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Trying to attach photo of 79F I've been working on over the winter.
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Another picture
Have ridden about 300 miles since spring. Finally running well, no more fuel leaks!
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My old ride . . . Continued.
Got it all cleaned up today. Engine covers have original finish, not polished.
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Wow!
That is a beautiful machine Padre!!!Bob's Bikes:
79SF, Military theme bike
Bob's websites:
https://projectxs11.wordpress.com
https://rucksackgrunt.com
Bob's Books:
"Project XS11"
"Rucksack Grunt"
"Jean's Heroic Journey"
Bob's Parts:
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Thanks!
Would like to thank many forum members for parts and technical support. Much appreciated, thanks!
Art
PS . . . Purchased one of these new in a crate in 1981 when I was a kid (22). Now I am old (er)! Still a fun ride. Could never decide if my first one was red or brown. This one, 'Indigo Blue'. Looks black most of the time. Miles are original, by title.79 FComment
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Thanks
Thanks Bob . . . The really nice engine guards came from y'all!
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Beautiful 79F, looks 100% stock except for the knobs on the handlebars.
Edit: and the engine guardsLast edited by bikerphil; 06-07-2017, 03:07 PM.2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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That's good work, Padre, and it's in great condition, too!-- Scott
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2004 ST1300A: No name... yet
1982 XJ1100J: "Baby" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
1980 XS1100G: "Columbo" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
1979 XS1100SF: "Bush" W.I.P.
1979 XS1100F: parts
2018 Heritage Softail Classic 117 FLHCS SE: "Nanuk" It's DEAD, it's not just resting. It is an EX cycle.
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The knobs are for mounting a plexifairing. Like riding better without it, actually!79 FComment
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Beautiful !!!!!
That bike is spectacular !Originally posted by Padre4art View Post
Don't let those plexi fairing knobs get loose and lost.
I just spent a couple days looking for hardware for a plexi, got one without and I had spares I saved from my 79SF when a tree jumped in front of me back in 80.
NO I'M NOT PULLING YOUR CHAIN THIS REALLY HAPPENED
76 XS650 C ROADSTER
80 XS650 G Special II
https://ibb.co/album/icbGgF
80 XS 1100 SG
81 XS 1100LH/SH DARKHORSE
https://tinyurl.com/k6nzvtw
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Wow..
1017 miles on a 38 year old bike...that looks practically new...
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Beautiful
Love it in black!
Thanks for posting the photos. Don't be shy if you have more
'78 XS1100E (the newest bike I've ever owned)
'74 CB350F1 (under restoration)
'72 RT2 MX360 (gone but not forgotten)Comment
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Hat off to you
Padre,
Great job. That bike looks like it just came off the showroom floor. Refreshing to see one brought back to it's original glory versus all the cafe attempts we see lately.2 - 80 LGs bought one new
81 LH
02 FXSTB Nighttrain
22 FLTRK Road Glide Limited
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Aaaa-freakin'-mazing!!!!! I love it!!!! Get James's Black Beauty in there!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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Indigo Blue
It is actually blue, very dark blue, need to be in good light to see it. Some paint is original, tank repainted due to many scratches from lengthy storage. Was probably used as a storage shelf for 30+ years!
To quote an old hymn: 'up from the grave he arose!'
Thanks for great encouraging feedback!
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