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Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die
Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. Thompson -
Got to work on the bags a little this weekend. Here's a few pics of the progress so far...
I went to Oreilly's and found these dual element sockets that take an 1157 bulb. I got this type because they seemed to be the easiest to install and they have a spade built onto the body for a ground wire.
And some aluminum metal repair tape to use as a reflector and to insulate the plastic from the heat of the bulb.
I used the socket to mark where to cut the hole using the top of the existing smaller hole as the outer edge of the larger one.
I cut the hole out with the dremmel using a cutting bit and laid som of the aluminum tape down on the bottom. I think I'll be putting some around the bulb also just for reflective purposes.
The lens fits back on there with no problems at all and plenty of clearance.
Next I'll get the mounting figured out. I have a couple of old sets of rough bags laying around and may use the mounts from them if they'll work.
More later.
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.
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Hi Greg,
That looks like a nice modification. If you have not already thought of this I suggest using an 1157 LED Bulb as it will run much cooler.
Phil1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
1983 XJ 650 Maxim
2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)Comment
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That has crossed my mind Phil but I want to retain the auto cancel if I can. I think if I drill a couple air holes inside there for some air flow it will help.Originally posted by MaximPhil View Post
I'll watch it when I get it functioning and if it gets too hot I'll swap them out and be the old guy on the motorcycle with the turn signal aways flashing.
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.
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Hi Greg,Originally posted by BA80 View PostThat has crossed my mind Phil but I want to retain the auto cancel if I can. I think if I drill a couple air holes inside there for some air flow it will help.
I'll watch it when I get it functioning and if it gets too hot I'll swap them out and be the old guy on the motorcycle with the turn signal aways flashing.
I thought you were retaining the original rear turn signals aswell.
If that is the case the self cancel should still work.
Phil1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
1983 XJ 650 Maxim
2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)Comment
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Nope, those lights in the bags are going to be turn signals and auxillary brake and tail lights when I get done. That was the purpose of changing the light fixtures inside.Originally posted by MaximPhil View PostGreg
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.
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Hi Greg,Originally posted by BA80 View Post
if you put the stock 27W/6W bulbs in those holders the self-canceller should still work OK despite the signal being sent via a trailer adapter?
That is, I don't see why not.
Although we used a trailer adapter to convert my son's XS650 rig to combo stop/turn/tail lights the bike's self-canceller was long gone by then so I dunno for sure.Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
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I am looking forward to seeing these bags mounted and lights working.FOXS-XS11SG
2009 Suzuki V Strom 650,Adventure in Touring,I call her "Smooth" SW Motech engine guard,Coocase top case w/ LED brake and tail lights,20" MRA touring screen w/adjusable bracket,Grip heaters,fender ex-tender,Givi hard sidebags
1980 XS11SG-sold
1999 Vulcan classic-sold
1982 XJ 650-sold
Old is only a state of mind......JohnComment
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I'm getting the mounts painted as we speak. I had an old set of bags that were all cracked and broken but the factory XS mounts are good.
I need to get the trailer adapter still also.
I have a 4 day weekend over Christmas to work on it and my SF.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.
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Got the mounts painted..
I need to get some SS bolts, washers, and some plastic or rubber insulating washers to get the bagsd mounted to th mounts but here's what they'll look like.
I need to find some chrome or aluminum tubing for across the back between the mounts. Headed to Lowe's.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.
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looks good,not gonna help me with my mounting options though.No problem,if I decide to buy them,I have a welder friend who I am sure can come up with something that will look.FOXS-XS11SG
2009 Suzuki V Strom 650,Adventure in Touring,I call her "Smooth" SW Motech engine guard,Coocase top case w/ LED brake and tail lights,20" MRA touring screen w/adjusable bracket,Grip heaters,fender ex-tender,Givi hard sidebags
1980 XS11SG-sold
1999 Vulcan classic-sold
1982 XJ 650-sold
Old is only a state of mind......JohnComment
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Ha ha, sorry. I'm kinda lazy that way. I'll go the easy way every time.Originally posted by Cuda 69 View Post
Those mounts aren't too hard to come by.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.
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Uh, aren't bags in the mounts backwards?.....Originally posted by BA80 View Post
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'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
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Hi Steve, Sharp eyes for an old guyOriginally posted by crazy steve View Post
Greg those indicator tail lights are not much good facing forward
Phil
1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
1983 XJ 650 Maxim
2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)Comment
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LMFAO.......yup.
I didn't notice that. They are just sitting on there for the pic. I didn't drill any holes or anything.
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.
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