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4H3001396: |
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BLACK/GOLD 1980 XS1100LG |
(Updated: 2003.6.28) |
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| Purchased: |
6/2003 |
| Usage: |
11,621 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
DUNLOP |
| Owner: |
Tom Fowler
Email to Tom Fowler
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- Springfield, Va
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| Experience: |
29 with a 16 year layoff!
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Accessories:
None
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Modifications:
None
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Problems:
2 leaky carbs...replaced float seat o-rings with automotive ac rings...a little tight but work great for $.35 a piece! Readjusted float levels...synced carbs...runs Great!
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Comments:
Bought a midnight special new in '80...sold it in '86...booo should have never done that! Found this one on the internet and........I'm back! Looking for a midnight special grab bar in great condition (Gold with black trim)...email me if you know of one! Thanks
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4H3001623: |
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Midnight Special 1980 XS-1100LG |
(Updated: 2008.3.29) |
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| Purchased: |
06/90 (used) |
| Usage: |
56,179 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Metzler ME880 |
| Owner: |
Bob Kurlansky
Phone: (808) 885-7742
Email to Bob Kurlansky
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| Location: |
USA (Hawaii) -- Kamuela
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| Experience: |
40 years riding
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Accessories:
National Cycle Plexi3 fairing, Weigl Telefix fork brace, spare Mustang saddle, engine crash bars, Yamaha leather saddlebags modified to fit under seat without moving turn signal light pods.
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Modifications:
Replaced old exhaust system: Mac System 4 into 2 with taper-tip pipes. Replaced original seat cover with Travelcade cover and recut foam (original seat pan).
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Problems:
The usual reserve lighting (headlight) unit headache, which was replaced with a new unit, found on eBay.
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Comments:
Aloha to you all. Great bike (named Midnight Mona) that I've had the pleasure of caring for over the past 18 years. Had an XS-850 (bought new), prior to Mona.
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4H3001717: |
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Black 1980 XS1100L |
(Updated: 2010.5.27) |
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| Purchased: |
6-1980 |
| Usage: |
22,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Dunlop |
| Owner: |
Clay Banker
Phone: 903-463-1528
Email to Clay Banker
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| Location: |
USA (SouthCentral) -- Denison, Texas
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| Experience: |
40+ years riding
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| Bikes Owned: |
12
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Accessories:
Factory king/queen seat, factory luggage rack and sissy bar that have been 24k plated, Factory black case savers with custom gold & chrome highway pegs, k&n air filter, Jardine header, factory sport wind screen and National Cycle 17" windscreen, throttle lock
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Modifications:
Only the added accessories
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Problems:
None to speak of
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Comments:
Bike still draws attention at cruises and rally's, even when surrounded by high dollar HD's.
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3H3001812: |
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custom 1979 special |
(Updated: 2005.4.18) |
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| Purchased: |
april 15 2005 |
| Usage: |
34,895 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Tom burton
Email to Tom burton
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) --
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| Experience: |
11
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| Bikes Owned: |
10
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Problems:
carbs are in need of repair.
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3H3001818: |
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Black 1979 SF |
(Updated: 2008.6.9) |
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| Purchased: |
May 2008 |
| Usage: |
24,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Dunlop Elite II |
| Owner: |
Aaron Grimm
Email to Aaron Grimm
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) -- Iowa
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| Bikes Owned: |
5
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3H3002219: |
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Black 1979 XS1100 |
(Updated: 2000.9.4) |
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| Purchased: |
bought new in 79 |
| Usage: |
24,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
K Logan
Email to K Logan
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) --
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| Experience: |
30 years riding
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Accessories:
Windsheild & Sissybar
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Modifications:
None
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Problems:
Broken return spring on shifter. Leaking petcock. Wobbly tachometer. Usual 2nd gear problems. For 21 years old ... not bad I think I'll keep her.
