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XS vs. XJ
I know that there a slight differences in these two bikes but what specifically are the differences in the charging system, engine/drive train. I was reading a thread about elec. add-ons and how it could overload the system. I am replacing some of my lighting with LED, the rear directionals and tail light so far, but I do want to run driving/fog lights ( thru a relay) and don't want to screw up my electrics. Any suggestions, hints? Oh yea, PS, does anyone have one of those rectangle headlights from the 750?
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Just ME and my 82 XJ 1100. Mac 4>1-2 1/2" open baffle shotgun, no octy, K&N pod filters, LED tail/brake light & directionals, 750 FD mod, Ear Cannon air horn, modified bars and dash. "Motorcyclists are all bound together by a brotherhood tie through their love of the sport, and what difference does it make what machine he rides as long as he belongs to the clan." Walter Davidson, Dec. 1920 edition of Harley-Davidson Enthusiast Magazine http://s851.photobucket.com/albums/ab78/justme1100/ -
Basically, from the cylinders down and back to the final drive will swap out mechanically with the 80 and up XS.. though you would still have the YICS tube on the back of the cylinders. You could still swap the whole motor, including the head, but there are differences with the add-ons like a oil level switch instead of a pressure switch.. but you can swap those things. Everything else is different basically. If you want the charging system off of an XJ, you'll need to use the rotor, stator, and XJ cover.. then change the plugs going to the Reg/Rect unit.
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Current bikes:
'06 Suzuki DR650
*'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
'82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
'82 XJ1100 Parts bike
'81 XS1100 Special
'81 YZ250
'80 XS850 Special
'80 XR100
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The XJ uses a brushed alt, and puts out about 5 more amps max than the XS's brushless. It has more loads due to the other electrical components including the instrument cluster and computer. Using the LEDs' will help to further free up precious amps for your AUX lights. As was recently posted, you may want to look into alternative AUX lights....ie. the HID style that use a transformer...IIRC about 35 watts to drive a pair vs. the 110 watts for a pair of H4/H3 55 watt halogens!!
Have you checked the brushes for the ALT? Inexpensive replacements on Partsnmore.com for them if they are worn.
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Thank you Gentlemen (and I use that term loosely) I have just acquired a second 82 XJ1100 for use as parts for #1. If you know anyone who needs a titled frame I will swap for a straight replacement, anyway I will check the brushes as I am in a partial tear down mode. Will be tackling the front tubes soon so any tips on those would be welcome. #1(the rider) was not a stock bike when acquired but #2 (donor) was, with the addition of a Vetter fairing. I am still minus a head light and am looking for the rectangle one (upper) from a 750 (anyone?)Just ME and my 82 XJ 1100. Mac 4>1-2 1/2" open baffle shotgun, no octy, K&N pod filters, LED tail/brake light & directionals, 750 FD mod, Ear Cannon air horn, modified bars and dash. "Motorcyclists are all bound together by a brotherhood tie through their love of the sport, and what difference does it make what machine he rides as long as he belongs to the clan." Walter Davidson, Dec. 1920 edition of Harley-Davidson Enthusiast Magazine http://s851.photobucket.com/albums/ab78/justme1100/Comment
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Might try the Yamaha triples website..
TodTry your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.
You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!
Current bikes:
'06 Suzuki DR650
*'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
'82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
'82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
'82 XJ1100 Parts bike
'81 XS1100 Special
'81 YZ250
'80 XS850 Special
'80 XR100
*Crashed/Totalled, still ownComment
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The XS11 standard version used a rectangular head light. If you are looking for the entire bucket and such, that is another option.
Also, you might check mikesxs, I think he has buckets and lights, but I am not sure...
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