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  • mfarrington
    XStremely XSive
    • Oct 2007
    • 223
    • Suwanee, GA
    #1

    Yikes! Me starter button broke off!

    I was absolutely ready for my ride to work this am when that dang-ol' button just sheared right off. What are my options, long and short? XS11SF.

    Thanks!
    Mike Farrington
    Suwanee, GA USA

    Current: '80 XS11SG, '97 Vulcan 1500, '73 CB750
    Previous: '79 XS11SF, '80 XS11G, '81 XS650
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    • John
      XS-XJ Super Guru
      • Oct 2003
      • 5117
      #2
      The first option is to go to the nearest salvage yard, and see if they have a used right hand switch assembly from any XS model, 400-1100. The button is easy to remove and replace.
      The next option is to order one from mikesxs.com. The starter and horn buttons are the same.

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        • mfarrington
          XStremely XSive
          • Oct 2007
          • 223
          • Suwanee, GA
          #3
          Originally posted by John
          The first option is to go to the nearest salvage yard, and see if they have a used right hand switch assembly from any XS model, 400-1100. The button is easy to remove and replace.
          The next option is to order one from mikesxs.com. The starter and horn buttons are the same.
          John, thanks for the fast reply! I figured out what'll work in the short term. I removed my key from the ignition switch, crammed it down the starter (now) hole and she sparked right up! Good thing I can remove my key while in the "on" position. Thanks again!
          Mike Farrington
          Suwanee, GA USA

          Current: '80 XS11SG, '97 Vulcan 1500, '73 CB750
          Previous: '79 XS11SF, '80 XS11G, '81 XS650

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            • CatatonicBug
              Master of XSology
              • Oct 2008
              • 6117
              • Clinton, UT
              #4
              Originally posted by mfarrington
              Good thing I can remove my key while in the "on" position. Thanks again!
              Looks like you could use a new main switch too!
              1980 XS850SG - Sold
              1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
              Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
              Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).

              Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
              -H. Ford

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                • cywelchjr
                  XS-XJ Super Guru(Deceased)
                  • Oct 2008
                  • 4450
                  • Sacramento, CA
                  #5
                  Originally posted by mfarrington
                  John, thanks for the fast reply! I figured out what'll work in the short term. I removed my key from the ignition switch, crammed it down the starter (now) hole and she sparked right up! Good thing I can remove my key while in the "on" position. Thanks again!
                  You can also get new switch buttons off of ebay, they are on there regularly. I however am stuck with the earlier options since the PO completely removed all signs of the start button, wiring and all and wired it to a push button in the fairing. Just not much of a priority since the button on the fairing works pretty well.

                  Oh, check with this guy on ebay, I have bought them from him, nice quality part. http://myworld.ebay.com/waterboy4&ss...MEFSX:SELLERID
                  Last edited by cywelchjr; 06-02-2009, 04:16 PM.
                  Cy

                  1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
                  Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
                  Vetter Windjammer IV
                  Vetter hard bags & Trunk
                  OEM Luggage Rack
                  Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
                  Spade Fuse Box
                  Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
                  750 FD Mod
                  TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
                  XJ1100 Front Footpegs
                  XJ1100 Shocks

                  I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.

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                    • latexeses
                      XS-XJ Guru
                      • Jun 2008
                      • 1491
                      • California
                      #6
                      Check the ---

                      Custom Parts/Services by Members post in the XS/XJ parts for sale forum...

                      Polished stainless lookes pretty good..
                      RIP Whiskers (Shop Boss) 25+yrs

                      "It doesn't hurt until you find out no one is looking"

                      Everything on hold...

