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Where is it located on the SG?
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Hi...my name is Mike, and I'm a lane-splitter.
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I don't think the "G" model has a ballast resistor. The resistors are on the "E" and "F" models, "G" and later have coils with a higher resistance, and don't need them.
IF you do have one, it will be under the left side of the fuel tank, with two red/white wires going to it. Mine is mounted low, so it has to be pulled in order to remove the valve cover.Ray Matteis
KE6NHG
XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
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Hmmmm...... My SG had one. I removed it when I changed to the MikesXS coils.Originally posted by DiverRay
I don't think the "G" model has a ballast resistor. The resistors are on the "E" and "F" models, "G" and later have coils with a higher resistance, and don't need them.
IF you do have one, it will be under the left side of the fuel tank, with two red/white wires going to it. Mine is mounted low, so it has to be pulled in order to remove the valve cover.
EricEric Roellig
1980 SG w Windjammer V & KG hard bags
**Very first bike**
Current condition: Running!!! Lead, follow or get the #^%# out of my way!!!!!!Comment
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It can be a "mid year" change, like the tubeless rims in 1979. As I said, I didn't think they had them, but I have a 1978 and a 1979, both WITH the ballast resistors.
Was your resistor located on the left side?Ray Matteis
KE6NHG
XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!Comment
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Ray, my resister was in the usual place with the usual colors on the wires.
EricEric Roellig
1980 SG w Windjammer V & KG hard bags
**Very first bike**
Current condition: Running!!! Lead, follow or get the #^%# out of my way!!!!!!Comment
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Hi Guys,
My SG has one too.
AlanBIf it ain't broke, modify it!Comment
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Re: Ballast resistor...
Hey Mike,Originally posted by SanDiegoMike
Where is it located on the SG?
Here's a photo from the Dyna Coil upgrade tech tip that shows the ballast resistor, just below the left tank rubber mount!
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81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
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My sg had one, my H did not. It may have something do do with the ignition and black box changes with the 81 models.
Originally posted by DiverRay
It can be a "mid year" change, like the tubeless rims in 1979. As I said, I didn't think they had them, but I have a 1978 and a 1979, both WITH the ballast resistors.
Was your resistor located on the left side?Skids (Sid Hansen)
Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.Comment
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My 80 G has one, and the manual's electrical schematic shows one for the G, SG, SF, and E 1978 through 1980.Comment
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Looking at the manual the second time the F also has one.Comment
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The resistor was done away with for the 81 model year (H & SH), the same as the 2h7 ignition module was replaced with the 4R0 module in 81.Comment
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My G has one as well...
Another myth quashed!
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