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Comments:
I am looking for the specifications regarding the intake valve clearance. I am suspicious that the Clymer Manual may have incorrect information. Does anyone know for sure?
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3H3002272: |
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Black 1979 XS1100SF |
(Updated: 2019.1.22) |
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| Purchased: |
01/07/19 |
| Usage: |
30,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Marty
Email to Marty
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) --
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| Experience: |
None
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Comments:
Hello, I am new to the XS11. From what I can tell I have an SF model. Is this correct, and what does this mean? Any tips or advice is appreciated.
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4H3002368: |
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Black and Gold 79 LG |
(Updated: 2004.2.9) |
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| Purchased: |
1997 |
| Usage: |
30,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Metzler |
| Owner: |
Brian
Email to Brian
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| Location: |
UK -- Surrey
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| Experience: |
6
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Accessories:
Stainless steel brake lines, mobile phone & GPS power points, Sigma cycle speedo.
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Modifications:
It's a Midnight Special in good'ish condition but I had to replace the original exhausts (too expensive) with black Motad N-eta's.
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Problems:
Stuttering in the wet on Motorways but electrical tape seems to keep me going.
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Comments:
Did the XS11 European rally in Netherlands 2003, it was great, so, going to Germany for 2004. These bikes can really cruise.
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4H3002408: |
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Black and Gold 1980 XS 1100 Midnight Special |
(Updated: 2009.9.11) |
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| Purchased: |
August 2009 |
| Usage: |
12,700 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Pirelli MT66 |
| Owner: |
Jerry Darnell
Email to Jerry Darnell
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| Location: |
USA (SouthEast) -- Vienna, Virginia
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| Experience: |
15
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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| Photo: |
Photo-Link
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Accessories:
Awesome bike
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Modifications:
4 into 1 exhaust, fork brace, gold rear brake lever, original Midnight Special Vetter
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For Sale:
Sure for $7000.00
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4H3003030: |
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New Yamaha Black / Gold 1980 Midnight Special LG |
(Updated: 2015.12.9) |
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| Purchased: |
Nov. 2002 |
| Usage: |
53,000 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Tires: |
Shinko |
| Owner: |
Sean W.
Email to Sean W.
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- San Francisco Bay Area
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| Experience: |
15 years riding in 61 years of living.
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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Accessories:
King and Queen Seat, Chrome crash bars with highway pegs.
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Modifications:
Bored to 1200cc, Japanese BB Kit installed. Kerker 4 into 1 exhaust (installed around 1986). The rest of the bike is pretty much original.
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Problems:
After top end rebuild, now have detonation issue. Probably in the vacuum timing advance. This was an issue with the 11's and Yamaha issued a fix back in the 80's but the XS owners had to pay for the repair. Disconnecting the vacuum advance has cured about 90 percent of the issue.
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Comments:
This was a basket case, frozen motor (bent valve), mangled electrical etc. I did a poor mans restore on it, replaced valve, cleaned carbs, repaired the wiring, resoldered the TCI module pins and off I went, riding for the next four years. In 2007 the motor developed a miss and a zero compression cylinder. I parked it. In 2010 I tore down the top end. This year, 2015 it was put back together. Runs well, I am looking forward to riding and putting many more dollars into it. This machine is truly a labor of love.
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3H3003465: |
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black 1979 xs1100 |
(Updated: 2001.9.1) |
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| Purchased: |
09/01/2001 |
| Usage: |
30,899 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
metzler |
| Owner: |
Jeff W
Email to Jeff W
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| Location: |
USA (NorthWest) -- Woodinville
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| Experience: |
25
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| Bikes Owned: |
5
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Accessories:
avanti fairing
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Problems:
This bike was my uncle's original owner bike, and when they heard I had purchased an 1100 special to restore, they gave this tarped special that has been sitting for 12 years. I might end up with 2 runners... Another classic saved from the vultures or crusher.
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Comments:
Lots of surface rust to deal with.
