Source for gasket/sleeve for speedometer?

[JonnyO]

So....what setting do I use to test mine? First time user. And there ya have it. I'm no whiz.

[LAB3]

Turn it the horse shoe (omega) section and put the pointer on 20k.

[DiverRay]

He is there in the picture. I ALWAYS touch the probes and verify "0" Ohms BEFORE trying to test anything. If the battery is going or low, the meter will not work correctly. AMHIK.....

[JonnyO]

He is there in the picture. I ALWAYS touch the probes and verify "0" Ohms BEFORE trying to test anything. If the battery is going or low, the meter will not work correctly. AMHIK.....

Verified the 0. Right side up 1.95. Upside down 0 again.

[DiverRay]

Verified the 0. Right side up 1.95. Upside down 0 again.

Is this measuring the wires to the switch in the tank? Float all the way up should be a high reading, all the way down should be zero, If I remember correctly.

[DEEBS11]

You can possibly repair the sender with this part. (this will repair the thermistor type and not the float type)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/37319463300...Bk9SR9LpqZHPYg

[bikerphil]

You can possibly repair the sender with this part. (this will repair the thermistor type and not the float type)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/37319463300...Bk9SR9LpqZHPYg

Yes, that is what I have used in the past and it will work. The OEM uses an axial type thermal resistor but on that radial type, the leads can be bent in a certain way to fit in the canister without them touching the sides.

[JonnyO]

Yes, that is what I have used in the past and it will work. The OEM uses an axial type thermal resistor but on that radial type, the leads can be bent in a certain way to fit in the canister without them touching the sides.

OK. Ordered. ( thanks Tim! ) Where can I find instructions on "how to repair"?

[JonnyO]

Is this measuring the wires to the switch in the tank? Float all the way up should be a high reading, all the way down should be zero, If I remember correctly.

Wait. You're not saying mine is good, are you? I got NO LIGHT ( key on or when tank was low ) until I unplugged the connection and bridged the harness side connector with a paper clip.
This reminds me of having to replace fuel pumps in Benzs and BMWs-it was ALWAYS people who let the car go to E before refilling. Never thought it might be because they sat without fuel for long periods but that is what happened with me-I let it sit for months ( too hot to ride here in AZ ) with little fuel in it. I SUSPECT if I hadn't it would still be functional.
But hey, what do I know?
Worse case scenario is being unable to fix and then I'd have to use odometer rather than wait for sputtering of "reserve" needed. Not THAT big a deal, really.
But I'm anal......so...

[1980xs1100florida]

1980xs1100florida Yesterday, 09:36 PM
Hello Group. New member just got a 1980
XS1100 like I had 40 years ago. (The one I had was a Midnight Special this one is not) Because it is a 44 year old bike it has a few small issues but runs and drives like a new bike. I have the shop manual and a Chilton manual and I can't find the bulb number for the low fuel indicator. I searched on this site and found a few threads about the bulb but nothing about the bulb number to find a replacement. Do any of you seasoned 1100 gurus have any information as to what and where I can find this bulb and a part number?

Second issue is the turn signal flasher is not flashing when activated. Any information on this problem would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Scott

[cajun31]

1980xs1100florida Yesterday, 09:36 PM
Hello Group. New member just got a 1980
XS1100 like I had 40 years ago. (The one I had was a Midnight Special this one is not) Because it is a 44 year old bike it has a few small issues but runs and drives like a new bike. I have the shop manual and a Chilton manual and I can't find the bulb number for the low fuel indicator. I searched on this site and found a few threads about the bulb but nothing about the bulb number to find a replacement. Do any of you seasoned 1100 gurus have any information as to what and where I can find this bulb and a part number?

Second issue is the turn signal flasher is not flashing when activated. Any information on this problem would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Scott

Yamaha Motorcycle 1980 OEM Parts Diagram for Speedometer Tachometer | Partzilla.com

The flasher problem could just be that you need to clean all your electrical connections and also check to make sure your battery is good. The signals won't flash if you have dirty connections. On all bikes i first acquire that is one of the first things I do. I go through every connection on the bike to ensure they are clean. I also use this Amazon.com: Hosa D5S-6 CAIG DeoxIT 5% Spray Contact Cleaner, 5 oz. : Automotive
on each connection. The Deoxit protects them after you clean them. It breaks down the oxidation that you don't see.