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  • #361
    Originally posted by ekim View Post
    Does this help?



    Kinda tough to remove the blur when taking a phone picture of a shiny thing

    Beautiful Bike!
    it certainly does! Thank you
    XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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    • #362
      Signing this one off with a few last pix

      I reckon this is the end of this project and here's a few final pix, in natural daylight..........




















      Onwards and upwards!
      XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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      • #363
        Stunningly Superb James, another Masterpiece
        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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        • #364
          Originally posted by Schming View Post
          Stunningly Superb James, another Masterpiece
          Thank you for that. This one took 11 months, unlike the last 4 month job but actually worked out cheaper because of the resale value of bits that were on it..eg stainless exhaust.

          Ideally, I'd like sell this one and do another one the same. But this model is getting a bit dofficult to find now.like last time though, I'm going to keep my eyes peeled for one on ebay and will snap it up if i can.......
          XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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          • #365
            Hi James,
            Excellent work. That looks really nice. May I suggest you hang onto it atleast until you find another.
            Phil
            1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
            1983 XJ 650 Maxim
            2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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            • #366
              Originally posted by MaximPhil View Post
              Hi James,
              Excellent work. That looks really nice. May I suggest you hang onto it atleast until you find another.
              Phil
              well, I do have the XJR to use and gloat over and that does help. I'm bidding on this sad looking thing on eBay


              http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1215471566...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

              It looks like it may be too far gone though. A very sad looking bike
              XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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              • #367
                Originally posted by James England View Post



                Well, James -

                Has it really been Eleven months? That seems perfectly appropriate, though, considering the name of our forum!

                I must tell you ... it has been a real pleasure watching your project progress from start to finish, and you've given us some very useful knowledge along the way.

                And I just have one other thing to say about your results ...


                Smashing, James ... absolutely SMASHING!!
                Marco

                Current bikes:
                1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
                1979 Honda CBX
                2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R

                Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014
                WE MISS YOU, DON

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                • #368
                  Originally posted by Prisoner6 View Post
                  Well, James -

                  Has it really been Eleven months? That seems perfectly appropriate, though, considering the name of our forum!

                  I must tell you ... it has been a real pleasure watching your project progress from start to finish, and you've given us some very useful knowledge along the way.

                  And I just have one other thing to say about your results ...


                  Smashing, James ... absolutely SMASHING!!
                  Ha ha! 11 months because of my 'excess' of enthusiasm......

                  I'm pleased you like the results, Marco. I think it's better than the last one because I had the frame done and a lot of chroming. Also, the exhaust is better.

                  Looking for another one now!
                  XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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                  • #369
                    James, you do amazing work! Looks spectacular!
                    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 Roosevelt

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                    • #370
                      Congratulations on a job well done!
                      Marty (in Mississippi)
                      XS1100SG
                      XS650SK
                      XS650SH
                      XS650G
                      XS6502F
                      XS650E

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                      • #371
                        Thanks Nate. I'm pleased to have kind of rescued this bike. It started off in a worse state than the last one but is actually a better job, I reckon.

                        I'm looking for another one but they are getting rarer here, unlike in the USA where you all seem able to get them easily and cheaply! There's a very,very tatty one on eBay which I've bid on but it's debatable whether it can be saved.......any I'm going to keep looking and see if anything comes up........ Fingers crossed....
                        XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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                        • #372
                          Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
                          Congratulations on a job well done!
                          thanks Marty. It's been a while this time but I'm pleased with the results and it actually worked out cheaper than the last one!


                          Got to be 'Black Beauty II' , I suppose
                          XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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                          • #373
                            Restoration

                            Hi James,

                            I have yet to see a better restoration on any XS1100. Great work - Show winner! If you did consider selling this bike, what price would you ask for it?
                            1981 XS1100H Venturer
                            K&N Air Filter
                            ACCT
                            Custom Paint by Deitz
                            Geezer Rectifier/Regulator
                            Chacal Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
                            Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers
                            Stebel Nautilus Horn
                            EBC Front Rotors
                            Limie Accent Moves On In 2015

                            Mike

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                            • #374
                              Do all the European xs11s come with the rear turn signals mounted on the license plate? Here in the US the license plate mount was only used when you had hard bags since they cover up the original mount.
                              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 Roosevelt

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                              • #375
                                Well Done Sir!

                                That is a very well done restoration James.
                                It looks like it just came out onto the floor at the dealers showroom!

                                The bike you're bidding on appears to be mostly there, just a bit worse for wear than others. I'd bet it might be a challenge but one you'd be able to easily handle.
                                79 SF & 80 LG MNS
                                73 & 74 RD 350's
                                73 Honda CL 450
                                Graveyard - '81 XS850 Special

                                All of my bikes are projects, maybe one day I'll have them running.

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