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Originally posted by GS1150Pilot View PostI only get about 35 or so on the 1150. I don't remember the XS being quite as thirsty as the 1150.Larry
'79 GS 1000E
'93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
'18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
'19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
'01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend, now for sale.
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I have owned an 80' xs1100 special...it got "released" in favor of my current GS850G. It was my first bike back after a full 10 year motorcycle layoff. I just could not do the "L" type seat anymore.
Funny this topic comes up, I just finished the carbs for a 78' standard XS1100 last night and am anxiously awaiting the beast up and running so I can check 2nd gear!sss1.jpg
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Ah, yeah. When I bought mine, it had all that touring crap tacked on. First thing I did was jettison it. I don't mind dedicated tourers like the GLs and Voyagers, but I can't stand those mongoloid fairings and chintzed on tailboxes. That crap weighed a ton."Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
~Herman Melville
2016 1200 Superlow
1982 CB900f
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Originally posted by Grimly View PostWhy was it stuffed with brown paper?
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Originally posted by GS1150Pilot View PostStonking = potent-and large.
Mine was the standard version. I had superbike bars on it, did pods, a 4-1 and jetted it, repainted it, re-covered the seat, stainless brake lines, overhauled all the hydraulics. Rode it for two years trouble free. You have to check 2nd gear on them, because it seems every big bore Yamaha of that decade had issues with them.
Bought my 1100G right after, and stripped that down to just a standard bike.1982 GS1100G- road bike
1990 GSX750F-(1127cc '92 GSXR engine)
1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane
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As mentioned here the 2nd gear issue happened on lots of bikes. Not 100% sure but I think it had something to do with the larger throw to get past neutral that contributed to the damage.
We had a guy in our shop that just came in on Fridays and spent all his day under cutting dogs for GS's, KZ's, ZZR (ZX), etc.
The XS1100 can be fairly easily converted to chain drive as it has a secondary gearbox that houses the front bevel. You can remove that and get access to the output shaft to add a sprocket. The biggest problem is there is not a lot of room and this limits you to quite a small front sprocket. Probably not a big deal for a drag bike, but not ideal for a street bike.Current:
Z1300A5 Locomotive (swapped my Intruder for it), GS450 Cafe Project (might never finish it....), XT500 Commuter (I know - it's a Yamaha :eek:)
Past:
VL1500 Intruder (swapped for Z1300), ZX9R Streetfighter (lets face it - too fast....), 1984 GSX750EF, 1984 GSX1100EF (AKA GS1150)
And a bunch of other crap Yamahas....
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Originally posted by Buffalo Bill View PostI almost bought one, all high bars and cruiser, about $1500 asking price. Took a short test ride on it, way too Peter Fonda for me.
Bought my 1100G right after, and stripped that down to just a standard bike."Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
~Herman Melville
2016 1200 Superlow
1982 CB900f
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Originally posted by hillsy View PostAs mentioned here the 2nd gear issue happened on lots of bikes. Not 100% sure but I think it had something to do with the larger throw to get past neutral that contributed to the damage.---- Dave
Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window
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Originally posted by hillsy View PostAs mentioned here the 2nd gear issue happened on lots of bikes. Not 100% sure but I think it had something to do with the larger throw to get past neutral that contributed to the damage.Originally posted by Grimly View PostAlso caused by clods doing clutchless changes.
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