tmusser

Hey folks, hope everyones doin awsome, and gettin some miles in since warm weather is finally here!!!! My names Tony, from Kendallville Indiana, USA. I ride a 1979 XS1100 F. Shes a bit on the beaten up side {bought her that way) but a fun fast ride nonetheless. I also just 2 days ago while doin some gorse tradin, aquired a 1981 maxim 550, which im hoping to get running for the wife to learn on. At the moment the 1100 is down with an exhaust issue, had to pull the header pipes and broke a stud. im kinda sketchy about tryin to EZ out it myself, as im unsure as to what kind of thickness im dealing with around those studs.... any give me an idea? i REALLY dont wanna mess the head up. til we meet next, keep rubber to road, and the wind in your face, peace

I own a 79 XS 11 special. And 99% of new parts i order come from bikebandit.com or oldbikebarn.com

grettings fellow hoosier. Gl with ur endorsement. maybe we'll meet on the road

Greetings folks New member here so ill introduce myself, and my bike. Tony s my name, and as ya can guess from topic title, thats right im from Indiana USA The Bike is a 1979 XS 1100 Special. Got the bike just over 2 yrs ago (paid $650). After a mis diagnosis of blown head gasket (thank god for our local shop (Afterhours Autoshop). I replaced the air filter and shes runnin like a dream! Front brakes seemed to be a little sticky. decided i needed to bleed them, since it hadnt been run on the road for some time. Having the luck i do.... the master cylinder for the front went out.... fluid EVERYWHERE. next step is to attempt a rebuild. let ya know hoe that turns out...lol then new paint.... should i stay yamaha black, or would a custom color drop its value?