Yamaha XS1100 Registry
257 Entries as of 2024.4.20

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3H3010685:
Black 1979 SF (Updated: 2009.3.12)
Purchased: April 2008
Usage: 69,000 miles, Street/Sport.
Owner: Jaron Harding
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Location: USA (NorthWest) -- Rexburg
Experience: 1 Year Riding
Bikes Owned: 1
Accessories: Accent lighting with LED's


3H3011013:
Black 1979 Special (Updated: 2006.5.26)
Purchased: August 2003
Usage: 23,500 miles, Street/Sport, Touring.
Owner: Matthew Beal
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Location: USA (SouthCentral) -- Kansas City
Experience: 18 year
Bikes Owned: 2

3H3011124:
BLACK 1979 XS1100 SF (Updated: 2010.5.23)
Purchased: 12-1-2008
Usage: 59,000 miles, Street/Sport.
Tires: Bridgestone Spitfires
Owner: Richard Goerlich
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Location: USA (SouthWest) -- Katy, TX
Experience: 42 years riding
Bikes Owned: 40+
Photo: Photo-Link
Accessories: 4 to 1 MAC header muffler, S/S brake lines added recently.

3H3012366:
blue 1979 Special (Updated: 2001.4.23)
Purchased: 4/2001
Usage: 33,000 miles, Other.
Owner: Jesse Gamble           Phone: (651) 214-0901
Email to Jesse Gamble
http://jessegamble.com/xs11.htm
Location: USA (NorthCentral) -- Twin Cities
Experience: 4
Bikes Owned: 2
Photo: http://jessegamble.com/xs11.htm
Accessories: I have fairing, back rest, hard bags and trunk, but do not have them installed. (Want to buy them?)
Modifications: None so far, I plan to rebuild it next winter.
Problems: None at all.
For Sale: I have fairing, back rest, hard bags and trunk for sale. Negotiate with me...

3H3012808:
black 1979 Special (Updated: 2013.11.5)
Purchased: 01-2002
Usage: 273,000 kilometers, Street/Sport.
Tires: duro's ! originally- ok till worn a bit. (2004)Spitfires now. 2010 fitted Avon roadriders. Haven't looked back
Owner: Errol Dobbs           Phone: (07)41262885
Email to Errol Dobbs
Location: Australia (Eastern) -- Childers QLD.
Experience: 30yrs+ Trail, MX, Road
Bikes Owned: 30+
Photo: Photo-Link
Accessories: Gearsack Rack & Bag Bosch twin electric horns (Police type) Twin driving lights fitted to caseguards- 2003 2013 - Changed to 60w Cree LED bar light, also fitted heated grips.
Modifications: S&W airsprings on rear. BMW R100/RT Fairing fitted 2004 - Great! Bmw panniers & topbox fitted 2005 50w 4300k HID headlight kit fitted 2010 Fantastic coverage! 2013 - S&W's died, now have GPZ1100 shocks on rear, Bimmer fairing swapped for Plexistar II screen. Same coverage but about 30kgs lighter. drilled discs, braided lines and sintered pads improved brakes out of sight!
Problems: Cracked left exhaust pipe from centrestand hitting it on severe bump on bend two-up on mountain road. Quick weld job and no more dramas. (I haven't hit that damn bump again either!) Fuse box looks a bit melted too but no shorts yet. Steering head bearings just replaced. bottom race was rusted due to water in headstem! That won't happen again. 2006 - changed wiring harness. No more electrical blues 2013 - fusebox changed to blade type. Refitted original instruments after making adapter loom to suit harness
Comments:
Excellent all round bike. Can run all day with the newies. Only minor gripes are limited range and low gearing but I can live with that. Larger "E" model tank coming shortly. (2004) Tank arrived, just waiting for fuel taps which are different to the Special's. Big tank fitted. It's better than a Wing of similar age. Used as exclusive transport for 6 years. No problems. Fill with fuel. Check tyres & go! Simple as that. Bike has now run up 250,000 Klms under me in 10 years. No rebuilds as yet. Not smoking at all. Changed camchains whenever a bit rattly. Probably didn't really need to, but it's an easy job and cheap insurance.This is number 5. 2013 - 342,000 klms under its belt and still going strong. have sourced all bits required for rebuild as oil consumption is on the way up, though still not smokey. Love this bike!

