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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. -
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.Comment
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Stunningly Superb James, another Masterpiece
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.
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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.Comment
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Hi James,
Excellent work. That looks really nice. May I suggest you hang onto it atleast until you find another.
Phil1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
1983 XJ 650 Maxim
2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)Comment
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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
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.Comment
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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
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Ha ha! 11 months because of my 'excess' of enthusiasm......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!!
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.Comment
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James, you do amazing work! Looks spectacular!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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Congratulations on a job well done!Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
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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.Comment
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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.Comment
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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
MikeComment
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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
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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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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.Comment
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