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Any information on the XS1100R
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Are you talking about the RH Australia/New Zealand version?
That is the only. One with an R in the designator.Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
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If you want one on this side of the planet, I believe you have to build it yourself.Last edited by jetmechmarty; 12-31-2013, 09:20 PM.Marty (in Mississippi)
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Well, I will be darned. Never heard of this one. Learn something new every day!
Mike1981 XS1100H Venturer
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It is similar to a 81 MNS but with the rare swirly 17" rear rim and no gold trim. Nice lookin' bike.
2H7 (79) owned since '89
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Yeah, lots of unobtainium parts for those of us in the US.....
Even the guys down under have trouble finding some of the parts on these.Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
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It looks like it has clip ons for bars. I want!!1980 XS1100LG Midnight
1991 Honda CBR1000F Hurricane
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A cold beer and another one!Comment
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Correction, It LOOKS similar to an 81 MNS, but appearances are deceiving.It is similar to a 81 MNS but with the rare swirly 17" rear rim and no gold trim
The RH is virtually the same as the Euro "Sport" model, but with detail changes to conform with local design rules.
The photos in this RH brochure are actually photos of the Sport, not the RH, for some reason.
The main difference between either the RH or Sport to the Specials is the frame.
It's dimensions are virtually identical, but it's constructed out of thicker walled tubing and is gusseted at every tube junction for greater strength and rigidity.
Here's some pics of a bare RH frame
^ see all the gussets? Factory frame hot rodding.
^ even the lower joints got some.
^ and the back end. The upper shock mounts also have thicker bracing compared to either the special or standard models.
Large box brackets under frame mount a large flat profile brace under the motor and inner pipes.
^ and this shot shows the extra cross tube where the tank mount is.
^ The handlebars aren't clipons, they're 3 piece bars that fit normally, with adjustable sweep angle. Here's a set compared to the Standard's Eurobars to show the lower rise.
And if you look closely at the brochure pic of the rear wheel, you'll see that it's a swirly 17 inch rim with rimlocks.
That leaves cosmetics, such as the fairing (to fit an 8 inch headlight in) and seat, mudguards etc which make these quite unique.
It appears that these bikes were intended to contest in production racing where the earlier Standard models had fared so well, but they missed the boat badly by the fitment of the Special's tank, which may be a lot more stylish than the big ones, but the majority of production races over here were endurance events, mainly of 2, 3 and 6 hour duration, in which having a bike which probably wouldn't do an hour at full noise without refuelling would be a real problem. ( This is the main reason why Suzuki Katanas also dipped out , as they had small tanks compared to the equally powerful GSX1100's)79 SF Special W/ Stock all original motor @ 384,000klms
Stock exhaust, stock airbox, XJ sump, 78E carbs, Xs1100RH seat, Bosch superhorns, 5/8ths front M/c, braided lines, sintered SBS pads, drilled discs, progressive springs, 8" 50w HID headlight 4300K, 2 x 50w HID spiral driving lights, KONI shocks, Spade fuse box
*Touring mode - Plexistar 2 screen, Gearsack rack & bag & saddlebags, homebuilt towbar
*"The Keg"- UC torana hubs, XS11 discs, Tokico 4 spot calipersComment
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Oooh! Me likey! If only it had a standard tank, it would be perfect! It would be the most gorgeous motorcycle ever! (In my opinion) they couldn't just throw on a standard tank for racing?BARE BONES CHOPPERS: If it don't make it go faster, you don't need it!
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This bike looks like it's a new scooter made to look retro, ala Triumph or the new Honda. I thought the '79F was the coolest, but this one is its rival.79 F
Previously owned: (among others)
1969 Harley- Davidson Rapido 125 (Aermacchi)
1967 Suzuki X6 Hustler
1973 Suzuki TM 125
1979 XS1100 F
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Those look like the swirly wheels that were on my '81 Virago.80 LGComment
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If I could have my choice of any, I would choose the R. I like it a lot.Marty (in Mississippi)
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Don't know if I'm doing this right, but there are a few pics to peruse here:
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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Just thought I'd pull the photos into this thread, surprising that these are the "R" with the Standard tank, and the fellows in Oz said that they were this way STOCK!
Very interesting regarding the frame gussets. Wish I had known about these 13 years ago when I did my rebuild, I would have then taken my bike down to FRAME to add the stabilizing changes! I'm just a bit too lazy now to do it again, as long as my bike runs!
T.C.T. C. Gresham
81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
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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)
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