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1978 XS1100E Standard
Kerker Exhaust
Tkat Fork Brace
On Hold
TopCat S.O.F.A. + Fuse Block
Mike's XS Pod FIlters -
oil pressure sensor
Mitch, all stock 78-81 XS models use an oil pressure sensor with no float in the pan for oil level, just a sight glass. 81 and up XJ's have the oil pan with the float for oil level.2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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You just pour in a set amount of oil? Go by the sight glass, it's full when the oil is in the center of the glass.4.2 quarts oil tank capacity? I've been going with the 3.7 quarts like the service manual says with filter change for my SG, do I need to add oil? I don't have an oil cooler and the SG in the ad doesn't look like it has one either. Which one is right?'07 Virago
'80 XS11G
'78 XS11E
'97 Grand Prix GTP
'99 Grand Prix GTComment
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I have always bought the service manual for whatever I drive/ride and go by what ever it says within reason. I'm one of those by the book kind of guys.Originally posted by GrandPrix46 View Posthttp://www.myspace.com/i_give_you_power
1980 XS11 Special - chopped, dropped and OCTY is still installed
- NOW IT'S FOR SALE! $1,800 OBO
Famous Myspace quote:
"Don't mess with TEXAS! It's not nice to pick on retards."
It's funny because I am from TEXAS!Comment
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For sure
I know for sure that the '78 & '79 standards have an oil pressure light.You can't stay young forever, but you can be immature for the rest of your life...
'78E "Pathfinder" Show bike...
Lovingly restored by Dave Delzell
Drilled airbox
Tkat fork brace
Hardly mufflers
late model carbs
Newer style fuses
Oil pressure guage
Custom security system
Stainless braid brake linesComment
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Yep,
78-81 XS's have an oil pressure light. The light also doubles as a brake light warning light...if the brake light filament is burned out, the oil light comes on also.
The 82-84 XJ's have the oil level sensor instead, but no pressure sensor. IMHO, I would rather have a pressure sensor than a level sensor!?
T.C.T. C. Gresham
81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
History shows again and again,
How nature points out the folly of men!Comment
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Standards, no light checker unit, no bulb warning indicator for the tails.2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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Originally posted by madmax-im View PostWhen I bought the '81 XS1100SH last Jan...a host of parts and things came with the bike.One of which was the Clymer svc.manual.Dont know how I overlooked this...but tonite when thumbing thru the Clymer I found this folded in the back...
These photos bring back some memories, me around 18 and just staring at them dreaming of having one some day. When Dad and I ordered our '81 850 Special (we went in 50/50) in the fall of '80, it was torture waiting until Spring to finally ride it. Never thought I'd own an 1100 back then.
Sometimes it's beneficial to be much older.
Doncurrently own;
1980 Yamaha XS1100 SG
2009 Yamaha Star RaiderComment
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The XS11 does have an oil pressure light, and the switch is located just below #2 & 3 carbs, right behind the cylinders and in front of the starter.Comment
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