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Reviewed on October 29, 2001
Motorcycle reviewed 1980 Yamaha XS1100G
5.0
Years ahead if it's time, plenty of power, and good riding position, and almost bulletproof, if you can find a clean example, grab...
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Years ahead if it's time, plenty of power, and good riding position, and almost bulletproof, if you can find a clean example, grab it....
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Reviewed on July 21, 2001
Motorcycle reviewed 1980 Yamaha XS1100G
5.0
The bike was bought new in 1980 by my father who then sold it to me in 1989. Other than tires, exhaust and brakes the bike has needed nothing.It still looks great and runs as strong as the day it came home. I only wish tires were easier to find for it. But I am encouraged by the recent move...
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The bike was bought new in 1980 by my father who then sold it to me in 1989. Other than tires, exhaust and brakes the bike has needed nothing.It still looks great and runs as strong as the day it came home. I only wish tires were easier to find for it. But I am encouraged by the recent move towards "retro" style bikes from more than one of the bike companies. I guess it makes my bike a living "retro".
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Reviewed on August 28, 2000
Motorcycle reviewed 1980 Yamaha XJ650G
5.0
The look of my XJ 650 is cruiser but the heart of this bike is all sport. I don't have a lot of road bike experience ( 5 years, 40,000 kms) but most people that ride with me are impressed at the amount of get-up and go this little 650 has. Head bearings seem to be a common problem on these bikes....
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The look of my XJ 650 is cruiser but the heart of this bike is all sport. I don't have a lot of road bike experience ( 5 years, 40,000 kms) but most people that ride with me are impressed at the amount of get-up and go this little 650 has. Head bearings seem to be a common problem on these bikes. (I've rebuilt two xj650's and both needed new bearings) If the carbs aren't drained in the off season they do gum up.
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