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  • Nightengale
    XSive Maximus
    • Jun 2011
    • 521
    • Hampton, VA.
    #1

    Bike update!

    Been really busy and haven't posted on here in a while, but I've changed up my bike quite a bit and figured I'd share with everyone. Most of you have seen my on here but this is how I had it

    Since that pic I have changed a few things and redid the paint. I have added mini apes, new hand grips, vintage chopper seat, and forward controls. And this is her now






    I just can't leave anything alone
    xs1100 hartail bobber

    http://i1169.photobucket.com/albums/...-38-36_563.jpg
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    • Meista007
      Truly XSive
      • Feb 2003
      • 107
      • Ohio
      #2
      Very cool! I love seeing all the different mods people have done to their bikes.
      I don't know if I could ride a rigid frame every day but I love the way it looks.

      I could be missing it but is there anywhere on the site to browse the pictures of everyone's bikes?

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        • D0wn5h1ft
          XSive Maximus
          • Aug 2013
          • 515
          • Westerly, RI.
          #3
          I've seen a lot of these bikes hardtailed and while I'll say that I'm still fundamentally against it I've definately seen worse than this (that's me saying I like it ).

          Not a bad job. If you have a vision, seize it. And most importantly,

          Drive it like you stole it!
          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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            • James England
              XS-XJ Super Guru
              • Oct 2010
              • 3039
              • North of England
              #4
              Originally posted by Nightengale
              I just can't leave anything alone
              you seem to have managed to leave the garden building alone, uncompleted, whilst getting the bike done. I like your sense of priorities!
              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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                • IanDMacDonald
                  XS-XJ Super Guru
                  • Oct 2010
                  • 3916
                  • Grand Blanc & Fenton, MI
                  #5
                  With handlebars that high, no front fender or fork brace, I get nervous thinking about the death wobble due going high speed into turns . . .
                  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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                    • James England
                      XS-XJ Super Guru
                      • Oct 2010
                      • 3039
                      • North of England
                      #6
                      Originally posted by IanDMacDonald
                      With handlebars that high, no front fender or fork brace, I get nervous thinking about the death wobble due going high speed into turns . . .
                      No rear shocks either... I don't think this type of bike is built for the use that a standard machine is designed for...
                      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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                        • GLoweVA
                          XS-XJ Guru
                          • Jun 2011
                          • 1957
                          • Virginia Beach, VA.
                          #7
                          Hey John, I noticed you took the front fender off. How's it handle? any different? I know you don't really push it hard into any corners or anything like that, so you probably won't notice any difference anyway.

                          I like the paint scheme.

                          No spring under that seat like the old one, bet that's hard on the butt.
                          Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!

                          80G (Green paint(PO idea))
                          The Green Monster
                          K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
                          Got him in '04.
                          bald tire & borrowing parts

                          80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
                          Scarlet
                          K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
                          Got her in '11
                          Ready for the twisties!

                          81H (previously CPMaynard's)
                          Hugo
                          Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
                          Cold weather ride

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                            • Nightengale
                              XSive Maximus
                              • Jun 2011
                              • 521
                              • Hampton, VA.
                              #8
                              Handling

                              Hey George, I could feel a little vibration at higher speeds but not much. I am either building my own fork brace or getting one. And James the unfinished building in the background is my new motorcycle shop I'm building myself.
                              As far as cornering, I have not ridden twisties yet with the new seat and handlebars, but I did with my old set up and it did awesome. The one thing that helps the ride with the way I have it set up is that I didn't mess withe the geometry of the bike, the trail and rake are the same as stock.
                              Last edited by Nightengale; 05-27-2014, 02:48 PM.
                              xs1100 hartail bobber

                              http://i1169.photobucket.com/albums/...-38-36_563.jpg

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