XS1100- looking for headlight and blinkers

[Lucien Harpress]

A bit of explanation first. Not too long ago I picked up a 1980 XS1100, Standard (as far as I can tell) off of craigslist. It was a really nice bike, but it was fitted with a front fairing and windshield. I personally much prefer the look of the bike with it off. Only problem now is that I no longer have a front headlight or blinkers! I was hoping somebody here could help me out.

Style isn't a big deal. Basically I'm just looking for a relatively hassle-free bolt on unit that's not that difficult to install.

Now, I'll admit, I know next to nothing when it comes to this bike. I just bought it, and have limited experience with motorcycles in general. I'm probably going to have to end up asking how to install the light after I get it, but that's part of the reason I registered here. Any help would be appreciated.

From what I can tell, the mounting brackets for the light is still attached. If anyone wants photos of the front forks and brackets, feel free to let me know. Thanks in advance for any help I can get.

[DGXSER]

Hello Lucien and welcome to XS11!! Lots of very talented and really smart folks here. Maybe one of them will come along later... Until then you get my smart alec stuff to deal with!

Pictures would certainly help someone identify what you need. There are two distinct styles of headlight and signals, and they mount up somewhat different as well. I know you say it looks to be a standard, and perhpas you have learned already to identify the square gages and the front wheel being mounted below the forks and not in front of them.

Alot of bikes, some anyway, are what are affectionately referred to as "frankenbikes" or a mixture of the two due to part replacements or whatever. So, with the two styles having different "ears" on the forks, it may make a difference as to which light will mount to the ears you have, and where the signals will go.

[Lucien Harpress]

It looks like the fairing was a later addition, as there were brackets still attached to the forks. Here's what I saw when the fairing came off.



The brackets can be moved (still got to figure out how to get the one out from behind the speedometer cable), so there you go. Like I said, I'm not picky about what goes on there, just so long as it fits, it turns on when the bike does, and the blinkers work.

[DGXSER]

Definitely standard all the way.

As to the speedo, just unscrew the end formt he speedometer, it will drop right out, move the braket to where you want or need it, and reinstall the speedo cable. It is VERY easy, just be sure to tighten it up good or oyu might be driving down the road and find you have no speedo and that cable looks awful long down by the wheel!! DAMHIKIJK