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Can you help identify the year of this bike? Ran across it on CL.
Tim
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1979 xs1100sf black.
1973 Harley fx.
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What year ?
I'm no expert but to my eye it appears to be an 81+
The black circle on the case along with the YICS in red below and with the swirly mags suggest that to me !78standard,79 & 80 Specials; 2 x 650 Maxims; 4 x RD350's; yz450; 2 x Honda tlr's;2x jt1 mini. -
It is an 82 XJ1100.2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
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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.
The list changes.
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The XJ (rear disc brake is another indicator) was sold in the US only in '82 and in other markets (Canada and Mexico) through '84.
Some parts are compatible, same basic transmission and drive line, but the XJ is a different animal than the earlier 1100s and there are changes to carbs, heads, exhaust, tubeless 16" rear tire where your '79 has ( I think) 17" rear tire, wiring, charging, and a bunch of other stuff. Brake rotors are interchangeable. XJ seat does not fit any other 1100 so is sometimes hard to find, same with side covers. What is the guy asking for it?Jerry Fields
'82 XJ 'Sojourn'
'06 Concours
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So, the trany is the same in case I have issues with mine? I can get it cheap, like $50. Kind of hard to pass up.
Tim1979 xs1100sf black.
1973 Harley fx.
2005 Honda 450x.Comment
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Many parts including the engine can be used on the XS, for $50, I wouldn't hesitate.2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
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Yep, gears, shafts, forks, all the same. Same "2nd gear" shifting issues as well. For that price ($50.00) I would get it, you could sell other parts off of it and make your money back plus more.Originally posted by timktm
I just hate to see a pretty complete bike scrapped for parts, but that is another subject entirely!Jerry Fields
'82 XJ 'Sojourn'
'06 Concours
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One thing that folks haven't commented on is the XJ's front forks/sliders.
Your Special has the wonky swivel calipers, and so it's near impossible to upgrade to newer dual piston calipers and such unless you have a mini-machine shop. See this thread if you're curious what it takes on a special.
http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36309&highlight=special+fork+brak e
The XJ's sliders have better fittings like the Standards which are easier to MOD to modern calipers! But I can't remember if the XJ's tubes are wider/thicker than the XS. IF they aren't you could swap out the forks into your TT's. IF they are larger, then you would need to swap the whole front end. JAT!.
T.C.T. C. Gresham
81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
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The XJ forks are different as the air adjustment. The triple tree is part of the air system. The tubes have an air hole and there are rubber o-ring seals in there.One thing that folks haven't commented on is the XJ's front forks/sliders.
Your Special has the wonky swivel calipers, and so it's near impossible to upgrade to newer dual piston calipers and such unless you have a mini-machine shop. See this thread if you're curious what it takes on a special.
The XJ's sliders have better fittings like the Standards which are easier to MOD to modern calipers! But I can't remember if the XJ's tubes are wider/thicker than the XS. IF they aren't you could swap out the forks into your TT's. IF they are larger, then you would need to swap the whole front end. JAT!.
T.C.
Not sure if the lowers could be swapped out or not.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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It is rougher that in the picture. Lots of rust. I think more than I'm willing to put into it. Probably just part it out. Whats with the rear brake on this thing. Back brake runs the front partially?
1979 xs1100sf black.
1973 Harley fx.
2005 Honda 450x.Comment
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Marco
Current bikes:
1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
1979 Honda CBX
2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014
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You can swap the lowers to get the 'better' XJ front brakes as long as you use the special innards (dampers, fork tubes, etc).
Other than the missing seat/sidecovers, that's a remarkably complete XJ and in better shape than many start with. I'd be really hesitant to part that one out....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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You are correct about it being complete. It will need a frame off restoration. Major rust. I would have way more into it than it is worth.1979 xs1100sf black.
1973 Harley fx.
2005 Honda 450x.Comment
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