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  • #1

    79' xs11 quick restore whatcha think...

    So i had a client at my work that noticed some xs11 emblems hung up on my shop wall, He told me that he had an 11 special and we got to chatting... After about 15 min of talking about my other xs11 restores he decided that he wanted me to have to bike since he didnt ride it anymore, as long as i would restore it. Well here is the progress! its been 10 days.


    From this...

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    Still waiting on gaiters for front end new turn signals and rear progressive shocks!! Will post more when its done!
    -1979 XS1100SFCAFE CHOP
    WEISCO 1196CC KIT
    SMOOTHED FRAME WELDS
    YZF-R1 COMPLETE FRONT END
    DYNATEK 3 OHM COILS
    MIKUNI RS36 CARBS
    FIBERGLASS TAIL
    YAMAHA YZF-R1 REAR SETS
    LITHIUM BATTERY

    -1979sf donor bike (sold)

    -1979sf restored to factory

    -1986 gsxr750r (sold)
    Dry clutch
    4 degree timing plate
    3 ohm Dynatek coils
    Dynatek hight output ignition
    Original 80's 4-1 Yoshimura full exhaust

    -1994 Ducati 900ss track bike(project)
    Lots of stuff
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  • #2
    Interesting black theme u have going there. I used PJ1 Gloss Black on one of my 750 engines. Looked damn good!
    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.

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    • #3
      I wish I could come across a few like that.
      Greg

      Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

      ― Albert Einstein

      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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      • #4
        Wow! You have done a ton of work in just 10 days. What an improvement. You sure put me to shame. Good work on restoring those headers.
        "Little by little the look of the country changes because of the men we admire." Hud

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        • #5
          Absolutely love it! Its going to look amazing when completed. Just enough updating to make it current, but the black keeps it retro cool. Like the change in the seat too. Was at the bike show in Calgary back in January and noticed a lot of the nicest bikes weren't full out custom pieces, but clean updates on classics. When you can make an older bike look that nice with paint and a few new parts, there really isn't any reason to buy new. The proof will be when you park it amid a ton of new and farkeled up bikes at your local meet and have the majority of onlookers gravitate to yours. Best feeling in the world to have total strangers want to know more about something you've put your time and heart into...except maybe riding it of course.

          By the way, where can I find a jack like that?
          Last edited by Garagamus; 03-15-2014, 10:52 AM.
          81 H "Traumaha"
          06 KLR 650
          06 Katana 600 (Sold)
          05 Star 1100 (Sold)
          78 GS1000 Cafe (Traded for a Chrysler 68 Newport)
          79 RD400 (Stolen)
          78 KE175
          Schwinn Tricycle red (with a loud bell)

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          • #6
            Thanks for the words of encouragement. Oh and home depot sells those jacks quite cheap as well!!!
            -1979 XS1100SFCAFE CHOP
            WEISCO 1196CC KIT
            SMOOTHED FRAME WELDS
            YZF-R1 COMPLETE FRONT END
            DYNATEK 3 OHM COILS
            MIKUNI RS36 CARBS
            FIBERGLASS TAIL
            YAMAHA YZF-R1 REAR SETS
            LITHIUM BATTERY

            -1979sf donor bike (sold)

            -1979sf restored to factory

            -1986 gsxr750r (sold)
            Dry clutch
            4 degree timing plate
            3 ohm Dynatek coils
            Dynatek hight output ignition
            Original 80's 4-1 Yoshimura full exhaust

            -1994 Ducati 900ss track bike(project)
            Lots of stuff

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            • #7
              Updates!!

              A little more work done as the parts trickle in...

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              -1979 XS1100SFCAFE CHOP
              WEISCO 1196CC KIT
              SMOOTHED FRAME WELDS
              YZF-R1 COMPLETE FRONT END
              DYNATEK 3 OHM COILS
              MIKUNI RS36 CARBS
              FIBERGLASS TAIL
              YAMAHA YZF-R1 REAR SETS
              LITHIUM BATTERY

              -1979sf donor bike (sold)

              -1979sf restored to factory

              -1986 gsxr750r (sold)
              Dry clutch
              4 degree timing plate
              3 ohm Dynatek coils
              Dynatek hight output ignition
              Original 80's 4-1 Yoshimura full exhaust

              -1994 Ducati 900ss track bike(project)
              Lots of stuff

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              • #8
                Lookin' good...........even replaced the bashed up stock exhaust.
                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.

