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  • #1

    Potential new project

    Keep your fingers crossed for me everyone...I'm bidding on this one on eBay..

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1712752022...84.m1431.l2649

    Look at the prices we have to pay here to get a bike that you chaps in the USA would pay a lot less for......

    This bike needs a carb rebuild but apparently runs reasonably well, although a bit rough, with no mechanical noise, stuck valves or anything too untoward. I'd like to give it the 'treatment' and make it look great. It's a 1980 with 34,000 miles on the clock. Possibly genuine. Basically, it's all there apart from the lift handle. The seat has been reduced in height, so would need to be replaced. Stainless exhaust but not exactly replica. A good potential project though. If I win it, I'll keep a photo record of the restoration and post it all here. Gotta have a project! My XJR1300 is completely done with no further scope for tinkering.......
    Last edited by James England; 03-26-2014, 03:12 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.
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  • #2
    Good luck on the bidding, James!

    Just can't stay away from these XS's, can you?
    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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    • #3
      Originally posted by Prisoner6 View Post
      Good luck on the bidding, James!

      Just can't stay away from these XS's, can you?
      no..the problem is that they keep staying away from me....
      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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      • #4
        Originally posted by James England View Post
        no..the problem is that they keep staying away from me....
        I can relate to that ... I had to wait a looooong time (nearly 35 years) before I finally bought my very first XS11 ...
        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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        • #5
          Originally posted by James England View Post
          Keep your fingers crossed for me everyone...I'm bidding on this one on eBay..

          http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1712752022...84.m1431.l2649

          Look at the prices we have to pay here to get a bike that you chaps in the USA would pay a lot less for......

          This bike needs a carb rebuild but apparently runs reasonably well, although a bit rough, with no mechanical noise, stuck valves or anything too untoward. I'd like to give it the 'treatment' and make it look great. It's a 1980 with 34,000 miles on the clock. Possibly genuine. Basically, it's all there apart from the lift handle. The seat has been reduced in height, so would need to be replaced. Stainless exhaust but not exactly replica. A good potential project though. If I win it, I'll keep a photo record of the restoration and post it all here. Gotta have a project! My XJR1300 is completely done with no further scope for tinkering.......
          Why is it that prices for motorcycles in Europe in general are so much higher than in the US? I heard from some French friends that even the cost of motorcycle license is highly inflated. I guess it's just another reason to be happy that I live in the colonies.
          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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          • #6
            Does it have the 1179 big bore in it? It is described as a 1180.
            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 Roosevelt

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            • #7
              Originally posted by natemoen View Post
              Does it have the 1179 big bore in it? It is described as a 1180.
              Maybe! Not sure if it's just a typo in the listing though......
              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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              • #8
                It does appear to be fairly complete, and a runner. if that were $700 US, that would be about right for prices I see. Although IIRC, 700 quid translates to just shy of $1,200 US. Now that would be the price for a cosmetically decent, strong running XS11 around these parts.
                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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                • #9
                  If it has the 1180, GET IT!! That is the RC Engineering kit bore, and as Special Ed can attest, it is a hoot to ride! Russ Collins had a higher dome on the pistons, and make a LOT more torque because of it. Ed's bike just got the "hot" engine installed this past weekend, and I know he is VERY happy with it so far. He does need to break in the new bearings, but the engine is MUCH stronger than the stock.
                  Ray Matteis
                  KE6NHG
                  XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
                  XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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                  • #10
                    I kinda like that stubbier exhaust and if it's stainless, it'll buff right up. So while that price might be a bit high, it's not that high...
                    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...

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                    • #11
                      Why does the rear of the bike look so open? Longer shocks? Plastic mudflap missing?
                      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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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by IanDMacDonald View Post
                        Why does the rear of the bike look so open? Longer shocks? Plastic mudflap missing?
                        the shocks are too long. I think that's why....
                        Last edited by James England; 03-27-2014, 02:17 AM.
                        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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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by DGXSER View Post
                          It does appear to be fairly complete, and a runner. if that were $700 US, that would be about right for prices I see. Although IIRC, 700 quid translates to just shy of $1,200 US. Now that would be the price for a cosmetically decent, strong running XS11 around these parts.
                          exactly. That's why you're lucky in the USA!
                          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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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by crazy steve View Post
                            I kinda like that stubbier exhaust and if it's stainless, it'll buff right up. So while that price might be a bit high, it's not that high...
                            I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much. I've already mentally stripped the bike and am waiting for the frame and swinging arm to be powder coated, tank etc off for a respray, carbs in bits, PJ1 ordered (now, thankfully, available again here in the UK), scouting about for shocks and bits. Etc etc. Even thinking about buying another zinc plating kit.

                            Yes, the exhaust is all stainless, the seller told me, so it could be made to look good. I'd have to resist the temptation to splash out on a replica one again though.

                            I'm not sure re the engine size though. I reckon it's a typo or the seller being unaware of the actual capacity. The bike runs, he's says, and he used it last year. He says the engine stutters at under 3,500 revs and one cylinder started flooding with fuel. The usual and all easily sorted out with the combined might of this forum. The bike has a fork brace and an antiquated steering damper too, I notice.

                            Oops, I'm getting hopeful again..... Better restrain myself
                            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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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by D0wn5h1ft View Post
                              Why is it that prices for motorcycles in Europe in general are so much higher than in the US? I heard from some French friends that even the cost of motorcycle license is highly inflated. I guess it's just another reason to be happy that I live in the colonies.
                              I just taxed my XJR yesterday. $129 for a year. Is that higher than in the USA then?
                              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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