My Bike

[Chris Polariski]

See if these pictures work
http://img17.photobucket.com/albums/...i77/bike_4.jpg
http://img17.photobucket.com/albums/...i77/bike_5.jpg
http://img17.photobucket.com/albums/...i77/bike_3.jpg
http://img17.photobucket.com/albums/...i77/bike_2.jpg
http://img17.photobucket.com/albums/...ski77/bike.jpg

[ratbyk]

Polariski's Bike

After looking at the first couple pictures I was going to say; quit polish-en it, quit taking pictures of it and get out and ride. Then! the snow shots appeared and I know why it is so shiny.
Looks good. Hope you have a long moderately warm summer with out any forest fires.
Snow? ah well it is Alberta!
Ken/Sooke
78E Ratbyk
82 FT500 "lilRat"

[sixtysix]

That looks different, sort of a V-max look to it....

[Chris Polariski]

I bought it as you see it. The guy who did the work put Kawasaki fenders, Honda tank and side covers, and a Harley seat and light, with an aftermarket handlebar. Its very light for an 1100, I think, and the look if the bike gets attention.

[chevy45412001]

v-max

i like that v-max look ,very nice scooter u got there.

[Craig]

Looks like a rocket, man! Great lookin' bike!

[Chris Polariski]

Thanks for the positive feed back. To bad with the 4 cylinder one cant install forward controls like on a v-twin.

[chevy45412001]

controls

hay anything is posible,fabricate some and do it!

[XS1100DRAGRACER]

Thats a sweet looking XS, I love how the tank and seat look together.....Cool!! What does it weigh???

[Chris Polariski]

Havent weighed it as of yet, but it feels quite light.

[crawlspace2112]

forward controls

i'm working out the details on a set of controls right now. i have a set of controls from a shadow that will work nicely. however, some frame modification is necessary, like the old triumphs, welding a bar off the downtubes with gussets and making a mounting plate just past the engine covers. i bought a new rear master for a harley at a swap meet. i have to make the plunger pushrod so it will work with the shadow controls but not a real big deal. the new brake hose will be expensive because it's so long but worth it to get my legs out there. i'm 6' 3" so i need more leg room. anything is possible if your willing to put in the time, the effort and the money. if you need a base on wich to start look at some forward controls from a sporty, it is the same idea with the extension bar only for the xs it has to be longer. some of the sporty kits can be purchased for about $150 US. you will wreck the chrome but hey, whatever. bought the shadow controls on ebay for $35 US. keep it on two! very nice ride, we will have to get together on a ride since we are only a couple of hours apart

[Chris Polariski]

I would be interested in the final product when you are done. Pictures please.