3H3013788:
black 79 xs 1100 sf (Updated: 2003.7.25)
Purchased: 9/4/01
Usage: 52,000 miles, Street/Sport.
Tires: bridgestone
Owner: rob wheeler           Phone: 323 667 1376
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Location: USA (California) -- los angeles
Experience: 3 years
Bikes Owned: 2
Problems: none ever.
Comments:
this things amazing... never quits. havent even had to adjust the valves yet.. unreal.

3H3013960:
Black 1979 XS1100 SF (Updated: 2000.12.7)
Usage: 4,750 miles, Street/Sport, Touring.
Tires: Bridgestone
Owner: Sieg Kientoff           Phone: (352) 383-6852
Email to Sieg Kientoff
http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/macau/409/
Location: USA (SouthEast) -- Mt Dora, FL
Experience: 25
Bikes Owned: 5
Accessories: Vetter fairing, saddlebags, and trunk
Modifications: None
Comments:
Doing complete restoration. This bike was purchased new by my father and I inherited it upon his passing. He had it stored for 18 years.

3H3014378:
Black 1979 XS1100 SF (Updated: 2010.8.19)
Purchased: 12/08/08
Usage: 36,248 miles, Street/Sport, Touring.
Owner: Michael Tappan
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Location: USA (California) --  
Experience: Main mode of transportation for 9 years
Bikes Owned: 4
Photo: Photo-Link
Modifications: 15 inch Ape Hangers
Problems: Nothing at all, picking back up from the shop tomorrow all tip top.
Comments:
Out of all my bikes, she's been my favorite.

3H3014788:
Black 79 xs1100sf (Updated: 2001.9.8)
Purchased: 09/01/01
Usage: 38,800 miles, Street/Sport.
Tires: dont know yet
Owner: Jeff Wagener
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Location: USA (NorthWest) -- Woodinville
Experience: 25+
Bikes Owned: 5
Accessories: Mini Vetter, non stock rear turn signals.
Modifications: looks like it but have to look it over well.
Problems: dented tank on rt, other scars from layin it down, but overall pretty decent.
Comments:
This is the first one I bought, my other one listed is my uncles "Original owner" that sat holding up a tarp for 12 years.. This one has some customization, and a couple of laydown scars but overall its in GOOD shape.

3H3015229:
Red 1979 XS1100SF (Updated: 2001.6.4)
Purchased: June 1992
Usage: 50,107 miles, Touring.
Tires: Metzler
Owner: Steve Matthews           Phone: (907) 452-2933
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Location: USA (Alaska) -- Fairbanks, AK
Experience: 34 years riding, 2 years motocross, 2 years recreational trials
Bikes Owned: 10
Accessories: Tail trunk, fairing, saddle bags, stereo
Modifications: 4 into 1 (Mac) exhaust
Problems: Main crank seized at 17,000 miles. Repaired. Fuse box failed, rebuilt by mechanics in Melbourne, Florida. If anyone out there has the emblems for the side covers, I am in need of one for this old red chariot! Please E-Mail me if you may have one or send me a link to anyone who might!! Thnx, Steve
Comments:
Fast bike, runs great. Wife & I took it from Fairbanks, Alaska to Central Florida in 1995, no problems on road, outran Harleys with 2 up and overloaded, easily - even uphill in the Cascade mountains.

3H3015707:
Maroon 1979 XS1100SF (Updated: 2010.5.12)
Purchased: July 2001
Usage: 39,000 miles, Other.
Owner: Ray Haynes           Phone: 2818123132
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Location: USA (SouthCentral) -- Houston Texas
Experience: 40 yrs. Raced Motocross, DiD It while going down Freeway
Bikes Owned: over 10
Modifications: Mikuni VM 33 Round Slides Kerker 4-1 Pipe Lockhart Oil Cooler
Problems: Just the normal pains of a old woman
Comments:
Love the bike. Heavy, powerful, parts are getting expensive but I will never let it go. No where near stock, but rebuilt from the ground up. Very clean. My personal maintance project

