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so while i'm waiting for my title, i figured i'd clean up the brake system. i figured, as long as i'm going through all the work, maybe i should consider getting rid of the linked system. what are the pro's and con's? anybody have a front splitter they'd like to sell?
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1981 xs1100 midnight special
1983 750 midnight maxim
resurrected:
1977 goldwing
1980 cb750
North central Wisconsin -
I thought the linked system started on the 81s (LH)not the 80(LG) model"If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein
"Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell
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Personally I like the simplicity and control of the unlinked system...but it's really a matter of what you are used to, your riding style and personal preference.Guy
'78E
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As to pros and cons, well, you get some front brake system if your front MC fails on a lynked system. On non-lynked you get control over front versus rear which can be valuable in some situations.
Typically only the LH and the XJ had lynked brake systems.
As to the parts to change out, well you want to change all of it in my opinion as the front MC is different as well as just the splitter. But, look at the parts listing between an XJ or an LH and say an SH or any other models.
If you want the parts, I have an SH I will be parting out soon.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
Previously owned
93 GSX600F
80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
81 XS1100 Special
81 CB750 C
80 CB750 C
78 XS750Comment
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DGSXER, i'd be interested in the parts. please let me know when you get to that point. for now i'll just clean up what i have and take it from there. this is the first bike with a linked system that i've owned, but i haven't driven it yet. it took me a few minutes to figure it out when i went to bleed the front brakes.1981 xs1100 midnight special
1983 750 midnight maxim
resurrected:
1977 goldwing
1980 cb750
North central WisconsinComment
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So is your bike an 80 as in your signature? If so, did someone add the linked brakes?Originally posted by cheezy View Post"If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein
"Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell
1980 LG
1981 LHComment
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I can't believe it!! I agree with something Guy said!Personally I like the simplicity and control of the unlinked system...
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'81 YZ250
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ive got a splitter.....pm me'81H (my first XS ) "Grey Ghost"
Stock Pilots/ 110 mains (to change)
4:1 Jardine w/ headerwrap
Windjammer(wiring issues)
SonyMarine unit for Ipod/Polk Speakers
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That is true. The LG did NOT have linked brakes.Originally posted by dpotter58 View Post
Cheezy - are your wheels straight-spoked, or swirly?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.
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Geez....just because you agree didn't mean you had to admit it...shhhhh....I can't believe it!! I agree with something Guy said!
Guy
'78E
Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum videturComment
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the build date is 10/80, and it has the linked brakes. it's the first time i've seen this set up.1981 xs1100 midnight special
1983 750 midnight maxim
resurrected:
1977 goldwing
1980 cb750
North central WisconsinComment
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Sounds like a PO liked linked brakes and changed it out on you. The 80 models including the 80 MNS did not have them stock.
I'll see how it all goes Sunday on the tear down and PM you with more info.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
Previously owned
93 GSX600F
80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
81 XS1100 Special
81 CB750 C
80 CB750 C
78 XS750Comment
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If the build date is 10/80, it's unlikely that it's an 80, but rather an 81, as the model year is not in sync with the calendar year. My 80G has a late 79 build date, but it's an 80 model. Look on the same sticker as the build date and it should have a model on there, it's probably from what you have described an LH rather than an LG.Originally posted by cheezy View PostCy
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
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Silly question?
Cruising the forum and ran across this thread. I have a silly question. What are linked brakes?Comment
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the brake peddle activates the rear caliper and the front left as well. The brake lever only controls the right frontOriginally posted by rgoot01 View Post"If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein
"Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell
1980 LG
1981 LHComment
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