Speed Devil Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Hi guys I am interested in buying an XS11 as a project bike. Unfortunately the bike is not licensed and the current owner does not know what model it is or the year of manufacture. I have tried to do a few Google searches, but none of the models I have seen look the same as the one in the pics. What stumps me is the seat and handlebars. If someone could please identify what model this XS is and the year I would really appreciate it. The VIN no. is 3X1-000288 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted February 28, 2012 Moderator Share Posted February 28, 2012 did a search and came up with this 1980 XS1100G 3X1-000101 Diamond Silver 1981 XS1100H 3X1-003101 Black Red handlebars are aftermarket, seat recovered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted February 28, 2012 Moderator Share Posted February 28, 2012 +1 1980 xs1100G diamond silver, one of the first with that vin# tha bars are 'ace bars' fitted the wrong way up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Devil Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 did a search and came up with this 1980 XS1100G 3X1-000101 Diamond Silver 1981 XS1100H 3X1-003101 Black Red handlebars are aftermarket, seat recovered +1 1980 xs1100G diamond silver, one of the first with that vin# tha bars are 'ace bars' fitted the wrong way up! Thanks guys for the help. According to this site http://www.biker.net/81_xs1100h_parts/1100_models2_index.html it is a NEw Zealand version. Looking at the serial no. the bike was no. 188 off the production line. LOL @Airhead Would you suggest I keep the bars and just turn them around for the "cafe look" or rather put "standard bars" on? I think those bars should look nice once the bike is restored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted February 29, 2012 Moderator Share Posted February 29, 2012 you could just try turning the bars over, you would need to determine if they will collide with the tank at full steering lock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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