1978 Yamaha XS11 Bobber project, Cheap!

[clemsoncb7]

Up for sale is my most current project, a 1978 Yamaha XS11. I bought this bike back in April for $1000, it had clearly been sitting for quite some time, the fellow I bought it from got it as payment for a job and was too burdened with projects of his own to tend to it. It ran when I bought it, had a seized up rear brake caliper, and very old gas. I stripped the bike completely down to the frame and had the frame and other pieces including the trees, fenders, and various engine covers sandblasted and powder-coated. The frame was powder-coated gloss black and the engine covers and fenders were done satin black. I did extensive research (or whatever resources can be found) about bobbers and I decided I wanted the bobber look but not a full hardtail. I bought a set of Harley Sportster lowering shocks for the rear (11.5” eye to eye) and intended on making custom brass bushings for them but never got to it. While everything was apart, I extensively cleaned the motor/gearbox and painted it black and sanded down the cooling fins on the jugs back to silver. Along with the other parts that were sandblasted before powder-coating, I had the gas tank sandblasted, filled the emblem holes, and painted flat black (not powder-coated). Along with the cosmetic work, I had a professional wiring harness designer redo the entire wiring harness. This included testing every sensor, testing resistance across every wire, and wiring up a modern fuseblock instead of the glass-fuse box that the bike was equipped with which are known to be faulty. The connections were heat-shrunk and the harness was then re-wrapped with 3m industrial grade electrical tape. Most other work done was for maintenance such as the carb holders, caliper rebuild kits, etc.
MikesXS coils- $35x2
Partsnmore fork seals/dust boots- $10x2
HotRod Company Black/red spark plug wires
Partsnmore front master cylinder/handle assembly- $75
Partsnmore brake caliper rebuild kits (all three calipers)- $14x3
Partsnmore circular mirrors (2)- $15
Partsnmore clutch lever- $5
MikesXS tachometer and speedometer- $45x2
Catman fuseblock conversion- $8
Custom leather “bobber style” solo seat- $60
Brand new 0miles Dunlop rear tire mounted and balanced by Performance Powersports- $140
Pod filters- $55
Carbs (bench synched and re-jetted for exhaust and pod filters)- $260
Sportster lowering shocks- $120
Carb holders (brand new)- $110
Sandblasting/powder-coating (VanGuard Industries, Anderson, SC)- $400

When I got it:
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After Powder-coating:
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As it sits now:
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http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd343/mjawors/Picture008-3.jpg
http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd343/mjawors/Picture009-2.jpg
http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd343/mjawors/Picture012-1.jpg

HUGE DEAL! $950 IF GONE BY THIS WEEK! I'M MOVING AND NEED IT GONE!

Max

[roche]

Is it safe to assume everything is in working order? Any problems to speak of?

[clemsoncb7]

Yes everything is in great working order. Everything worked before it was torn down. Gearbox shifted perfect, etc.
Max

[eg mike]

Is this still a project or is finish and road ready? I am unclear from discription

[Bus Driver J]

I REALLY like this bike. Almost exactly how I would have done it as far as frame, tank, and engine colors/finishes. Perfect point to add your own personal details. I would def jump all over this but low on money right now for my own projects, lol.
Good luck man.

[clemsoncb7]

Bump! Make an offer!
Max

[Dirty1]

i need the engine and trans would u part it out.. i have an xs 110 cafe racer

[clemsoncb7]

i need the engine and trans would u part it out.. i have an xs 110 cafe racer
I'd honestly rather not part out. The entire bike is cheap enough where you could buy it all and part it out to make more money. I just don't have the time or room to do that. Let me know if you want to make an offer for the entire thing. I'm accepting all reasonable offers especially if I can get it gone by this weekend. Thanks
Max

[roche]

I'm gonna talk to my dad and if we can get a car sold quickly i may be able to pick this up. I love this bike and i'd love to have it.

[clemsoncb7]

I'm gonna talk to my dad and if we can get a car sold quickly i may be able to pick this up. I love this bike and i'd love to have it.
Well let me know. It is still available. Bump!
Max

[clemsoncb7]

Taking offers! I would love to have it gone this weekend, I need money!
Max

[Repiks]

So wait, is it running fine now?

[clemsoncb7]

So wait, is it running fine now?
No its in the same condition that it has been...
Max

[clemsoncb7]

I need this gone, willing to accept most any offers/trades!
Max

[GSRteg®]

Love this bike

[clemsoncb7]

Willing to part out, let me know if you need any parts
Max

[clemsoncb7]

This is now back up for sale. I'm going to be moving soon and would prefer not to have to take it with me.
Max

[91LudeSiT]

I'd love to have it but don't have that kinda cash right now.

[clemsoncb7]

HUGE DEAL! $950 IF GONE BY THIS WEEK! I'M MOVING AND NEED IT GONE!

Max

[smokinace]

What would it take to finish it? Title? Know the mileage? Interested in a baretta 45 long colt revolver? Also, where are you located? Pm me if interested in pistol. Thanks

[78f150boi]

trade ya a 86 civic dx, pm me in intrested

[clemsoncb7]

Bike sold