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06-27-2013, 11:11 AM
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New Member from Michigan !!
Hello all !
I picked this baby up a couple days ago and I just got it all titled, plated, and insured today. It has 7,400 miles on it, new tires, plugs, battery, and supposedly a good carb cleaning but I have my doubts..... I paid $750 for it and it is my first road bike  The Good: Price Low Miles Tires Plugs Battery Exhaust system is Solid ! No through pitting or rust ! The Ok: Wiring all works corectly but was kind of bundled together, PO replaced all glass fuses with mini's (I guess those are an issue on these) Seems to have a slight pop/tiny miss at idle, goes away after warm and driving ? Right side exhaust pipe so cyl 3 or 4 I think ? May be related to #4 pipe being blue ? The Bad: Dent in gas tank on right side Seat is not correct, has horizontal eyelets and no rear cowl, I need one with a cowl that has the vertical mount tracks and nuts. Anyone have one LOL ? Needs both side covers  Headlight assembly is all wrong (Circular) and cobbled together. I want to take it back to original with Square Assembly. Parts anyone ? Petcock on left side has slight leak, I will go through both. Missing bolts on starter cover.......yikes see pic of left side engine and you will see the 2 piece cover hangs low on the right side part of it. To do list: Change all oils (Engine/Trans, Middle, Rear) Get the power ball and the chrome polish out Ride It ! Questions, Comments and advice is welcome ! Have a good one !    
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06-27-2013, 06:02 PM
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Hey welcome aboard, you are at the right place to get one of these old gals back in shape. Parts you need shouldn't be too hard to find. Check around on Ebay and contact member Andreashweiss for used parts. Good luck, ride safe.
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↓ ↓ ↓ 79F - owned since '89 - FJ fork mod, solo seat mod, Dyna 3Ω's, 14MM M/C (168K miles) 79SF - every day rider, solo seat mod, Brembo 16MM M/C, Accel 3Ω's, Supertrapp (125K miles) "If it ain't broke, modify it" 30 year XS11 owner ☮
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06-27-2013, 06:51 PM
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I have the same issue with my left side petcock. Let me know what you find out cause it seems this is common on these bikes. I read somewere on here that you can convert to just one petcock but it seemed to risky to me to have to seal up the other and risk messing my new bike up. Not to mention I only paid 250 for it and it is in mint condition minus a small dent right side of my tank also. rather than that it is sweet. And welcome to the forum and group.
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79 SF Wow, did I just give advice? should I be doing that? 1983 GL1100 bored to a 1300 sold 1976cb750 project gifted to brother 1979 xs1100s currently working on Wanting to have that head turner that makes people shut up!
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06-28-2013, 05:14 AM
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Welcome! Looks like a pretty good place to start! What year is it?
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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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06-28-2013, 07:18 AM
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Nate, it's a '79. Notice the kickstart shaft nub.
Plus I think he put it in is signature too.
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Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict! 80G (Green paint(PO idea)) The Green Monster K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT Got him in '04. bald tire & borrowing parts 80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers) Scarlet K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT. Got her in '11 Ready for the twisties! 81H (previously CPMaynard's) Hugo Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank. Cold weather ride
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06-28-2013, 10:14 AM
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Looks nice. If you are looking for help, etc., let me know. Shoot me a PM or email and I'd be glad to help.
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1979 XS1100F 2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.
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06-30-2013, 08:04 PM
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welcome!
I'm close by as well so any questions, shoot me a PM 
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Nick 1979 XS11 F,Yamaha fairings w/hard bags, TC's fuse box, K&N air filter 1982 Virago 750 (it's alive!) 1979 XS 11 F, Windjammer IV, Samsonite luggage cases(another rescue)
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06-30-2013, 08:13 PM
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I swapped my 76 cb750 gasket on ring and I don't leak anymore. Its temporary till I get the rebuild kit but hey it works. If u need help let everyone know. I know Andreas has parts. Send him a PM
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79 SF Wow, did I just give advice? should I be doing that? 1983 GL1100 bored to a 1300 sold 1976cb750 project gifted to brother 1979 xs1100s currently working on Wanting to have that head turner that makes people shut up!
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06-30-2013, 09:02 PM
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Welcome to the madness of XS11 ownership! And welcome to the board as well!!
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The side covers can be tough to come by. Not sure on the square headlight assembly. But Ebay, Andreis, and the parts wanted section of this site are definitely your best bet for parts you need. Nice looking F model, hope you get many miles of smiles out of it!!!
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Life is what happens while your planning everything else! When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt. 81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty 80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection Previously owned 93 GSX600F 80 XS1100 Special - Ruby 81 XS1100 Special 81 CB750 C 80 CB750 C 78 XS750
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07-01-2013, 05:20 AM
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If it was in the Sig before them I just missed it.
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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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07-01-2013, 07:46 AM
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07-01-2013, 07:48 AM
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07-01-2013, 07:53 AM
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07-01-2013, 08:07 AM
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2. I consider myself to be a good rider, I of course have an endorsement, but I have been riding everything under the sun since I was big enough. Ridden others bikes just never had my own. (Learned on a VTX 1800  )3. My fuses have been replaced but I would love to clean them up and get them back into a block if possible, mine is a nest of tape right now  4. Seafoam was added along with some 94 octane gas and plenty of throttle It was a 50% improvement from when I bought it. Really woke up, still not perfect though. 5. Starer was in fact missing the upper and lower bolt, luckily having jap bike bolt kits laying around solved that problem. 6. Side Covers and correct seat need to be bought and then all paint work will be done. (Cant wait!) Headlight assembly will be a process. I think the seat and headlight assembly are off of a Honda, works for now but i like cleanliness 7. Guy who originally sold it to me thought it was a 78 but after I ran the vin I know it is a 79. Had a 6/78 vin decal. And I put 450 miles on it this weekend Thanks for your input !
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1979 Yamaha XS1100F (First Road Bike!) 1996 Honda CR250R (For Fun) 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle (My First Love!) 2001 Ford Mustang (Daily Driver)
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