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  • #1

    Difficult Decision

    Guys,

    At 71 years old, with bad knees, one bad shoulder, and scores of other arthritic parts it’s about time for me to get off of motorcycles.

    Here’s what I have (all three have clean titles in my name)

    1979 Special that runs and looks great. Video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SDtJfTxt0Q. Pictures at: https://picasaweb.google.com/1084313...979XS11Special

    1978 Standard. Bought this bike a bit over a year ago and just haven’t gotten around to working on it. Ran at idle when I picked it up. Pictures at https://picasaweb.google.com/1084313...978And1980XS11 (blue bike)

    1980 Standard. Don’t know much about this bike. It does turn over and seems to be complete. Hadn’t quite figured out when I would get to it but think it can be saved for sure. Pictures at: https://picasaweb.google.com/1084313...978And1980XS11 (Maroon – 1 picture)

    Boxes of parts, pipes, etc.

    I live in Reston, Va. (near DC) and would like to sell the whole load in one lot to someone I know will put them to good use. Let me know if you have any interest.

    Thanks,

    Doug
    Aches n Pains
    1995 KZ100P
    Pods, jets, pipes, cam adjuster, oil cooler

    1977 Ironhead - custom build
    Hot engine, custom frame, KZ front and rear, high torque starter, alternator conversion, Progressive shocks, Thunderheart wiring, Dyna ignition, oil cooler, Dakota Digital instruments, etc.

    Sold all my XS's to Eastcoaster but still love to keep up with you guys. This is the best cycle forum on the web.
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  • #2
    sorry to hear you're getting out....never an enviable decision...BTW none of the Picassa links work...
    1980 XS650G Special-Two
    1993 Honda ST1100

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    • #3
      The links are secure. You have to make them public in order to share them.
      Marty (in Mississippi)
      XS1100SG
      XS650SK
      XS650SH
      XS650G
      XS6502F
      XS650E

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      • #4
        Thanks, guys. Fixed the links.
        1995 KZ100P
        Pods, jets, pipes, cam adjuster, oil cooler

        1977 Ironhead - custom build
        Hot engine, custom frame, KZ front and rear, high torque starter, alternator conversion, Progressive shocks, Thunderheart wiring, Dyna ignition, oil cooler, Dakota Digital instruments, etc.

        Sold all my XS's to Eastcoaster but still love to keep up with you guys. This is the best cycle forum on the web.

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        • #5




          Hopefully, they're displayed above.
          Marty (in Mississippi)
          XS1100SG
          XS650SK
          XS650SH
          XS650G
          XS6502F
          XS650E

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          • #6
            Thanks, Marty. Didn't realize you could domthat from Picasa.
            1995 KZ100P
            Pods, jets, pipes, cam adjuster, oil cooler

            1977 Ironhead - custom build
            Hot engine, custom frame, KZ front and rear, high torque starter, alternator conversion, Progressive shocks, Thunderheart wiring, Dyna ignition, oil cooler, Dakota Digital instruments, etc.

            Sold all my XS's to Eastcoaster but still love to keep up with you guys. This is the best cycle forum on the web.

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            • #7
              Yep. Any host will do. You can host from eBay, Facebook, or anywhere you can post a picture.
              Marty (in Mississippi)
              XS1100SG
              XS650SK
              XS650SH
              XS650G
              XS6502F
              XS650E

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              • #8
                With Picassa, copy the properties of the full screen image of your photo, then paste it in your post in between [img] [/img].
                Last edited by bikerphil; 04-07-2014, 04:57 PM.
                2H7 (79) owned since '89
                3H3 owned since '06

                "If it ain't broke, modify it"

                ☮

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                • #9
                  Doug

                  I can see where safety would be a concern on a two wheel vehicle. Ever give any thought to a trike or can am?
                  2 - 80 LGs bought one new
                  81 LH
                  02 FXSTB Nighttrain
                  22 FLTRK Road Glide Limited
                  Jim

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                  • #10
                    Hey brother, a man has tO know when to get off the horse.
                    Skids (Sid Hansen)

                    Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Aches n Pains View Post
                      Guys,
                      At 71 years old, with bad knees, one bad shoulder, and scores of other arthritic parts it’s about time for me to get off of motorcycles. - - -
                      Doug
                      Aches n Pains
                      Hi Doug,
                      71, eh? I wish I was only 71.
                      So long as you can still remember where you live it's too early to quit riding.
                      Although you should think about a saving your knees with a far lighter bike or by hanging a chair on the Special. Specials steer real light if you swap in the 'trees off a Standard.
                      Fred Hill, S'toon
                      XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
                      "The Flying Pumpkin"

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                      • #12
                        How much?...


                        Also sorry to hear your quitting, these bikes are kinda heavy.

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