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    Swingarm wire tool and handle

    Hi all. I'm trying to source the factory wire swingarm tool and handle on behalf of a fellow Australian XSive who is restoring his Standard to original specs. As you all probably know, that tool is an essential bit of kit for a bike with the stock pipes so I'm just asking if anyone's got a spare one they don't need anymore. Let me know how much you're asking for it so I can pass the info on.
    Thanks in advance
    Errol

    They look like this BTW.
    79 SF Special W/ Stock all original motor @ 384,000klms
    Stock exhaust, stock airbox, XJ sump, 78E carbs, Xs1100RH seat, Bosch superhorns, 5/8ths front M/c, braided lines, sintered SBS pads, drilled discs, progressive springs, 8" 50w HID headlight 4300K, 2 x 50w HID spiral driving lights, KONI shocks, Spade fuse box
    *Touring mode - Plexistar 2 screen, Gearsack rack & bag & saddlebags, homebuilt towbar
    *"The Keg"- UC torana hubs, XS11 discs, Tokico 4 spot calipers
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  • #2
    Still no joy,eh?

    I'm still looking. Currently attempting to fab a replica but the tricky short bent tubular bits are near impossible to replicate successfully. Had 4 goes at it so far.
    Rather surprised that with all the chops, hardtails, bobbers, bikes with aftermarket pipes etc over here that no ones got a cable to spare.
    79 SF Special W/ Stock all original motor @ 384,000klms
    Stock exhaust, stock airbox, XJ sump, 78E carbs, Xs1100RH seat, Bosch superhorns, 5/8ths front M/c, braided lines, sintered SBS pads, drilled discs, progressive springs, 8" 50w HID headlight 4300K, 2 x 50w HID spiral driving lights, KONI shocks, Spade fuse box
    *Touring mode - Plexistar 2 screen, Gearsack rack & bag & saddlebags, homebuilt towbar
    *"The Keg"- UC torana hubs, XS11 discs, Tokico 4 spot calipers

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    • #3
      I think they have all just been lost, broken, or tossed cause some PO didn't know what it was over they years.
      Nathan
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      1978 XS1100E
      K&N Filter
      #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
      OEM Exhaust
      ATK Fork Brace
      LED Dash lights
      Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
      Green Monster Coils
      SS Brake Lines
      Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

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      • #4
        Could be just that, Nathan. I'm trying to make something up that is a copy of the original, though it doesn't look promising.
        79 SF Special W/ Stock all original motor @ 384,000klms
        Stock exhaust, stock airbox, XJ sump, 78E carbs, Xs1100RH seat, Bosch superhorns, 5/8ths front M/c, braided lines, sintered SBS pads, drilled discs, progressive springs, 8" 50w HID headlight 4300K, 2 x 50w HID spiral driving lights, KONI shocks, Spade fuse box
        *Touring mode - Plexistar 2 screen, Gearsack rack & bag & saddlebags, homebuilt towbar
        *"The Keg"- UC torana hubs, XS11 discs, Tokico 4 spot calipers

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        • #5
          I have one of the tools, but not the cable. I had wondered if the tool even belonged in the kit.
          http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1278/...01bfdb21_b.jpg
          1978 XS11 Standard -- For Sale or Trade
          4 into 1 (brand?)
          Special Tank (really sucks for size)
          Special Side covers
          Winjammer 5 fairing with Vetter Hard cases


          1979 XS11 Special (has a new home elsewhere)

          1982 Yamaha XV920J Virago - My new daily rider.
          National Cycle Plexi-3
          Saddleman double bucket seat
          custom paint

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          • #6
            Originally posted by natemoen View Post
            I think they have all just been lost, broken, or tossed cause some PO didn't know what it was over they years.
            Ok, I'll be the first one to ask, what's it used for? They pop up from time to time, but what exactly does it do?

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            • #7
              what's it used for?

              Holds the swing arm up so you can remove the axle/nut w/o fooling around with the exhaust on a standard with stock exhaust.

              I've got the cable around somewhere.
              I'll have to look for it.

              mro

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              • #8
                Would this work on a special that had mufflers past the axle bolt?

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Wet Rock View Post
                  Would this work on a special that had mufflers past the axle bolt?
                  Unfortunately, no. Yamaha didn't weld the 'hooks' for this (that the 'standard' frame has) onto the 'special' frame, so you have no place to hook it there.

                  Truthfully, I never found that 'lever' (to install the cable) to be all that useful. I usually just hooked the cable to the FD and frame, then leaned over the seat to compress the suspension and hooked the other end. Waaay easier...
                  Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

                  '78E original owner - resto project
                  '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
                  '82 XJ rebuild project
                  '80SG restified, red SOLD
                  '79F parts...
                  '81H more parts...

                  Other current bikes:
                  '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
                  '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
                  '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
                  Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
                  Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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                  • #10
                    Hook Wire

                    There is one on Ebay now for $75 or make offer

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                    • #11
                      Hey MRO, that would be really great if you can come up with one for us. Pm me with what your asking for it and I'll sort it out.
                      Thanks mate.
                      79 SF Special W/ Stock all original motor @ 384,000klms
                      Stock exhaust, stock airbox, XJ sump, 78E carbs, Xs1100RH seat, Bosch superhorns, 5/8ths front M/c, braided lines, sintered SBS pads, drilled discs, progressive springs, 8" 50w HID headlight 4300K, 2 x 50w HID spiral driving lights, KONI shocks, Spade fuse box
                      *Touring mode - Plexistar 2 screen, Gearsack rack & bag & saddlebags, homebuilt towbar
                      *"The Keg"- UC torana hubs, XS11 discs, Tokico 4 spot calipers

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by crazy steve View Post
                        Unfortunately, no. Yamaha didn't weld the 'hooks' for this (that the 'standard' frame has) onto the 'special' frame, so you have no place to hook it there.
                        My MNS has the hooks and all necessary parts on it for that cable to function. OFC, I have no need for the cable with MNS pipes.
                        1980 XS850SG - Sold
                        1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
                        Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
                        Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).

                        Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
                        -H. Ford

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                        • #13
                          All that came with my Venturer when new...............who knows what happened to it all. No matter........not needed on the Venturer with its stock original exhaust anyways.
                          81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by CatatonicBug View Post
                            My MNS has the hooks and all necessary parts on it for that cable to function. OFC, I have no need for the cable with MNS pipes.
                            It has the hooks on the frame tubes under the seat? They all had the stuff on the swingarm, but neither my SG or H frames have the frame hooks.
                            Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

                            '78E original owner - resto project
                            '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
                            '82 XJ rebuild project
                            '80SG restified, red SOLD
                            '79F parts...
                            '81H more parts...

                            Other current bikes:
                            '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
                            '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
                            '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
                            Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
                            Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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                            • #15
                              Yep. Hooks on the underside of the frame rails under the seat. Took me forever to figure out why they were there.
                              1980 XS850SG - Sold
                              1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
                              Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
                              Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).

                              Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
                              -H. Ford

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