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    Didn't really need another project...

    But when i'm given a XLCR1000, what am I supposed to do? Say no?
    A little rough, and will require some effort. But not missing too much, the exhaust being the biggest part needed.
    But I've seen a few examples of the pipes for sale, so don't think it'll be too difficult to sort out.
    Enjoy.









    Last edited by Greg B; 11-19-2018, 01:14 PM.
    The Three Horsemen
    '85 GS1150ES (Current Income Eater)
    '83 GS1100ES
    ‘77 XLCR

    "Never ride faster than you can see. Besides, it's all in the reflexes."
    Porkchop Express

    #2
    Always like the look of them.
    I have seen one with a set of high, flat track style mufflers that looked good.
    2@ \'78 GS1000

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      #3
      Interesting. Not big on H-Ds, but isn’t that model pretty rare?
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        #4
        Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
        Interesting. Not big on H-Ds, but isn’t that model pretty rare?
        From what I've been able to dig up, around 1900 were built in '77 (which this one is). Around 1200 in '78.
        And 9 in '79.

        This bike is one that I've always wanted. They weren't spectacular performers, but I'm getting older anyway.
        And my GS's are more than fast enough.
        The Three Horsemen
        '85 GS1150ES (Current Income Eater)
        '83 GS1100ES
        ‘77 XLCR

        "Never ride faster than you can see. Besides, it's all in the reflexes."
        Porkchop Express

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          #5
          Those are highly collectable. First thing, run the vin.

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            #6
            Yep, rare and collectible. I knew a guy who had one, he said it was pretty terrible to ride for any distance. But they are a good looking bike IMO.

            If you're concerned about future value, keep it as close to stock as you can.
            '20 Ducati Multistrada 1260S, '93 Ducati 750SS, '01 SV650S, '07 DL650, '01 DR-Z400S, '80 GS1000S, '85 RZ350

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              #7
              Very cool! Looks to be in very good shape.
              Ed

              To measure is to know.

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                #8
                Originally posted by B.C.G.S. View Post
                Those are highly collectable. First thing, run the vin.
                The engine & frame have matching #s.
                The guy I got it from has had it sitting in his garage for 30 yrs.
                I know two people who know, or knew, the original owner.
                I'm not overly concerned if it just turns out to be a modified Sportster. It looks right.
                Biggest pain is that it hasn't been registered in those 30 years. And sorting out the paperwork is likely to suck.
                The Three Horsemen
                '85 GS1150ES (Current Income Eater)
                '83 GS1100ES
                ‘77 XLCR

                "Never ride faster than you can see. Besides, it's all in the reflexes."
                Porkchop Express

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                  #9
                  Shouldn't be too difficult - sounds like it's long out of the system. Will need a CHP inspection though.
                  1980 GS1000G - Sold
                  1978 GS1000E - Finished!
                  1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
                  1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
                  2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
                  1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
                  2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar.....

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                  TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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                    #10
                    Along with the EVO FXR, one of my absolute favorite bikes by HD. What an awesome project!
                    "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                    ~Herman Melville

                    2016 1200 Superlow
                    1982 CB900f

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by salty_monk View Post
                      Shouldn't be too difficult - sounds like it's long out of the system. Will need a CHP inspection though.
                      What are your thoughts on the DMV hassles?
                      No title. No tags.
                      Have Bill of Sale, not that means anything to CA.
                      Think DMV will assess 30 years of back fees?
                      Apparently the original owner is long dead.
                      The Three Horsemen
                      '85 GS1150ES (Current Income Eater)
                      '83 GS1100ES
                      ‘77 XLCR

                      "Never ride faster than you can see. Besides, it's all in the reflexes."
                      Porkchop Express

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                        #12
                        California dumps the vehicle from the system after something like 5-7 years unless it's PNO. I think the Bill of Sale will do (it might need to be notarized) , along with a Statement of Fact regarding where it's been stored. If it was PNO then you may have bigger troubles considered the owner is dead.
                        Ed

                        To measure is to know.

                        Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                        Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                        Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                        KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Nessism View Post
                          California dumps the vehicle from the system after something like 5-7 years unless it's PNO. I think the Bill of Sale will do (it might need to be notarized) , along with a Statement of Fact regarding where it's been stored. If it was PNO then you may have bigger troubles considered the owner is dead.
                          I was told it was never PNOed. My friend is looking for the BOS he got from the owner when he bought it.
                          I think going through one of the registration services might be the easiest option for me. Yeah, it costs money, but if I can get this titled in my name, its worth, it I think.
                          The Three Horsemen
                          '85 GS1150ES (Current Income Eater)
                          '83 GS1100ES
                          ‘77 XLCR

                          "Never ride faster than you can see. Besides, it's all in the reflexes."
                          Porkchop Express

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                            #14
                            If it's out of the system more than 7 years it's just a case of filing paperwork.... simple enough. Get it insured, fill out some DMV paperwork (or I believe AAA can do it). They have a look at it to make sure the VIn & engine number is right & then you need to have a CHP inspection (to make sure nothing is stolen) before it gets its final tags.

                            It's a couple of hours work on a couple of days, hanging around but not difficult. Pretty typical of DMV sh*te...

                            10 years since I did it (Nessism advised me) but I don't believe it's changed...
                            1980 GS1000G - Sold
                            1978 GS1000E - Finished!
                            1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
                            1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
                            2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
                            1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
                            2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar.....

                            www.parasiticsanalytics.com

                            TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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                              #15
                              AAA is the way to go for sure. They don't jerk you around like the DMV. Back when I was doing lots of bikes I joined AAA just so I could avoid the DMV. Nice comfortable seats and minimal wait, even without an appointment. Worst case they send you away with the proper forms and tell you what to do next time.
                              Ed

                              To measure is to know.

                              Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                              Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                              Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                              KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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