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What Yamaha would you choose to stable next to your 11 ?
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76 XS650 C ROADSTER
80 XS650 G Special II
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80 XS 1100 SG
81 XS 1100LH/SH DARKHORSE
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Another one.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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Since we can't get the XJR here, I would opt for an FZ1. My neighbor had one that I rode a couple of times and it's very, very nice, very fast, and very comfortable too. Opt for the pre-2006, pre- fuel injection 1st gen models, they're easier to work on too.1980G Standard, Restored
Kerker 4 - 1
850 Rear End Mod
2-21 Flashing LED Arrays on either side of license plate for Brake Light Assist, 1100 Lumen Cree Aux Lights,
Progressive springs, Showa rear shocks
Automatic CCT
1980GH Special, Restored
Stock Exhaust, New Handlebars, 1" Spacer in Fork Springs, Automatic CCT, Showa Rear Shocks
'82 XJ1100 (Sold)
Automatic CCT, RC Engineering 4 X 1 Exhaust, K&N Pods, #50 Pilot Jets, YICS Eliminator. Sorely missed.Comment
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Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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Yamaha Bolt. 950cc
Lightweight. Belt drive. Fuel injection.
JohnJohn is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)
Go ahead, click on the bikes - you know you want to...the electrons are ready.
'81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine
"Not all treasure is silver and gold"Comment
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Greg,
The FJR is a very nice bike and designed as a cruiser, too many new fangled electronics for my taste though. Hell, you can even get them with automatic transmissions. Not easy to work on.
John,
I've heard a lot of good press about the Bolt, but it's still a V-Twin... uurrgghh...
The post 2006 FZ1's are fuel injected also. Again, more new fangled electronics that I find harder to work on, if at all except for simple things.1980G Standard, Restored
Kerker 4 - 1
850 Rear End Mod
2-21 Flashing LED Arrays on either side of license plate for Brake Light Assist, 1100 Lumen Cree Aux Lights,
Progressive springs, Showa rear shocks
Automatic CCT
1980GH Special, Restored
Stock Exhaust, New Handlebars, 1" Spacer in Fork Springs, Automatic CCT, Showa Rear Shocks
'82 XJ1100 (Sold)
Automatic CCT, RC Engineering 4 X 1 Exhaust, K&N Pods, #50 Pilot Jets, YICS Eliminator. Sorely missed.Comment
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I'm thinking another FJ1100 would look good between the XSsKeep the shiny side up
1979 XS1100SF
Mac 4-1
Drilled airbox Uni filter
Vmax bars
Virago 1" shorter shocks
30K miles
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...429_135845.jpg
1981XS1100SH
'80 G Forks and Triple Tree
'80 G tank
Mac Turnouts
Virago 1" shorter rear shocks
SH Headlight
http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/...psd6adaae1.jpg
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83 Son
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I agree completely Robert. I have no desire for a "ROBOT" bike.
Defeates the purpose in my opinion.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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Being a mechanic, I'm surprised to hear you say that Greg. If you did not embrace EFI, and OBD I&II, you'd be left behind to the high school/college kids learning engine dialysis via scan tools, etc. I see no harm in bikes getting better with more electronics, as long as they're reliable.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.Comment
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Possibly Ian. But, I am a believer in "keep it simple stupid".
Try doing electronic or computer diag on the side of the road.
Embrace that.......
Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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Would love to have
one of the new maxims. What a machine. I would like to have one to try before buying though.2 - 80 LGs bought one new
81 LH
02 FXSTB Nighttrain
22 FLTRK Road Glide Limited
JimComment
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I just took one of these for a ride last week. It's probably the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden.Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
XS650EComment
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correction to my post
I meant to say Vmax not maxim.2 - 80 LGs bought one new
81 LH
02 FXSTB Nighttrain
22 FLTRK Road Glide Limited
JimComment
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Marty is that the Super Tenere? I might need one for an around the world trip.Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
I just took one of these for a ride last week. It's probably the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden.
JohnJohn is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)
Go ahead, click on the bikes - you know you want to...the electrons are ready.
'81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine
"Not all treasure is silver and gold"Comment
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That is a 2013 Super Tenere. I actually had to reach down for the pegs! The fairing wasn't impressive and the Tenere lacks a switch to turn off the ABS. It sure is comfortable! The engine is happy to pull anywhere in the RPM range, but 3k to 4k is its happy place.Originally posted by jwhughes3 View Post
There's a Moto Guzzi dealer in town that rents bikes. I might have to give the Stelvio a serious tryout.Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
XS650EComment
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