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Offline Christian Raith

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« Reply #9 on: March 28, 2010, 06:58:00 PM »
Welcome mate. You will find a few (and growing) XS lovers here so enjoy the ride.
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« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2010, 04:22:31 PM »
hey Phil,
first ive seen of this thread, nice bikes
welcome aboard, where in  west sydney r u?
im out in blacktown, if i can assist in any way
feel free to let me know.

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« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2010, 01:44:14 PM »
If cost is no object and you are looking for something that most closely matches the original pipes, then I think the BSM system is the way to go.


Or if you are absolutely loaded the replica stainless kit from Germany might be the way ..



Brian, on the UK site, has done easily the most extensive run-down of all the alternative exhaust options past and present.

http://www.benefiscal.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=5436.0



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« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2010, 12:36:55 PM »
Phil, maate

ask and you shall recieve: :D

the seat accent strips (OEM) you are looking for are at: www.lawnmowerpros.com

On their home page is a search box - type in "2H7-24785-00-H6"
This is the XS1100 seat mold left USD$32.95

Then search for "2H7-24785-10-H6"
This is the XS1100 seat mold right USD$18.95

Combined shipping USD$13.95   =   Total USD$65.85

Only thing is they come in the '78E colour "Macho Maroon" but as you're not going original colour anyway you can spray them as well.
Hope this helps.
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« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2010, 11:36:05 AM »
Welcome Phil,

great to see another obsesive XSessive. ;D

Good luck with the rebuild.

Are you taking a look inside the heart of the beast or does it appear in good nick? :-\
If you're rebuilding the tranny you might find it a bit difficult to access a couple of the gears in OEM.
I had to have 4th made as a one off after waiting 12 weeks for Japan to tell me they no longer had one.
Also mate, It's a good idea to have 2nd gear undercut while you're in there to stop it dropping out after about 30k klms :(

I'm sure if any of us can help with parts or anything you have only to ask.
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« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2010, 10:43:12 AM »
Yes I was certainly surprised to see it in this condition when it appeared on EBay. But in saying that, the photos do spruce it up a tad. Things like the triple tree and instrument housing and various parts of the frame are showing signs of wear (surface rust), but nothing that can't be fixed. The exhaust has no makers stamp on it and therefor not accepted in NSW, also the header pipes were just inserted into the collector box without any welds. The exhaust system will be the hardest to conquer as the manufacturer of a replica system of the original style will be hard to source. Also I will have to find 3 new discs as they are quite worn and rended useless. I have tried to locate the seat accent strips (they run along the base of the seat on either side) without any success here in Sydney. All this is "Music to my ears" as everything involved with a full restoration is part of the journey. When this beast is finished and is roaming the streets, it will be seen in "2pac Black" and not the colour it is now. Although I do like the colour scheme it is (XS750 Maroon on grey) but not original for the XS1100
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« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2010, 12:48:30 AM »
Wow, looked pretty nice to start with. Looking forward to seeing it all come back together.
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« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2010, 10:52:25 PM »
OK, here are some pics of the newest arrival.
This is how it looked as we bought it (Pic1)
This is the other side as we bought it (Pic2)
And this is what it looks like now after spending a week in my shed (Pic3)
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« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2010, 08:12:25 PM »
Welcome aboard Phil.

The site is really starting to buzz, so you came along at the right time.

Some photos would be superb????? PLEASE!!!!
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