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    I finally took my kill switch apart and cleaned it up. A couple of the gurus said it would be rusty and dirty in there and they were correct. I knew it would be that way because of where the info came from.

    I have been a member of an archaic email list for the XS650 for as long as I've had a computer. The members of that list who have proven themselves to be worthy technical advisers are given the title, "Uncle", with which they sign their email. Over on the XS650 Garage USA forum those same kind of folks are given "Senior Technical Adviser" under their forum handle. It makes it easy for a newb to figure out who has the proven info. It's not and infallible system, but still helpful.

    Here at channel 11, I have some kind of Guru status, because I can't stay away from here and post a lot of cartoons, etc. That hardly qualifies me as a Guru. Trbig has "simply used to post a lot" under his handle, but the reality is he's one of those holding the valuable information and there are quite a few with a lot to offer.

    I just thought I'd put that out there for discussion. Please don't take it that I condone muting anyone, because I don't.
    Marty (in Mississippi)
    XS1100SG
    XS650SK
    XS650SH
    XS650G
    XS6502F
    XS650E
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  • #2
    The kill switch was one of the first things I did when I got my SG. It had already been bypassed and I HATE things that don't work right.
    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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    • #3
      Originally posted by BA80 View Post
      The kill switch was one of the first things I did when I got my SG. It had already been bypassed and I HATE things that don't work right.

      That's what I'm talking about. You're one of those folks with most of the answers. I know that because I've been here since maybe 2003. But, how would a new visitor know who you are? You're just somebody with over 6,000 posts. What does that mean?
      Marty (in Mississippi)
      XS1100SG
      XS650SK
      XS650SH
      XS650G
      XS6502F
      XS650E

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      • #4
        It means I don't know when to STF up.
        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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        • #5
          Originally posted by BA80 View Post
          It means I don't know when to STF up.

          That makes two of us!
          Marty (in Mississippi)
          XS1100SG
          XS650SK
          XS650SH
          XS650G
          XS6502F
          XS650E

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          • #6
            Thanks for your vote of confidence, Marty. I guess I have some mechanical knowledge of these bikes. I'm decent with the stuff that spins, turns, and goes bang, but if it has voltage running through it anywhere, I'm an idiot. So no help from me from your switch.. lol

            I guess we're all here on our own time to help people and pass along a little knowledge. The person that helped me most was John Wilmot in Texas. He was pretty dang smart about every aspect of these bikes, and it's a loss to everyone he doesn't post any more.

            I'd be on here to help more, but I still have a lot of problems accessing the site and many times, after a long response and I hit the "Submit" button, it just sits there, then I get a screen that says, "XS11 not available".. and I get disgusted and don't come on for a while. Frustrating.
            Try your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.

            You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!

            Current bikes:
            '06 Suzuki DR650
            *'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
            '82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
            '82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
            '82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
            '82 XJ1100 Parts bike
            '81 XS1100 Special
            '81 YZ250
            '80 XS850 Special
            '80 XR100
            *Crashed/Totalled, still own

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            • #7
              Originally posted by trbig View Post

              I'd be on here to help more, but I still have a lot of problems accessing the site and many times, after a long response and I hit the "Submit" button, it just sits there, then I get a screen that says, "XS11 not available".. and I get disgusted and don't come on for a while. Frustrating.

              You probably have a virus. Your computer may have one also.
              "If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein

              "Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell



              1980 LG
              1981 LH

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              • #8
                Yeah the status given attached to ones post count hardly qualify one as a "guru"...I can attest to my own ignorance yet I am a " superguru" that hardly knows jack...There are people here that truly are knowledgeable and their post count has nothing to do with it...Funny Tod that you mention John being missed after a number of us vilified his wife..as a result of the dark time( prom's revenge) and she really had nothing to do with it.
                1980 XS650G Special-Two
                1993 Honda ST1100

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                • #9
                  But back to the point here... While the post count may not be indicative of ones expertise....the experts make themselves a known quantity when they step up and offer their help...I think those with the real knowledge and willingness to help should be given special titles that identify them as technical experts and not just a generic "guru" title...
                  1980 XS650G Special-Two
                  1993 Honda ST1100

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by madmax-im View Post
                    But back to the point here... While the post count may not be indicative of ones expertise....the experts make themselves a known quantity when they step up and offer their help...I think those with the real knowledge and willingness to help should be given special titles that identify them as technical experts and not just a generic "guru" title...
                    Right! Those of us that have been here a long time know Tod doesn't answer electrical questions, but 3Phase does. If a newb acquires an XS11 and comes here looking for answers, how does he know who has them? There's a lot of good stuff archived in the tech tips, but after that, some threads might contain a bit of misinformation.
                    Marty (in Mississippi)
                    XS1100SG
                    XS650SK
                    XS650SH
                    XS650G
                    XS6502F
                    XS650E

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                    • #11
                      True, the 'Guru' title can be misleading but still, it shows those active on the site and that is a plus. Lets face it, without active members this would be just another place where nothing of importance to those who love these machines gets done or said.

                      Having said that, I do not know if I would consider myself a 'Guru' as it says under my handle. There are certainly many, many other members here that know loads more than I but have posted a lot less. You will not find me posting just for the sake of posting as I am the type that says nothing unless I feel I can contribute or help. So when I post here or comment on a thread, it is because I have had some actual experience with the subject and always post with the caveat that it worked (or did not work) for me.
                      Mike Giroir
                      79 XS-1100 Special

                      Once you un-can a can of worms, the only way to re-can them is with a bigger can.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
                        Those of us that have been here a long time know Tod doesn't answer electrical questions, but 3Phase does.
                        Sure I do! I tell them to not mess with it or they'll let the magic smoke out!

                        Funny Tod that you mention John being missed after a number of us vilified his wife..as a result of the dark time
                        +1. I really didn't want to go there, but yeah, lots and lots of stupid things said and done during those times I think most of us wish never happened. Now in the great words of Forest.. Forest Gump.. "That's all I have to say about that."

                        You probably have a virus. Your computer may have one also.
                        Shhhh.... I told you to tell everyone that nasty rash was just poison ivy! Computer checks out clean with the stuff I've got to check it with. I have googled and can't find a dosage for penicillin for it though...
                        Try your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.

                        You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!

                        Current bikes:
                        '06 Suzuki DR650
                        *'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
                        '82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
                        '82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
                        '82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
                        '82 XJ1100 Parts bike
                        '81 XS1100 Special
                        '81 YZ250
                        '80 XS850 Special
                        '80 XR100
                        *Crashed/Totalled, still own

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                        • #13
                          Yeah...hindsight is 20-20... As long as we don't lose sight of why we are here then we can still learn and grow from our relationships with each other...good and the not so good...And where were you on the internet when your computer picked up those viruses? Actually don't wanna know
                          1980 XS650G Special-Two
                          1993 Honda ST1100

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                          • #14
                            you still have a virus...my computer has one...the virus detection software on my computer doing the scans says it is clean but it isnt finding the virus to start with...the only way to get a virus cleaned off your hard drive is to bring it into a computer shop or else you know a computer guru who could help you out....
                            1980 XS650G Special-Two
                            1993 Honda ST1100

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                            • #15
                              Boosting my post count. Nothing to see here. Carry on.

                              John

                              PS - I hear there is supposed to be a Rally?

                              BTW newbs I don't know nuthin....I steal all my good info watching these guys!
                              Last edited by jwhughes3; 09-12-2014, 09:47 AM. Reason: Cuz I wanted to.
                              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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