Anyone own an XS1100?

**xseleven** · 3rd January 2006, 23:17

hi there people, i own a 1979 yamy xs 1100
it would be very interesting to see how many are still out there on the road
or maybe not on the road..cheeers :spudwave:

**T.W.R** · 3rd January 2006, 23:34

Hi & welcome into the nuthouse,

don't know if anyones got a XS11 here, your bound to find out.

i had a XS850 & XS750 years ago though, always wanted a XS11 midnight special

**xseleven** · 3rd January 2006, 23:41

hi, twr, thanks for that am on the hunt for a few bits & pieces like a whole junked bike lol...cheers

**T.W.R** · 3rd January 2006, 23:58

Originally Posted by xseleven

hi, twr, thanks for that am on the hunt for a few bits & pieces like a whole junked bike lol...cheers

oh parts huh, well most of the engine internals are common to the 850, gearbox, pistons,conrods,clutch etc.
frame parts are similar forks,wheels, shaft unit & other assorted bits n pieces.
if thats any help, but theres bound to be one or two of the old girls around somewhere.

**Waylander** · 4th January 2006, 00:43

XS1100? Nah not that I know of. XV1100 on the other hand.....

**Scouse** · 4th January 2006, 06:26

yup my mate has a mint one dunno if e has any bits thoug but I'll ask the question when he gets back from his holls

**xseleven** · 4th January 2006, 07:22

cheers ZRXER

**ajturbo** · 12th January 2006, 20:54

used to ride a GS450.. went in to the yamy shop to test ride my next bike.. the sales man said... here take this XS11 for a ride...

mmmmm ...holy shit this is fast....tooooo big a step for this brave boy..lol

**Bonez** · 15th January 2006, 10:52

Hi there. Saw a couple of eccess elevens on a trailer over in Hastings late last year. Both looked in reasonable condition. So they are about.

**Subike** · 22nd March 2007, 11:34

Originally Posted by xseleven

hi there people, i own a 1979 yamy xs 1100
it would be very interesting to see how many are still out there on the road
or maybe not on the road..cheeers :spudwave:

yeap I got one
79000k bit rough around the edges but still goes well,
4 into 1 harris dump tube, would not call it a muffler by any streach
Its had the cams change to someting but I have no idea
and the carbs have been played with to what spec only god knows
But it starts every time without a problem, still gets to 200 klicksand the rev counter loves sitting around 5000.
A bitch to ride in the city but awsome on the open road,
A heavy bike sure when I only weigh 65kg,
great fun

**laRIKin** · 22nd March 2007, 17:34

Originally Posted by xseleven

hi, twr, thanks for that am on the hunt for a few bits & pieces like a whole junked bike lol...cheers

Hi and welcome.

I use to have a 81-82? XS Eleven.
And I think that I may have a part or two around still.
I think I have a full set of indicators (one may have a cracked lens) a kick start shaft runner cover and a front brake master cylinder cover.
And a manual, but I think that I would keep that for old times sake.

**old git** · 22nd February 2008, 21:05

yep i got one, with 186,000 MILES on the clock, that 289,000 k's and still doing 180k a day every day...............i got it new in 1980 {2nd august}......

**psyguy** · 29th February 2008, 20:03

Originally Posted by old git

yep i got one, with 186,000 MILES on the clock, that 289,000 k's and still doing 180k a day every day...............i got it new in 1980 {2nd august}......

now, THAT'S cool

**xsryder** · 18th June 2008, 23:20

Hi there,
I might be able to help. I've got a 79-80 and heaps of parts. I built up my outfit from three bikes. I have owned 4 XS11s and rebuilt 3. My first XS could do 250kms two-up with camping gear, and my second could do over 220 with 180,000kms under her belt. With the chair attached I could do 170kms with my hands off the bars, and 15.68 sec quarter mile (that was before the 0.5mm rebore). If I could afford it I would have 3 XS11s; a 'tweaked' original, a sidecar outfit, and a radical looking racer. My brother has owned brand new GSX1200, brand new CB1300 and brand new Rocket III, yet the fastest he has ever gone is 250kms on my old XS11.
The one thing I have missed out on is the feeling of riding out the door with a brand new XS1100....it must have been amazing.

**skidMark** · 18th June 2008, 23:39

Originally Posted by xsryder

Hi there,
I might be able to help. I've got a 79-80 and heaps of parts. I built up my outfit from three bikes. I have owned 4 XS11s and rebuilt 3. My first XS could do 250kms two-up with camping gear, and my second could do over 220 with 180,000kms under her belt. With the chair attached I could do 170kms with my hands off the bars, and 15.68 sec quarter mile (that was before the 0.5mm rebore). If I could afford it I would have 3 XS11s; a 'tweaked' original, a sidecar outfit, and a radical looking racer. My brother has owned brand new GSX1200, brand new CB1300 and brand new Rocket III, yet the fastest he has ever gone is 250kms on my old XS11.
The one thing I have missed out on is the feeling of riding out the door with a brand new XS1100....it must have been amazing.

Subike my flatmate is after a clutch basket, wouldn't happen to have one would ya?

(it's a 79 xs1100, i dunno if one off other years will fit lol, he posted earlier in thread, please PM him if ya have one)