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Offline S-Dog

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Now with PICS....UPDATE: Found a BIKE!!!
« on: November 13, 2007, 05:49:09 AM »
Does anyone know anything about these bikes... It looks like a cool bike and there is one near me in ok shape for $250.... 95hp seems to itch to be made into a cafe bike.


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Scott
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Re: 1979 Yamaha XS 1100
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2007, 06:10:53 AM »
Hey, Scott,

They were great bikes!  They were the strongest of the big 4 Jap superbikes back in the Superbike I wars of 1978 - 1980.  Bested the CBX, GS1000 & KZ1000.  However, they were the worst of the bunch in handling.  Not quite stiff enough frames, and shaft drive.

I owned one for a year or two, and it was a nice machine.  'course, by the time I owned it, it was nearly 20 years old.

I'd say go for it!

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Re: 1979 Yamaha XS 1100
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2007, 06:20:35 AM »
Its decently sexy looking and cheap....   :D

I like this one...
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Re: 1979 Yamaha XS 1100
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2007, 06:25:03 AM »
VERY occasionally early ones had gearbox troubles (jumping 2nd usually) Reg/Rec gives same trouble as 750 triple and was modded several times, Lots of them been parked wrong side of a ditch/hedge so check for straightness.

Lethally quick for its day and gobs of fun!!
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Re: 1979 Yamaha XS 1100
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2007, 06:47:44 AM »
Very strong bikes. I could pull 100+ even with that thing hanging off the side.






Some did have 2nd gear problems. $250 is a real good price though if its in halfway decent shape. If you do pick it up there is an excellent site dedicated to them. www.xs11.com

I sold mine a couple of years ago, might have one again someday.
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Re: 1979 Yamaha XS 1100
« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2007, 06:55:05 AM »
I sent an e-mail to the seller. I hope to hear back soon.  Might be a fun winter project.  I can then try to restore my CB to all is former glory, without having these awful feelings about making it into a cafe bike.
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Re: 1979 Yamaha XS 1100
« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2007, 07:44:57 AM »
Good luck Scott!
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Re: 1979 Yamaha XS 1100
« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2007, 10:03:17 AM »
I liked them, awesome torque at very low rpm.
Heavy on rear tyres as you could get it to break loose at about 1,200~1,500 rpm then just accelerate and change gear with it still spinning (still looks impressive,  ;D)
 Second gear should have been fixed, Yamaha may still have modified parts. Hardest thing was getting engine out as its so heavy
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Re: 1979 Yamaha XS 1100
« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2007, 10:10:51 AM »
Quote from: crazypj on November 13, 2007, 10:03:17 AM
Hardest thing was getting engine out as its so heavy

Not when you do the old lay the bike on its side trick....


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Re: 1979 Yamaha XS 1100
« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2007, 10:38:47 AM »
WOW... That is one sexy beast of an engine!!!!
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Re: 1979 Yamaha XS 1100
« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2007, 05:56:23 PM »
OK shape turned out to be HORRIFYING!!!!!  oh well
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Re: 1979 Yamaha XS 1100
« Reply #11 on: November 14, 2007, 09:53:26 AM »
As a side note.... that bike is HUGE!!!!!!! its amazing what another 350cc and a bigger tank will do... WHOOOOWEEE  :o
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Re: 1979 Yamaha XS 1100
« Reply #12 on: November 14, 2007, 11:56:18 AM »
Sorry it didnt work out for you Scott....well at least now you know....so whats next?!

cheers
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Re: 1979 Yamaha XS 1100
« Reply #13 on: November 14, 2007, 12:12:26 PM »
a V-MAX!!!!!!!   hahaha... not really...  ;D

I am gonna get some dough(money) in order.... and look for another cb750(hopefully)... Or something to cruise with and cafe my bike.
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Re: 1979 Yamaha XS 1100
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Re: 1979 Yamaha XS 1100
« Reply #15 on: November 14, 2007, 12:28:58 PM »
this is pretty

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Re: 1979 Yamaha XS 1100
« Reply #16 on: November 15, 2007, 09:42:20 AM »
Hey Scott,

I'll keep an eye out for another ride for you as well.

Don't take 'er slow,
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Re: 1979 Yamaha XS 1100
« Reply #17 on: November 15, 2007, 09:57:12 AM »
Thanks Ben...

I am in the process of building a "2nd bike" kitty.  I need to fund it with non-home related funds(read: nothing that comes out of the bank account that the wife can complain about)
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Re: 1979 Yamaha XS 1100
« Reply #18 on: November 15, 2007, 11:20:50 AM »
 ;D Hey Scott,

That's exactly how I just bought my "new" 76 750K.  I've been putting aside $15 every two weeks into a second account. 

A year later now, I have enought money to buy the bike, and a new front tire for it!

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Re: 1979 Yamaha XS 1100
« Reply #19 on: November 15, 2007, 11:39:50 AM »
Im going to do it a little differently.....  :D ... I had a serious RC rock crawling hobby.  I figure I can get about 500-1200 bucks fairly quick depending on what I decide to sell...

RC rock crawling you say?

YEP......
With lockers, full axles, trannies, beadlocks, full frames and shocks.... but electric powered.



Trail riding... pulling an FJ back over


A little mudding.


They flex too....


a little video
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4423138266091180158&q=nercc

Well I have a bunch of this stuff to sell....  ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Re: 1979 Yamaha XS 1100
« Reply #20 on: November 15, 2007, 12:11:27 PM »
Now Ive seen it all!! Just goes to show you get everything on this board - from Japanese and Hindu mythology over in the Tattoo thread, babes in the Bobby R thread, weird Australian delicacies being eaten in Spain thread, how to build your own boat thread, and now this....little RC trucks!!! All this on Forum for SOHC bikes -thank Glenn for making all this possible!!  ;D ;D

cheers
Andy

P.S. Im inspired now to start a thread on this very topic....Forum diversity.....


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Re: 1979 Yamaha XS 1100
« Reply #21 on: November 15, 2007, 12:18:08 PM »
HAHAH... thats a waaaay small taste of my RC stuff.... I also have 2 carpet racers the I race(not lately) up in Fitchburg MA.

I stopped all all of the RC stuff this summer after picking up my CB750.
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Re: 1979 Yamaha XS 1100
« Reply #22 on: November 15, 2007, 12:23:18 PM »
Yeah I kind of figured the bike had taken over your life  ;D ;D

Welcome to the wonderful world of SOHC  ;)

cheers
Andy
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Re: 1979 Yamaha XS 1100
« Reply #23 on: November 15, 2007, 01:22:32 PM »
Man, that stuff looks like robotic spiders! Very cool! Maybe you should get an enduro or a trials bike, Scott?
Thanks for the clip, I've never seen anything like that!
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Re: 1979 Yamaha XS 1100
« Reply #24 on: November 15, 2007, 01:40:53 PM »
The more I am looking around, the more I am liking the idea of a dual sport bike.... As you and ANDY saw, there are a HUGE amount of trails as well as good roads where I live.
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