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For Sale:
Heck ill probably need things, as i get my list together
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4H3003615: |
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New Yamaha Black 1980 XS1100 LH |
(Updated: 2009.1.19) |
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| Purchased: |
August 2008 |
| Usage: |
22,145 miles, Other. |
| Tires: |
Dunlop E3 front and rear |
| Owner: |
Ray Matteis
Phone: 18316886668
Email to Ray Matteis
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- Aptos, CA
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| Experience: |
42 years riding
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| Bikes Owned: |
18
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Accessories:
Case savers, TKat Fork brace
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Modifications:
None
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Problems:
Cosmetics
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Comments:
Bike needs proper clean up, but STILL looks good
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3H3004010: |
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cardinal red 1979 XS1100SF |
(Updated: 2018.10.21) |
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| Purchased: |
5/2011 |
| Usage: |
34,900 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Jerry Brown
Email to Jerry Brown
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| Location: |
USA (SouthWest) -- Chandler Az
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| Experience: |
35
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| Bikes Owned: |
6
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Modifications:
4to1 Mac exhaust,drilled airbox, trat fork brace,Virago rear shocks,case guards,regular bars
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3H3004160: |
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black 79 xs1100sf |
(Updated: 2009.1.27) |
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| Purchased: |
08/08 |
| Usage: |
2,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
kent
Phone: 48091
Email to kent
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| Location: |
USA (NorthEast) -- warren,mi
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| Experience: |
all my life
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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3H3005154: |
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black 1979 xs11special |
(Updated: 2004.6.10) |
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| Purchased: |
03/2001 |
| Usage: |
34,600 miles, Street/Sport, Touring, Other. |
| Owner: |
steve czekus
Email to steve czekus
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) -- sioux falls s.d.
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| Experience: |
25 years street and dirt
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| Bikes Owned: |
6
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Accessories:
vetter fareing,hard plastic saddle bags,king/qween seat sissy bar,pack rack behind seat, casegaurd bars,highway pegs,
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Modifications:
new brakes,tires,rear shocks,battery,plugs,caps cleaned up the carbs,replaced all fuel plumbing,changed fork oil,changed brake fluid/frnt @ bck,replaced intake vale shims,paint job on tank,
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Problems:
lack of power was carbs.a fraction out of sinc.timeing was a little off.about 3 degrees.runs like a champ now.
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Comments:
very good bike,picked up for an unbelievebly low price. being able to work on my own bike is great.total invested 850.00[including bike, Unbelievable power
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3H3005925: |
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Black 1979 xs1100sf |
(Updated: 2016.4.10) |
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| Purchased: |
01/2005 |
| Usage: |
53,958 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
David Gallo
Phone: 9167091701
Email to David Gallo
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- Sacramento
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| Experience: |
20 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
3
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3H3006225: |
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black 1979 xs1100f |
(Updated: 2012.4.17) |
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| Purchased: |
04/2012 |
| Usage: |
41,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
DEREK HENSEY
Phone: 00353863978258
Email to DEREK HENSEY
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| Location: |
Europe (Western) -- IRELAND
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| Experience: |
22
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| Bikes Owned: |
12
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| Photo: |
TOO ASHAMED!!!!
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Comments:
BOUGHT BIKE FROM A SHED IN VVVV BAD NICK, I WILL HAVE RESTORED WITHIN THE YEAR, WATCH THIS SPACE!!!!!!
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3H3009404: |
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black 1979 xs1100s |
(Updated: 2008.8.13) |
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| Purchased: |
July 3, 2008 |
| Usage: |
54,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Dunlop/chinese junk tire |
| Owner: |
James Schweer
Phone: 559-930-4094
Email to James Schweer
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- Clovis, Ca
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| Experience: |
riding for twenty years
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| Bikes Owned: |
4
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Modifications:
Only mod so far is a change to superbike handle bars and comfy foam grips. Changes are in the works for other stuff....
