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  • #1

    '79 XS1100 Project

    this bike is for sale, less than $100 here in my area. I just went and looked at it and its in pretty rough condition. Has the original Yamaha fairing less the windshield, has hard bags, highway/crash bars. All of the aluminum had a buildup of oxidation, everywhere. The protective rails for the hardbags are rusted, tires are bad, rotors are all rusty...you get the picture.

    I have only a moderate wrenching ability (but learning thanks to all of you) and was thinking about buying it and spending the next year or more restoring it. Its something I don't want to spend a lot of money on other than items for maintenance, pads, seals, gaskets, tires, etc, would plan on making a shield for the fairing and the rest off ebay.

    What say ye? I know some of you would jump at this if you had the time. I have the time just not totally sure if I have the ability to stick with it til its done.

    Thanks

    Jack
    82 XJ100J Gone
    83 XJ750 Seca
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  • #2
    You can do it....

    I bought a rather used up '79 in April, broken mufflers, bad clutch, bad 2nd gear, red jello for brake fluid, dented tank, gummed up carbs, running on 3 cyls only, badly stretched cam chain, fuses soldered in place because the fuse clips were pbroken, and many other smaller issues too numerous to list here even if I could remember them all. Hard bags and luggage rack with backrest and top box all with lots of rust everywhere and not on the bike as they had been stored for years. Luckely I found this site right away and found ALL the expertise and help I needed to take care of all the problems. I also found that the XS1100 is a very easy bike to work on. Most everything can be done without removing the engine from the frame. It's only necessary to take it out of the frame to split the cases for lower end work. I was lucky that it had 150 lbs compression across all four cyls and the bottom end was solid. The PO did change the oil regularly, but he rode it 220 mi every day to work and back and did nothing else.

    I say go for it, if you like raw exceleration, you will love the XS1100.
    You can't stay young forever, but you can be immature for the rest of your life...

    '78E "Pathfinder" Show bike...
    Lovingly restored by Dave Delzell
    Drilled airbox
    Tkat fork brace
    Hardly mufflers
    late model carbs
    Newer style fuses
    Oil pressure guage
    Custom security system
    Stainless braid brake lines

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    • #3
      I took some pics of it today. After looking at it again its in pretty rough shape.

      Doesn't run at the time, PO said he charged battery but got no power to ignition/lights/etc.

      Here's a link to the pics.

      Jack

      http://photos.yahoo.com/jacksf_dc
      82 XJ100J Gone
      83 XJ750 Seca

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      • #4
        Jack

        BUY BUY BUY

        easily more that $100 work of parts on bike and appears to be in good condition for 26 years of weather exposure.

        a)perform leakdown test
        then if ok,
        b)rebuild carbs, change oil/filter, charge battery and get motor running.
        c)perform compression check
        d)brake work
        e)electrical
        f)ride, ride, ride

        cosmetics always come last.

        does the bike come with a clear title? how much you want to charge to ship bike to KS?

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Brian_D
          Jack

          BUY BUY BUY

          does the bike come with a clear title? how much you want to charge to ship bike to KS?
          Sorry Brian, I now consider it a challenge to get it back in shape. My 2 XJ's aren't going to be happy though. 'cides, the new girl wouldn't be happy in those Kansas winters (2 years at Ft. Riley)

          I still haven't picked it up yet, gotta rent a trailer, meet the guy at the bike, get the title (clear) and find room in the garage.

          First thing I will have to do is remove that monster fairing and find a place to store it.

          I figure its going to take me more than a year to do this along with a bunch of money, tires, pads, gaskets, pistons, etc. But thats the enjoyment of being retired, I have the time to do it.

          Jack
          82 XJ100J Gone
          83 XJ750 Seca

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          • #6
            ... 29,000 miles is considered low milage for one of these
            a parts bike with a title is worth $150. in my neighbor hood
            could be parts to keep your running bikes going
            ..i love the words "in stock"

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            • #7
              Just an update. PO told me that it just quit running one day, no power so he just parked it and let it sit, about 3+ months.

              Got it towed to my house yesterday and this morning started squirting penetrant on all the rusted parts I could see. Pulled the battery (new) and put it on a trickle charger.

              So, I think to myself, ok, no power when the key it turned on? Start from step 1 and check the fuses. Guess what??? Main fuse is blown!!!. Now I don't know if it goes a lot deeper than that, I imagine it does but at least this is a beginning.

              Will update and ask questions as I get into it. Have to replace the trim on my windows and caulk them first before it starts raining.

              Jack
              82 XJ100J Gone
              83 XJ750 Seca

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              • #8
                Check the plug on the ignition switch, if it's melted then you have a problem with corroded connectors. I always recomend cleaning and greasing all of them (with dielectric grease.)