3H3016066:
  1979 XS1100SF (Updated: 2009.2.4)
Purchased: 11/08
Usage: 28,000 miles, Touring.
Tires: Bridgestone
Owner: Robert Hollis
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Location: USA (SouthCentral) -- Houston, TX

3H3016145:
carmine red 1979 xs1100 special (Updated: 2021.1.19)
Purchased: sep 2005
Usage: 16,000 miles, Street/Sport.
Tires: dunlop d404
Owner: vance edgar
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Location: USA (NorthCentral) -- clarkston, mi
Experience: 50 + years
Bikes Owned: many
Accessories: all stock
Modifications: none
Problems: Snow in the winter
Comments:
Great bike .Was bought new at Red Bettens Yamaha, Grand Rapids, Mich.

3H4000176:
Black 1979 Special (Updated: 2008.7.7)
Purchased: June 2007
Usage: 42,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring.
Tires: Bridgestone Spitfires
Owner: Ernie
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Location: Canada (Central) -- Barrie
Photo: Photo-Link
Accessories: Vetter Windjammer SS, Shoei Hard bags
Modifications: ss front lines
Problems: Leaking carbs, replaced float valves and seats with virago ones.

3H4000272:
Red / Pearl Blue 1979 XS1100SF (Updated: 2008.5.31)
Purchased: May 1979
Usage: 37,676 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring.
Tires: Bridgestone front Pirelli rear
Owner: Doug grodaes           Phone: 403-782-3468
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Location: Canada (Western) -- Lacombe
Experience: 32 yrs
Bikes Owned: 6

3H4000280:
Black and white 1979 XS11 Special (Updated: 1999.7.12)
Purchased: July 1992
Usage: 30,949 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring, Other.
Tires: Metzler fronts and Bridgestone rear
Owner: A. Meier
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Location: Canada (Western) -- Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Experience: Lots
Bikes Owned: Lots
Photo: http://www.xs11.com/pix/angie-1.jpg
Accessories: Accessories are limited to soft bags, and tool pouch
Modifications: Gl1000 Front fender, Harley rear, drag bars, 4" risers, cafe style fairing, solo seat, Mac header
Problems: Problems, well the usual carb problems, and fuse box "what fuse box", otherwise thats about it.
Comments:
Good ole bike have been together for so long can't part with it now, no definitely can't part with it now

3H4000602:
Black 1979 Special (Updated: 2020.4.15)
Purchased: 11/2013
Usage: 0 miles, Street/Sport.
Tires: Shinko
Owner: Fressadi Motorsports LLC           Phone: 5202164103
Email to Fressadi Motorsports LLC
https://www.fressadi.com/blog/cars/1979-yamaha-xs-1100-aka-the-judge/
Location: USA (SouthWest) -- Tucson
Experience: 57
Bikes Owned: 24
Photo: Photo-Link
Modifications: Frame off restoration, cafe loop, Legendary Phat seat, fork brace, custom gauges, custom exhaust, high compression engine.
Problems: Initially it was set up as a touring bike with a trunk. A spirited ride with a loaded trunk cracked the end of the frame rails. The rails were cleanly cut and prepped for a stainless steel loop welded into the frame for rigidity.
Comments:
A blast to ride
For Sale: available sometime in the future

3H4001198:
Black 1979 XS1100 SF (Updated: 2009.1.19)
Purchased: Sept. 2007
Usage: 49,000 kilometers, Other.
Tires: Dunlop
Owner: Rick Williams           Phone: 289 396 0803
Email to Rick Williams
Location: Canada (Central) -- Hamilton Ontario
Experience: 35 years riding
Bikes Owned: 12
Accessories: Completely stock
Modifications: Restoration in progress.
Problems: Nothing unusual. Restoration process eliminates age related issues. These bikes came from with the factory with handle bar buzz and clunky transmissions
Comments:
Bike is being restored to factory original. Bike will be used for show and shine. These bikes are said to be the original muscle bike. Huge amounts of torque and top end speed have developed a cult like following.

