What kind of bike was the 1979 Yamaha XS1100?

What kind of bike was the 1979 Yamaha XS1100?

1979 Yamaha XS1100 Special with fewer than 10K original miles. The bike was completely disassembled (except engine block), welds on frame cleaned up and filled as necessary for a flawless look. All parts and frame were media blasted and then powder coated (except engine block and plastic covers).

What kind of engine does a Yamaha XS Eleven have?

The Yamaha XS Eleven motorcycle, also called XS11 and XS1100, is a Japanese standard produced from 1978 to 1981, powered by an air-cooled 1,101 cc (67.2 cu in) 4-stroke, DOHC inline four-cylinder engine mounted transversely in a duplex cradle frame with swingarm rear suspension, shaft drive, and telescopic forks.

What kind of fork does a Yamaha XS1100 have?

Telescopic fork. The XS1100 was Yamaha’s conception of the ideal touring motor cycle. It was large and heavy, at home on the highway but uneasy through bends.

When did the Yamaha XS Special come out?

In 1979, Yamaha followed the growing trend of offering a “factory custom” version of the bike, called a “Special” by Yamaha. Pullback handlebars, a stepped seat, a smaller, fatter rear wheel, a smaller capacity tear-drop gas tank, fully adjustable suspension, and altered frame created a factory custom, forerunner of the modern cruiser.

1979 Yamaha XS1100 Special with fewer than 10K original miles. The bike was completely disassembled (except engine block), welds on frame cleaned up and filled as necessary for a flawless look. All parts and frame were media blasted and then powder coated (except engine block and plastic covers).

The Yamaha XS Eleven motorcycle, also called XS11 and XS1100, is a Japanese standard produced from 1978 to 1981, powered by an air-cooled 1,101 cc (67.2 cu in) 4-stroke, DOHC inline four-cylinder engine mounted transversely in a duplex cradle frame with swingarm rear suspension, shaft drive, and telescopic forks.

How much does a Yamaha XS 1100 project bike cost?

3 x xs 1100 project bikes yamaha , some have titles some may not. If not bill of sale. These bikes are $200 each or 600 for 3. I will not seperate. There are no leaks in the brake system, but the calipers were dragging due to moisture in the brake fluid so they will need to be broken down and resealed.

In 1979, Yamaha followed the growing trend of offering a “factory custom” version of the bike, called a “Special” by Yamaha. Pullback handlebars, a stepped seat, a smaller, fatter rear wheel, a smaller capacity tear-drop gas tank, fully adjustable suspension, and altered frame created a factory custom, forerunner of the modern cruiser.