Dormant since about 1992, languishing neglected in a storage unit all that time, a relatively pristine XS11 Midnight Special has been brought back to life. Brutal horsepower with a docile purr, it lives again.Carburetors have been cleaned and new CV diaphragms have been installed. A brand new absorbed gl*** mat maintenance free battery has been bought and installed and the brakes have been gone through and a quarter century of brake fluid gunk has been dispatched so that they are properly operating again. The pads appear to be new EBC replacement pads - not much wear at all.This is one heck of a wayback machine, all original and all there.This XS Eleven Midnight Special is the FIRST year of production for the XS11 Midnight Special and it's in incredibly great shape considering December 2016 marks it's 36th birthday.The black chrome stock 'Special' exhaust is breathtakingly beautiful, just gorgeous and unique to the MNS line.You'll not find another, with this low mileage, "unmolested" and original. You won't believe your eyes.The only mechanical flaw we found that has not been addressed is the low fuel sensor. There is a device known as a "thermistor" that basically indicates temprature. If the thermistor is sitting in fuel, it's temprature is cooler than when it sits in air. While there is a relatively easy 'fix' to replace it, with a themistor from another used bike, we chose NOT to make any modifications but repair what is there if necessary. Our choice here was to NOT do a restoration but leave things as original as we found 'em, clean it up and perform neglected maintenance. This baby is ready for the purist collector to work with. It's ready to ride anywhere.Since this bike was stored inside, there is virtually no UV damage to any of the surfaces. The photos will tell you a lot. If there is any 'downside', it's the moisture in the ambient air that has attacked some of the surfaces. For the most part, it cleaned up really well once the 'barn find' dust was removed.This is one outstanding 'barn find', to be sure. A 'Storage Wars' gem, as close to perfect as we've ever seen, and we've seen a bit.The XS11 was and remains "brutal" in the horsepower department and the Midnight Special was a styling masterpiece. Number 1604 is still an absolute monster, truly a beast among beasts and she purrs like a kitten, a brand new Antique bad *** among bad ***es. Park this one at your local watering hole and you'll have to part the crowd to get to your ride and go home!Side covers are there, just not in the main picture. Will add photo later. Extreme close up photos available will show the gold headlight beauty ring has some scratches on the RH side and the black chrome tachometer cover has a ding w/ scratches to match and the front edge of the master cylinder cap and cup show that someone did lay it over at one time. The engine guards did their job well.Tires look good but are 25 y oldBonded title - buyer pays t/t/l
This is a great bike. I purchased it off of CraigsList about two months ago and started working on it. I had the carbs cleaned and tuned to an after market set of exhaust pipes. Head light and brights work while blinkers need to be rewired. (quick job). I have been wrenching on it and tuning it up. The rear brakes recently got air in the line so they need to be bled. When I purchased the bike I received the Pink Slip for change of ownership but never actually made it to change my name onto the title. All you have to do is walk in and sign it to you. I originally wanted 1600 for the bike considering the time and money I put into building it to its running state. But since the breaks are in need of bleeding you'll have to pick this guy up in a truck or trailer. It runs beautifully. Feel free to test drive it but just be wary of soft rear breaks. I also purchased brand new thick white wall tires for this bike and they cost me $400 for the set. Still packaged I am willing to sell for $200 if wanted. give me a call at (805) 921-6484 if interested.
Great deal on this 1981 Yamaha XS 1100 Special. Low mileage - 28,420 mi. I have owned and cared for this bike for 27 yrs. I put about 1000 mi a year riding only summer months. I bought it from a neighbor who cleaned it with a toothbrush. I have maintained the same way through the years and it has served me well. I am selling to move up to a BMW touring bike for a change. Always garaged. All OEM parts. 800 miles on tires. Cruise Control, Seat needs some upholstery work done and I will discount $200 for that. Recent oil change. Added windshield and adjustable luggage rack. K&N Air filters and carb jetted appropriately. Absolutely fast and fun to ride. Maintenance record available. Cycle Magazine had this to say of the Eleven: "...the XS is a Rolls Royce with a blown Chrysler Hemi motor..."
You're looking at the ultimate touring XS1100. I am the second owner and this bike has always been garaged since new. It took me 6 years to find all the unique parts and accessories to create this setup. I have priced the bike at less than half of what I have spent on this beauty. This bike is in excellent condition and needs nothing. Major desirable and hard to find accessories and upgrades are: 1. 1196 cc Wiseco Big Bore Kit with Dynojet Carburetor Kit. $2,775 in engine work. 2. Leatherlyke Saddlebags with custom aluminum mounts. These are lightweight, lockable, waterproof, and removeable and 17 lbs. total weight. $1,000 total cost. 3. Yamaha Silverbird II fairing with Yamaha specific mounts. Two storage compartments. $470 cost. 4. 6.3 gallon Yamaha gas tank. This rare and desirable option was only available in 1981 and gives you 200+ mile range. 5. Period Bates large tail trunk with Yamaha luggage rack. 6. NOS Yamaha exhaust in excellent condition. A set of these are $1,000 if you can find one. 7. Custom double bucket touring seat. I have done many 800 mile days on this seat with no problems. 8. MC Enterprises engine guards with Jardine highway pegs. 9. Spares which go with bike. Many accessories too numerous to mention. This is as nice an example of the XS1100 as will be found. Why buy a retro bike when you can buy the real thing. This bike needs nothing and is ready to ride. Wouldn't be selling this bike buy I have too many bikes and one needs to go.
1979 Yamaha Xs1100 LG, 1979 Yamaha Xs1100 , 1979 Yamaha XS1100 for sale! Needs work, but not much. Some cosmetic damage, but nothing that isn't easily taken care of. Caf cruiser mod. Original Mag wheels, hard to find!! 18772 original miles!!! $1,000.00 $1,000.00
1980 Yamaha Xs1100 LG, 3rd owner, garage kept beauty. Comes with extra parts and accesories. This bike runs and rides like it is new. Recently replaced clutch, battery, and front tire. Additional pics and video by cell for serious inquirers. $5,000.00 5806780344
1978 Yamaha Xs1100 LG, award winning show bike. Lots of extra chrome and scroll work, see pics, always garaged. Great shape, runs great, new battery & tires. Call Jim 402-304-one one 72