3H5000299:
Black 1980 XS-1100G (Updated: 2003.7.13)
Purchased: 7-03
Usage: 48,246 miles, Street/Sport.
Tires: Bridgestone Battlax
Owner: John H. Price III           Phone: 804 744-5623
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Location: USA (SouthEast) -- Richmond, Va
Experience: 21, street to dirt and back to street
Bikes Owned: 5
Photo: Took some today, will add
Accessories: Kerker 4 to 1, aftermarket seat, front fork brace, Accel ignition
Modifications: None yet. I immediately removed the luggage rack and hi-way pegs.
Problems: Minor miss at mid-range
Comments:
This bike was my 55th birthday present to myself and I only wish I had bought it sooner. Major power and good torque curve. Handling is good, I'm not looking for a crotch rocket, just something that will get me down the road. Definitely a keeper. My other ride is a 1966 305 Honda Scrambler
For Sale: 2 stock air boxes with hose clamps, 4-1 Vance& Hines (lightly used)exhaust system, luggage rack with backrest. e-mail me for prices

5N5000311:
Black 1981 XS1100R (Updated: 2009.7.7)
Purchased: 07/09
Usage: 46,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Other.
Owner: Jim
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Location: Australia (Northern) -- Mackay, Qld
Experience: 35
Bikes Owned: 6

5N5000331:
black/gold trim wheels 1981 r (Updated: 2007.3.18)
Purchased: 1983
Usage: 95,000 kilometers, Other.
Tires: dunlop
Owner: patrick tomlinson-smith
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Location: Australia (Southern) -- Longley/Hobart
Experience: first bike 1974 learners1976 still love riding
Bikes Owned: 4
Accessories: none
Modifications: 4 into 1
Problems: havent started it for (and i am ashamed) 8 long years
Comments:
What nastys can I expect ? I have a reasonable idea.

5N5000478:
Black 1981 XS1100RH (Updated: 2001.8.22)
Purchased: July 2001
Usage: 40,000 kilometers, Street/Sport.
Tires: Michelin
Owner: Phil Lockton
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Location: New Zealand -- Christchurch, South Island.
Experience: 30 years, 17 as a shop mechanic.
Bikes Owned: 40+
Modifications: Non needed it's the perfect bike!!
Problems: Leaking front caliper seal.
Comments:
I've always wanted one of these bikes, and I found one in almost mint condition, I've just stripped the rear shocks to repaint and rechrome, they are the only parts that don't look new. I'm looking forward to summer to get in some serious riding!

3H5000500:
blk 1980 G (Updated: 2001.3.9)
Purchased: 03/12/1999
Usage: 12,788 miles, Street/Sport, Touring.
Tires: ?
Owner: Greg Otero           Phone: 253-945-0752 mess
Email to Greg Otero
Location: USA (NorthWest) -- Seattle WA
Experience: 4 years incuding winters
Bikes Owned: 02
Photo: none
Accessories: nothing fancy, bare bones
Modifications: putting xs motor on xj frame. not done yet but close.
Problems: timing chain adjuster slipped and jumped one tooth on exhaust gear
Comments:
other than the one problem with timing chain, it has been more dependable than any form of transportation I've ever owned.
For Sale: I will have some extra parts after the transfer from XS to XJ. don't know what all is useable yet. If your bike or any parts/accessories are for sale, replace this text with the details and price(s)...

3H5000697:
Blue 1980 XS 1100 (Updated: 2004.5.1)
Purchased: 30 APR 2004
Usage: 7,500 miles, Street/Sport, Touring.
Tires: Michelin
Owner: Andrew McDowell
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Location: USA (SouthEast) --  
Experience: 26
Bikes Owned: 2
Accessories: Windjammer fairing
Modifications: 80 engine with big carbs and 79 cams
Problems: I will change the handlebars immediately, to short and low.
Comments:
If this bike had later Yamaha brakes (and it will) it would be awsome. The engine runs like a bandit. I'm still getting used to the chassis.
For Sale: I have some spare XS 100 parts email me if with you needs.

5N5000999:
Black and Gold 1984 Sports (Updated: 2008.10.9)
Purchased: 10/2008
Usage: 80,000 kilometers, Street/Sport, Touring.
Owner: Christian Raith           Phone: 0295561909
Email to Christian Raith
http://XS1100.com.au
Location: Australia (Eastern) -- Arncliffe
Comments:
Just picked the bike up from Queensland now the work begins

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