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Just bought these bad boys. Two 78s. Special is immaculate. Needs some work to run right but very nice.
Standard needs some love but runs.
Standard needs some love but runs.
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72 Cb900 C
72 Cb350 Track Bike
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Good buy, but neither one is a '78...
. Both are '79s, a first-year Special and a second-year standard. That Special is very nice...
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
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Good to know. How did you know it was second year standard?72 Cb900 C
72 Cb350 Track Bike
86 Rebel 450
79 XS11 StandardComment
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The color/graphics. The '78s standards (and only model available) only came in one color (Macho Maroon), the '79s came in two; Indigo Blue and Magenta Red, you have the blue. There isn't much mechanical difference between the years, the main one being different ignition advance units, and the early 79s still had the '78 'tube' wheels. Yours looks to be a late '79 with tubeless wheels, another plus.
A sure check is the serial number on the motor; if it starts with 2H700, it's a '78. If it's 2H702, that's a '79.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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Two
I posted these originally here. I think it was a good deal for two. "You did good". Nice bikes.Just bought these bad boys. Two 78s. Special is immaculate. Needs some work to run right but very nice.
Standard needs some love but runs.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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I know this is a broad question but my wife won't let me keep both....so I was wondering what people thought the special may be worth in running condition that matched the aesthetics?
I'm keeping the standard bc I already have a seat, tank, lights, and carbs for it.72 Cb900 C
72 Cb350 Track Bike
86 Rebel 450
79 XS11 StandardComment
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Yeah....
If I didnt already have a standard I'm converting to a chain drive drag bike, a R5, a cb350, and a cb900 then maybe I would fight her on it a bit
72 Cb900 C
72 Cb350 Track Bike
86 Rebel 450
79 XS11 StandardComment
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In michigan you should be able to get your money back. ..looks like prices picked up a bit. ..good luckNick
1979 XS11 F,Yamaha fairings w/hard bags, TC's fuse box, K&N air filter
1982 Virago 750 (it's alive!)
1979 XS 11 F, Windjammer IV, Samsonite luggage cases(another rescue)Comment
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Some photos
72 Cb900 C
72 Cb350 Track Bike
86 Rebel 450
79 XS11 StandardComment
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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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My wife told me to!
What's that old joke that goes like this?
A guy dies and goes to heaven and there is a line that has thousands of men in that says"For men whose wives told them what to do
Another lines says "for men that did what They wanted to
only one man is in this line
St Peter ask this man why he is in this line,
The guy says "because my wife told me to78standard,79 & 80 Specials; 2 x 650 Maxims; 4 x RD350's; yz450; 2 x Honda tlr's;2x jt1 mini.Comment
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I just haven't been married long enough to stop listening or caring
72 Cb900 C
72 Cb350 Track Bike
86 Rebel 450
79 XS11 StandardComment
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Truthfully, you should never stop listening or caring. When one of you does, it's over. Just don't tell us about your short leash, or we're going to be on that like flies on a manure wagon!
My photo was taken last weekend at Deals Gap. Do you think my wife goes there to meet her girlfriends? Yes, it works the other way, too.Marty (in Mississippi)
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