I bought this period correct fully color matched and Vetterorized GL1000 from the original owner. Rode it around for a while, but still loved my XS11 more. I sold it to a fellow whom stripped it down and turned it into a racer. He did a good job and the bike looks nice. However, its sad to see original bikes destroyed and never to be seen in that state again. :(
Here are some pics of my Vetterized 1979 Yamaha XS1100 Special. Lots of love went into the rebuild if this gem. Pretty much top to bottom equipped with a Vetter Windjammer IV, Cycle Sound, and Vetter Bags. Everything is period correct, even the cassette deck!
Supposedly one of three made for the CB400F chassis by the original owner who worked at Tracy. Bike sat for more than 30 years and only has 6200 original miles on it. I've done a LOT of work just to make it safe and functional again, but it's time to move it on. There is a matching front fairing, but needs brackets. Runs great.. put 100 miles on it last week.
Goodfromfar
Saw this on SF Bay Area Craigslist?
Love the Tracy bodies!
My 1965 Yamaha YDS3 .I'm the 2nd owner of this gem.Bought it in 1990 with 6000 miles on it , now it has 18000 .I ride her .This photo was taken last summer and as you can see I take care of her
Steve27
She’s a beauty!
14-03-2019 19:10:23
Spokenut
I’m a little more to the Honda’s. I posted 2 that I restored, below in earlier posts. A lot of fun to restore.
10-03-2019 17:44:25
Yamaguzzi
Yes,they seem to be .When I bought this one no one wanted them but guys like me who had been already riding them since they were new.
10-03-2019 16:41:03
Spokenut
Gorgeous bike! These Japanese bikes are really climbing in value. You definitely have a gem!
I'll be selling some off soon.Going to start with the blue and white YM1 first .Some are keepers like the red YDS3 and The Green ds6c . Probably keeping the R5 as well. The Guzzi is my distance rider and I also have a BMW K100RS that I use for distance .They are keepers for the time being. I have a sweer orange Yamaha DS6C I'm going to sell after the blue one .
10-03-2019 23:37:19
saabwiz
You have some really cool stuff there, love the guzzi/ looks like a nice R5 there too!!
10-03-2019 18:24:52
Spokenut
Wow! Nice little collection. Are you still adding to the pile or downsizing?
My 1966 Yamaha YM1 .I have owned this bike and ridden her since 1988 when I found her as a neglected but complete bike in the garage of a house I went to look at. I restored her in the early 90's and maintained her since. Probably going to sell her soon as I'm now 70 and don't need the work involved in maintaining so many bikes. I have quite a collection of Yamaha two stoke twin road bikes.
You've got 3 of my favorite Italian bikes! For years I have wanted a 3 1/2, and a Benelli Tordado. I've had my share of Ducs, but haven't scratched the itch on the other 2 just yet. Thanks for posting!
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AVetterXS
Sep 02, 2019
I bought this period correct fully color matched and Vetterorized GL1000 from the original owner. Rode it around for a while, but still loved my XS11 more. I sold it to a fellow whom stripped it down and turned it into a racer. He did a good job and the bike looks nice. However, its sad to see original bikes destroyed and never to be seen in that state again. :(
AVetterXS
Sep 02, 2019
Here are some pics of my Vetterized 1979 Yamaha XS1100 Special. Lots of love went into the rebuild if this gem. Pretty much top to bottom equipped with a Vetter Windjammer IV, Cycle Sound, and Vetter Bags. Everything is period correct, even the cassette deck!
mrhonda1948
Jun 11, 2019
Supposedly one of three made for the CB400F chassis by the original owner who worked at Tracy. Bike sat for more than 30 years and only has 6200 original miles on it. I've done a LOT of work just to make it safe and functional again, but it's time to move it on. There is a matching front fairing, but needs brackets. Runs great.. put 100 miles on it last week.
Goodfromfar
Saw this on SF Bay Area Craigslist? Love the Tracy bodies!
14-06-2019 03:57:01Yamaguzzi
Mar 10, 2019
This bike I've owned since 1972 when I bought her as a used bike with around 1500 miles on her. A 1969 Yamaha DS6C
SPeterson
I have a little crush on these 2 strokes as well. Very nice.
10-03-2019 16:49:04Yamaguzzi
Mar 10, 2019
My 1965 Yamaha YDS3 .I'm the 2nd owner of this gem.Bought it in 1990 with 6000 miles on it , now it has 18000 .I ride her .This photo was taken last summer and as you can see I take care of her
Steve27
She’s a beauty!
14-03-2019 19:10:23Spokenut
I’m a little more to the Honda’s. I posted 2 that I restored, below in earlier posts. A lot of fun to restore.
10-03-2019 17:44:25Yamaguzzi
Yes,they seem to be .When I bought this one no one wanted them but guys like me who had been already riding them since they were new.
10-03-2019 16:41:03Spokenut
Gorgeous bike! These Japanese bikes are really climbing in value. You definitely have a gem!
10-03-2019 16:36:03Yamaguzzi
Mar 10, 2019
Some of my bikes
Yamaguzzi
Thanks I have had some real good time with them .
11-04-2019 21:48:02AVetterXS
Wow! Now that's a bunch of beauties!
11-04-2019 21:17:37Yamaguzzi
I'll be selling some off soon.Going to start with the blue and white YM1 first .Some are keepers like the red YDS3 and The Green ds6c . Probably keeping the R5 as well. The Guzzi is my distance rider and I also have a BMW K100RS that I use for distance .They are keepers for the time being. I have a sweer orange Yamaha DS6C I'm going to sell after the blue one .
10-03-2019 23:37:19saabwiz
You have some really cool stuff there, love the guzzi/ looks like a nice R5 there too!!
10-03-2019 18:24:52Spokenut
Wow! Nice little collection. Are you still adding to the pile or downsizing?
10-03-2019 16:44:31Yamaguzzi
Mar 10, 2019
My 1966 Yamaha YM1 .I have owned this bike and ridden her since 1988 when I found her as a neglected but complete bike in the garage of a house I went to look at. I restored her in the early 90's and maintained her since. Probably going to sell her soon as I'm now 70 and don't need the work involved in maintaining so many bikes. I have quite a collection of Yamaha two stoke twin road bikes.
Yamaguzzi
Thank you.
11-03-2019 23:11:49Henderson414
Nice restoration.
10-03-2019 17:47:15bimotadb1r
Jan 30, 2019
Been enjoying my 1986 Bimota db1r that I finished last May. Started with a spare factory racing frame and built it into a street bike. Cheers, Adam
Spokenut
Beautiful restoration!
10-03-2019 16:36:42bferris
Nov 02, 2018
My latest build - Benelli Tornado 650S
Steve27
Nice restoration! They are a hoot to ride.
14-03-2019 19:12:42Motoauct Team
You've got 3 of my favorite Italian bikes! For years I have wanted a 3 1/2, and a Benelli Tordado. I've had my share of Ducs, but haven't scratched the itch on the other 2 just yet. Thanks for posting!
27-11-2018 20:16:42bferris
Nov 02, 2018
Another....
AVetterXS
test comments fromdevelopment point!
15-08-2019 19:46:22