1979 Standard New Tires

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  • Tphil
    New
    • Nov 2025
    • 8

    #16
    Thanks for the tire recommendation everyone. She’s back on the road now after many years of sitting. Put around 150 miles yesterday. My buddy took his MT10 out and the Xs11 kept up with ease. He was shocked by how well it rode even with a 43 year tech gap.
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    • DiverRay
      Moderator
      • Nov 2004
      • 7781
      • Star, IDAHO

      #17
      Yeah, the first HD that could turn a 1/4 mile faster than a stock 1978 XS1100 was the V-rod, and Porsche designed the motor for that bike! If you REALLY want to have some fun with your buddy, tell him you both put the bikes in high gear at 40mph, and then give it throttle. when he catches up with you you can smile!
      Ray Matteis
      KE6NHG
      XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
      XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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      • Eastcoaster
        XSive Maximus
        • Jan 2012
        • 508
        • oceancity NJ

        #18
        Theo The bike looks fantastic so glad you have it now please keep us posted on your progress
        82 XJ1100J
        81 Venturer
        Newly acquired Aches N Pains collection

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        • bikerphil
          Master of XSology
          • Jan 2008
          • 8831
          • South Flori-DUH

          #19
          That 110 really fills up that front fender well. Nice
          2H7 (79) owned since '89
          3H3 owned since '06

          07 Triumph Tiger 1050 (night rider)

          "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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          • Tphil
            New
            • Nov 2025
            • 8

            #20
            I actually got on my MT10 for a bit and that thing pulls hard. I’ll test out 40mph pull but I’m 99% sure he’s got me beat.

            Everyone is great on this forum. Will keep you posted on the bike. Planning on doing a break drain and fill next and redoing the wheel bearings after this season.

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