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    mystery electrical connection

    Hi guys,
    I just changed the air filter on my 80sg and noticed a little rubber cap hanging down under the air box at the back, it has two wires going into it and it forms what looks like a little clamp out of the leads in the cap. If anyone could please tell me where it's supposed to connect to I'd greatly appreciate it. The worst part is it looks really familiar like I should know what it's for, but I can't remember or figure it out as there's no obvious place for it to go.

    Thanks.
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    I think this one calls for a picture...
    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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    • #3
      Originally posted by Tibo View Post
      Hi guys,
      I just changed the air filter on my 80sg and noticed a little rubber cap hanging down under the air box at the back, it has two wires going into it and it forms what looks like a little clamp out of the leads in the cap. If anyone could please tell me where it's supposed to connect to I'd greatly appreciate it. The worst part is it looks really familiar like I should know what it's for, but I can't remember or figure it out as there's no obvious place for it to go.

      Thanks.
      Hi Tibo,
      does the bike run and all the electric things work OK?
      What colour are the two wires?
      Fred Hill, S'toon
      XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
      "The Flying Pumpkin"

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      • #4
        I guess my description wasn't the greatest...



        Last edited by Tibo; 07-04-2009, 12:59 AM. Reason: photo didn't work

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        • #5
          Rear brake light switch?
          Ken Talbot

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          • #6
            Tibo,

            Can you get a side shot of the connector? The wire comming of is all black?
            Four wheels move your body, two wheels move your soul.

            ATGATT, It could save your life!

            1980 XS 1100SG
            Dyna 3 Ohm Hi Output Coils
            Pod Filters
            DynoJet Kit
            T.C.'s Fuse Block
            Slip Streamer Turbo Windshield
            Custom Tank and Side Cover Decals
            V-Max Auto CCT

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Ken Talbot View Post
              Rear brake light switch?
              Yeah... Does the brake light come on when you press the pedal? Seems a bit strange shaped for that, but it's possible, based on location.
              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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              • #8
                Yep, I'm thinking brake light switch, too.
                Bothell, WA
                1980 XS1100SG

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                • #9
                  I'm thinking just looking at the connector that it goes on the starter solenoid but those 2 black thin wires look to be something else.
                  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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                  • #10
                    That is the rear brake light switch! A new one should be about $7 from georgefix on ebay. I know, I've just ordered one to replace one on my bike that just quit.
                    Ray Matteis
                    KE6NHG
                    XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
                    XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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                    • #11
                      thanks guys, it is the rear brake light switch.

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