Nice bike, I don't know how you find bikes like this... I'm southeast of Pittsburgh, you don't see these kinds of bikes on the road...I would love to find a bike like that... I graduated high school in 82. So, these were the bikes of my time... I enjoy your videos... 😎
Thank you, I'm glad you are enjoying the channel. It is easy to get burned on non-running bikes (there's always risk involved). But, I've been blessed to find many great projects over the years. This bike was listed locally for months before I picked it up. It is on the lift now getting the full service.🙂
I'm working on a 1979 right now for my friend. It hasn't been running since 1993. I got it from the estate of another friend who had over 150 motorcycles and thousands of memorabilia.
What a clean bike. The corrosion on the engine cases actually to me looks like the spotting left by a degreaser. The factory headers on all old Japanese bikes are double wall which can keep the outer tube in nice condition.
That is barn find motorcycle, so good original condition for over 40 years old bike with so low miles. Congratulations for that. Hope you take off that carrier and sissybar ?
www.partzilla.com is a great site. www.mikesxs.com is a good XS1100 parts site as well. I also buy many parts from eBay and occasionally Amazon as well as swap meets, etc. With classic bikes there's no such thing as one-stop shopping. You need to develop a support network. It's part of the experience. Cheers!
@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 Awesome! I should have orginally added "Thank you for sharing! "This has been invaluable for me with my own XS1100 restoration :)
Does anyone know where I can find pre made spark plug wires for a 1985 Honda VF 700 Sabre V45? All I can find is universal wires that don’t connect into the Honda coils correctly. Thanks!
@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 I’m not sure if they’re the same or not. They only have it listed for the larger motor. I ended up ordering a set of used coils and wires off eBay. I’ll just use the best of what’s there for now.
Yep, beautiful! As mentioned, I never saw mine without the fairing. Love it!
Right on!
Going to watch this series again 😉
Eric in NC
Right on!
Nice bike, I don't know how you find bikes like this... I'm southeast of Pittsburgh, you don't see these kinds of bikes on the road...I would love to find a bike like that... I graduated high school in 82. So, these were the bikes of my time... I enjoy your videos... 😎
Thank you, I'm glad you are enjoying the channel. It is easy to get burned on non-running bikes (there's always risk involved). But, I've been blessed to find many great projects over the years. This bike was listed locally for months before I picked it up. It is on the lift now getting the full service.🙂
Nice find. I’ll be watching
Thanks Douglas!
nice find, it pretty obvious it spent alot of time indoors.a real screamer in its day.will be looking forward to watching the updates.very nice find.
Thanks, it's on the lift now...
hi jon, i like this machine. good vid jon. keep em coming.
Right on, thanks David!
I'm looking forward to this one, in particular!
Right on!
I'm working on a 1979 right now for my friend. It hasn't been running since 1993. I got it from the estate of another friend who had over 150 motorcycles and thousands of memorabilia.
Nice, Richard! Wow, that's a lot of bikes!
Have a 1979 xs1100 special from original owner..11k miles perfect. Getting to go through it and do all service.
Nice, it sounds like you are in the same boat as I am. 🙂
Nice find Jon, In very good nick too. I once had the 1.1 version. Still reckon the Shaft Z's go better
We may need to check that out...
What a clean bike. The corrosion on the engine cases actually to me looks like the spotting left by a degreaser. The factory headers on all old Japanese bikes are double wall which can keep the outer tube in nice condition.
Thanks Mike! Yeah, I think this one will clean up nicely. 🙂
Nice. I`ve got the 750 special
Right on!
That is barn find motorcycle, so good original condition for over 40 years old bike with so low miles. Congratulations for that. Hope you take off that carrier and sissybar ?
There is also dual fuel taps, cool thing !
The rack and sissy bar are OE Yamaha accessories but they do spoil the lines of the bike a bit.😉
maybe i didnt see, but where did you get all your parts from? the mechanical stuff?
www.partzilla.com is a great site. www.mikesxs.com is a good XS1100 parts site as well. I also buy many parts from eBay and occasionally Amazon as well as swap meets, etc. With classic bikes there's no such thing as one-stop shopping. You need to develop a support network. It's part of the experience. Cheers!
Are there more videos? It looks to me like parts 7 and 8 are hidden...
Hi Kevin, parts 7 and 8 are finished and waiting in the lineup to be released soon!
@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 Awesome! I should have orginally added "Thank you for sharing! "This has been invaluable for me with my own XS1100 restoration :)
@@kevinsherrell6286 You're welcome! I finished it up this past week and rode it for 120+ miles this weekend. Stay tuned for more XS1100 content.
Does anyone know where I can find pre made spark plug wires for a 1985 Honda VF 700 Sabre V45? All I can find is universal wires that don’t connect into the Honda coils correctly. Thanks!
Did you check with Dynatec ignition?
@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 no I have not heard of them. I’ll give it a try. Thanks
@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 they only have them for the V65 motors.
@@mattmiles9779 Are they not the same? That is surprising.
@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 I’m not sure if they’re the same or not. They only have it listed for the larger motor. I ended up ordering a set of used coils and wires off eBay. I’ll just use the best of what’s there for now.
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I have one just like it it doesn't like it when you're lazy on changing gears 1:15
Right on. It prefers quick, deliberate shifts. Cheers!
I had all the aluminum polished better than new on mine before I foolishly sold it.
So much work down the drain! I hope the next owner appreciated your effort.