the classic 1st year XS1100 LG, keep it that way, please ! I had the 1st XS1100 SF and put 56K on it with no problem, the high bars can be adjusted for a comfy fit.Originally posted by Tenorman View Post
I can give you some tips on the trans as my LH needed new gears, did it with out turning it over, PM me if you like.
Nice bike ! I love it ! Done };~)76 XS650 C ROADSTER
80 XS650 G Special II
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80 XS 1100 SG
81 XS 1100LH/SH DARKHORSE
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