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  • #1

    You Get What You Pay For?

    http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...609609&alt=web

    Anybody?
    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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  • #2
    well... they look nice.
    78 E

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    • #3
      Very reasonable price (even with shipping) and nice looking units...

      Maybe one of our 'down under' members can comment on these.
      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...

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      • #4
        Another one of there offerings listed for the XS

        http://www.japbikespares.com/yamaha-...ers-eye-to-eye

        As well as a big bore!

        http://www.japbikespares.com/yamaha-...n-clips-gasket
        Nathan
        KD9ARL

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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 Roosevelt

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        • #5
          They look like the "Wilbers" on my 79 BMW sidecar rig.

          Those cost the PO about $1800.00 new

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          Last edited by Donmystic1; 02-08-2015, 03:45 PM. Reason: picture
          78E, 79F, 80G

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          • #6
            Everything and anything is a copy/replica of something else, made in China. I read the review of the piggyback shocks made by two other manufacturers. Nothing to rave about.
            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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            • #7
              Picture was too big

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              78E, 79F, 80G

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              • #8
                $ Performance Shocks $

                Originally posted by IanDMacDonald View Post
                Everything and anything is a copy/replica of something else, made in China. I read the review of the piggyback shocks made by two other manufacturers. Nothing to rave about.
                Hi Ian,

                If you or any others are interested in performance suspension, which costs more than most are willing to fork out, I've recently been researching the following sites and then some, for my SF:

                http://www.wilbersusa.com/

                http://racetech.com/page/id/30

                http://www.worksperformance.com/


                XScellent tech reads on Race Tech and Works Suspension sites.

                Progressive Suspension site lacks info IMHO.

                If one would want to go all out and treat their baby right, I beleive one would get the best result by picking their favorite suspension vendor, that'll work with them to set the bike up for their personal preferences.
                1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors )
                1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
                1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
                1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
                1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)

                Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.

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                • #9
                  I have Progressive Suspension shocks on my bike. They're relatively inexpensive and they work. I won't likely buy them again. I don't care for progressive springs and there is no help from Progressive getting the right spring.

                  Considering you can spend more on shock than the bike cost, I have to cross some of those off. There are some very good price point shocks on the market and you can get help selecting the proper spring rate. Look to YSS, Hagon, and Bitubo. Mike Pittman recently commented on Bitubo he sourced from Traxxion Dynamics. Good stuff isn't going to happen at $89, IMHO. I'm looking for performance that exceeds OEM specs. After 35 years, it's readily available.
                  Marty (in Mississippi)
                  XS1100SG
                  XS650SK
                  XS650SH
                  XS650G
                  XS6502F
                  XS650E

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