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                • #9
                  What kind of forks are those?? I love that Yamaha lettering on them.
                  78 E - 2to1 exhaust, dynatek coils, special headlight [SOLD!]
                  79 F - gas tank refurb, headgasket change, straight pipes, late model carbs, virago lowering shocks, special headlight and gauges, TC fuse block, GSXR-1100 carbs (WIP)


                  "May my tires not fail me, nor my engine grow cold"

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by D0wn5h1ft View Post
                    What kind of forks are those?? I love that Yamaha lettering on them.
                    Factory 1979sf forks painted with decals then cleared.
                    -1979 XS1100SFCAFE CHOP
                    WEISCO 1196CC KIT
                    SMOOTHED FRAME WELDS
                    YZF-R1 COMPLETE FRONT END
                    DYNATEK 3 OHM COILS
                    MIKUNI RS36 CARBS
                    FIBERGLASS TAIL
                    YAMAHA YZF-R1 REAR SETS
                    LITHIUM BATTERY

                    -1979sf donor bike (sold)

                    -1979sf restored to factory

                    -1986 gsxr750r (sold)
                    Dry clutch
                    4 degree timing plate
                    3 ohm Dynatek coils
                    Dynatek hight output ignition
                    Original 80's 4-1 Yoshimura full exhaust

                    -1994 Ducati 900ss track bike(project)
                    Lots of stuff

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                    • #11
                      Finally Done!!!

                      Still have smal things to do, but shes all in one piece...







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                      -1979 XS1100SFCAFE CHOP
                      WEISCO 1196CC KIT
                      SMOOTHED FRAME WELDS
                      YZF-R1 COMPLETE FRONT END
                      DYNATEK 3 OHM COILS
                      MIKUNI RS36 CARBS
                      FIBERGLASS TAIL
                      YAMAHA YZF-R1 REAR SETS
                      LITHIUM BATTERY

                      -1979sf donor bike (sold)

                      -1979sf restored to factory

                      -1986 gsxr750r (sold)
                      Dry clutch
                      4 degree timing plate
                      3 ohm Dynatek coils
                      Dynatek hight output ignition
                      Original 80's 4-1 Yoshimura full exhaust

                      -1994 Ducati 900ss track bike(project)
                      Lots of stuff

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                      • #12
                        Very nice!!! Looks awesome!
                        Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

                        When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

                        81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
                        80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


                        Previously owned
                        93 GSX600F
                        80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
                        81 XS1100 Special
                        81 CB750 C
                        80 CB750 C
                        78 XS750

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                        • #13
                          Looks good................there has been a rally held out of the SantaMargarita KOA the past several yrs. in June. If done again, may wanna watch the rally section for a chance to show off your good work. Been to a couple of those out there.......good time!
                          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.

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                          • #14
                            Well done! Really diggin the decals.
                            Nate

                            78 XS11 "Matilda" 2H7 000364

                            2001 Raptor ACCT, T.C. Fuse Box, TC Bros Forward Controls
                            Kuryakyn Iso Grips/Throttleboss/Bar End Mirror, Custom Covered Seat
                            Shinko 712s, HID Headlight, RC Performance Exhaust
                            Bikemaster Daytona Handlebars, Galfer SS Brake Lines
                            Barnett HD Clutch Springs, T.C. Spin On Filter Adapter
                            K+N Air Filter

                            88 Voyager XII
                            81 XJ650 Maxim

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                            • #15
                              How in the heck can you work in all that sun . . . jeeez o man . . .quit foolin' around with that motorcicle and cut yer grass






                              Bike looks great, nice job, helluva quick transformation.
                              1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors )
                              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.

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