airborneXX Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 I just bought a 97 1100xx this morning and after a half hour on it I can't stop smiling :grin: :grin: :grin: . These bikes are awsome. Now for the questions. Mine has the yoshi full system on it and there is no centerstand. I want to get one but i'm wondering if it was removed for clearence reasons. If anyone out there has one they want to get rid of please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G4XX Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 well, welcome aboard. gotta love the bike! check the mid-pipe on the left side. if there isn't a small square bracket welded to it for the centerstand to rest against with a small rubber bumper, the previous owner probably removed the centerstand so it wouldn't rub on the chain(problem I had with my Scorpions). The second issue may have been for weight savings. it's not really heavy, but less weight = faster acceleration. Glad to have you, and enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneXX Posted February 12, 2005 Author Share Posted February 12, 2005 Thanks I'll check it out. Like these things need more acceleration. A friend of mine has a 2000 which I always liked and he loves, so he talked me into this one. I called him today and just said WOW. Thanks for the welcome this fourm looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_40 Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Thanks I'll check it out. Like these things need more acceleration. A friend of mine has a 2000 which I always liked and he loves, so he talked me into this one. I called him today and just said WOW. Thanks for the welcome this fourm looks great. The XX will keep you smiling that's for sure!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Full system, no mid-pipe on the left, no where to mount the centerstand stop. Airbourne, welcome aboard. If you want to run a centerstand, you'll need to purchase an after market centerstand stop. Two Brothers Racing makes one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB4XX Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 I have a 97 XX with full Yosh stainless system and still have the centerstand attached. I don't see where there would be a problem unless it was removed for looks or weight saving. :headscratch: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 What's stopping the centerstand from hitting the chain? Has to be something aftermarket if your left can is gone. Did you do the install of the exhaust, or was it on there when you bought it? For reference- http://cbr.geckobox.net/forum/viewtopic.ph...t=15254&start=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB4XX Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 I did not do the install. I just went out to the garage to see what does stop the centerstand and found a bracket that comes down from the mid pipe that stops the centerstand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Wish my Akra had that. I guess if all Yosh systems are similarly equipped you'll be good to go, Airbourne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 You need to lean that thing over more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB4XX Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 roads have too much salt, cinders and potholes right now. i may take a trip to deals in a few weeks to work those chicken stripes off again :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobicus Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Welcome, Airborne. I've got 40k miles on my bird... and it still gives me a smile every time I ride it. Southern NJ... you and your friend with the 2000 need to make your way to NeXXt this year!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 I'm going up in mid March. Dutch and I are gonna make it up there when the weather turns a little bit warmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRXXRAGE Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 I bought my 97 a few months ago and feel the same way ear to ear smiles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneXX Posted February 13, 2005 Author Share Posted February 13, 2005 Thanks for all the replies. I checked my exhaust and it has the stop for the center stand. Now I need a center stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmacza Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 I got my '97 a month a go... have done 4000km on it to work and back (170km round trip) Makes eating Yammy ThunderAces easy-peasy 'cos at 280kph the yammy runs outta steam and my stock 'Bird still has plenty of ooomph to go faster. Next to karting this is the most fun you can have with your clothes on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian03XX Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Makes eating Yammy ThunderAces easy-peasy 'cos at 280kph the yammy runs outta steam and my stock 'Bird still has plenty of ooomph to go faster. OK what is a Yammy thunderAces? And WELCOME to the fun house Airborne900c. Im in Mass and plan on some long trips this season we should try to ride together, there are a few XX around me and I plan on a BQ this summer at my place ALL ARE WELCOME> Ride safe!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockmeupto125 Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 BBQ? I thought Brian was headed to NeXXT this year! :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51'er Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 ThunderAce is a Yamaha YZF1000. It was brought to the states 1997 only. Not as fast as an XX (no surprise there), 165mph top end. But it is shorter, lighter, and better suspended. Most put out around 130bhp stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian03XX Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 BBQ?I thought Brian was headed to NeXXT this year! :grin: Yes I think I will try for this year. Must find some one around here to go with. But in the mean time will try to get the other Birds over for a BBQ this spring summer or fall. Hell the sun is out today just might try to go for a ride it is just 20 out there but what the hell :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kiwimack Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 repost......... the little red x's are cool......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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