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  • #16
    Thanks

    Dont have any real issues right now with the exception of intermittent turn signals. If you have any suggestions in that regard I would appreciate them. I dont know where the headlight came from, It was on the bike when I got it.
    80 XS11 1196 Wiseco kit, balanced crank,

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    • #17
      You dont need turn signals to ride man! That is what hand signals are for!

      Intermittent usually means a grounding problem.

      If its TX Inspection you worry about, apply for Antique plates (any bike over 30 years old) and inspection is exempt and not needed.

      Plus, plates are like $60 for 5 years...

      John
      John is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)

      Go ahead, click on the bikes - you know you want to...the electrons are ready.
      '81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
      Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine

      "Not all treasure is silver and gold"

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      • #18
        Originally posted by jwhughes3 View Post
        You dont need turn signals to ride man! That is what hand signals are for!

        Intermittent usually means a grounding problem.

        If its TX Inspection you worry about, apply for Antique plates (any bike over 30 years old) and inspection is exempt and not needed.

        Plus, plates are like $60 for 5 years...

        John
        Don't know about TX but in states up here those plates are restricted to only being used during certain months of the year and are subject to roadside towing if caught on the road in the wrong months.
        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.

        Theodore Roosevelt

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        • #19
          I know in Michigan, Historical plates are supposed to be used only to & from events, etc. I'd never want to test the limits on that, I use my bike for everything
          1979 XS1100F
          2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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          • #20
            Getting back to the picture at hand,,,,That's not a 78/79 motor and trans. Try an 80/81. This engine is a kick start deleat model. Unless it was removed from the 78/79. But then the question, Why. Nothing wrong with the 80/81. But compared to the 79, The 80/81 was a little tamer.
            S.R.Czekus

            1-Project SG (Ugly Rat Bike)(URB)
            1-big XS patch
            1-small XS/XJ patch
            1-XS/XJ owners pin.
            1-really cool XS/XJ owners sticker on my helmet.
            2-2005 XS rally T-shirts, (Bean Blossom, In)
            1-XVS1300C Yamaha Stryker Custom (Mosquito)
            1-VN900C Kawasaki Custom (Jelly Bean)

            Just do it !!!!!

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            • #21
              Frankenbike......it also has the squirreley swirley wheels with solid rotors.
              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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              • #22
                Originally posted by natemoen View Post
                Don't know about TX but in states up here those plates are restricted to only being used during certain months of the year and are subject to roadside towing if caught on the road in the wrong months.
                East of the Mississippi all kinds of rules unfortunately come into play.......sorry, don't get me started....lol
                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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                • #23
                  Originally posted by natemoen View Post
                  Don't know about TX but in states up here those plates are restricted to only being used during certain months of the year and are subject to roadside towing if caught on the road in the wrong months.
                  Yet another reason not to live in those states but only visit

                  TX says its fine to ride for "events", which can be almost anything, and for testing roadworthiness, which also may be anything, but commuting is not really supposed to be covered. Since I only ride weekends and rallies and such, I am always good.

                  I mean - its a 33 year old bike - EVERY day is a parade...

                  John
                  John is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)

                  Go ahead, click on the bikes - you know you want to...the electrons are ready.
                  '81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
                  Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine

                  "Not all treasure is silver and gold"

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                  • #24
                    On the intermittent turn signals, Check the solider connections at the handle bar switch. I've seen those cause that problem along with the grounds being cleaned and checked it should give you a good starting place.
                    wingnut
                    81 SH (Daily Ride)
                    81 650XJ (Brother in laws bike, Delivered)
                    81 650XJ Jane Doe (Son's Ride)
                    82 750XJ Project bike (Son in law's future ride)
                    81 XS 400

                    No man has a natural right to commit aggression on the equal rights of another; and this is all from which the laws ought to restrain him.”

                    A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.

                    Thomas Jefferson

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                    • #25
                      Punisher

                      Dont really know where all the stuff came from, I am not a real organized type guy. BA80 described it better than I could. Stuff that I begged, borrowed, made or bought. The headlight I got from a friend dont know the particulars. The exhaust is in fact a Kerker. I dont know what happened to the badge, who cares. Runs good, one of a kind, old school, stoplight racer. Hows that for a description.
                      80 XS11 1196 Wiseco kit, balanced crank,

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                      • #26
                        Like the 'bump-stop' seat that has an actual decent pillion profile.
                        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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