1979 Yamaha XS1100 Special 

I’m 16 I just got one in a trade. I’ve had dirt bikes before but nothing like this. It’s definitely a learning curve but I love it already

My dad got two new bikes in the early 80's, a Nighthawk 650 and a Magna V65.....they gave off a certain smell when they heated up. That was over 30 years ago and I can remember that smell.

love it one back in 79 would love to have another one

I love these 4-cylinder Japanese bikes. Shaft drive and 3-disc brakes. WOW.

I absolutely loved the XS1100 Midnight Special

My first road bike was an 81 Midnight Special XS1100.. I beat the snot out of that bike, other than valve shims and regular tune ups she would not die! Heavy, smooth, and fast!

Man I love the old classics. I really enjoy seeing seeing all the bikes you show. Take care guys!

My grandfather has this exact same bike but has the back rack and sissy bar, it’s been sitting in his garage for 26 years and I’m planning on getting it running and back to life soon

Always loved these bikes. You couldn't go wrong with this or a KZ1000LTD if you wanted a cruiser look.

These cruisers from the 70's always remind me of my old man and my childhood. My pops always ran kz900s and 1000s until he bought a zzr1200 in 2004 or so. That thing is a serious sleeper bike. The old air cooled inlines pulled damn hard for their day and with the frames and original bias plies they can be a squirrelly handful, for me anyways. Anywho you should get some salve tomorrow. I didn't realize priority mail from rural Maine, is still sent out via Shetland Pony. If you're inclined to use it I feel you'll be very impressed brother. God bless you and yours and the Pony and its rider

One of the greatest sounding machines when a 4into1 Kerker is slapped on them. Fantastic engines. Torque for days…You can slap ZRX carbs at them and they run even meaner.

Funny I’m picking one up tomorrow.

My best friend Dan bought one new in 79. He said it would do the quarter mile in 10 seconds. When we rode together he would totally smoke my Honda 750. And the reason that back tire is bald is it could smoke the tires from first to third. Great bike thanks for posting.

Picking one of these beauties up next week it hasn't ran in 8 years but a case of beer is all it's going to cost me to bring it home.

Essa Yamaha faz parte da época das motos mais lindas já fabricadas anos 70 e 80 .

Had one and it was a beast!

Just beautiful

My buddy had the Midnight Special , was even cooler was all black and gold

I had a 1979 XS1100 and it hauled ass

I want to see those 6 cylinder kwakas!

very nice.another great video.

think your gonna take a bath on this one especially with trans issue but cant win them all

Nice old bike 👊🏻👊🏻🇬🇧👍🏻

Oh damn was there ever a more beautiful bike than the midnight special version of those? Blacked out with gold trim..

Neighbor had a midnight special, bought new at dealership had a different lady on it every day..he got crazy and IT killed him.!

Saw a 79 XS 1100. 800 miles. Always kept in a garage. They wouldn't sell it.

I just bought one of these from my uncle, you have any tips on restoration?

My uncle passed away and has this …. How much would it be to restore one?

Is that chain or shaft driven.they were pretty fast in a conservative looking pkg.

Classic Yamahammer that will leave just about any new Harley for DEAD from a light.

1979👍

You are making me jealous

Smart bike, clean, cheap to run about on I expect with stock set up, they do make a smart cheap custom but thats too clean huh

how much

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