XS1100 Brat bike build (was I don't keep secrets I got a new(to me) bike)

[VxZeroKnots]

So my roommate has been egging me to get a street bike so I can go ride with him on his CB500.

After casually cruising cl I found this for $500 a few blocks away. the speedo cable is disconnected and one blinker doesn't work but no matter, all that crap is coming off anyway.



Threw a set of pro tapers on it off my partially disassembled RM and like the ergos much better. They or something similar will stay. I'm leaning away from a cafe or bobber build but want to do something sexy and simple. Not sure what yet.



If anyone would like the windscreen from it PM me, I'll never use it and it is in good shape. Looks like it'd go on just about any bike. Price is a donation to a land use organization of your choice and amount.

[Eaten Dirt]

Originally Posted by VxZeroKnots

So my roommate has been egging me to get a street bike so I can go ride with him on his CB500.

After casually cruising cl I found this for $500 a few blocks away. the speedo cable is disconnected and one blinker doesn't work but no matter, all that crap is coming off anyway.



Threw a set of pro tapers on it off my partially disassembled RM and like the ergos much better. They or something similar will stay. I'm leaning away from a cafe or bobber build but want to do something sexy and simple. Not sure what yet.



If anyone would like the windscreen from it PM me, I'll never use it and it is in good shape. Looks like it'd go on just about any bike. Price is a donation to a land use organization of your choice and amount.

awsome, looks much better with pro tapers. wear a helmet

[RideFreak]

Looks like an 80's model XS11 special?

If so, they are a great bike, bullitproof motors. Congrats!

[VxZeroKnots]

Originally Posted by RideFreak

Looks like an 80's model XS11 special?

If so, they are a great bike, bullitproof motors. Congrats!

yes sir, 1979 says the title, XS1100 special. good to hear they have a good reputation. anything I should be watching out for?

[Brainless_1]

Originally Posted by VxZeroKnots

So my roommate has been egging me to get a street bike so I can go ride with him on his CB500.

After casually cruising cl I found this for $500 a few blocks away. the speedo cable is disconnected and one blinker doesn't work but no matter, all that crap is coming off anyway.



Threw a set of pro tapers on it off my partially disassembled RM and like the ergos much better. They or something similar will stay. I'm leaning away from a cafe or bobber build but want to do something sexy and simple. Not sure what yet.



If anyone would like the windscreen from it PM me, I'll never use it and it is in good shape. Looks like it'd go on just about any bike. Price is a donation to a land use organization of your choice and amount.

Cool !

Might need to get a skidplate before you run the ST below Pinion tomorrow

[VxZeroKnots]

Originally Posted by Brainless_1

Cool !

Might need to get a skidplate before you run the ST below Pinion tomorrow

Haha, this bike will see dirt, be sure of that.

[RideFreak]

Originally Posted by VxZeroKnots

yes sir, 1979 says the title, XS1100 special. good to hear they have a good reputation. anything I should be watching out for?

The motors are pretty bulletproof. The only problem we ever saw was the wires that come off the pickup coils would sometimes seperate (due to flex) inside the sheathing causing it to drop 2 cyls. The system is mechanical and they flex everytime as the advance comes in. Not a big issue though, most of the effected units were replaced pretty early on. The replacments had wires with a rubber coating.

[VxZeroKnots]

Originally Posted by RideFreak

The motors are pretty bulletproof. The only problem we ever saw was the wires that come off the pickup coils would sometimes seperate (due to flex) inside the sheathing causing it to drop 2 cyls. The system is mechanical and they flex everytime as the advance comes in. Not a big issue though, most of the effected units were replaced pretty early on. The replacments had wires with a rubber coating.

I'll take a peek when I get in there. It seems to be running a bit rich right now and there are a couple oil leaks so some poking around will ensue shortly.

[The Walrus]

I rode a 1980 XS1100sj for 18 years....great bike, pretty bulletproof....

Front forks could use a brace over the fender....they're a bit loose otherwise.
Rubber carb boots cracked out pretty badly over time.

One of the first shaft drive, big moto's....a bit of drive lash as I recall ...... but if you ride it often, you'll adapt easily....

Fond memories of that bike, none digital or I'd post my wife, pregnant with our 23 yo son.........perched on the bike....

[pappa_j]

These are pictures of a 1979 CB750 I used to ride around Albuquerque.









I got in this cycle of let it rot. Rebuild it. Let it rot. Rebuild it. Well three cycles into it I sold it to a friend.

[ReadyorNot]

Originally Posted by VxZeroKnots

yes sir, 1979 says the title, XS1100 special. good to hear they have a good reputation. anything I should be watching out for?

cars & trucks,.....

[VxZeroKnots]

Originally Posted by pappa_j

These are pictures of a 1979 CB750 I used to ride around Albuquerque.


I got in this cycle of let it rot. Rebuild it. Let it rot. Rebuild it. Well three cycles into it I sold it to a friend.

Dang man that thing is pretty boss, love the Big Daddy theme!!!!

Originally Posted by ReadyorNot

cars & trucks,.....

too true, but it is the deer who really scare me.

[FatChance]

So you're the one responsible for this snow? I first thought it was Dadodirt, but now I'm suspecting you are the guilty party!

[VxZeroKnots]

Originally Posted by FatChance

So you're the one responsible for this snow? I first thought it was Dadodirt, but now I'm suspecting you are the guilty party!

You know, it's unfortunate but we really needed some moisture didn't we

[VxZeroKnots]

Got rid of some stuff



Yep, thems the guts.



Fit and trim



Mocking up



Commence Phase Bravo...