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I have attached my speedometer to the bike. I attached the drive cable to the speedometer, but cannot figure out where on the bike the other end screws in. Please help guys!
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Judgments prevent us from seeing the good that lies beyond appearances.
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If you have a Standard, it threads in at the hub on the front axle on the left, inside the fork. If you have a Special, it's in the same spot, but just slips in (no threads) and is held with a retaining bolt. You might have the wrong cable, there are 2 types.2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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can anyone post a picture to where the end should attach into the bike?
I looked forever and just do not see anywhere that the other end could go.Judgments prevent us from seeing the good that lies beyond appearances.
'79 xs1100 Special (All Blacked Out)Comment
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This side view of my 79SF shows where it goes to on the front wheel/axle. I dont have a pic handy of where it actually goes in, but if you follow the lowest cable in the picture you will find it.2-79 XS1100 SF
2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!Comment
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Last edited by CatatonicBug; 10-31-2009, 10:27 PM.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. FordComment
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I am beginning to believe that I have a special. I guess i must have the wrong cable. Any clue where to order the correct one?Judgments prevent us from seeing the good that lies beyond appearances.
'79 xs1100 Special (All Blacked Out)Comment
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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 CCTComment
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and then you can identify which bike you have. At least it shows what bike it started out as. The information like yr, model, etc really helps those who can help you. This makes sure you get correct info for your particular bike. Yes sometimes the parts are switched and off of many different models and yrs, but at least we have a starting point.2-79 XS1100 SF
2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!Comment
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Kmccaslan,
If you would be so kind as to poast some pics, the group here will gladly sort out what parts you have from what model and in same cases even what year.
It is not unusual to find one of the affectionately termed "Frankenbikes" that have a mixture of parts from different models and different years. It is fun for all to guess and inspect to diagnose it.
Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.
81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
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