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1981 Yamaha 1100 XS

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Hello. I have a machinist friend who has this with 40k on it. He is original owner and has maintained it as a machinist would. As in new oil every 1000 miles.

Will this be a reliable day trip bike for a 6-3 and 300 lb man? The price is right. :) What about life of the shaft drive and wheel bearings after 26 years. The bike looks 99% new. Thanks.
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Will this be a reliable day trip bike for a 6-3 and 300 lb man?
Yes if it is in as good of shape as you say it is.

What about life of the shaft drive and wheel bearings after 26 years.
You can check the wheel bearing for play, the wheel has to be off the ground and see if it has any play at the axle. You can shake the wheel to see if it does. While the rear is off the ground turn the wheel by hand. Listen for any grinding or clicking. When you test ride it feel for any vibration coming from that area or the rear end.
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