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Well, the last one I did sold for $8,000. This one is a better job, actually, in that the frame was powder coated and the exhaust is slightly better. I'd be looking for no less than $6,800 for it. Failing that, I'd probably just keep it and give it to my foster son. Maybe in another 20 years, it would be a little nest egg for him!
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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. -
Yes, all the Euro models had the turn signals like that. The rear light bracket has two holes and little clamps inside to hold the stems. The round sockets in the frame, where the US signal mounts usually go, were blanked off with rubber grommets.
The stems are extremely difficult to find as NOS and I had the originals rechromed.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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Thank you. He he! The good thing here is that the registration plate gives away the age so people do a 'double take' when they see what they think is a new bike and then wonder about the age on plate. On the last bike, someone asked me how I'd managed to get such an old plate on a new bike! Very gratifying.
Yes that other bike is very rough. It would be quite a job but would be worth acquiring, even to hoard for a while as a source of spares for the next one or whatever. It's sat for 10 years with no carbs on, so I bet the valves are rusted open/shut, rusted liners etc. Could be really bad.....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,
NICE JOB! Sorry about not getting back with the pics, but I noticed others here covered it before I could get any... I'm going to try and get some pics up of the '79 that is now going back together. I did a repaint on the frame, not powder coat because I don't like what the salt air here can do in short order if there is ANY break in the coating...
It will NOT be up to your very high standards, but it will have the Pacifico fairing and optional rear box.Ray Matteis
KE6NHG
XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!Comment
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Well, since you asked this question, it got me thinking. Having finished the bike, I realised the process of restoring them means more to me than possessing it and looking at it. Also, insuring two bikes is expensive and I don't have much space for a collection. Also, when one has put a lot of time and effort and money into something, it's not nice to watch it degenerate again by being used, especially in a rainy country like this. So, I put it on eBay. After 4 days, 42 watchers and 450 views, it sold for $7719 and is going to a bike collector who plans on doing only a few miles a year on it, he says.
So, onwards and upwards. No tears about selling this time. I'm now looking for another one........
Another build thread would definitely be boring, folks, wouldn't it? Basically, the same thing, all over again!!
Last edited by James England; 01-23-2015, 04:40 PM.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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You are crazy James! Did you even ride it?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.
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Yes, I did. For about two miles! Just to test it. Yes, it looks a bit crazy, I suppose. I really loved doing this one so much that I want to do another one and I just don't have the space and I'm not a collector type, if you see what I mean. I have the XJR1300 for every day use and the expense and logistics of running more than one bike is really offputting. So the XS would sit there and just get looked at.
I'm already scouring eBay, looking for another European E or F model. I've realised that what appeals to me is the process of getting torn into a miserable looking bike and 'saving' it. It's really rewarding and, for me, more rewarding than actually possessing the finished product...if you see what I mean?
The buyer is extremely pleased
Anyway, I reckon another will come up for sale and I'll do it all again (that's the crazy bit!)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,
Your build threads are great! Every one of them! Of course we want to see the next one.
Congratulations on the sale!Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
XS650EComment
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Please James just love watching !
76 XS650 C ROADSTER
80 XS650 G Special II
https://ibb.co/album/icbGgF
80 XS 1100 SG
81 XS 1100LH/SH DARKHORSE
https://tinyurl.com/k6nzvtw
AKA; Don'e, UD, Unca Don'eComment
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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, DONComment
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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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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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Another beautiful restoration James... although I don't think I could have sold it quite that fast....
Going to try maybe a different color this time? Didn't Yamaha sell a silver model? Just for a change you know.... LOL.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
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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I concur ...
James,
How about a different color? You could go with the Diamond Silver that Steve alluded to ...
You could try the New Ruby Red, or even the New Pearl White ... one of your restorations would look amazing in any of these colors!
All three colors were used on European models between '79-'80 ...
Just my $.02
P.S. Keep us posted about your search for another project!Last edited by Prisoner6; 01-24-2015, 05:11 PM.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, DONComment
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