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10-17-2015, 07:33 PM
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What would you buy???
OK ,So we love our xs1100dreds..!!!My question is ,what does Yamaha make now,that takes its place.What to look at???And or who's riding the V stars here?There nice.1300)?Sure be nice to have something newer.What to go look at???Any suggestions... Pics or Webb sites appreciated. Thank you.....
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1980xs1100.sg Pacifica Fairing ..stock. 2006 Honda Shadow Spirit 1100.! ⛺ 
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10-17-2015, 07:37 PM
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Greg Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein 80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks. The list changes.  Visit XS11.org too......
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10-17-2015, 08:24 PM
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Depends on what you are looking to do. I ride a V star 1300 (09) and its a good ride. It however is not the power house the XS is. Remember your V's are big twins so about 650 cc per cylinder on mine. Does not shake your teeth out like a Harley and will edge them out on a run. I was able to pick it up new in 2010 for about 9,000 out the door.
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81 LH in process 09 vstar 1300 only allowed 2
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10-17-2015, 08:38 PM
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http://s484.photobucket.com/user/mkdorey/library/
First try at a link The Vstar is in there alonk with my poor Xs
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81 LH in process 09 vstar 1300 only allowed 2
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10-17-2015, 08:42 PM
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My second bike is a V-Star-1100 Classic and it is just a great bike! It was good stock, but it easily became a great bike with just a few simple mods. In addition, it is air-cooled with a shaft drive just like the XS1100. Further, it was manufactured for about ten years and parts are abundant and bikes are reasonable if not cheap.
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10-17-2015, 08:44 PM
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          There are a lot of choices. You may need to narrow it down.
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Marty (in Mississippi) XS1100SG XS650SK Last edited by jetmechmarty; 10-17-2015 at 08:47 PM.
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10-17-2015, 09:28 PM
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I have a friend that had 1700 V Star Warrior.........70hp. My XS ran circles around it. The inline 4 is what you want to stick with if you want smooth power and performance.
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Greg Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein 80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks. The list changes. Visit XS11.org too......
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10-17-2015, 09:38 PM
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I agree that the XS 1100 inline 4 is hard to beat. I also think that the overhead valve design of the warrior has its limitations and does not have the potential of a v-twin with overhead cams.
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10-18-2015, 06:39 AM
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Oh, yeah!
For me, either one of the MG Griso(s) pictured will do just fine, thank you very much ...
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Marco Current bikes: 1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF) 1979 Honda CBX 2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014 WE MISS YOU, DON
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#11
10-18-2015, 06:46 AM
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lol
I probably would try to find a 80 Yamaha xs750 special. I have had the 650, 850 and now the 1100 all 1980s
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Bike History:1980 XS 1100 special current bike 1980 XS 850 special wife sold
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10-18-2015, 09:54 AM
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This might be on my short list.
 alternates   function over fashion
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Marty (in Mississippi) XS1100SG XS650SK
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10-18-2015, 02:50 PM
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I would have to go with the XJR1300, Honda Valkyrie, or a Goldwing.
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Nathan KD9ARL μολὼν λαβέ 1978 XS1100E K&N Filter #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet OEM Exhaust ATK Fork Brace LED Dash lights Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters Green Monster Coils SS Brake Lines Vision 550 Auto Tensioner In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing. Theodore Roosevelt
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