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                        • oldyam80sg
                          XS-XJ Guru
                          • Apr 2007
                          • 2041
                          • Hackettstown , New Jersey
                          #7
                          Is the spring still there?I have an extra button if you want.All i need is an address.I have a new right side control but it is brand new.
                          1980 XS1100 SG
                          Inline fuel filters
                          New wires in old coils-outer spark plugs
                          160 mph speedometer mod
                          Kerker Exhaust
                          xschop K & N air filter setup
                          Dynojet Recalibration kit
                          1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
                          1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.5"lift installed

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                            • chevy_338
                              XSive
                              • May 2009
                              • 49
                              • minnesota
                              #8
                              Originally posted by oldyam80sg
                              Is the spring still there?I have an extra button if you want.All i need is an address.I have a new right side control but it is brand new.
                              i could use that button i am missing mine to and i do still have the spring in mine just no button
                              1980 xs 11 special

                              The motor vehicle action sequences depicted in this film are dangerous. All stunts were performed in controlled environments with professionally trained stunt crews on closed roads. No attempts should be made to duplicate any action,driving or car play scenes herein portrayed.

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                                • oldyam80sg
                                  XS-XJ Guru
                                  • Apr 2007
                                  • 2041
                                  • Hackettstown , New Jersey
                                  #9
                                  Give me an address and it will go out tomorrow.
                                  1980 XS1100 SG
                                  Inline fuel filters
                                  New wires in old coils-outer spark plugs
                                  160 mph speedometer mod
                                  Kerker Exhaust
                                  xschop K & N air filter setup
                                  Dynojet Recalibration kit
                                  1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
                                  1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.5"lift installed

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                                    • Montreux_Blue
                                      XS-XJ Guru (Deceased)
                                      • May 2008
                                      • 1143
                                      • Longitude: -85° 57' 43" Latitude: 37° 52' 55"
                                      #10
                                      "SWITCH ASSEMBLY with Fork Lock and Keys", for a 79, is $29 and the "STARTER/HORN BUTTON" is $6 on Parts-n-more, that is if you can afford new!
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                                      1980 XS11 Special - chopped, dropped and OCTY is still installed - NOW IT'S FOR SALE! $1,800 OBO


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                                        • oldyam80sg
                                          XS-XJ Guru
                                          • Apr 2007
                                          • 2041
                                          • Hackettstown , New Jersey
                                          #11
                                          My button is new
                                          1980 XS1100 SG
                                          Inline fuel filters
                                          New wires in old coils-outer spark plugs
                                          160 mph speedometer mod
                                          Kerker Exhaust
                                          xschop K & N air filter setup
                                          Dynojet Recalibration kit
                                          1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
                                          1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.5"lift installed

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                                            • Montreux_Blue
                                              XS-XJ Guru (Deceased)
                                              • May 2008
                                              • 1143
                                              • Longitude: -85° 57' 43" Latitude: 37° 52' 55"
                                              #12
                                              Originally posted by oldyam80sg
                                              My button is new
                                              My buttons not , but still works!
                                              http://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!

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                                                • oldyam80sg
                                                  XS-XJ Guru
                                                  • Apr 2007
                                                  • 2041
                                                  • Hackettstown , New Jersey
                                                  #13
                                                  Have a couple here
                                                  1980 XS1100 SG
                                                  Inline fuel filters
                                                  New wires in old coils-outer spark plugs
                                                  160 mph speedometer mod
                                                  Kerker Exhaust
                                                  xschop K & N air filter setup
                                                  Dynojet Recalibration kit
                                                  1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
                                                  1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.5"lift installed

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                                                    • Fix
                                                      XStremely XSive
                                                      • May 2009
                                                      • 384
                                                      • Lake Orion, MI
                                                      #14
                                                      I just bought a new starter button.

                                                      And my 3 year old got ahold of the little baggie.

                                                      So I need another.
                                                      Mike C
                                                      Lake Orion, Michigan
                                                      '78 XS1100E

                                                      Here I am! Where are you?

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                                                        • Ivan
                                                          XS-XJ Guru
                                                          • Jul 2008
                                                          • 2524
                                                          • Hutchinson KS
                                                          #15
                                                          For the short term you can take the button out of the horn switch and move it to the starter switch, they are the same.

                                                          When it happened to me, i made a new on on the lathe. pretty easy.
                                                          Ich habe dich nicht gefragt.

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