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Hello from New Mexico

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Hello all, first post here to introduce myself. This past weekend I picked up a 1980 1100 seems pretty solid and complete. Worst part is the paint. It was painted with a rattle can. Has 51 thousand on the clock. I have only logged about 20 miles one trip to and back from work... 20150809_171727.jpg
 
Welcome,

Your ride doesn't look too bad even with a rattle can tank. I lived in Alamogordo for a bit--left in July 2014. I'm guessing you're in ABQ?


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Looks good to me. Paint is one of the easier fixes. Hopefully it runs as good as it looks. And welcome to the site.
 
Seat look nice for a change. Also those are kinda cool balogna slice pipes. I assume these are not the OEM pipes just cut? The only thing missing is the rear blinkers? You can probably find some other bars that might be a bit more comfortable as well.


I had a 1982 750EX and you want to make sure the front forks are in good shape (clean and proper oil levels) and a fork brace will also help. Not the greatest thing at higher speeds (over 85mph) but below that pretty decent comfortable ride. The Avon Roadriders are also a good choice when you need tires. There are instances of tires cracking but apparently it is mostly cold weather (but not always) but IMO the tires are worth the small risk.

If you are thinking of getting one, double check this is the correct one.

http://www.fastfromthepast.com/24-0046
 
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Thanks for the comments, its running nice has a little bit of rattle but mellows out when the clutch is pressed. I have no Idea on pipes po said they were stock. I asked when I heard it. a ilttle sound but not too loud. I thougt the seat was cool. the bike original color was silver with red pinstripes... The tires seem to be pretty new Ill have to look at the date to be sure. do these seem to be stock bars? I have no Idea..

I went to alamogordo to pick up this bike. A guy nice guy in the airforce had it.
 
Albuq. Henry said:
Thanks for the comments, its running nice has a little bit of rattle but mellows out when the clutch is pressed. I have no Idea on pipes po said they were stock. I asked when I heard it. a ilttle sound but not too loud. I thougt the seat was cool. the bike original color was silver with red pinstripes... The tires seem to be pretty new Ill have to look at the date to be sure. do these seem to be stock bars? I have no Idea..

I went to alamogordo to pick up this bike. A guy nice guy in the airforce had it.
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Hello back from NM, I'm in Las Cruces, dang I think that was the 1100 I almost bought. Was his first name John?
 
hello nice to see another New Mexican maybe one day we can meet up...No not john it was Brady I am thinking.... looks younger but had said he was at 10 years in the service... I picked it up on this past sunday
 
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