                High resistance from corroded connectors will slowly cook off fuses on regular basis.

                Geezer
                Hi my name is Tony and I'm a bikeoholic.

                The old gray biker ain't what he used to be.

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                • #9
                  Wow, it's even scrodier than my Rustbucket! But only 29k miles! Betcha if you clean all the connectors and switchgear you can get it started. Maybe a good carb cleaning, flush the brakes, mount fresh rubber and have a good rider. Sell the fairing and bags for way more than you paid for the bike. Might be fun just to leave it rusty...then when the Harley guys call it "jap junk", they'll be right. That's when you say, "Wanna race?" LOL Fastest jap junk in town!
                  Shiny side up,
                  650 Mike

                  XS1100SF "Rusty", runs great, 96k miles
                  XS650SJ "The Black Bike", engine from XS650H with 750cc big bore kit, 30k miles

                  Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out and defiantly shouting, "WOW, what a ride !" - [URL="http://www.flyingsnail.com/Sprung/index.html"]Sprung[/URL]

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by xs650mike
                    Wow, it's even scrodier than my Rustbucket! But only 29k miles! Betcha if you clean all the connectors and switchgear you can get it started. Maybe a good carb cleaning, flush the brakes, mount fresh rubber and have a good rider. Sell the fairing and bags for way more than you paid for the bike. Might be fun just to leave it rusty...then when the Harley guys call it "jap junk", they'll be right. That's when you say, "Wanna race?" LOL Fastest jap junk in town!
                    Since she was owned at one point by someone in Idaho, I am wondering if a lot of the rust was from salted roads?

                    Am also wondering if its 29k or 129k

                    Don't really care, its going to be fun and a learning exercise just going over the bike, one step at a time. Don't care if it takes years...heck I have more time than money, plus I still have my XJ's to ride.

                    Jack

                    And yes...she is a maiden in great distress
                    82 XJ100J Gone
                    83 XJ750 Seca

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                    • #11
                      OT but what the hey?

                      I see you're just down in Daly City. I've been thinking about cooking up a little weekend get together up here in Lake County next month, are you interested? Got some good uncrowded riding roads.

                      What flavor is your XJ750, Seca or Maxim? I used to have a Seca, one of the best bikes I ever owned, almost as fast as an XS11 and handled a whole lot better.
                      Shiny side up,
                      650 Mike

                      XS1100SF "Rusty", runs great, 96k miles
                      XS650SJ "The Black Bike", engine from XS650H with 750cc big bore kit, 30k miles

                      Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out and defiantly shouting, "WOW, what a ride !" - [URL="http://www.flyingsnail.com/Sprung/index.html"]Sprung[/URL]

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                      • #12
                        Re: OT but what the hey?

                        Originally posted by xs650mike
                        I see you're just down in Daly City. I've been thinking about cooking up a little weekend get together up here in Lake County next month, are you interested? Got some good uncrowded riding roads.

                        What flavor is your XJ750, Seca or Maxim? I used to have a Seca, one of the best bikes I ever owned, almost as fast as an XS11 and handled a whole lot better.
                        The 750 is a Maxim. Use it for mostly running around town. On the highway I use the 1100 Maxim. Both of 'em need carb work as soon as I get around to it.

                        But sure, I would be up to a ride. Been awhile since I have had a chance to get out on the road, too many house projects that I can't put off any longer.

                        Jack
                        82 XJ100J Gone
                        83 XJ750 Seca

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                        • #13
                          If the bike has a clear title, I would buy it in a heart beat and hope that I will have a heart beat after I tell my wife what I bought. It does have a lot of stuff that you can remove and sell like the fairing, and the boxes and mounting brackets. Or, you can clean it all and make a pretty good daily driver out of it. It will take some work, but most of the parts on the bike can be cleaned. Now if you start pulling things off and try to replace with something better, then it can run into a lot of money.

                          Marc

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                          • #14
                            Marc, under all that rust I have a hunch there is still a heart beating, slight but beating. I plan on doing my best Dr. Kildare (dating myself) and bring her back to life.

                            I don't plan on putting anything new on her, I can't justify putting money other than for tires, pads, lines, seat, etc. That is going to be enough as it is. Once I get her running I will have to decide what to do with her, I can't justify having 3 bikes, even being single
                            82 XJ100J Gone
                            83 XJ750 Seca

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                            • #15
                              Jack,

                              Glad to hear that you are going to fix her up. Once you finish, I would be wiiling to bet that you will be able to find a home for her and get some of your investment back. Note that I said "some" because I dont think you will be able to recover your labor, however, at least it will keep another xs11 from falling prey to
                              someone that would part her on ebay in the hope of making a few bucks.

                              Marc

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