POSSIBLE PROJECT - looking for a cheap donar

[coe1948]

     I think that it would be a wasted effort,they are an orphan bike with very little performance potential and as a Cafe racer the shaft drive let's it down.it is my opinion that apart from a couple of racing XS1100's i have not seen a really trick XS1100 on the street in Australia,they have a lot of potential and with a chain drive and later model front end would be a real road eater and would not be that costly.

   Regards Dale

[Eveready1100]

I doubt these are cheap enough to start with but you are getting a lot of bits including drilled discs - CLICK

[AussiXS11G]

Errol mate
thats part of the appeal for me

[Eveready1100]

My old 2D did handle very well. Mind you, the lack of any excess of power from the motor probably helped it's hand there.
Did I say you'd love the sound of the exhaust note?

[AussiXS11G]

geez Errol
I reckon it could be bored to 900, less weight, suitable tuning....could be a good thing
 

[Eveready1100]

Mate, you'd love the sound of it, but will be very disappointed at the lack of go when you twisted the throttle, especially when compared to Lucrezia!

[AussiXS11G]

I wondered about that....not going to kick me off the site I hope

[SCARFEY]

  Not permitted I'm afraid. Not enough cylinders   

[AussiXS11G]

http://wn.com/yamaha_xs850