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Chrisb
| Posted on Friday, August 22, 2003 - 01:38 pm: |
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Is there a run down of general S1 info? Stuff like I.D. differt versions...S1, S1WL etc Just looking for a better understanding of S1's so I know what I am looking for/at when buying. Thanks Chris |
Josh_
| Posted on Friday, August 22, 2003 - 02:05 pm: |
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S1s were made in 96, 97 and 98 with few changes. In 98 it was also available as a S1WL which had Thunderstorm heads (101 claimed HP) which were painted black, an exhaust with a larger diameter primary and collector plus a stainless steel muffler. The 98S1WL also had a larger tank (5.5gal vs 4). The S1WL was initially available only in a pearl-white body and arctic white frame/wheels but midway through the year they opened it to all the colors. The S1WL has VIN ID "YS" while the S1 was always "SS." (The RS/RSS/S2/and S3 were all "RS" ) In 2000? the battery in the S1 was discontinued and a kit was made to adapt the Blast! battery to the S1s. Someone else needs to chime in with the "twin tail" story 'cause I don't know it. edited by josh_ on August 22, 2003 |
Kenb
| Posted on Friday, August 22, 2003 - 02:27 pm: |
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I've got a 96 S1 that I picked up this past winter with 15k on it for 4k plus a clapped out zr750. The 96 didn't have the Thunderstorm heads so it is rated at 90hp@6k. Its a small light 1 up bike, the later versions were a little bigger in the seat/tank area. Also besides the Thunderstorm heads at some point they became DDFI (98 ? or 99 ?). Also get the vin of the bike you are interested in and run it to see what recall work has been done. Mine had none, could be a problem if you don't have a good dealer. The guys at Kosco HD in Butler, NJ did the recall work quickly and professionally also mounted the battery kit for me. I pulled the top end down also to see what condition it was in and everything was in tip top shape. I get parts from Willams HD in Lebenon, NJ they also seem like a good bunch of folks. Do all wrenching myself, Harley engines are very cool to work on (simple big parts). Would would say 4-6k is reasonable range to pay for one in decent shape. |
Josh_
| Posted on Friday, August 22, 2003 - 02:43 pm: |
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>Also besides the Thunderstorm heads at some point they became DDFI (98 ? or 99 ?). The S1 evolved into the fuel injected X1 in 99.
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Kenb
| Posted on Friday, August 22, 2003 - 02:51 pm: |
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Josh_, Nice collection of bikes ! Thanks for the correction. |
Josh_
| Posted on Friday, August 22, 2003 - 02:56 pm: |
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Thanks. The S1WL is back to White/white and I've got a new camera so I guess I need new pics... |
Court
| Posted on Friday, August 22, 2003 - 03:00 pm: |
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>>>they opened it to all the colors. Rainbow Paint Program = 4 frame/wheel colors * 4 body colors. Combinations of all iterations were produced. Josh: did you get your build sheet ? |
Josh_
| Posted on Friday, August 22, 2003 - 03:12 pm: |
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There were only 4 body colors? No on the build sheet |
Jst
| Posted on Friday, August 22, 2003 - 03:21 pm: |
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"No on the build sheet" Weren't the same build sheets also used for the S1, M2 and S3? JT |
Josh_
| Posted on Friday, August 22, 2003 - 03:35 pm: |
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I believe Court is referencing the build sheet that followed my RS down the assembly line and should have neat little details about the bike on it. |
Aaron
| Posted on Friday, August 22, 2003 - 04:28 pm: |
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Josh, all the primary tubes are 1-3/4". Except XB9's and Blasts which are 1-5/8". |
Josh_
| Posted on Friday, August 22, 2003 - 04:36 pm: |
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Whoops. Learn something new everyday. Thanks |
Fuscat
| Posted on Saturday, August 23, 2003 - 12:19 am: |
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Here is some general S1 information for ya: No matter which year you end up with you will Love it!
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Dynarider
| Posted on Saturday, August 23, 2003 - 12:28 am: |
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Josh, all the primary tubes are 1-3/4". Except XB9's and Blasts which are 1-5/8". Aaron, I thought the Overseas bikes had different sized tubes as well as collectors, or was it just the collector that was different? |