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I want to redo my wiring on my MS system and have been trying to find a source to get lots of different colors/patterns of wires without buying 20 separate rolls. I thought about buying a harness on ebay and stripping it down, but I don't like the idea of using old wire. I only need 4-5 feet and maybe a dozen or so different colors/patterns. Anyone have any ideas?
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'81 XS1100 SH
Melted to the ground during The Valley Fire
Sep. 12th 2015
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Hmmm, I don't have an answer for you but I am also trying to find some wire. I am looking for some very small gauge wire for LED lights. I want to run 2 wires through the mounting bolt (thats a real small hole) so I can have front running lights.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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Try here:
http://www.eficonnection.com/eficonnection/Wire.aspx
lots of different gauges and colors and you can get it by the foot.
Hope this helps,
OzzFour wheels move your body, two wheels move your soul.
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1980 XS 1100SG
Dyna 3 Ohm Hi Output Coils
Pod Filters
DynoJet Kit
T.C.'s Fuse Block
Slip Streamer Turbo Windshield
Custom Tank and Side Cover Decals
V-Max Auto CCTComment
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Think you could get 2 -22 gauge wires through that mounting bolt hole?Nathan
KD9ARL
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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
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
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I dont see why not.Originally posted by natemoen View PostFour wheels move your body, two wheels move your soul.
ATGATT, It could save your life!
1980 XS 1100SG
Dyna 3 Ohm Hi Output Coils
Pod Filters
DynoJet Kit
T.C.'s Fuse Block
Slip Streamer Turbo Windshield
Custom Tank and Side Cover Decals
V-Max Auto CCTComment
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2 wires?
You only need one wire if the mounting bolt is attached to the bike where it's grounded.You can't stay young forever, but you can be immature for the rest of your life...
'78E "Pathfinder" Show bike...
Lovingly restored by Dave Delzell
Drilled airbox
Tkat fork brace
Hardly mufflers
late model carbs
Newer style fuses
Oil pressure guage
Custom security system
Stainless braid brake linesComment
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As I said earlier on the thread, I want to put in led running lights, need 2 wires for that.Originally posted by planedick View PostNathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
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
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Why 2?
I just don't understand I guess. You need a hot lead and a ground for any LED I've ever seen...You can't stay young forever, but you can be immature for the rest of your life...
'78E "Pathfinder" Show bike...
Lovingly restored by Dave Delzell
Drilled airbox
Tkat fork brace
Hardly mufflers
late model carbs
Newer style fuses
Oil pressure guage
Custom security system
Stainless braid brake linesComment
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Telephone wire Nate. You know, the stuff with 4 little wires encased in sheathing?
It's real small and it conducts really well. I've used that stuff on car stereo speakers before, It should be OK for LEDs.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
The list changes.
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Bunch of links for wire sources in this thread...
http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread...ht=wire+colors2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
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Hi Dick,Originally posted by planedick View Post
like in the joke punchline:- "Don't go! It's a trap! There's two of them!"
In this case, an LED for a running light and another LED for the flasher.Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"Comment
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I just go to my local Auto Electrician and buy what I need by the metre. Can be a little more expensive but it's still cheaper than buying complete rolls and having lots left over.Originally posted by 81xsproject View Post1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.
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As Fred started eluding to, if you use the turn signals as running lights also then you have to use a dual circuit bulb. With a dual circuit bulb you need 2 hot wires to operate the 2 circuits. One circuit for the turn signal and a second circuit for the running light. Both circuits still ground through the stem though.Originally posted by planedick View PostNathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
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
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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That is EXACTLY what I was looking for but could not find. They have 49 different colors/combos. Minimum length is 5' (not bad). Definitely bookmarking that site. Not the cheapest but with that selection, you could match up to most factory colors. Now all I need is to see what I need. Thanks all.Originally posted by MrOzz View PostLast edited by 81xsproject; 07-06-2011, 06:50 AM.'81 XS1100 SH
Melted to the ground during The Valley Fire
Sep. 12th 2015
RIPComment
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Missing info
I guess if it was stated I missed it. I thought there was only one circute/bulb.You can't stay young forever, but you can be immature for the rest of your life...
'78E "Pathfinder" Show bike...
Lovingly restored by Dave Delzell
Drilled airbox
Tkat fork brace
Hardly mufflers
late model carbs
Newer style fuses
Oil pressure guage
Custom security system
Stainless braid brake linesComment
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