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Problems:
Number one pipe cracked and was welded by previous owner. Terrible weld job. Will be fixing over winter. The right side baffle is loose and sounds terrible over 3000 rpm. The seat is the 'King and Queen' style seat. Good condition, but not the right seat for this bike. Turn signals aren't working and the rear signals are attached to the brake light housing instead of the frame under the seat. That will have to be changed.
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3H3010387: |
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Black 1979 XS1100 SF |
(Updated: 1999.7.7) |
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| Purchased: |
6/99 |
| Usage: |
31,438 miles, Street/Sport, Other. |
| Owner: |
Randy Jackson
Phone: 512-264-0061
Email to Randy Jackson
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| Location: |
USA (SouthWest) -- Spicewood, TX (near Austin)
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| Experience: |
32
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| Bikes Owned: |
15>
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Problems:
Bought as a Parts bike.
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For Sale:
All parts are for sale.
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3H3010685: |
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Black 1979 SF |
(Updated: 2009.3.12) |
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| Purchased: |
April 2008 |
| Usage: |
69,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Owner: |
Jaron Harding
Email to Jaron Harding
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| Location: |
USA (NorthWest) -- Rexburg
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| Experience: |
1 Year Riding
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| Bikes Owned: |
1
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Accessories:
Accent lighting with LED's
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3H3011013: |
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Black 1979 Special |
(Updated: 2006.5.26) |
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| Purchased: |
August 2003 |
| Usage: |
23,500 miles, Street/Sport, Touring. |
| Owner: |
Matthew Beal
Email to Matthew Beal
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| Location: |
USA (SouthCentral) -- Kansas City
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| Experience: |
18 year
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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3H3011124: |
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BLACK 1979 XS1100 SF |
(Updated: 2010.5.23) |
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| Purchased: |
12-1-2008 |
| Usage: |
59,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
Bridgestone Spitfires |
| Owner: |
Richard Goerlich
Email to Richard Goerlich
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| Location: |
USA (SouthWest) -- Katy, TX
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| Experience: |
42 years riding
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| Bikes Owned: |
40+
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| Photo: |
Photo-Link
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Accessories:
4 to 1 MAC header muffler, S/S brake lines added recently.
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3H3012366: |
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blue 1979 Special |
(Updated: 2001.4.23) |
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| Purchased: |
4/2001 |
| Usage: |
33,000 miles, Other. |
| Owner: |
Jesse Gamble
Phone: (651) 214-0901
Email to Jesse Gamble
http://jessegamble.com/xs11.htm
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| Location: |
USA (NorthCentral) -- Twin Cities
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| Experience: |
4
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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| Photo: |
http://jessegamble.com/xs11.htm
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Accessories:
I have fairing, back rest, hard bags and trunk, but do not have them installed. (Want to buy them?)
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Modifications:
None so far, I plan to rebuild it next winter.
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Problems:
None at all.
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For Sale:
I have fairing, back rest, hard bags and trunk for sale. Negotiate with me...
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3H3012808: |
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black 1979 Special |
(Updated: 2013.11.5) |
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| 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
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| Location: |
Australia (Eastern) -- Childers QLD.
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| Experience: |
30yrs+ Trail, MX, Road
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| Bikes Owned: |
30+
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| Photo: |
Photo-Link
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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.
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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!
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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
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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!
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3H3013788: |
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black 79 xs 1100 sf |
(Updated: 2003.7.25) |
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| Purchased: |
9/4/01 |
| Usage: |
52,000 miles, Street/Sport. |
| Tires: |
bridgestone |
| Owner: |
rob wheeler
Phone: 323 667 1376
Email to rob wheeler
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| Location: |
USA (California) -- los angeles
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| Experience: |
3 years
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| Bikes Owned: |
2
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Problems:
none ever.
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Comments:
this things amazing... never quits. havent even had to adjust the valves yet.. unreal.
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