"El luchador" aka 'The Fighter' '79 XS1100S Build *pictures* NEW UPDATES 7/22/10

NoHonestlyitsme

NoHonestlyitsme

Build it and they will love
Well I will make my introduction short and sweet. My name is Mark, and I am from Massachusetts. I got this bike a year ago with Bobber/Chopper hopes and took a year to realize that this bike; Shafty, and 1100cc was not made to be a lane splitter. The tsudo cafe style has been my latest venture as of late and i will use this thread to show my transformations to this point. Im not a bike builder, nore a master fabricator but I do what I can, stay tuned.
First a picture of my dad on his '68 Bonnie. Hes a big part of my life with bikes
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Day 1: "Macho Red" Lonely 79 XS 20k miles, complete and decent. $700 drove it home with a clean title, and a Kerker 4-1 to boot.
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then this..I regret hacking of the subframe.. Alot.
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Mini Apes, Solo Seat,, Iron head shocks and a mustang tank later...
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I saw the light and got the stock tank and headlight on. I have Blinkers, tires, UNI filters, and some other stuff in the mail..

Clip-Ons.. everyone said I would hate them and the reality is they should have been my first purchase
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I was able to slide the tubes up 1 1/2 fo it has changed the whole feel of the bike. I hadbe using Iron Head sportster rear shocks but the bike was too low after lowering the front so the rears were swapped out with the OEM components.

I will update this tomorrw. Its 4:30 in the morning oops..
 
Re: "El luchador" aka 'The Fighter' '79 XS1100S Build *pictures*

Welcome! There's not a lot of XS11 guys around here, but there are a few of us :)
 
Re: "El luchador" aka 'The Fighter' '79 XS1100S Build *pictures*

here are some pictures from today. My Girlfriend is visiting until tomorrow so Im limited in the man cave until then. But here is where shes at.

THe seat is the latest project made from an old Maple Cabinet shelf, the foam from an elderlymands basement, foam from a K Model harley seat, a yoga mat and some patience. Still need to make a side cover for that side, Lost is on the freeway.. UGH
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Notice the fuel stains?
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Probably chopping the front fender or making my own round stock fender brace, 7" light installes on Emgo ears
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Made this rear hope section from some 1" mild steel and a pair of old Matt Hoffman BMX bars. I dont have many tools so it was done by eye, with a hacksaw, a bastard file and a Lincoln Mig welder. looks pretty good considering.
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The soon to be tail light came by way of a broken factory Iron head turnsignal, my dad stripped the mount so i took it off and stuffed my brakelight stuff in there just need some red spray tint

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Heres my shop, not much but I use it alot, gets better everyday i guess
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Re: "El luchador" aka 'The Fighter' '79 XS1100S Build *pictures*

Good looking project I have a '79 XSEleven Standard that I'm Cafeing. I'll see if I can post a picture, never done it before on here.
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Re: "El luchador" aka 'The Fighter' '79 XS1100S Build *pictures*

good looking bike,

Don't know why your apologizing for you shop. Mine is shared with my dad and brother and right now we have two houses worth of stuff shoved in there that I constantly have to move in order to use my tools.
 
Re: "El luchador" aka 'The Fighter' '79 XS1100S Build *pictures*

thanks guys, Nice Standard! I want a standard tank.. but that can wait i guess
 
Re: "El luchador" aka 'The Fighter' '79 XS1100S Build *pictures*

I have a better one coming. If/when it shows up you are welcome to my old one. It has a big dent on the side under emblem and 3 or 4 smaller ones on the front. It is fixable but I found a really clean one on flea-bay. It is supposed to be here soon. I'll let you know if mine is up for grabs.
 
Re: "El luchador" aka 'The Fighter' '79 XS1100S Build *pictures*

Hey man,
Props on building a "big" cafe bike. You will be in the class that can actually do the Ton (with ease) too! I like what you are doing with the rear of it a lot. I am still deciding on the look for mine, since it has to remain two up. The guys here have been a big help in that regard. A standard tank will help you a lot. Not much can be done about the leading front axle, though... ::) But don't let anyone lie and tell you its not a lane splitter. I have proven that more than once! ;D Nice job; I will be watching for more!

One pic of mine:

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Re: "El luchador" aka 'The Fighter' '79 XS1100S Build *pictures*

Hey zack, let me know for sure, im good at fixing whats broke.. she needs a standard tank to get where i want to go. Mine has to stay 2 up too for the girlfriend but Im thinking of making a solo and a cowl to swap on. more pics tomorrow
 
Re: "El luchador" aka 'The Fighter' '79 XS1100S Build *pictures*

Ask and you shall receive. Seat is done, taillight done, blinkers on, swing arm painted, wheels painted flat black, painted rotors, and got a new white wall, still not even close to done but it looks pretty good if you ask me

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Re: "El luchador" aka 'The Fighter' '79 XS1100S Build *pictures*

That seat looks great. Did you do the upholstery or did you have a shop do it? Very nice. I got my new tank yesterday, so mine old one is up for grabs if you are still interested. It will take me a few days to get the new one prepped, painted and swapped over. So hopefully by Monday I will be ready to part with the old one. I can PM you some pics of the damage on the tank if you want. Let me know.
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Re: "El luchador" aka 'The Fighter' '79 XS1100S Build *pictures*

I bought a 6 pack of Blue Moon and said fuck it, I did the seat myself and it looks good enough for me, Better than i expected. Im liking the lines of this special tank so Ill let you know on your tank. THanks for the love man
 
Re: "El luchador" aka 'The Fighter' '79 XS1100S Build *pictures*

Thanks man i was apprehensive at first but i think it looks perfect IMO
 
Hey Mark, nice to meet you today as random as it was. Bike looks even cooler in person people, has some serious presence!
 
thanks im working on making something out of it.. cafe/bobber/brat/rat who knows whatever it is.. Im starting to like it
 
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