(very) cheap to a good home: my '79 F

[gtem]

For anyone who was curious, the bike sold to a fella over on advrider for a bit more money than I was asking here. The guy is no stranger to vintage bikes and already has it on the road down in Arkansas. Perhaps he might show up on this forum sooner or later! I made sure he bought himself a copy of Bob Jones' book

[DiverRay]

The ONLY stupid question is the one you didn't ask! We all had to learn from each other, and we pass it down to keep these bikes running.

[Ccitis]

Picked up this bike over the weekend, it's now in Arkansas.

Seems really well sorted and in excellent running condition. Kudos to the seller on his work getting this one in shape.

Only had a short ride of about 20 miles but----really impressed.

Had a 79 XS650 years ago and this is a totally different beast.

Cheers!

Right on! Looks to be a great bike. Welcome to the club. When you need help with stuff for the bike, this is the place to be. I have asked many stupid questions here over the years, and always get great info and answers.

[jetmechmarty]

I have a garage full of XS650s, and yes, the XS11 is a completely different animal. I hope your new acquisition brings you years of joy!

[cajun31]

Welcome to the forum. You got a nice bike and a very good deal.

[bremoit]

Picked up this bike over the weekend, it's now in Arkansas.

Seems really well sorted and in excellent running condition. Kudos to the seller on his work getting this one in shape.

Only had a short ride of about 20 miles but----really impressed.

Had a 79 XS650 years ago and this is a totally different beast.

Cheers!

[Pdub]

If anyones is interested in buying a 78 xs11 around oklahoma check the post out on my profile

[mason79]

Funny, I was going to recommend this bike to you....

told me he got a deposit on it, so back to the start

[Ccitis]

let's make a deal, i'll pay for shipping

Funny, I was going to recommend this bike to you....

[mason79]

let's make a deal, i'll pay for shipping

[Ccitis]

If I was close to you I would take it.... alas we are thousands of miles apart. Good luck.

[cajun31]

The same reason that many don't like Harleys. Pressed cranks. First thing that most Harley owners do when doing performance upgrades is to send the crank out to have it balanced, plugged and welded.

[DiverRay]

Having helped a friend repair the crank on one of those, I'll pass! They have a pressed together crank, and they can and will "spin", causing engine damage.

[jkorn]

You guys see this…. Had one until it was stolen

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-kawasaki-z900-16/?utm_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2025-10-18

[Socer4m]

Any Luck with the sale? Also hope a xs member picks it up, these clean ones are getting rare. Kind of sad to see so many bikers just go the new route versus keeping the classics alive. I guess part of it is a lot of the younger crowd do not have the skills, knowledge to keep these xs classics going even though they are pretty indestructible once maintained right. ANyway, hope the sale goes well,,keep us informed,,,Mike in S.Diego and Pa.