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    Just bought a 1980 1100 Midnight Special

    Well guys I'm a proud owner of a nice 1980 1100 M.S. and I don't know what to do to it first. I've road it for about 300 miles now and a few things have gone already. Today the cable that goes into the speed ohmmeters feel out, no biggy. But after I scwered that back in I lost power to my horn, turn signals, and tach. I don't know what to do or check, where should I look first?

    Also when I shift gears it clunks read hard from a stop position. I want to change all the fluids and I don't know where to start. Are there maintinace books for this bike?

    Thanks,
    Rob
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    A loud clunk into first gear is NORMAL for this bike, as long as it does not pop out, or slip. You can minimize this buy pulling in the clutch for several seconds before shifting and to make sure you are always at low RPMs. if moving it should go in fairly smoothly.

    www.amazon.com is shipping this book in 1-2 days:

    Yamaha Xs 1100 Fours Owners Workshop Manual, 1977-1980
    by Pete Shoemark
    Availability: Usually ships within 1-2 business days
    2 used & new from $58.32
    Edition: Paperback

    Or this one

    Yamaha Xs1100 Fours, 1978-1981: Includes Special Service, Repair, Maintenance
    by Ed. Scott, Clymer

    List Price: $29.95
    Price: $20.97 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. See details.
    You Save: $8.98 (30%)
    Availability: Usually ships within 2 to 3 days

    2 used & new from $20.50

    Oh yeah..look in the tech tips section for most stuff....enjoy the new bike!!
    Gary Granger
    Remember, we are the caretakers of mechanical art.
    2013 Suzuki DR650SE, 2009 Kawasaki Concours 1400, 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille Tuono

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    • #3
      There was a 81 owners manual somewhere avaliable for download. If you cant find a link here, I can email it to you. Its bout 6.62MB .pdf file. Send me an email if you're interested.

      LP
      If it doesn't have an engine, it's not a sport, it's only a game.
      (stole that one from I-dont-know-who)

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      • #4
        Owner's Manual for Download

        Hey Rob,

        Go to the LINKS section, scan down the page a bit and you'll find a message subject that says 81SH Owner's Manual, it's a Standard Special, but should apply to your Midnight as well. I'm the one who scanned it and put it up on the FORUM, I've got an 81SH. Those Midnight's are very nice also. You'll want to review the tech tips about cleaning ALL of the electrical connections, the fuse block, and such, make sure you've got a well charged battery. Good luck and ENJOY!!!

        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!

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        • #5
          Hi Strom

          I have an XS 1100 81' model, can you please email the link to the pdf file dale.thomas@qml.com.au.

          Thanks,
          Dale.

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