Aaaaaand...it's done.

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  • D0wn5h1ft
    XSive Maximus
    • Aug 2013
    • 515
    • Westerly, RI.
    #1

    Aaaaaand...it's done.

    Just picked up the tank and wrapped up the build today. Touching up the paint on the frame is the last thing to do and give her a good shine over the weekend. I have the tank badges on order but those are just bolt on. Here she is after a nice day of riding and getting her nice and dirty! Ignore the wet spots on the ground, not from my bike. There's still some room to improve on little things (painting exhaust hangers, etc.) but it's my vision come to life.





    Last edited by D0wn5h1ft; 04-02-2014, 07:00 PM.
    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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    • Briggs&Stratton
      XSive
      • Mar 2014
      • 47
      • Grand Forks, ND.
      #2
      Very nice job! Excellent choice of bars and seat.
      79 SF

      IG "9mmHeater"

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        • Eveready1100
          XSive Maximus
          • Jul 2002
          • 539
          • Childers, Queensland,Australia
          #3
          Nice to see another one back on the road but, crikey mate! How old is that front tyre???

          [IMG][/IMG]

          Looks to have a line of cracks right around the sidewall of the front one.
          Go easy on that, eh?
          79 SF Special W/ Stock all original motor @ 384,000klms
          Stock exhaust, stock airbox, XJ sump, 78E carbs, Xs1100RH seat, Bosch superhorns, 5/8ths front M/c, braided lines, sintered SBS pads, drilled discs, progressive springs, 8" 50w HID headlight 4300K, 2 x 50w HID spiral driving lights, KONI shocks, Spade fuse box
          *Touring mode - Plexistar 2 screen, Gearsack rack & bag & saddlebags, homebuilt towbar
          *"The Keg"- UC torana hubs, XS11 discs, Tokico 4 spot calipers

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            • Schming
              XS-XJ Guru
              • Jul 2009
              • 2070
              • Pittsburgh,PA
              #4
              Nice job! Looks great!

              Gotta ask, what's goin on with the clutch lever?
              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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                • D0wn5h1ft
                  XSive Maximus
                  • Aug 2013
                  • 515
                  • Westerly, RI.
                  #5
                  Clutch cable broke...hoping none of you would pick up on that . New one on order should be here on Friday.

                  Front tire is as old as dirt. I have a new one sitting next to me in my room but I didn't have the patience to take it to the local shop today and have it installed. I'll be putting it on Friday with the new clutch cable.
                  Last edited by D0wn5h1ft; 04-02-2014, 08:03 PM.
                  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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                    • DGXSER
                      Doctor of XSology(Deceased)
                      • Nov 2008
                      • 12001
                      • Cincinnati, Ohio
                      #6
                      Hopefully the rearbtire as well, if it is also older than dirt.
                      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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